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Mediterranean-style homes are often inviting due to their warm color palette, rich fabrics and rustic accessories. Highlighting the cultures of France, Greece, Spain and Italy, it’s a style that creates a feeling of casual elegance.

One way to amplify the Mediterranean decor in a space is to add appropriate wall accents, ranging from wrought-iron pieces to earthy tapestries. The result is a home with relaxed, Old World charm and stylish Mediterranean flair.

Mediterranean-Style Paintings

Accent the walls in a Mediterranean-inspired room by hanging a large painting that depicts the countryside of Spain, France, Greece or Italy. Choose paintings in rustic, wooden frames, and include a picture light over the art for optimal viewing during the day and night.

Place the artwork at a focal point, such as above a couch, fireplace or sideboard, to not only amplify the Mediterranean design but add texture and color to the entire decorating scheme.

Rustic Mirrors

Create a space that’s full of Old World charm by including a wall mirror. Rustic wood frames with a combination of curly and heavy wrought-iron accents give the mirror an authentic Mediterranean appearance. Mirrors make interiors appear larger than their square footage indicates, and they reflect light in dim spaces, making them a must-have decorating tool for any design.Elegant Tapestries

Adding an elegant tapestry accentuates the Mediterranean theme and creates an area of visual interest. Tapestries that depict colorful flowers or traditional countryside scenes are appropriate for this style. Hanging the tapestry from a wrought-iron rod adds an additional element of rustic charm.

Wrought-Iron Grills

To further the earthy look and feel of a Mediterranean space, add a wrought-iron grill over a doorway to accentuate the height of the entrance. Hang a wall grill on either side of a mirror to enlarge its visual impact. Highlight the entire room with a large wrought-iron grill on the wall above the fireplace as a focal point with optimal visual appeal, and to serve as a perfect crowning touch to a Mediterranean-style space.

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