8 Ways to Weave A Moroccan Theme into Your Home

Shraddha Jhaveri

Home Stylist and Decor Consultant

Text: Relin Hedly
Photographs: iStock

Morocco brings to mind lush and romantic fantasy. This melting-pot of various cultures has created a design vocabulary that is rich, colourful and incredibly detailed. Shraddha Jhaveri, home stylist and decor consultant, tells us how to create a mini-island of exotica in our homes.

1. The Moroccan theme lies at the antipodal end of a prim and proper interior scheme – and therefore may appear informal to some.

2. This style is all about bold colours and high contrast, mostly from the warm end of the palette: pinks, oranges and yellows, offset with neutral shades and small shots of blue and green.

Geomtric patterns are seen across a variety of objects in this exotic theme.

3. Architectural details such as arched doorways and screens will only reinforce this theme.

4. Team delicately carved side tables, chests and seaters with plush-upholstered couches and floor cushions. Go for damask designs and intricate geometric patterns.

5. Opt for lantern-style light fixtures: either a large, solitary statement piece, or a clutch of them suspended as a cluster.

6. The areas is known for metalwork, so look out for metal-framed mirror, vases and other decorative accents.

The Morrocan style is represented by metalwork, colourful elements, fretted screens and arches.

7. Another highlight is Moroccan design carpets and rugs that are inspired by famous tribal design styles, embroideries and weaving styles.

8. Installing murals of intricately-patterned tiles on walls, or laying them on the floor, will give a large Moroccan dose to your space. Another option is pattern your walls with store-bought stencils.

Looking for property portal?

Find a property Post property

About the author

Shraddha Jhaveri

Home Stylist and Decor Consultant

Shraddha Jhaveri is a home stylist and d&eacute;cor consultant. As the name suggests, she styles homes extraordinarily, giving homes the added feel to an otherwise normal home. As a d&eacute;cor consultant, she uses design concepts and styles that given spaces the much needed warmth and comfort. She specializes in this arena with her exquisite skills of placingÂ conversation piecesÂ andÂ adding dramaÂ to a space. She reflects the clientsâ€™ persona in her styling.Â Her brand,Â Style Bean,Â conceptualizes designs and styles curtains, upholstery, bed, bath and table linen, d&eacute;cor accessories, concept walls, rugs and more and offers b&eacute;spoke services.

14 terms to get you started on window treatments

Text: Priya Arya Photographs: iStock The fabric covering and the hardware that goes into its installation and use -- have a significant impact on the aesthetics of a room. Interior designer Deeksha Khatree, gives us an overview of the terminology...

Deeksha Khatree

Interior Designer
Jan 04, 2017
How well do you know about Materials for Modular Kitchen? Read 7 tips

Picture courtesy : Pexel Concept of modular kitchens is gaining popularity with coming days, as they are not only appealing but also are comforting to work while cooking. In addition to the development in kitchen materials, variety of materials ar...

Alok Bhagat

Architect
Jul 23, 2018
5 tips to create the perfect room for naps

Anchor: Jhumur Nandy Photographs: Shutterstock A good night sleep makes a person healthy, confident and energetic and its importance cannot be stressed enough. Unhealthy sleeping pattern creates chronic health disorders, which can be dangerous in...

Sonam Gupta

Textile Designer
Apr 13, 2017
6 tips on how to highlight your decor with accent pieces

Text: Relin Hedly Photographs: Chesterfield Furniture Accent pieces act mainly as a contrasting or eye-catching element, and therefore often are a flash of madness in a conservatively furnished room, or a touch of classical elegance in an exoti...

Manjari Thanawala

Home Furnishing Expert
Jan 04, 2017

See comments (0) Write a comment

Leave your comments

Comments

Be first to comment on this article

Meet our experts