Originating in countries nestled around the Mediterranean Sea like Spain, Greece and Italy, Mediterranean interior design isn’t actually just one style but rather is a range of styles from simple and pared down to Mediterranean style furniture that is very traditional in design, with a formal appearance. Because of all these cultural influences, including Moroccan (the Mediterranean Sea also touches the coast of Africa) furnishings are often made of wood paired with elaborate metalwork accents; tables and chairs have ornately carved or turned legs and feet; door handles and drawer pulls are oversized, often with an antiqued or burnished finish.
The Coaster Furniture Havana Bycast Leather Sofa has an easy and relaxed look that would be perfect for a casual Mediterranean style living room. Texture it with pillows in Mediterranean style colors that reflect the sea and sky, including sun and sand yellows.
For a more formal Mediterranean style interior design, start with the Homelegance Barcelona Leather Living Room Set. The rolled arms are a traditional design feature that has been incorporated into this style with great success, giving both the sofa and the loveseat a graceful fluidity.
Organic materials like tile and stone are common elements in a Mediterranean-style living room. The Bago Luma Barcelona Iron Rectangular Coffee Table has a beautiful stone top and a metal base with detailed scrollwork.
Again, for a less formal Mediterranean style, select the Jofran 711 Series Rectangular Tile Inlay Top Cocktail Table. The terra cotta slate tile inlays possess subtle colorings add visual interest to this stylish coffee table.
The Standard Timber Lodge Sofa Table In Cherry Finish has a touch of Moroccan design, with its antiqued drawer pulls and metal accents and metal stretcher. This console table would also make a good impression in a hallway or foyer, helping to set the right tone in a Mediterranean style home.
Wrought iron and burnished metal are popular materials not just for furnishings but for lamps and lighting fixtures as well. The Kenroy Home Opal Burnished Bronze Table Lamp has an intriguing Mediterranean elegance with a dash of contemporary flair. The shade’s color is ideal for a Mediterranean style living room.
