Coastal & Natural

Mediterranean Interior Design Ideas for Indian Homes

Mediterranean interiors draw on the coastal homes of southern Spain, Italy, Greece and North Africa: thick white lime-plaster walls, arched openings, terracotta floors, hand-painted tile and wrought iron. The rooms stay cool in fierce sun, which is exactly why the style travels so well to India. Its palette of terracotta, ochre, olive and sea blue echoes our own earth colours. In a flat, an arched doorway or niche, a terracotta-look floor and a few iron fittings carry most of the look.

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Mediterranean: Arches, terracotta, lime plaster, patterned tile, wrought iron and olive green.

What defines it

White lime-plaster walls with arched openings
Terracotta tile floors throughout the room
Hand-painted patterned ceramic accents
Wrought-iron lights and fittings
Rustic olive or oak wood furniture

Colours

terracotta · ochre · olive green · sea blue

Works best in

living room · dining room · kitchen · balcony

For Indian homes

Genuine terracotta floor tile is porous, so seal it well before use and reseal every year or two, especially in kitchens where oil and turmeric stain fast.

How it works

1Take one photo of your room — any phone, any light.
2Pick a style, a colour or a look. Change only what you ask for.
3See the finished room in about 30 seconds, then try another.

Questions people ask

How do I add arches to an existing flat?

A carpenter or false-ceiling contractor can build arched frames in gypsum board over existing rectangular doorways or create arched wall niches without touching the structure. It is one of the quickest ways to suggest the style.

Which plants suit a Mediterranean room in India?

Potted olive is hard to keep indoors here, so use citrus such as kaffir lime or lemon, bougainvillea on the balcony, rosemary and other herbs on a sunny sill, or a ficus as an olive substitute.