| Being lucky enough to have visited Mexico many | | | | drinking Tequila! |
| years ago I drowned myself in the fiesta feeling and | | | | Absorb as much as you feel and while doing this |
| cheerful colours of their interiors. It didn't matter how | | | | re-analyse the function of the room or rooms you |
| cheap a bar or restaurant was it still had that | | | | are going to re-model. It is the perfect opportunity |
| sunshine charm that comes with this type of design. I | | | | to re-assess how the space is, what colours are best |
| fell in love with it; in fact when the interiors are so | | | | for the purpose of the room and who will enjoy the |
| uplifting with vibrant colours, gorgeous tiles and | | | | room. |
| touches of sunshine it is hard not to! This article is | | | | First step is the walls as they are like the main |
| written to help you achieve the happy feel of | | | | background canvas for the room. In the Mexican look |
| Mexican interior style. Before starting what should be | | | | the wall can be either a plain bright colour such as |
| fun work please make sure you equip yourself with | | | | terracotta, ochres, pinks etc. however there are |
| the right tools such as step ladders, practical shoes | | | | painting effects which are so in tune with this style. |
| and clothes for carrying out the work. | | | | By using a stucco plaster effect or suede effect |
| The good news is that as interior design concepts go | | | | paint to get the look you will bring more life and |
| Mexican can be relatively easy to achieve. Be warned | | | | layers of colour to the room. |
| however you need to feel comfortable with lots of | | | | Mexican floors are made of natural materials so ideally |
| bold colours and a fiesta mood. If so read on to find | | | | you need to do away with a carpet if there is one |
| out how to go about getting this look. | | | | as it will confuse the look. You can use lots of woven |
| Before embarking on any design concept it is vital to | | | | rugs in deep rich shades however. The floor can be |
| fill your senses with it as much as possible. Don't rush | | | | natural hard flooring such as clay tiles, limestone or |
| into it because you really need a change give | | | | ceramic tiles. |
| yourself a little bit of extra time to absorb and | | | | Moving onto the furniture it is rustic and again natural |
| become one with the energy of this style. | | | | materials, lots of wood such as antique pine or pine |
| One of my favourite ways to absorb a new style is | | | | or warm woods such as cherry or walnut. The |
| to put a fabulous picture on my screensaver on the | | | | Mexican style includes dark iron hardware such as |
| computer. I guess in my case I am a bit of a | | | | brackets, knobs and hinges. |
| "method designer" in the sense of method acting my | | | | If you are someone who loves colour you can even |
| way up to and through this design period. Hey why | | | | paint some existing furniture in bright Mexican colours. |
| not? It is fun this way. You could join me on this | | | | Remember as you plan the job get stepladders, |
| route which means watching some Mexican movies, | | | | suitable clothes and shoes ready beforehand so that |
| going to Mexican restaurants, listening to Mexican | | | | you can work safely. |
| music and of course, watch out for the worms, | | | | |