The attractiveness of Moroccan decorations is obvious: people have been turning to Moroccan furniture and Moroccan bedding for the richness of colors and patterns, intricate ornaments typical of the sunny Orient, in order to introduce the warm atmosphere into homes for a new type of comfort. The decorating theme of Moroccan decor abounds in geometric designs, and diamonds, circles and triangles mingle in bedding or in wall decorations for an overall whimsical decor. Ornate fabrics and Moroccan style rugs also abound in colors which are bright and vibrant and together with patterns form complex designs which stand out as wall, window, door, or furniture decorations.

For people in favor of stained glass windows, Moroccan style comes to provide a number of designs and patterns. Stained glass windows are among the favorite methods of introducing elements of Moroccan decor. They really make a difference to the entire room with an unusual, colorful Oriental profusion of colors and decorative elements.

The geographic position of the country of Morocco, washed by the waters of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, has left an impact on the traditional fundamental color which reigns supreme in Moroccan design of home interior. Turquoise and sea blue are constant elements in Moroccan decor combinations. People who wish to follow the style of Moroccan decoration can choose blue and its hues as fundamental colors to paint their window frames, shutters, doorways, etc. Blue undertones fully conform to the typical Moroccan decoration style.

In addition to blue and its nuances, homes can be adorned with other colors which also symbolize the landscapes of Morocco – verdant forests, richly glowing sunsets, vast desert expanses. Emerald green, oxblood, rust are other popular colors used to decorate old wooden Moroccan furniture, in line with the dazzling landscapes of the country which have inspired the style of decoration of homes, furniture and Moroccan bedding. Red, yellow, and blue are staples in painting Moroccan furniture. Bedding enjoys a rich gamut of colors and nuances, as well as decorative elements such as tassels and beads.

Floors and bathrooms can also benefit from the Moroccan style. Tiles predominantly come in umber, which is a reddish brown hue, or olive nuances. Oriental carpets display an abundance of colors as if descended from some exotic landscapes, and vivid sunset reddish, crisp greens and bright oranges are frequent dominating colors. Palm trees, desert plains, oriental flowers have lent their colors to Moroccan carpetry.

In a nutshell, the attractiveness of Moroccan decoration style for people who live far from this exotic country lies in the profusion of colors blended in a rich palette which takes its origins from nature and introduces the variety of distant landscapes and Mediterranean originality to make modern homes extra special with Moroccan decorations, and invite for laid back rest or nap on Moroccan bedding fit for Arabian princes. People have realized the need for going back to nature and enjoying its unique craftsmanship to obtain communion with it – Moroccan style enables people to do that in their homes

Hisham Ben Arbi is the author of this article on Moroccan Decor. Find more information on Moroccan Furniture here.