The timeless charm of the Mediterranean Sea is only equalled by the iconic power of its traditional architecture. This style, of very ancient origins, has been influenced over the centuries by the traditions of the countries that overlook the Mare Nostrum: from Spain to Italy, from Greece to Morocco. From each of them it has taken a mix of textures, colours and furnishings which recall the magic of living an adventure amidst coves, unspoilt beaches and the picturesque streets of fishermen’s villages.
So, how can we recreate these sensations, every day, in our house? Here are our recommendations about how to decorate a beach house.
How to make a beach house cosy
The furnishings of a beach house play with theme materials, in a balanced mix of shapes and colours.
The colours to decorate in maritime style
Brightness inspires the decoration of interiors: white, blue, neutral colours and pastel tones are combined together and form a palette which paints every room as if it were a personal Monet, “Impression, Sunrise”.
White stays the main colour for walls and pieces of furniture such as tables, chairs, sofas. In Mediterraneo style, the non-colour turns into a code which is associated to an idea of visual relax, of elegance, of peace. Both of mind and spirit.
On the opposite side we find blue, elegant wave of colour which creates a chromatic contrast with white –non-colour. In its endless changing tones, this nuance is perfect for windows and doors, coatings, pieces of furniture and accessories which become little islands of light that sail in the sea of refinement.
Use light and pastel colours for the floors and for objects such as the bed head board, or for the kitchen.
The materials of the furnishing objects for a beach house
- Wood, linen, cotton, bamboo, jute and rattan: whatever is natural is suitable to decorate the interiors of a beach house;
- Stone is a material to use and appreciate more, showing it both inside the house and on its external walls;
- The use of majolica, ceramic, azulejos, zellige, either new or recycled, recalls the charm of ancient local traditions and at the same time it provides endless design potentialities, thanks to the decorative potentialities the combination of these elements can offer.
Ideas to decorate the beach house with fabrics
The most iconic patterns are the ones which recall the maritime world: fishes, corals, starfishes and sea horses.
Table clothes, bed sheets, curtains and cushions are full of pure colours which become strong, bright, when they are hit by the kaleidoscope of light the marine environment offers.
Original ideas to decorate a beach house, room by room
How to furnish the bedroom at the sea
By choosing the right linen, pieces of furniture and accessories, the bedroom of a beach house can become a little island where to enjoy unforgettable moments of relax.
From the fabrics, with blankets and cushions which recall the colours of the waves or the bright red of corals, to the accessories, as the small rattan baskets to elegantly organise the room: every detail must be designed to provide exclusive charm, a hug as warm as the sun, as fresh as salt.
There are little spots of light on the night tables, provided by glass lamps with unique, sophisticated design.
Accessories are not to be forgotten: paintings which recall ancient sailing ships, furnishing objects of recycled wood and metal in the shape of a saling boat to use as ornaments, photo frames of ceramic with tenuous colours, such as pale blue and light grey, for remembering the most beautiful moments among the waves. 
Living room in Mediterraneo style
The living room is the interior where it is really fundamental to design furnishings and accessories to exploit natural light at best.
The pieces of furniture to decorate a beach house will have to be light and minimalist, not to spoil the relaxing atmosphere. A wooden console with white structure and natural pine wood top could be a good idea.
Cushions of natural fabrics and in colours which reproduce the typical nuances of Mediterranean landscapes are a must for the living room.
The final touch? Decorative objects designed to give colour and liveliness to the room: vases and plates of white, blue or coral red ceramic, theme paintings, decorated ceramic spheres to use as paper weights and together with larger spheres to create a dynamic effect.
H3: Decorating the hall in the beach house
The decoration of the hall in a beach house must be carefully planned. Every detail must be designed as if it were a walkway on the shoreline, a natural path into the warm and relaxed atmosphere of a sunny beach.
**A large lamp of white porcelain with coral decorations, in Mediterraneo style, is perfect.
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**A painting that recalls the marine atmosphere and captures the play of the sea waves on the sand is a must
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Decorating a beach house: the kitchen
As for the kitchen, it is fundamental to play with colours and fabrics which make the room sunny and positive, recalling the typical atmosphere of calm and peace normally experienced in a boat.
Carpets with embedded decorations will make you feel as if you were walking on the sand; small plants will create a harmonious, pleasant space using a green touch; wall decorations and vases to be elegantly diving where the sea is bluer. 
Decorating a beach house:
Furnishing a beach house means to decorate the spaces with the soft, cosy taste which is typical of Mediterraneo style. A style which can turn every room into a window that overlooks the wave of elegance! Do you feel like leaning out of the window with us?
