Coastal Interior vs Mediterranean Interior
Coastal Interior is a regional variant of Mediterranean Interior — the whitewashed seaside variant of relaxed, light-filled living.
Coastal Interior
A light, airy, sea-inspired look built on whites, blues, and natural fibres that evokes breezy beach-house living. It blends nautical references with relaxed comfort and abundant natural light.
- Crisp whites and sandy neutrals paired with blue and aqua accents
- Natural fibres — rattan, jute, linen, and rope
- Weathered or painted wood and pale floors
- Abundant natural light with sheers and large windows
- Relaxed slipcovered furniture and subtle nautical cues
Mediterranean Interior
The sun-baked villa interior of whitewashed and stone walls, terracotta floors, arched openings, and wrought iron — cool, earthy, and tuned to a warm coastal climate.
- Thick whitewashed plaster or exposed stone walls
- Arched doorways, niches, and windows as a structural motif
- Terracotta and patterned ceramic (azulejo/majolica) tile floors
- Dark heavy ceiling beams and wrought-iron grilles and fixtures
- Earthy palette of white, ochre, terracotta, olive, and sea blue
At a glance
| Coastal Interior | Mediterranean Interior | |
|---|---|---|
| Era | 1990s–present | 1920s–present |
| Discipline | Interior Design | Interior Design |
| Region | United States, Australia, Mediterranean | Spain, Italy, Greece, United States (California, Florida) |
| Family | Coastal, Contemporary | Vernacular, Revival |
| Formal traits | light, airy, natural, relaxed | earthy, sun-cooled, arched, rustic |
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