Imagine a sandy beach, full of enveloping sunshine, a gentle breeze coming along with the relaxing hum of the sea and a serene azure sky. And in the distance, in the hills, romantic whitewashed houses with blue shutters. This is what Mediterranean Greece is like. So if you're dreaming of a bit of paradisiacal climate, you might want to arrange your apartment in this style, which is sure to be conducive to relaxation all year round.
Greek style's characteristic blue and white stripes
Soothing coolness
It is no coincidence that the features of an apartment decorated in Greek style are shades of blue and earth colors. Greek construction - clay huts, whitewashed with lime - helped keep the interiors cool. Characteristic of ancient architecture, high cross vaults, still found in Greek houses today, in addition to the obvious aesthetics, provided better air circulation. Any semicircular solution will therefore be a reference to the shape of the ceilings. Interiors are filled with objects made of natural materials - raw wood, clay, stone, seagrass or linen. The most typical for the Greek style is a striped blue and white pattern, decorating fabrics, but also walls.
Kitchens in summer Greek design
A kitchen that envelops the senses
Kitchensdecorated in Greek style, despite the cool colors on the wall, are very cozy. Large planes of whites, blues or beiges, we can break up with Arabic-style tiles.
Greeks are a sociable and joyful nation, and their regional dishes are associated with summer flavors, sun-filled produce and the wonderful scent of fresh herbs. The Greek climate thus envelops our senses and captivates us. The kitchen space should encourage you to stay in it, be adequately spacious, but at the same time provide a nice atmosphere. Therefore, elements of rustic style will work here, such as clay pots or leather handles.
More burners with a large cooker hood above the cooking area will also be reasonable here. Let this place encourage you to cook the most wonderful dishes together.
A grand dining table, made of wood and covered with a linen tablecloth, is also advisable here. Around it, let there be chairs with a wicker seat, or wooden ones, painted in a definite blue shade.
Greek-style bedrooms
Aesthetic bedroom
A bedroom, would be well filled with soft fabrics in muted shades. A bed made of light-colored fabric will be a perfect backdrop for a bit bolder colored accessories. A canopy made of thin, airy fabric will also provide an intimate atmosphere.
Characteristic of Greek houses are doorframes and doors painted blue, which in a way repel insects. The windows can be decorated with curtains made of thick fab rics, or internal shutters, protecting from too much sun.
There will be room for a large wicker basket or a stylish wooden chest, which can be used to store bedding or pillows. The bedroom will also be beautifully decorated with a rattan lampshade for overhead lighting.
It is worth noting the imperfection of the walls, which was present in the old clay Greek houses. So we can use matte textured plaster, which gives an interesting effect. In such an interior, handmade elements are valuable, bringing spontaneity and naturalness to the interior.
A veranda in shades of blue and a modern bathroom in Greek style
Greek minimalism in the bathroom
Here we can create a veritable beach for ourselves. Warm beige tiles, or more contemporary microcement in this shade, will be associated with golden sand. A stone mosaic with an original pattern will look perfect here. Satin finish will provide us with a perfect dispersion of light rays entering the interior. Light brown will also become a perfect background for blue and snow-white accents. The furniture standing here would do well to be made of natural wood, protected by oil.
In order not to lose the soothing arrangement of the senses, we can install a free-standing bathtub here, for example, a round one, which will add elegance and at the same time emphasize the minimalism of the interior, or arrange the bathroom in an ascetic style, in which we will purify not only the body, but also the soul.
