There’s nothing like the prospect of an endless summer, soaring temperatures and azure-blue skies to put you in a sunny frame of mind.And with a Mediterranean climate on our doorstep, all the more reason to soak up indoor-outdoor living.Think Moroccan-inspired tiles, Italian ceramics, Spanish tableware, French style linens, Sicilian lemon motifs and a gallery wall to showcase your favourite strip of coastal scenery.Here’s how to evoke a taste of the Med and bring the riviera vibe into your living space…1. Lemons Linen Bread Baskets (Set of 2), £40, Sophie Allport(Sophie Allport/PA)Naturally breathable, linen bread baskets wick away moisture, allowing your baguette or artisan loaf stay fresh and crusty. And the hand-painted lemons add a touch of summer charm to a kitchen table.2. Ceramic Tapas Bowls Set of Three, £24.50, Oliver Bonas(Oliver Bonas/PA)Illustrated with vine tomatoes, green peppers and sardines, these tapas bowls are perfecto for small bites.3. Florrial Blue Tiles (20cm x 20cm), £30.75 (£1.23 per tile), Topps Tiles(Topps Tiles/PA)Artfully effortless, you can’t beat the timeless beauty of mosaic tiles, especially soft blues and greys teamed with reclaimed timber, natural stone and marble. Suitable for floors and walls for a cohesive scheme.4. Blue Lemon (Not the White Lotus Variety) Bust Statue, £360, CASA By Josephine Jenno(CASA By Josephine Jenno/PA)A thing of beauty and a real statement piece, this hand-painted Sicilian ceramic vase with its vivid colours is ideal for bunches of wild flowers; setting the tone for relaxed, island living.5. Studio Collection Canvas Art Prints: Road To The Sea Canvas Print, from £34.30 (was £49), 30 x 40cm; Seaside Parasols Canvas Print, £34.30 (was £49), 30 x 40cm; unframed, rest of items from a selection, Desenio(Desenio/\PA)Get the look…. channel the coastal connection with a gallery wall capturing sun-soaked days on the beach, the golden hour glow in a convertible; and you’re in the driving seat for the coastal road trip of your dreams.6. Lemon Ceramic Striped Desk & Table Lamp, £56 (was £85), Oliver Bonas(Oliver Bonas/PA)With its pretty sky-blue striped shade and whimsy lemon-shaped base, this table lamp evokes thoughts of relaxed escapism with warm, accent lighting.7. Joelle Rattan Chair, £295, Graham And Green(Graham And Green/PA)With its gentle curves, scalloped back and natural finish, this perfectly sized rattan chair is easy on the eye and captures the spirit of Mediterranean living. Style with a blue summery cotton throw, or faux fur with the switch in seasons.8. Palm Mosaic Small Side Plate, £12, Rockett St George(Rockett St George/PA)Up your tablescape, or create a Med-style decorative plate wall… this palm mosaic can be hung individually or in a cluster.9. Mediterranean Stairs Poster, £10.47 (was £17.45), 30 x 40cm; oak frame, £18.70 (was £22), 30 x 40cm, Poster Store(Poster Store/PA)The iconic stone steps and whitewashed homes of Santorini keeps the mood relaxed, carefree and infuses some Greek charm.10. OHS 2-Seater Indoor/Outdoor Lemon Print Bench Pad – White/Blue, £7 (was £17), Online Home Shop(Online Home Shop/PA)Introducing a colourful lemon printed bench pad brings the outdoors in – and a joyous way to give tired garden seating a new boost and refresh with its Moroccan-inspired print… long live the holiday spirit!* Prices correct at time of going to press
10 ways to weave Mediterranean style into your decor
A blue and white colour palette, natural textures and sun-kissed hues evoke a sense of the riviera, says Sam Wylie-Harris.









