Since time immemorial, the North African nation of Morocco has been the host and home to various cultures and religions. From the Berber tribes of North Africa to the Arabs, Romans, and Spanish people, and not to mention the people of Sub-Saharan Africa, Morocco has been a welcoming home to many cultures.
In line with its culture, the Moroccan style architecture and design is also rich and varied with vibrant colours and patterns.
Centuries later, elements of décor from Moroccan spaces are increasingly finding their way into the modern home. Let’s go ahead and find out what makes up a Moroccan home.
Bring Home the Moroccan Vibes with these Interior Ideas
An interesting fact about the Moroccan style is that it can be interlaced with any existing form of décor and thus is the best way to attract the beholder's eyes.
Here are some eclectic designs that bring the Moroccan vibe directly into your home.
#1. Infuse More Colour:
Bold colours are the pivotal aspect in any Moroccan style. Moroccan homes are filled with bold and bright hues. So if you want to add some Moroccan touch to your home, infuse some bright colours like bright pink, blue, orange, green, and yellow.
#2. Choose Bright Fabrics:
Moroccans love luxurious fabrics. Their fabrics are elegant and, at the same time, interwoven with bright hues, texture, and intricate detailing. It is all about using proper fabrics to focus on every part of the room, including windows.
#3. Give thought to Texture and Patterns:
Moroccan décor is always about a variety of textures, woven into various rooms by way of throw pillows, linens, blankets, rugs, etc. Choose Moroccan-themed textiles, preferably in the same colour palette. Make the texture bright enough to be the focal point in the room.
Patterns are also important. Choose large patterns with attention-grabbing flashy colours. One can use various patterned layers in a combo, such as patterned pillows, rugs, and etched coffee tables. Moroccan décor is never shy of bold colours and patterns.
#4. Lower the Furniture Seating:
Moroccans prefer low seating closer to the ground. You can recreate your living room by replacing the classic sofa with smaller deep-seaters that encompass a large area or space. Demarcate a large space for this Moroccan low seating zone. One can also interchange the tall decorative artefacts with pieces that are closer to the ground.
#5. Moroccan Pouf:
A Moroccan pouffe is a must-add if you want your furniture to be both stylish and functional, true to the Moroccan style. Such pouffes are a versatile piece of furniture that can be used for impromptu seating in any room like the living room, bedroom, powder room, etc. They can also be used as a footstool, footrest, etc. Ensure you get a genuine leather pouffe.
#6. Bright Accessories:
Opt for bright accessories like coloured glass jugs, burning scented candles, and hand-crafted metal accessories in an old-fashioned style. Big colourful handwoven baskets also act well as the perfect Moroccan accessory. One can also add exotic plants in large baskets instead of conventional pots to feel Moroccan truly. You can also hang plates with mid-eastern prints on the wall.
#7. Classic Lighting
Metal lamps are a classic décor item in Morocco. Finely crafted Moroccan lamps enhance the soft ambient lighting of your rooms. They are the easiest way to transition ant y room to Moroccan interiors. They are also very versatile and can be incorporated into any room of the house. Moroccans prefer dim lighting and warmer light fixtures. Most of their lamps have intricate designs woven around them with gold finishes. In fact, lantern-style Moroccan lamps are the prime facet to an authentic Moroccan interior, and they are a real must-try for anyone aspiring for an original Moroccan interior. Consider using gold lamps to bring in a warm feel.
#8. Mosaics and Arch type Architecture:
Mosaics and arches are two vital aspects of Moroccan architecture, greatly influenced by the Arabs. You can incorporate mosaics wherever possible on the floors, walls, etc. Sharp tilings with contrasting hues are always a common feature in Moroccan spaces. The kitchen and bathroom are two main areas that go well with Moroccan tiles. Bright coloured mosaics and patterned Moroccan tiles are definitely eye-catching when used in the kitchen, bathrooms, etc. They also give an expansive feeling of space. Regarding arches, it makes sense to incorporate arched doorways with stained glass, true to the Moroccan style.
#9. Mirror Mirror on the Wall
Do you remember the famous saying, "Mirror, Mirror on the wall, tell me who is the fairest of all? " Well, it would not be fair if one does not incorporate a grand mirror on the wall for a truly Moroccan interior. Mirrors play a massive role in Moroccan décor, and the more lavish the mirror, the better it is. One can also have a large array of colourful embroidered mirrors that bring life to any dull room.
#10. Bright Canopy – The Arabian Nights in your Bedroom
Who does not love the stories of the famous 1001 Arabian Nights? Well, you can recreate this Moroccan magic in your bedroom by merely infusing a bright canopy. You can add tassels to the canopy for more drama.
#11. Interesting Graphic Backsplash
Blank walls in the bedroom are uninteresting, so embrace the Moroccan spirit and bring in some life with bright Moroccan backsplash on the wall behind the bed. One can also opt for accent walls in blue or bright turquoise.
#12. Make the most of Balcony
To accentuate the overall Mediterranean Moroccan feel, one can install distinct bright coloured tiles on the balcony for a Moroccan escape amidst the heart of a busy city like Mumbai.
Guess you would have loved our tips for bringing in the middle-eastern vibe into your interiors. By throwing out the bright Moroccan sky, sand, and sun colours, one can recreate an inherent Moroccan look even in a small 2BHK. Just remember that while using different colours, one has to maintain some balance. Hence, borrowing elements from the theme that you want in small doses and maintain an overall balance is the best way to stay true to any style without going overboard.
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