Rustic Greece: The ultimate mood board for rustic style deco inspiration

The best rustic style decorating ideas from the coolest hotels and guesthouses in Greece

There has been a huge trend towards any kind of accommodation with a rustic vibe lately. “Insta-darlings” now include houses, suites and bungalows with looks that imitate the simple village life or island life of a pre-touristic era. They are, most of the time, housed in renovated residences, refurbished cottages, even island windmills or beach huts, seamlessly melding traditional architectural styles and details with high-end amenities and services. It is easily understood that this kind of unpretentious luxury makes one easily unwind, offering the chance to simplify life and focus on a much-needed spiritual escape from reality. Cycladic white-washed houses in white and pastel hues and stoned villas are re-imagined with effortless stripped-back style. The emphasis is on a design that echoes the destination’s character and a holistic experience that promises privacy and seclusion.

A few tips on how to master the new luxurious rustic style at home

• Embrace nature-inspired textures, organic shapes and a simple and earthy color palette
• Combine bohemian furniture with authentic artisanal objects and local antiques
• Every detail makes a difference. Add details that draw inspiration from the local traditions (e.g. tiles, doors, embroideries, ceramics)
• Choose cotton and linen fabrics
• Think about adding hammocks. straw baskets, colorful rugs, raw wood pieces of furniture, woven lampshades, tapestry cushions
• Have in mind that the final result must be a space that celebrates understated elegance and raw natural beauty

Rustic Style: Interior design ideas from Greek hotels

The Wild by Interni in Mykonos (Photo: TheHotelTrotter/Eleni Stasinopoulou)

The Rooster, Antiparos (Photo: Courtesy of the hotel)

Villa Vager Mani (Photo: TheHotelTrotter/Eleni Stasinopoulou)

The Wild by Interni in Mykonos (Photo credit: TheHotelTrotter/Eleni Stasinopoulou)

Kalesma, Mykonos (Photo: courtesy of the hotel)

The Wild by Interni in Mykonos (Photo credit: TheHotelTrotter/Eleni Stasinopoulou)

Nature Eco Living Serifos (Photo: courtesy of the hotel)

Parilio Hotel, Paros (Photo: Courtesy of the hotel)

Nomad Mykonos Hotel

Outdoor rustic style decorating ideas

Kyrimai Hotel, Peloponnese (Photo: TheHotelTrotter/Eleni Stasinopoulou)

Parilio Hotel, Paros (Photo: Courtesy of the hotel)

Nikolaou Residence, Aegina (Photo: courtesy of the hotel)

Villa Vager Mani (Photo: TheHotelTrotter/Eleni Stasinopoulou)

The Wild by Interni, Mykonos (Photo: Courtesy of the hotel)

Parilio Hotel, Paros (Photo: Courtesy of the hotel)

Nikolaou Residence, Aegina (Photo: courtesy of the hotel)

The Rooster, Antiparos (Photo: Courtesy of the hotel)

Rustic Greece: Decorating ideas for a stylish Greek island house

Argaleios Guesthouse, Donousa (Photo: Courtesy of the hotel)

Xinara House, Tinos (Photo: Courtesy of the hotel)

Argaleios Guesthouse, Donousa (Photo: Courtesy of the hotel)

(Photo: Courtesy of the hotel)

Patmos Eye (Photo: TheHotelTrotter/Eleni Stasinopoulou)

Pegasus Aria Hotels (Photo: Courtesy of the hotel)

Patmos Eye (Photo: TheHotelTrotter/Eleni Stasinopoulou)

Xinara House, Tinos (Photo: Courtesy of the hotel)

Melisses Andros (Photo: Courtesy of the hotel)

Peligoni Club, Zakynthos (Photo: Courtesy of the hotel)

Sterna Nisyros (Photo: TheHotelTrotter/Eleni Stasinopoulou)

Kea Village (Photo: TheHotelTrotter/Eleni Stasinopoulou)

Summer Senses, Paros (Photo: TheHotelTrotter/Eleni Stasinopoulou)

Patmos Eye (Photo: TheHotelTrotter/Eleni Stasinopoulou)

Pegasus Aria Hotels (Photo: Courtesy of the hotel)

The Windmill, Kimolos (Photo: Courtesy of the hotel)

See also:

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