Mediterranean
Known for red tile roofs, stucco exteriors, and ornate arched doorways, Mediterranean-style homes are one of the most popular architectural styles in the United States.
Mediterranean-style arched doorway
All Mediterranean-style spaces are designed to connect homeowners with nature, featuring large windows and doors that open to courtyards or balconies.
Fika Getogether Coffee in Binh Thanh
Interior Decoration
Area rugs and wall sconces are indispensable items in Mediterranean style. Rugs with nature-inspired motifs and vibrant colors create unique focal points for indoor spaces. Fireplaces and chandeliers are heavily influenced by Moroccan style.
Mosaic tiles are widely used in interior decoration, especially in bathrooms. Additionally, interior layouts are often sprawling and asymmetrical, primarily using square or rectangular shapes to help make the space feel airy and spacious.
Signature Colors
Sea blue, light yellow, and terracotta are commonly found in this design style. In addition, some prominent accent colors such as lavender purple or olive green are used as highlights.
Here are some cafes in Saigon that apply Mediterranean style to their interior design for those who want to experience and better visualize this design style.
- Fika Getogether
A cafe located next to the Saigon River in Binh Thanh, offering full breezy river views with a Mediterranean style that is truly suitable for outdoor lovers.
- O’palm Coffee & Bistro
Tucked away on quiet Tu Xuong street right in the heart of District 3, this cafe combines green outdoor spaces with indoor Scandi architecture, earning the title “an oasis in the heart of Saigon”.
O’palm Cafe – An oasis in Saigon
- Pora Pora
A resort-like luxury cafe prominently located on Nguyen Trai Street, District 1, that has never lost its trendiness among young photo enthusiasts.
- Vom Cafe
An emerging Mediterranean-style cafe in District 10, HCMC featuring an open rooftop design, with white as the predominant tone combined with wood, rattan, and bamboo materials, bringing a feeling that is both familiar, cozy, and novel.
Indochine
Indochine interior design style is a harmonious blend of nostalgic, traditional East Asian design with the modern, romantic flair of French architecture. It will make you fall in “love” at first sight with its rustic, authentic, yet luxurious and inspiring beauty.
Indochine Style
When introduced to Vietnam, Indochine interior design often incorporates neutral tones such as light yellow, cream yellow, white, and black, creating a cool and refreshing feel to alleviate Vietnam’s hot climate.
Materials
Wood is heavily utilized in this interior design style, used for doors, ceilings, flooring, and decorative elements. Bamboo and rattan are also widely favored in Indochine style due to their termite resistance, suitability for Vietnam’s climate, and eco-friendliness. These materials are commonly used in furniture, decorative accents, or partitions to create soft and impressive focal points.
Patterned cement tiles and handmade decorative tiles are also employed in Indochine interiors for flooring and wall cladding, creating a warm, rustic, tradition-rich look while remaining elegant, sophisticated, and easy to clean.
Patterns & Motifs
Chinese culture heavily influences the Indochine design style. Therefore, it is easy to spot decorative patterns featuring Chinese characters such as: Phuc (Blessing), Loc (Prosperity), Tho (Longevity), Hy (Happiness), etc., placed in many areas. These decorative patterns are often quite simple, with straight lines layered and neatly framed in boxes, or depicted in paintings, depending on the design.
Indochine patterns
Symbols of good fortune in Vietnamese spiritual culture such as: Four Sacred Beasts (Dragon – Qilin – Turtle – Phoenix), or Four Noble Plants (Pine – Bamboo – Chrysanthemum – Lotus) are also frequently used. In addition, Ky Ha (geometric) patterns are an indispensable hallmark of Indochine interior design. They are widely applied to decorative items, delivering a harmonious and extraordinarily captivating accent.
Some Saigon Cafes Designed in Indochine Style
- Dong Duong Coffee Shop
Located on a bustling street in the Bui Vien walking street area, Dong Duong Coffee Shop attracts visitors with its distinctive and unique charm.
- Co Ba Sai Gon Cafe
Selected tile designs used for these design styles
