Moroccan home decor has captured the hearts of interior enthusiasts worldwide, and it's not hard to see why. With its rich blend of colours, intricate patterns, and exotic elements, Moroccan design adds a touch of mystique and luxury to any living space. This stunning style developed at the crossroads of Europe and Africa.
Embracing Moroccan interior design can dramatically transform your home, infusing it with exoticism, warmth, and a dash of glamour. With a bit of creativity and an appreciation for rich, cultural designs, you can achieve a stylish, comfortable, and truly Moroccan-inspired home.
Indeed, Moroccan style decor is warm and inviting. The result? Our Moroccan-inspired collections are easy to mix and layer. Each celebrates the colors, patterns, and decorative arts of Morocco.
Why not bring in a piece of the Moroccan charm to your own home?
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What Makes Moroccan Interior Design Unique?
The unique charm of Moroccan interior design lies in its vibrant cultural tapestry, celebrating a mélange of African, Arabian, and European influences. Every facet of Moroccan interiors - from the bright, bold colors reminiscent of the country’s landscapes and spices, to the complex geometric patterns echoing Islamic art - speaks of its rich heritage.
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Moroccan homes are typically adorned with handcrafted furniture and accessories, laden with meticulously carved patterns. The use of natural materials like wood, metal, and leather lends an earthy, authentic touch to the decor. Key features like Moroccan lanterns, ornate mirrors, poufs, and an array of textiles further elevate the style’s opulence and allure.
Moroccan decor delivers a blend of global influences that instantly curate that coveted collected-over-time look. To decorate in a Moroccan style is to dress your home in colors and texture. Moroccan decor includes these design elements everywhere from pillows to rugs to art.
Moroccan Decor Versus Bohemian: Understanding the Differences
While Moroccan and Bohemian designs share common ground in their use of bold colors, eclectic patterns, and natural materials, they diverge significantly in their overall ambiance and sophistication.
Moroccan style often exudes a sense of formality and elegance. It leans heavily towards geometric patterns and symmetry, mirroring the precision and discipline found in traditional Islamic art and architecture. On the other hand, Bohemian style embraces a more relaxed, carefree ethos, showcasing a mishmash of organic patterns and textures. Its free-spirited nature encourages personal expression and individuality, unlike the more consistent and traditional Moroccan design.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Incorporating Moroccan Decor in Your Home
Here are some practical steps to seamlessly blend the Moroccan style into your existing decor:
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1. Transform Your Walls
Moroccan interiors are renowned for their dynamic, colorful walls adorned with intricate patterns. You can emulate this by painting your walls in vibrant hues, or using Moroccan-inspired wall decals, murals, or even patterned wallpaper. Consider a feature wall to create a striking focal point.
One of the hallmarks of Moroccan decor is its vibrant and diverse colour palette. Deep blues, fiery reds, earthy oranges, and lush greens are just a few of the colours that dominate Moroccan interiors. To incorporate Moroccan colours into your home, consider using colourful throw pillows, rugs, and curtains.
Moroccan decor is renowned for its intricate geometric and floral patterns. These patterns, often seen in Moroccan tiles, textiles, and carved woodwork, add depth and visual interest to the design. To introduce Moroccan patterns into your decor, choose textiles with geometric designs, such as rugs, cushions, and curtains.
To balance the vibrancy of colours and patterns, Moroccan decor often incorporates earthy textures such as clay, stucco, and natural fibers. Embrace earthy textures by adding clay pots, ceramic vases, or woven baskets to your decor.
Our Royal Mansour and Royal Mansour Quartz found design inspiration in Marrakech. Gleaming white building, azure skies, steaming cups of mint tea, and Atlantic waters join here. Spice Route evokes imagery of sauntering camels and clamoring spice markets. Mosaique Bleue serves as our tribute to the world-renowned Moroccan tilework known as zellige.
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2. Invest in Authentic Moroccan Rugs
Known for their durability and ability to withstand heavy traffic, Moroccan rugs are an excellent addition to any space. They inject color and pattern, enhancing the overall design scheme. These rugs often feature traditional Berber symbols and are usually hand-knotted, lending a touch of authenticity and high quality to your home.
Bring another layer of tactile goodness into your Moroccan-inspired home with rugs. Moroccan textiles like these look great over wood and tile floors or layered over natural rugs like sisal or jute.
Experience the luxury of our high-quality, hand-knotted Moroccan rugs that add the perfect touch of authenticity to any room.
3. Add Luxurious Moroccan Textiles
Moroccan textiles, including cushions, throws, curtains, and poufs, serve as stunning accents that instantly elevate a space. Crafted from luxurious materials such as silk and velvet, these textiles offer an effortless way to incorporate the Moroccan aesthetic into your decor.
Our linens impart a touch of Tangier and help you find yourself in Fes. Moroccan textiles are famous throughout the world for their intricate, bold patterns, so it makes sense to start your home decor journey with a Moroccan pattern that you absolutely love.
Once you have one-or a few-selected, it will be easy-peasy to decorate your home. You may even decide that you want to build the rest of your decor around that print. On the other hand, you might want to echo a shape from that pattern in the rest of your furnishings and home decor, or you may want to tease out an accent color from the main print to repeat around the room.
