What Is Moroccan Style?
– The Goods: Morocco is known for its handmade works like carved doors and columns, hand-woven carpets, intricately painted tiles, lanterns, leather goods and silver tea sets. – Color: The North African country borders an ocean, but is also a desert oasis, resulting in a warm and cool color palette. Earth tones combined with various shades of blue and pink are common, as are texture and pattern. – Traditional vs. Modern: A modernized version of Moroccan style is popular in the U.S. because it successfully takes classic Moroccan-design motifs, materials and styles and gives them a fresh spin. Traditional Moroccan design is heavier, more ornate and what some consider “busy.” Decorating the Moroccan Way To effectively transform your space into a rocking casbah, keep it simple. It’s all about a few key accessories. All you need to create beauty and interest is a throw rug, some toss pillows, a lantern and a side table. De Vargas suggests introducing Moroccan style through soft furnishings,
