Moroccan Style
Key Characteristics
- ✓Intricate geometric and arabesque patterns throughout
- ✓Zellige mosaic tilework in vivid colors
- ✓Pierced metal lanterns casting decorative shadows
- ✓Tadelakt polished plaster on walls and surfaces
- ✓Carved cedarwood screens and architectural details
- ✓Layered textiles including kilim rugs and embroidered cushions
Types & Variations
Common Materials
Works Well With These Styles
Placement & Usage Tips
Moroccan elements work especially well in bathrooms with tadelakt walls and zellige tiles, in entryways with lantern lighting, and in living rooms with layered rugs and floor cushions. Use arched mirrors and carved screens to define zones.
💡 Pro Tip
Lighting is everything in Moroccan design. Invest in authentic pierced metal lanterns at multiple heights to create the signature play of light and shadow that defines the style. Candlelight through these fixtures transforms an ordinary room into something magical.
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