Friday 6 June 2014

Style For Moroccan Living Room

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By Darren Hartley


Morocco is a North African country with a rich culture and an alluring interior design style. A Moroccan style living room is a reflection of these characteristics. Lighting is an important aspect of Moroccan design. Lanterns, sconces and lamps are typically handcrafted and inlaid with colourful pieces of glass.

Attention to detail is a primary concern in a Moroccan style living room. With 1x1 inch Moroccan hand cut tiles laid facedown onto them, panels are tightly secured to the walls. Fretwork canopy panels and luxurious chaises are custom designed. The ceiling is usually made of plaster.

A hallmark feature of a Moroccan style living room is intricate tile work. This intricacy is found everywhere from floors to walls to tabletops. Zillij is a traditional Moroccan tiling style, consisting of numerous small tiles grouped together to form vibrant geometric patterns.

Architectural influence and bold patterns are part and parcel of a Moroccan style living room. The arches and double doors on a mirror evoke an entrance to an ornate Moroccan palace. Inspired by mosaics found in quaint Moroccan courtyards, drama is provided by a hand-painted porcelain Marakesh sink installed in an adjacent powder room.

Works of art in a Moroccan style living room do not necessarily equate with drawings and paintings. Character is instantly added to a living space with the installation of an authentic Moroccan chest, table or armoire. A colourful cabana can be a focal point to a living area, featuring octagonal Moroccan side tables in various sizes and patterns. An assortment of vibrant hanging lanterns placed overhead provides an echo to its colorfulness.

Glam is not a new concept as far as a Moroccan style living room is concerned. Moroccan leather ottomans or poufs are idyllic additions to a comfortable, casual seating area. These ottomans or poufs are typically hand embroidered and available in a wide variety of colors and styles. To give a Moroccan design a contemporary twist, white poufs, metallic silver tables and patterned throw pillows in icy shades of blue may be thrown in for good measure.




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