The Moroccan design
Morocco is located in Northern Africa and is one of the only three countries to have a coastline along the Atlantic and Mediterranean. When it comes to being lush and romantic fantasy, then Morocco is famous for it. The country is likewise diverse in various kinds of people and culture. These make the Moroccan interior design reflect the diversity in Morocco. The characteristics of the Moroccan design is unique in its own way. By just looking at it will tell that this is the identity of Morocco.
Characteristics of the Moroccan design
The Moroccan design encompasses the rich and vibrant colors of Middle East as well as the contrasts and patterns that are truly unique with the design style. The colors highlight shades of red and orange which are inspired by the sunset view in Africa. Other colors that are evident are shades of green, gold, brown, yellow and silver which represent the desert surrounding the country.
Here are the some of the features of the Moroccan design:
1. Accents – a Moroccan design usually has artistic and crafty Moroccan decorative items such as Moroccan lamps, furniture, windows, doors and frames.
2. Mosaics – small tiles and mosaic designs is one of the key elements in a Moroccan design and is used in many parts of the design.
3. Furniture – Moroccan furniture encompass various materials such as wool, silk, glass, clay, leather and metal. Examples are carved wood furniture and accessories, cushions made of cotton, and fabric made form wool and silk. They are usually bright and colorful.
4. Window treatments – silk for curtains and ethnic patterns for the room paint.
Brief history of the Moroccan design
Moroccan design has been greatly influenced by many different cultures and countries. Many designers consider this design exotic and mysterious. Influences came from Islamic, French and Spanish. The combination of these influences has resulted to a style based on dramatic contrast. Another influence of the Moroccan design comes from the Morocco’s landscape from the rocky mountains to the coastlines and the Sahara can be seen with various colors and hues that inspired the design.
The modern Moroccan design is a combination of the Ancient Moorish, Modern Mediterranean and the environment.
Moroccan design ideas for your home
Here are some suggestions on how to decorate your home the Moroccan way:
1. The colors commonly used in the Moroccan style are warm and bright, which reflects the climate and landscape of Morocco. Tangerine, sunshine yellow, fuchsia, red, purple and turquoise are usually seen.
2. The Moroccan design is filled with vivid patterns which are bold and intricate. These patterns add life to the rooms especially when they are combined with the Moroccan colors. That is the wonder of having versatile Moroccan colors and patterns.
3. The combination of various textures add to the effects of the Moroccan designs. The use of drapes and canopies are often used to create a soft feeling room. The addition of metal lanterns likewise create soft lighting as well as the addition of colorfully designed cushions. The tiles are usually tiled and with exotic, hand woven rugs.
4. Moroccan design includes seats that are low to the ground which are filled with cushions to make them more relaxing. White washed wood also creates a cool and clean appearance against the bright colors.
5. Soft and warm lights is also one of the trademarks of the Moroccan design. This can be achieved with the use of lanterns, candles and lamps that are in Moroccan style.
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