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| Home Painting Skills and Basics Paperhanging Home Decorating Interior Decorating Alyssa Davis |
Moroccan Styles.Moroccan Decorating StyleThe Moroccan style of decorating is warm, vibrant, sensual and even spiritual, all at the same time.It has its roots in the area between Africa and Europe, resulting in an intriguing blending of styles. You'll find influences from Portugal, France,  Spain, Africa, and the Mediterranean, just to name a few.Adding this look to your home can be a great way to really warm up the overall look and add a touch of visual excitement. Vibrant ColorsBecause color often serves as a primary focal point for the Moroccan style of decorating, you'll often see strong, vibrant shades of green, blue, red, purple, gold and orange used.Warm, rich colors are especially popular with this style of decorating, such as is the case with beautiful terra cotta tiled floors. You'll also find an abundance of geometric designs, which are often present in fabrics, rugs and tiled areas. Although the warm red, orange and yellow shades reflect the natural warmth of the area, you'll also find plenty of beautiful sea blue and turquoise shades. Furniture Styles
Furniture pieces upholstered with cowhide or even camel and goat skin are popular with this decorating style. Upholstered pieces are often overstuffed and piled with colorful pillows to add an extra touch of beauty and comfort.Wood pieces crafted from Thuja trees can also add an authentic touch to a Moroccan-styled room. Wooden furniture frequently includes inlaid areas and marquetry, which add to the overall beauty. Sometimes even handmade tiles can be incorporated into furniture pieces, adding a rich, warm and colorful look. Although Moroccan furniture styles may seem a little visually "busy" in regards to colors and patterns, the pieces are generally simple in overall style. Traditionally, furniture pieces are crafted so that they sit low to the ground, providing an overall look of inviting comfort and appeal. Fabrics and TextilesAlthough you'll often find a wide variety of richly colored fabrics used in Moroccan decorating styles, traditional choices of velvet, linen, wood and silk brocades can work especially well. Beading and embroidery are commonly used to accentuate fabrics.Although fabrics such as silk brocade and velvet are sophisticated and luxurious, you'll also find an abundance of rough-textured country textiles used throughout the room as well. Curtains are frequently made from white canvas, while cotton and wool are often used to make floor coverings. Persian rugs are also common with this style of decorating. In addition to traditional textiles, you'll also find an abundance of animal skins and leathers used for items such as pillows and furniture upholstery. Decorating AccentsWhen decorating a Moroccan-styled room, it's important to add plenty of traditional decorating accents. Lighting levels should be kept low to enhance the overall exotic look of the décor.As such, pendant lights and lamps that include colored glass can work well. Fabric is often used to create overhead canopies, especially over beds and seating areas. Banana trees, dwarf palms and other large exotic plants can also add to the overall look. As a finishing touch, use candles or incense in rich spicy scents such as nutmeg and cinnamon. Alyssa Davis, is a design specialist and writer at Metal-Wall-Art.com, and she offers many suggestions and unique ideas for designing with coffee metal wall decor and Western metal decor |
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