Decor, Interiors

How To Décorate In Mexican Style: Decor Inspiration Around The World

Posted on

November 9, 2024

by

Disha Mishra Dubey

Technology has made the world a smaller place. Decor lovers get inspiration from around the world to do up their abodes in a particular style inspired by some specific place or country. So if you are planning to bring in a look inspired by some other country to your decor then you are at right place. Today I am talking about Mexican-inspired decor, which is not only popular in Mexico but also all around the world. Chocolates, chilli peppers, tomatoes, empanadas, tequila, embroidered cotton garments, big hats, clay pottery, vibrant homes, and courteous and charming people conjure up an image of Mexico. But what are the essentials of this design style?

To capture the true essence of Mexican style, we must know the main elements that define this style.
Let’s explore these prevalent elements:

Colours and textures:
If you love colours and vibrancy, the Mexican design style is definitely for you. A perfect mix of bold and earthy tones with rustic accents can create a natural, relaxing ambience. Both warm and cold colours contribute to the vivacity of the rich colour palette of the Mexican decor style. Use bright hues like blue, green, yellow, red, terracotta, ochre and pink in a slightly muted tone to lend a rustic charm and accent it with white. Plenty of textures bring in the perfect Mexican feel. Refrain from using too many bright colours together as it might result in gaudy interiors. To create a perfect colour balance always tone down bright colours with a dash of white.

Furniture:
Mexican furniture is a blend of Spanish, Anglo-American and Mexican styles. Salvaged or distressed furniture made of pine, walnut or cherry wood is used mainly in Mexican-style decorating. Elegantly crafted with rich colours, Mexican furniture can provide a soothing ambience to a home. Paint your furniture in rich Mexican colours and distress it a bit for a rustic feel. Enhance the look and bring in rustic charm by using distressed and carved Mexican doors either at the entrance or in the bedroom. Knobs, pulls, hinges and brackets made of iron are used in Mexican-style furniture. Mosaic and ceramic tile inlays on wooden sofas or table tops not only create an old-world charm but also help in creating Mexican-inspired scheme work really well.

Flooring:
Flooring is as important in Mexican-style decorating as any other decor element and is quite distinctive. Use richly patterned limestone, clay or ceramic tiles for flooring. Places like stairs, kitchen backsplash, fireplace are the best places to use hand-painted ceramic tiles. Rich patterns and colours beautifully capture the true essence of this style. Accentuate the flooring with colourful and patterned rugs. Decorate floors by hand-woven carpets with nature-inspired motifs of plants and animals.

Artefacts:
Ceramics is the most practised craft in Mexico and Mexican pottery is the most versatile folk art. Decorate the walls with beautifully painted ceramic plates, mirrors with ornate frames, wrought iron picture frames or wall hangings. Use various artefacts such as candle stands and pottery to decorate the shelves and coffee table. Ceramic pendant light can add warmth to the decor. Bright woven baskets can be a perfect addition to create a focal point. Put them up on the wall to create drama or place them near the sofa to accommodate some of the magazines. Add some tropical plants indoors to achieve an authentic Mexican interior design scheme.