Bring the romance, bold nature and a cornucopia of fresh scents and flavours into your home with a Mediterranean inspired yard.
Windy open spaces, timeless designs and a hardy garden that won’t make you want to pull your hair out! That’s what you could be enjoying each day if you bring this Southern-European style into your home.
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The Mediterranian genre is broad, encompassing styles from several countries and cultures from Greece, Italy, Malta, Spain, Morocco, France, Egypt and several more. But the main vision that comes to mind is ocean-side views, stone/tile paths and European stucco buildings.
Australia’s migration history is entwined with several Mediterranean cultures, which is why the style has been prevalent in the country’s architectural development. It’s widespread along coastal areas and is still a stunning look.
If you want your outdoor area to embody the sky and sea values of Mediterranian culture and get a patio that promotes comfort and class, take a look at this guide.
The Overall Look
The classic Mediterranean patio will incorporate wide-open areas with a condensed garden of terracotta pots and fruit-bearing trees. Gravel or stone pathways will trail towards a pergola or patio where you can lounge and enjoy the natural breeze. Mediterranean style is a romantic and strong aesthetic, but one that promotes comfort and a laid-back lifestyle.
Open, Shady Outdoor Space
Much of the Mediterranian style is focused on outdoor areas. When you think of a Mediterranean home, chances are an open veranda overlooking rugged mountain slopes and ocean waters come to mind. Pergolas and patios are popular choices in capturing the overall feel of a Mediterranian home.
You’ll want an open-air terrace with good shade to enjoy the natural breeze. Draping linen curtains or adding a climbing plant to constrict around the supports will earn you extra authenticity points. Your terrace should be floored with natural material tiles or stone. It’s also the perfect opportunity to incorporate a mosaic feature.
Mederteranian Plants – Raised Gardens & Pot Plants
Mediterranean gardens work perfectly for open yards and condensed areas. The islands of Crete and Malta consist of extremely close living conditions, while Spain and Italy properties have more room to play with.
Look into purchasing a select few Mediterranean plants, but don’t overpopulate your space with layers of shrubs and trees. Olive trees, pomegranate trees, citrus trees, roses, grapes, rosemary, and lavender are popular, modern Mediterranean choices.
These plants are often hardy and can adapt well to the Australian climate. Many of these examples can be grown in pots, which is another staple of the look because they help manage compact gardens. The Mediterranean landscape varies wildly, and buildings were placed on steep mountainous inclines. Thus, raised gardens became a popular option to make the most of space and create a level area for plants to grow.
Turf lawn is optional. If you need to prioritise space, you can opt for a gravel lawn instead, but you can still capture the look with a well-manicured grass lawn.
Natural Colours & Materials
Pastel colours and clean off-whites are popular colour schemes. The historic buildings which defined the Mediterranean style were built using whatever resources were available. The architecture is known for red/orange tile roofs, stucco walls and light natural paints. Pastel colours, lavender, turquoise and burnt orange can be used sparsely to add colour to your design.
Different colours may be used depending on if you focus on a particular country to base your style off. For example, the Greek Islands love to refurbish furniture with bright primary colours.
Natural materials such as ceramics, wood, cotton and wrought iron will give an authentic look when used for decorations and furnishings.
At SEQ Patios, we believe that patios can bring just as much joy to homeowners as the rest of the house. If you’re planning to build your ideal Mediterranean space and would like to learn more about how we can help, get in touch with us today!
