Japandi Interior Ideas for a Calm, Balanced Home
Japandi blends Japanese simplicity with Scandinavian warmth. Here's how to bring its calming balance into your home.
Continue readingMediterranean outdoor spaces are made for slow afternoons, long dinners and warm evenings. Their relaxed elegance translates beautifully to Southern homes, where outdoor living is a way of life.
Create shade and shelter
Pergolas draped in climbing plants, canvas sails or a covered terrace provide relief from the sun and define a comfortable outdoor room.
Use warm, earthy materials
Terracotta tiles, natural stone, stucco walls and wrought-iron details instantly evoke a sunny coastal village.
Plant for colour and fragrance
Olive trees, lavender, rosemary, bougainvillea and potted citrus thrive in warm climates and fill the air with scent.
Design for gathering
A long dining table, built-in seating with cushions and an outdoor kitchen or grill area make entertaining effortless.
Add the sound of water
A small fountain or water feature adds a soothing backdrop and helps mask street noise.
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