Mediterranean-style bathroom: photo examples and the right design

The design of the bathroom is of great importance, because the room (even the smallest one) should be comfortable, practical, accommodate the necessary set of plumbing fixtures and, finally, just bring joy. A beautiful Mediterranean-style bathroom fully meets all these requirements, moreover, this style is perfectly combined with almost all interior designs and is perfect for the existing apartment design.

Beautiful Mediterranean style bathroom

The Mediterranean style is associated with sunlight, sea, dense southern greenery, relaxation and tranquility, it took shape under the influence primarily of Greek and Italian cultures, which is associated with the peculiarities of the choice of paints and materials.

Mediterranean style bathroom goes well with many styles

Mediterranean style colors

The main idea of ​​this interior design is lightness, simplicity, relaxation, sunshine, a feeling of warmth and coziness. All these feelings are successfully conveyed by the color palette, which is divided into Greek and Italian nuances:

The color scheme of the Mediterranean style in Greek is rather cold, the priority is given to the following colors:

blue;

blue;

White;

emerald;

greenish;

citric;

Red;

pink.

Mediterranean bathroom in Greek

This range gives the impression of freshness and coolness during a hot afternoon. Black can be used as an interesting little accent.

In contrast, the Italian Mediterranean style is characterized by the use of warm, rich colors:

olive;

Orange;

terracotta;

ocher;

yellow;

golden.

Mediterranean bathroom in Italian

The right materials for Mediterranean style

It is not necessary to purchase the most expensive finishing materials, the main thing is that they form an integral part of the style and create the necessary atmosphere.

Natural stone is often used to decorate Mediterranean-style bathtubs

In order for a Mediterranean-style bathroom to become the embodiment of the spirit of freedom, vacation bliss, peace, when decorating the walls, floor and ceiling, they use:

natural stone, including sandstone, shell rock, marble, granite, travestin;

brickwork;

ceramic tiles;

ceramic mosaic;

stucco molding;

paints;

decorative plaster, including Venetian and stucco;

aged wood.

Contemporary Mediterranean style bathroom

On a note! All natural materials, subject to the norms of installation and application, look advantageous even in a small bathroom, while the room does not require cosmetic repairs for many years.

Design features

A popular design element often used to create a Mediterranean-style arch. Light semicircular arches, accentuated by trim, adorn windows and doorways. The mirror built into the arch looks interesting. If the size of the bathroom allows, then the wall is rounded in which there is a niche with shelves, a shower or a bathtub. The ceiling is also domed, after which it visually increases in height.

How to decorate walls in a Mediterranean style

Why is the Mediterranean style good?? The fact that you can choose finishing materials based on any renovation budget. Almost all materials will fit perfectly into the interior, the main thing is to choose them correctly to each other so that the Greek or Italian style variations look authentic.

Greek style of bathroom decoration

Greek style.

Most often these are simple, slightly uneven walls, as if the bathroom has survived more than one century. The easiest way to do this is to plaster the walls and paint them white. Against such a background, decorative elements look advantageous:

wood panels, as if burnt out in the sun;

ceramic tile ornament in green, blue, azure, olive colors;

mosaic, including themed scenes;

brickwork.

On a slightly rough textured wall surface, bright inserts attract attention and create a sense of celebration.

Another way to decorate the walls: lay out ceramic tiles on the walls in stripes, alternating between white and blue.

Greek style

Italian style.

Mediterranean-style bathroom looks warm all year round.  The rich, rich tones of the wall covering are emphasized by decorative plaster, which is applied in multi-layer, like Venetian, or by the stucco method, in this case marble chips are added to the plaster. These methods of processing walls allow you to create the illusion that the surface of the wall is old, moreover, monochrome plaster emphasizes the illumination of the room. Murals or wall paintings stand out beautifully on homogeneous walls.

