Mediterranean Design

Warm hues and rustic materials from cultures north of the Mediterranean Sea make up this design's key elements.

This style from Spain, Greece and Italy is often referred to as Spanish Modern. Mediterranean-style furniture ranges from simply functional to extremely formal.

Pieces feature ornately turned legs and feet with heavy, burnished hardware. Textured walls and bull-nose edges show up as common design details on countertops and fireplace mantels.

The passageway between a Mediterranean-style estate and its neighbor has been transformed into an inviting sitting area with stucco-covered, raised planters/benches and sandstone paving. Designer: Pamela Bertsler.

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