Greek Interior Design Style Elements

Greek Interior Design is simple and elegant, inspired by nature, and looks light, bright, airy and clean. If you like lots of white with beautiful vivid blue, green, fuchsia and gold accents, and a clean, de-cluttered, rustic look, Greek Interior design might be perfect for you! Designs tend to be simple, symmetrical, classical, and relaxing. Less is more.

- Color- Lots of white with beautiful vivid blue, green, fuchsia and gold accents.
- Design elements- whitewashed or exposed stone walls, blue shutters, Greek key pattern, columns (Ionic, Corinthian or Doric designs) incorporated into architecture, furniture or accessories. Moldings with classical details.
- Accessories– Antique oil jars, glazed pottery, colorful glass. Greek columns holding sculptures or statues, plants or framing architectural elements.
- Fabrics– Lightweight, sheer and white or neutral colors. Hang sheer white curtains on the windows or use sheer white fabric as a canopy over a bed. Varying shades of blue, often incorporating the Greek key pattern or stripes.
- Architectural elements– exposed wooden beams, stone walls, columns, and arches.
- Flooring- stone, marble or limestone, ceramic tile, stained concrete. Area rugs with stripes, flowers or the Greek key patters are common.
- Furniture-wooden furniture with carvings and soft simple lines. Modern furniture often incorporates the Greek key pattern.
Greek Interior Design Style Elements to Try
To get the look, you could go all out and incorporate all the elements of Greek Interior Design, or you can add some key elements to your existing decor. Try lamps, pillows or rugs incorporating varying shades of blue reflecting the colors of the sea and the sky typically used in this style. Incorporate art using shades of blue that have natural elements related to plants or the sea. Try furniture, accessories or rugs with the Greek key pattern. Here are some products you might like. Click on any of the pictures learn more. Some contain affiliate links, which means if you purchase, they give me a small commission but it does not change your price. This allows me to take time to curate these products for you for free.
This lamp has beautiful shades of blue typically used in this style and reminds me of the ocean.
These pillows also have a global feel and are great shades of blue for Greek design. These would be perfect on white or off white sofas or chairs.
I selected this pillow because of the colors and the design, all about the ocean.The pillow below is the perfect color to represent the bougainvillea, a plant originating from South America that lives and flourishes in the Cyclades Islands and other places in Greece. Get 5% off at Bryar Wolfe on this or anything at their store with code northernlightsstaging5 at checkout.
This rug has a perfect shade of blue to represent the sea and it has the Greek key pattern.
The table below uses the Greek key pattern, and has soft rather than angular lines.
This chair has Greek key design. The blue fabric has a clean simple look that will work beautifully with all the blues in the rugs, pillows, art and accessories.
This mirror uses the Greek key pattern and soft lines in it’s design.
The beautiful sea fan art below incorporates natural elements, shades of blue, references to the ocean.
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Hi Mary… I’m a huge fan of all things Mediterranean so your list resonates with my Greek loving heart. Thanks for posting such a detailed article. The featured items are beautiful too.
Thanks KaSonndra, I love it too. I love the colors, textures and connection to nature. Thank you for reading!
Greece is one of my absolute favourite countries to visit! It’s been years since I’ve been but your post took me right back. The pillow with the sand and beach is super cute and that gold finished chair is so elegant. Nice post!
Thanks Claire! I have not been there yet but look forward to going there one day soon! I am so glad that my vision of Greek design hit home and inspired good memories! Thanks for reading.
Hi Mary Ann: I love the gold chair and the pillows in this post. When I was just out of college, I got the opportunity to go to Greece … and I did. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my young life. I loved it so much. I hope you can make your dream come true one day soon!
Thank you for an inspiring post!
Thank you Leslie! It seems Greece is a very inspiring place! Can’t wait to see for myself. Thanks for reading!
Love all the greek key patterns and blues and turquoise color. I think it appeals to so many.
Thanks Carla, the key pattern adds such an elegant look which mixes nicely with the colors and the relaxed and simple look of so many Greek designs.
Great selections, Mary Ann! These are among my favorite colors…I’m always drawn to ocean shades. I’ve never been to Greece, but it is definitely on my wish list!
Thanks Janet! Yes, I am drawn to the beautiful coastal blues and colors of nature too. Hope we both make it there someday soon!
I loved this post Mary, your images made the style, design elements and color palette irresistible! Great inspiration for sure!
Thanks so much Amy! I love this style and appreciate you stopping by to read this!