Mural painting of a Mediterranean bathroom in the Italian direction

Decorating walls with thin slabs of natural stone, ceramics, mosaics is also suitable. Mosaic panels look interesting, which flow from the surface of the wall to the floor or wall of the bathtub, forming a single pattern.

Ceiling

Depending on the chosen style option, the ceiling can be painted or covered with greenish, blue or white-blue plaster, then the Mediterranean style in Greek will be embodied in the bathroom. For Italian decor, the ceiling is finished with a slightly rough uneven textured plaster of warm brown tones.

Snow white bathroom

An interesting way to draw attention to the ceiling:

place wooden beams on top of paint or plaster;

to make a multi-tiered structure of plasterboard and PVC film, decorating with stylized ornament.

Ceiling beams in the bathroom

Floor

The floor can become a real decoration of the bathroom if you decorate it with ceramic tiles or natural stone. Warm saturated colors prevail:

terracotta;

sand;

beige;

ocher.

It is advisable to use matte rough tiles. Ceramics on the floor can be either in tune with the walls or in a darker color.

Bathroom with floor and wall decoration with natural stone

In the Greek version, it is allowed to lay tiles in blue tones on the floor in the form of a mono color or alternating with white stripes.

A small floor mosaic that reproduces ornaments, floral patterns or scenes from ancient Greek life fits perfectly into the interior.

Important! It is better to make the floor with underfloor heating, t.To. the floor tiles are cold enough and the carpets do not blend in with the interior.

Bathroom tiling

Plumbing

What plumbing equipment should be chosen to maintain the style unity of the room? Looks good:

semicircular or round baths and jacuzzi;

sinks in the form of stone or marble bowls;

bronze vintage mixers online.

Sink in the form of a marble bowl and antique bronze faucet

The bathtub can be tiled to match the walls or laid out with ethnic patterns.

Nuance: plumbing communications should be hidden under the finish, visually expanding the space and making it more airy.

Tiled bathroom in Greek style

Lighting

A lot of light is one of the conditions for this interior concept. Large mirrored windows that let in natural light all day are ideal. In case there are no windows in the bathroom or they are too small, additional sources of lighting will help:

the central chandelier can be massive, bronze or frosted glass;

spotlights above each zone;

LED lamps on a tape along the perimeter of the room;

wall lamps;

it is possible to use table lamps.

A large chandelier would look appropriate in a Mediterranean bathroom

There is a bright light above the sink, near the mirror and above the bathroom, but in the corners of the room there is a slight twilight, this is how a Mediterranean-style bathroom looks like, photos of the best options are presented in the gallery.

Furniture

The bathroom does not require a lot of furniture items, the main thing is that they must meet the style requirements. Therefore, the furniture is selected:

massive and reliable, with wide shelves;

simple shapes, no frills and unnecessary details;

wooden (pine, oak, spruce).

Bathroom with solid wood furniture

The ideal choice is deliberately rugged handcrafted furniture that looks great in a Mediterranean-style bathroom. It is preferable to choose furniture items (wardrobe, shelves, drawers, cabinets) of a dark color, which will emphasize the lightness of the interior. But products with slatted facades, painted in white or blue, as well as forged ones also support the harmony of space well.

For the mirror, you can pick up a wooden or forged frame or highlight around the perimeter with majolica, mosaics.

Simple Mediterranean bathroom

Accessories and textiles

The naturalness of the Mediterranean style is emphasized by light-colored towels and bathrobes, which can be monochromatic in the color of the bathroom or decorated with national Greek ornaments.

Rugs in such a bathroom are not needed, but in extreme cases, small mats are placed on the floor.

Decor items in the bathroom

Mosaic accessories look beautiful: a cup for toothbrushes, a soap dish, jars. In the Greek version of the room decoration, all accessories can be made of black glass. And the presence of lush green plants in the outdoor flowerpot is imperative; they create the atmosphere of a sunny southern edge.

It is not difficult to create a Mediterranean style in the bathroom, besides, later on it will give you many minutes of relaxation and comfortable rest!