Morocco seems to be one of the top destinations in the world—not just for travel, but also for design inspiration. As a notable exporter for artisan furniture and home decor, works from this country occupy high-end spaces. Moroccan interior design resonates with the maximalists who adore a home that overflows with colors and patterns.
Beyond the ornate furnishings featured in this style lies a culture with a deep history. Situated in the African side of the Mediterranean, their design style reflects a mix of French, Spanish, Arabic and African influences.
Notable Elements of Moroccan Interior Design
Rugs and textiles
Morocco has a rich tradition of textiles and weaving. Colorful and magnificent patterns make their way on pillows, carpets and cushions. The most notable type of textile are kilims. While originating from Persia and Turkey, these Arabic influences reflect the Moroccan way of life.
Rugs are also an artisanal specialty in Morocco. These make use of sheep wool as a material. A craft honed by Berber people, an indigenous group of North Africa, colorful patterns are also achieved using their technique
Tiles
Adorning courtyards and indoor spaces, zellige tiling is a prominent architectural feature in Morocco, as well as other North African countries. This traditional style is rooted in Islamic spirituality, that finds energy in its intricate, repeating geometric patterns. Utilizing handcrafted ceramic materials, zellige tiles are a traditional form of handcrafted mosaic tilework. It is a very colorful finish for living spaces.
How to Incorporate Morocco-Inspired Design in Your Home
Purchases from the beautiful country are certainly treasured pieces in your home. However, you don’t really need to import items from Morocco to get quality furnishing for visually-aesthetic interiors.
Local artisans that specialize in intricate wood carvings and ceramics excel in their craft. Of course, we also have our own rich tradition of textiles and weaving. Appealing to our own native sentiments, these quality materials in our home are just as colorful.
For tiles, find suppliers that match your aesthetic. Contemporary adaptations of zellige tiling may not be truly mosaic but can still be charming. Support this finish with Konstrukt Tileworks which consist of an all-purpose tile adhesive and tile adhesion promoter.
Gold hues or jewel tones can help materialize the rich colorful look of a Moroccan-inspired interior. You can paint your walls with these grandiose colors, or you can go for an off-white to get a distraction-free backdrop for your elaborate furnishings. You can refer to the palette below for suggested paint colors.
These colors come from the Boysen Color Palette collection. Get these as Boysen Permacoat Latex, Boysen Healthy Home or Virtuoso Silk Touch in your nearest Boysen Mix & Match Color Station.
Inspirations Around the World into Your Home
I always believe that the designer is a traveller. By shaping your space based on inspirations around the world, you’re expanding your view without moving at all. The reverse is also true. The traveller is a designer, displaying all the souvenirs they’ve collected from their travels in their homes as a way to treasure those memories.
Embrace this eclectic attitude when you design your space, but get to know the stories behind each piece of furnishing you put in your home. By doing so, you get to deepen your appreciation for the different cultures around our shared planet.
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