Lush palms, exotic ornaments, and mysterious lighting…these are all features of the Moroccan design style that make us wish to have that atmosphere in our own homes.
You don’t have to go all the way and turn your house into a Moroccan palace. Just a few details are enough to achieve the feel you are looking for.
How to Make Moroccan Style Work for you
For a long time, the whole world has embraced Moroccan style in interior design and now you can marvel at it in many American homes.
Even though it might seem like you need to invest a lot of money or have a professional interior designer arrange your home for you, the reality is, you can do it yourself with not so many resources.
Read below to learn how to bring Moroccan interior design effectively into your own home.
Achieve the Marrakech Color Palette
When you look at pictures from Moroccan urban landscapes, you are likely to notice a lot of blue and red accents on a generally white landscape. Incorporate these colors into your home interior and you will instantly achieve the look you are aiming at.
It doesn’t necessarily have to be too vivid. You can choose some muted nuances of the primary colors and still effectively incorporate Moroccan style in your home.
Get Plenty of Patterns
“Pattern” is a keyword when it comes to oriental style. Take a look at some photos of the traditional mosaic patterns typical for Moroccan homes and find some decorative pieces like cushions and wall hangings covered in that specific pattern.
You don’t need to overdo it – just some accent pieces with that pattern will do the trick.
Embrace Low Seating and Poufs
Low seating is something typical for the whole Oriental world. Some poufs and low tables are essential for that type of interior design and they are also quite cozy too.
If it fits your budget, look for some antique low tables with detailed ornaments and a glass cover to truly achieve an authentic Moroccan feel. Moroccan craftsmen are quite notorious for their skill and talent, so bringing such a piece of furniture inside your home will make it look like it actually belongs to an era in history.
If you really want to take it to the next level, you can get an Ottoman instead of a coffee table, even though it’s not exactly from the same style, it achieves the purpose of bringing in a Moroccan style feel.
Ornamental Rugs are Key
Patterned rugs have a way of bringing immense coziness to a room but they also work perfectly if you want to have a Moroccan-inspired home interior.
Look for ornamented carpets and rugs with a touch of the past and don’t be afraid to stack smaller rugs over big ones.
Choose patterns with a mixture of warm and cold colors and a variety of motives and add some poufs over them to instantly be carried to Morocco.
Variety in Fabrics
The interior textile in your home should incorporate some luxurious fabrics such as plush, silk, and satin. Don’t be afraid to choose curtains, rugs, and upholstery with rich, saturated colors, typical of the Moroccan world.
With such fabrics, you can’t make a mistake. You will feel an unparalleled sense of coziness and at the same time instantly achieve the style you are aiming at.
Think About Lighting
Exotic lighting is also something typical for Moroccan homes. For your convenience, you could directly purchase some Marrakech-style lanterns and place them in your home to instantly create a miraculous atmosphere.
They usually change the color of light as they are made of colorful pieces of glass and ceramics, so if you are aiming for that look, here is your shortcut.
Get Some Tile Stickers
Mosaic tile is iconic of Moroccan architecture, as well as the interior and exterior design style. Don’t worry, you won’t need to change all your bathroom tiles in order to achieve the dream look.
Nowadays you can purchase tile stickers at quite an affordable price that are patterned with the ornaments typical for the Marrakech style. Choose your preferred patterns and colors and go ahead to transform your home.
If you want to take it a step further, you can actually get some ornamented tiles and use them to create an accent focal point even in the living room. You don’t have to cover the whole walls, just a small area is enough to make a statement.
Finish with Exotic Plants
What is a Marrakech interior without some palms? Use them in empty corners or in strategic spots where they work as visual accents.
If you are afraid that you are not a very good plant parent, try some faux plants to see if they work well for your home interior.
My name is Scarlett Mitchell and i am an author and editor in the home topic website – FemCasa.com.
I’m just an enthusiast who wants to share her visions, ideas and advices, when it comes to decorating every part of your home until it becomes the perfect relaxing place for you and your family.