Mastering Moroccan Interior Design

If you love adventure, travel, and everything exotic, Moroccan interior design might just be perfect for you. This design style is popular all across the world, but is of course named after the characteristic Mediterranean styles of Morocco. Let’s explore the elements of Moroccan interior design and how you can incorporate it into your own home.

Origin of Moroccan Interior Design

While its origin is in the homes of the people of Morocco, this interior design style gained popularity worldwide in the 1960’s. Wealthy hippies and travelers explored the world, and brought back the home decorating styles of Morocco to their own countries. The country itself is very culturally diverse, home to Berbers, Arabs, as well as European and sub-Saharan African immigrants. This diversity is reflected in the design style of the country. Areas rich in history have all shared a piece of their culture to create a colorful, unique style of design.

Elements of Moroccan Interior Design

Moroccan interior design is colorful and full and has many defining elements. The base of the characteristic features of this design is fluid lines. Moroccan design does not usually contain harsh lines and edges. It is all about comfort. Its design elements are also very intricate, colorful, and textural.

In terms of architecture, the style commonly uses u-shaped doors and entryways in the traditional Islamic keyhole design.. Domes are common in the architecture as well. It also tends to include open courtyards, water fountains, and gardens. This design also uses lots of ceramic mosaic tiles. They are often bold and brightly colored and there is no limit to where they are used. The tiles frame doorways and windows, create tabletops, accent pieces like walls, mirrors, and picture frames, and more.

Comfort is an important element in Moroccan interior design. The seating is often low to the ground. Tables are sometimes low to the ground as well to accommodate the low seating. To capitalize on making space as comfortable as possible, textiles are abundant in this design. The floors are often covered in layered rugs or a single plush rug, with woven throw blankets and pillows readily available. Seating is soft and abundant.

Moroccan interior design has many more beautiful details that can be included in your own design. A canopy either over the bed in the master bedroom, over seating in the living room, or high over a dining table creates a beautiful Moroccan look. Another element is lighting. Choose lanterns made of materials like copper or brass, and look for pieces that are intricately carved with geometric shapes. The lanterns are usually hung on the walls or ceiling. Mirrors are popular in this design style, as well. Load up your design with plenty of reflective surfaces and you can’t go wrong. Bonus points if the mirrors are decorated with characteristically Moroccan mosaic tiles.

Of course, to create the most authentic Moroccan interior design, choose genuine Vintage Moroccan rugs. These pieces are stunning and have a history and charm that modern, machine-made dupes just can’t replicate. The weavers of these gorgeous tribal rugs wove a piece of themselves into each carefully hand-created carpet. Knowing that the carpet came directly from the area you are trying to emulate and has a full history and story to it is a feeling that just can’t be replaced.

Here are some stunning Moroccan rugs from the Nazmiyal Collection for your decor:

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