I’ve always dreamt of owning a Moroccan style home. It may sound impractical and ridiculous, but every time I see a picture of something that looks remotely Moroccan, I start drooling. I actually keep a file of Moroccan themed and inspired elements for that "someday" when I build my second home. (roll eyes here) How I will explain this to my husband, I'm not sure - but maybe I can convince him with pictures such as these:
image courtesy of Moroccan Interiors book, found here
Oooohhhh.....
Aaaaahhhhh......
I’m not sure what does it for me – is it the fantastic lighting? The sumptuous colors, the texture on the walls, the mosaic tiles, the sexiness of everything working together? Moroccan style is usually defined by:
Intricate and enhanced doorways
Sometimes, tented ceilings
Pierced metal lanterns
Colorful porcelain tiles
designed by Robyn Bell as seen in House Beautiful November 07 Blue is always an underlying color - what about this bathroom? As Rachel Zoe would say, "I Die!"
I almost screamed with delight when I opened the August issue of Hospitality Design magazine. Riad Meriem is a five room, three floor hotel in Marrakesh that was designed by Thomas Hays Interiors. Look at these brilliant architectural details.
Moroccan furniture takes on all of the same traits as the architecture, with amazing attention to detail as is illustrated in the piece below - check out the use of marquetry (inlaid pieces of wood or ivory)
Gorgeous.
Even the soft goods have the pointed arches on them. How cute are these poufs?
I'm in love with all of it. The juicy colors inspired by vibrant spices, the red dirt of the earth and the blue of the sea. The exoticism, the timelessness of the fabrics and the resort-like feeling that can be brought to everyday life.
2 comments:
I just bought two poufs from Target last week.. I LOVE THEM!
I always love a Moroccan touch here and there and it fits in so well here in the desert. Love the blog, I'll keep lurking.
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