In many ways, it’s whatever your heart desires here, and remember-you’re not limited to just one or two patterns.
Ready to add some Moroccan textiles to your space? Our selection of pillows, throws, and curtains are sure to impress.
Moroccan homes embrace luxurious fabrics that contribute to the overall opulence of the decor. Think silk curtains, plush velvet cushions, and intricately embroidered textiles.
Float generous folds of fabric across windows or bedposts for a mystical Moroccan touch. Add candlelight, metallic accents, and plenty of cushions.
We would be remiss to write a Moroccan style guide without mentioning Moroccan throw pillows! In Moroccan decor, the more pillows, the better. In living rooms and bedrooms, a pile of Moroccan pillows in various patterns will help you build on the look. Pile them on a sofa, toss them on the floor, or place them on chairs. Choose an array of Moroccan style pillows for a soft, welcoming look in your space.
4. Light up the Space with Moroccan Lanterns
Lanterns are a quintessential element of Moroccan design, casting beautiful shadows and creating an enchanting ambience. Available in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, Moroccan lanterns can add depth and drama to both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Moroccan lighting fixtures are a true standout in Moroccan home decor. Lamps, lanterns, and chandeliers are often adorned with intricate metalwork and coloured glass. Consider hanging a Moroccan pendant lamp in your living room or dining area.
A Moroccan lantern exists where form and function meet. Use one in any room in which you desire a softly filtered canopy of light. The bedroom is the first place that comes to mind, of course, but how about in the living room?
Illuminate your spaces with our intricately designed brass Moroccan lanterns.
5. Showcase Moroccan Furniture
Intricately carved wooden or metal furniture is a hallmark of Moroccan interiors. Displaying such pieces not only adds visual interest but also infuses a sense of exoticism and culture into your home.
Moroccan furniture is characterised by its unique blend of Arab, Berber, and Andalusian influences. Integrate Moroccan furniture into your decor with items like a hand-carved coffee table, a leather pouffe, or a mosaic-inlaid side table.
A traditional Moroccan living room features low furniture, so for true Moroccan vibes, look for low pieces.
6. Enhance Your Decor with Moroccan Accessories
Moroccan accessories, including hand-painted ceramics, metal vases, and figurines, can impart personality and charm. Whether placed on a coffee table or a bookshelf, these unique accents serve as conversation starters, catching the eye with their vibrant colors and intricate details.
Our Moroccan ceramics collection is the perfect place to start when looking to incorporate Moroccan elegance into your home decor.
Moroccan Curtains: Styles and Trends
From Moroccan pillows and bedding to Moroccan curtains filled with colorful Moroccan patterns, our collections are filled with pure Moroccan style.
Moroccan style curtains come in as many sizes and styles as the mounds of spices at the souks. Choose a set of Moroccan curtains that can lay the foundation for the rest of your Moroccan decor and turn on the volume for your sense of Moroccan style.
For a sensual, vibrant interior design, turn to Moroccan curtains. When you can’t just up and whisk yourself away to the Land of Colors, do the next best thing!
One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways of transforming yours into a Moroccan bathroom by hanging one of our Moroccan patterned shower curtains at the bath. A Moroccan curtain filled with vivid colors and patterns breathes new life into any space-especially a small space like a bathroom. Echo the look with Moroccan window treatments.
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Layering your window treatments is a common technique in Moroccan interiors.
Shutters and Curtains - Pair wooden shutters with lightweight sheer curtains to soften the look while still allowing for privacy and light control.
To complete the Moroccan-inspired look, consider adding decorative tiebacks to your curtains or drapes.
Tasselled Tiebacks - Opt for tiebacks with tassels or metallic accents to echo the luxurious feel of Moroccan interiors.
Moroccan-inspired window treatments offer a perfect blend of style, comfort, and cultural richness.
Other ways to incorporate Moroccan style
Moroccan Bedding
Treat yourself to Moroccan bedding and you’ll enjoy a magnificent retreat that’s pleasing to the senses. A Moroccan bedroom invites tactile pleasures and invites you to sink in, relax, and enjoy its sensory delights. Moroccan bedding can be as simple as throwing one of our cotton duvet covers over the bd, or it can be as elaborate as suspending sumptuous Moroccan curtains from a four-post bed.
Whichever route you choose, color and fabric is the name of the game. Of course, Moroccan beddings serves a practical purpose, too. Our Moroccan duvet covers are reversible and made for convenience. Simply flip the duvet over and you have a whole new look! In warmer climes, turn to our lightweight cotton bedspreads.
Table Runners
Welcome Moroccan colors and patterns as a way to liven up neutral spaces. Spread a pretty cloth with a Moroccan pattern across the table to bring Moroccan home decor into the kitchen or dining room. Don’t forget to try a Moroccan table runner in the living room! Simply lay one across a console or coffee table for an easy dose of global style.
Trends, Quality, and Shopping Tips for Moroccan Decor
Moroccan poufs and rugs have withstood the test of time, continuing to be stylish and versatile choices for home decor. These elements can serve multiple functions - from seating and footrests to decorative features, bringing a distinct Moroccan vibe to your space.
Check out our premium collection of leather Moroccan poufs. There’s something for everyone!
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