Mediterranean style is regarded as vibrant, informal, and synonymous with easy living. From Provence to North Africa, a strong sense of colour and pattern prevails, combined with the use of natural materials and local materials. This text explores the essence of this Mediterranean spirit, with 12 step-by-step projects providing ideas for transforming the contemporary home. Chapters on walls and floors; windows and doors; furnishings and display; and outdoor living; have an emphasis on ease and originality, and the projects include a ceramic mosaic tabletop, pebble-detailed flooring, and star-cut window shutters.