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Want to add the charm of the Latin quarters in your home? Take inspiration to make your house un buen hogar (a good abode)!
MMexico inspires with it’s savory foods, cheerful culture and vibrant design. Bringing a Mexican touch in your interiors means introducing bold distinctive Mexican patterns, vibrant colours and rustic furnishings to bring in warmth, colour and interest. The main element of this style of decoration is usually provided by walls painted in shades that make us think of dusk, dawn or even the scorching sun. From facades of colonial influenced buildings to local art, you can expect to see hot pinks, golden yellows, and turquoise blues. Balance bold selections with furniture/furnishings that lean on neutral tones. This eliminates the tendency to ramp up the energy of a space full time. The typical striped blankets called serapes make for beautiful throws or cushion covers that definitely add a splash of colour in your home. Known for beautiful embroidery and hand made weaving, Mexico’s textiles infuse colours as well as pattern.
Furniture created of rustic wood, hand-painted Talavera tiles,
religious icons, ceramic, and wrought iron can all be found in abundance in this eclectic decor. Furniture made of solid wood, is usually large, carved and natural varnished. Wrought iron chairs and tables use clean lines and are durable and functional. Ceramic tiles in browns, warm reds and terracotta is often used in Mexican patios. Cacti and broad lifted plants (agave and yucca) are the styles of landscaping plants.
Dahlia, yellow bells and Mexican bush sage add colour, foliage and personality to the outdoor area of your house. From bulbous and spiky to long and fleshy, the diversity of these low maintenance botanicals offer interiors desert chic accents. Hammocks introduce the tropical mood found on the coasts of Mexico. Hanging outside or indoors, these are beautiful lounging options that inspire relaxation.
A figure of a skull or skeleton or a calaca is often used for decorating during the Mexican Day of the Dead festival. The skeleton figurines are often painted in bright, festive colours and are often shown dancing and playing musical instruments to indicate a happy afterlife. The Mexican belief that death should be a joyous celebration instead of a sad occasion is expressed through these happy skeletons.