The rich, earthy colours of Morocco reflect a passion for incorporating the outdoors within the confines of living spaces. Incorporating various elements from the Middle East, Africa and the Orient, Moroccan furniture is an eclectic collection of intricate designs and vivid colour. You owe it to yourself and your home to explore the inspiring realm of Moroccan home decor.

Warmth and intensity fills the vivid colour palette of this style. The natural hues range from blistering yellow to the concentrated gold’s, russet and browns and terracotta with splashes of aqua blue and turquoise. Natural materials and textures common in Moroccan decor include wood, tile (colourful ceramics and mosaic for wall accents), natural stone for flooring and unpolished metals such as wrought iron, copper, tin, or pewter.

To bring a touch of Moroccan Magic to your home, add furniture and accessories that feature colourful trim, bold fabrics with gold embroidering and exotic pieces. Embroidered details on fabrics instantly give a unique, personal touch. Moroccan fabrics with intricate embroidery make beautiful tablecloths, curtains, or tapestries for any home. The brilliant colours and rich fabrics can make any space instantly chic and sophisticated. The most predominant pattern in Moroccan design is geometric, but natural elements such as plants and birds, can also be seen around the outer edges of designs.

Painting and Decorating
There are several paint techniques that can be used when creating a Morrocan look. Sponging is effective and extremely versatile as it gives an all-over, random pattern that can be subtle or bold. Using a stencil or sponge cut-out to create faux mosaic tiles is also an easy way to add a unique effect to walls. Perhaps the most popular faux finish, colour washing is also one of the easiest. It creates the illusion of faded plaster walls and adds depth and texture to the walls. It can be used on any surface walls but is also ideal to cover any minor imperfections in your walls.

The most important points to remember when decorating with a touch of Moroccan is to use rich vibrant colours - red, gold and orange, blue, green and turquoise, and experiment with different textures.

And contrary to what you might think, you don’t have to break your budget to get wonderful decorative items. Choosing items at second-hand stores and flea markets can provide captivating items for a lot less.