A recessed wall niche with a rounded arch contains two simple terracotta vases placed side by side on a narrow wooden shelf. The plaster wall is painted a warm cream color, creating a soft Mediterranean look with natural textures and earthy tones.

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Arched Mediterranean Niche with Terracotta Vases

This Mediterranean-style wall detail features a softly rounded arched niche finished in smooth warm cream plaster, creating a handcrafted, sunlit feel. Two terracotta vases sit on a slim dark wood shelf, adding earthy texture and a natural contrast to the neutral backdrop. The muted beige and clay palette, combined with the simple silhouette, gives the space a calm, timeless, and rustic coastal character.

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Colors

Warm cream, terracotta clay, natural brown wood, and soft beige.

Materials

Plaster, terracotta, and wood.

The Mediterranean style, explained Sun-baked plaster, terracotta and arches.

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