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12 Ways to Make Your Home Feel Like a Mediterranean Resort
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Nestled in 45 acres of lush gardens and olive groves, Southern California's Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa feels like a passport-free shortcut to the Mediterranean. It's luxurious guest casitas, outfitted with private patios and loads of Spanish revival charm, are enough to convince even the most seasoned jet-setter they're somewhere else – if even for a moment. Yearning for your own Mediterranean escape? Recreate Rancho Valencia's five-star magic by bringing these 12 elements into your home.
1 Luxe Bedding
Rancho Valencia covers its beds in supersoft linens from Frette, a world-renowned luxury bedding brand that's a favorite among boutique hotels.
Editor Tip: For those looking for something comparable on a tighter budget, snag a set from Parachute, in all white, naturally. Parachute offers luxury Italian linens at reasonable prices, thanks to their innovative direct-to-consumer shipping.
2 Carved Wooden Furniture
The suites at Rancho Valencia are filled with traditional Spanish revival style decor, like intricately carved wooden furniture. They add a rich, handmade feel to the space and instantly transport you back into time.
Editor Tip: This carved wood coffee table captures a similar handcrafted feel and adds loads of texture to a space.
3 Cream and Spice Color Palette
The walls in the guest suites are bathed in a creamy vanilla shade for a light and airy feel. Rugs and throw pillows in terracotta tones add warmth without making the space feel heavy or dark.
Editor Tip: With seemingly endless shades of white paint to choose from, this guide shows a list of white paints that designers swear by.
4 Graphic Tiles
The same graphic tiles featured in the suite's fireplace make an appearance in the bathroom as well.
Editor Tip: Home Depot carries a line of ceramic tiles with the same artisan feel for a fraction of the price. This grey and white tile design is just under $2 a piece!
5 Potted Citrus Trees
The grounds at Rancho Valencia are filled with beautiful trees that evoke the Mediterranean landscape, like these citrus trees.
Editor Tip: You don't even need a yard to create your own mini citrus grove. Learn how to pot your own indoor tree in three easy steps.
6 Iron Accents
The property's iron gates and patio furniture capture the intricate ironwork that Spanish architecture is known for.
Editor Tip: Introducing smaller, affordable accents like this iron wine rack will work well as a substitute.
7 Lush Greenery
The property's verdant landscaping has a Mediterranean-meets-Southern California vibe.
Editor Tip: If you don't have much yard space (or a green thumb, for that matter), pick up one of these practically kill-proof plants.
8 Rustic Chandeliers
Nothing screams old world charm like an iron chandelier illuminated by candle-shaped lights. This beauty hangs above the fireplace in Rancho Valencia's spa.
Editor Tip: A chandelier can be a hefty investment, so browse discount home decor sites and search for keywords like iron candelabra chandeliers. This chandelier captures the feel and is less than $250.
9 Cozy Details
This lounge-worthy nook in the spa is the type of space you want to kick your feet up for hours.
Editor Tip: If you have a small, dark room, make it work for you. Try darker or warmer paint colors on the walls and swap overhead lighting for sconces and table lamps for a softer glow.
10 Paned Mirrors
At first glance, this mirror in the courtyard garden looks like the beautiful arched windows that are common in Spanish revival homes.
Editor Tip: Hang one of these mirrors against a wall that faces a window to fake the look of an extra window. You'll be surprised by how it opens up and brightens a space.
11 Spanish-Style Staircase
Tiled staircase risers are a staple of Spanish revival design and are just as beautiful indoors or outdoors.
Editor Tip: If you love this look but don't have the budget to tile your staircase, try one of the gorgeous stencils at Royal Design Studio to add pattern with paint.
12 Fruit Water on Tap
Spa water is one of those tiny details that makes a huge impression. Rancho Valencia keeps an endless supply of ice water flavored with fresh blackberries, lemon slices, and mint leaves for guests to drink, and it's delicious!
Editor Tip: You don't have to wait for your next spa or hotel trip to quench your thirst for tasty water. Making flavored ice water is ridiculously easy. Here are 10 ways to DIY the best fruit water ever.
