Bring a touch of the Mediterranean into your home with Louis de Poortere
July 10, 2026
Low-angled light, whitewashed walls, shade and warmth. The Mediterranean home is not a style — it’s a feeling.
What defines a Mediterranean interior is not a colour or a piece of furniture. It is an atmosphere: that of a space that breathes, where natural materials interact with the light.
Floors play a central role here. Cement tiles, terracotta tiles, limestone — Mediterranean floors have always had character. A rug softens them, defines them and gives them an extra touch of soul.
At Louis De Poortere, several approaches lend themselves naturally to this:
Berber geometric patterns — As a direct legacy of the Mediterranean region, they lend a sense of visual authenticity without resorting to excessive folklore.
Terracotta, saffron and off-white shades — the warm, luminous southern colour palette, which becomes more intense in natural light.
Flat-woven rugs with a tight weave — Visually light, they are reminiscent of the handcrafted weaves found around the Mediterranean, whilst remaining very contemporary.
Generous sizes — In an open Mediterranean-style space, a large rug defines the different areas without creating partitions.
The right rug is all it takes to give a fresh look.
