This post shows you 19 Modern Mexican Home Decor Ideas.
We’re featuring Jacque Cortés’ beautiful home in this post to showcase how you can incorporate Mexican decor into your space. Whether you’re going for a bold, rustic look or a modern twist on traditional Mexican aesthetics, you’ll find endless inspiration in the rich variety of colors, patterns, and textures.
Looking to create your dream home – check out these 19 Modern Mexican home Decor Ideas!
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How to style a Modern Mexican Home
The most important thing to remember when decorating a modern Mexican space is color and texture. Stick to rich, earthy tones and woven, organic materials.
Finding a balance between modern decor and more traditional found in Mexican homes is key. Opt for a neutral base – fitting for both styles and decorate with a mix of hand-crafted elements and rustic materials. If you want to lean more into the modern side of this aesthetic opt for smooth, minimal pieces rather than intricate, patterned items for a cleaner, contemporary look.
Consider the ambience you want to achieve, whether it’s a cozy, rustic feel or a sleek, modern vibe or a mix of both.
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Modern Mexican Home Decor Ideas
1. Dining Room
image credit: Jacque Cortés’
In a modern mexican home a dining room is a welcoming and cozy space. Consider contrasting more modern decor pieces such as vases or statues with more traditional, rustic furniture.
Make the most use of all the side spaces—a dining table, cabinet, or shelving are great spots for incorporating both traditional and modern decor alike.
2. Arch
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An arch is a staple in any modern Mexican home, rounded edges create a soft and cozy atmosphere. Whether framing doorways, windows, or even entryways, arches add both architectural interest and a sense of warmth to the space.
Although an arch is more of a structural element, there are plenty of ways to incorporate rounded edges into your home decor, such as using soft, curved furniture or decorative pieces like vases and arched mirrors.
3. Artwork
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Brighten up a darker space with a bold piece of artwork. Add a splash of color to your home and create a focal point for the room.
Adding a piece of artwork above a gathering point, such as a coffee bar, wine cabinet, or, as featured above, a music station, can truly elevate your space and guide people through your home.
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4. Bathroom
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Never overlook a bathroom space when decorating your home. The bathroom offers an opportunity to create a cozy and calming environment, and this can easily be achieved with modern Mexican decor. Choose tiles that feel authentic and traditional to a Mexican home, and pair them with more modern decorative pieces like minimalist mirrors or contemporary lighting.
5. Cabinet
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Classic wooden cabinets are a great choice for any home looking to mix modern with traditional. Opt for darker stained woods for a more authentic feel.
Decorate your cabinet tops with modern accents, such as sleek vases or contemporary art pieces and pair them with framed photos or arranged candles displayed on a vintage plate to create a balanced and stylish look.
Such a simple change but it really works!
6. Coffee Bar
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Create a warm and inviting space for you and any visiting guests to make a cup of coffee. Using traditional bright, patterned pottery as accent pieces and pair with varying plants to add to the natural and fresh ambiance.
A coffee station is a great spot for functional decor, consider the mugs glasses you buy and how they might work as decorative pieces too!
7. Coffee Table
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Brighten up your coffee table with a fresh bouquet of flowers. Display your seasonal blooms in a traditional hand painted vase for an extra touch of charm.
Consider candles or coffee table books you could include on your table. When choosing either be sure to select options that will add to your decor in a more subtle way.
8. Fireplace
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A stone fireplace is a must in any modern mexican home, consider the types of decorative items you could display on or around a fireplace.
Potted plants or vases are a great place to start. If you’re fireplace is non functioning why not light the space with candles instead, to add warmth and coziness to your room.
9. Flowers
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Flowers are the perfect decor piece for lots of spaces within your home and can brighten any room. Opt for either traditional or more minimalist pottery to display your flowers. Why not add smaller pottery pieces or candles to create a focal point in your space.
Faux flowers are a great option for low maintenance or if you have a preference for flowers that are seasonal.
10. Kitchen Corner
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Even the smallest of corners in your home deserve some love! Consider the possibilities brightening up a kitchen corner. Why not display and arrangement of candles or a bouquet of flowers, for an extra touch consider displaying your flowers in a ornate or unusual vase.
Corner shelving is another great option for a corner space. Not only can this be perfect for displaying decorative pieces but also functional items like cookbooks or even herbs and spices.
11. Kitchen
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A modern Mexican kitchen is all about creating a warm and cozy ambiance, traditional tiling and decor that make you feel at home.
Warm toned tiling paired with more modern and minimalist accents will create that perfect blend of modern Mexican style. Display functional and decorative items across your kitchen counter tops to forge that lived-in feel.
12. Living Room
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A truly authentic modern Mexican living room makes the most of textures and elements such as wood, brick and stone. Larger spaces don’t need to be cluttered with furniture or decor when they have incorporated these natural textures.
Plants are a great choice for adding to a larger space like a living room or hallway as they add a fresh and earthy feel to wherever they are displayed. Simplistic wooden framed paintings can also add charm and intrigue to a more minimalist space.
13. Office
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Achieve effortless modern Mexican charm in your study in super simple ways. Begin with an ornate or traditional-style desk and chair – these could be a matching set but add an extra touch of charm by mixing furniture pieces. Choose minimal items to decorate your desk space such as a hand-painted vase or simplistic decorative statue.
14. Pantry
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Just because it’s behind closed doors doesn’t mean you should neglect your pantry. When trying to achieve a modern Mexican style, a pantry should be simplistic and minimal. Making the most of the dry goods and other food items by using them as decor. Displaying your pantry items like grains and cereals in clear jars like above is not only aesthetically pleasing but also a great way to easily see how much food you have in your pantry.
15. Shelves
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Vintage cabinets with shelves are perfect for making a display of your more functional items. Instead of hiding away glassware and crockery in cupboards behind doors, why not display them in an open cabinet.
We love the mix and match of crockery as it can be a great way to add character and charm to a display cabinet or shelves.
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16. Spiral Staircase
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If you’re thinking of making some more dramatic changes to your home, a spiral staircase is the perfect addition to any modern Mexican space. Add whimsy and charm to a stairs in a hallway or entryway with this non-traditional style.
Alternatively, for a less ambitious approach consider replacing the banisters of your existing staircase. Swap out traditional wooden banisters for wrought iron or other metals, choosing from intricately crafted designs or minimalist modern styles to suit your space..
17. Storage
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As previously mentioned, storage can be the perfect opportunity for adding decorative elements to your space, when thoughtfully planned. Consider what pieces of your glassware or crockery would best compliment the room and display them cafefully.
Why not add a mix of decorative and functional pieces? Like above, the addition of candles makes this cabinet and surrounding space feel loved and lived-in.
18. Table Decor
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Small pieces of table decor can go a long way. Finding intricate and unusual items can make a huge difference to any space. Take a table space as an opportunity to find that balance between modern and traditional.
19. Wall
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A wall alcove is a staple in any modern Mexican home, these cozy carved out spaces are perfect for decorative pieces or candles to light the way.
Whether adorned with vibrant pottery, religious icons, or minimalist decor, these alcoves bring both warmth and character to any room.
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