In many European countries, the Moroccan style in the interior is becoming more and more popular. Its ethnic design attracts with originality. This style is often used by designers and decorators to create original and stylish interiors.
Style Features
Traditional Moroccan style is a combination of Mediterranean, French, African and Arabic motifs. The interior, made in this style, is comfort, warmth and originality. All details and elements used should look as if they had just come from the hands of an experienced craftsman. Somewhat crudely made furniture, hand-embroidered curtains, painted earthenware - all this indicates that these things were created by people who honor their customs and culture.
Sense of proportion, conciseness, compatibility of textures and colors - all this does not apply to the Moroccan style. And everything that is the antipode of the above is the essence of this magnificent direction.
Moroccan style in the interiorallows for varied and bold solutions. The more improvisation in interior design, the better. The Moroccan style is characterized by a combination of different materials in decoration, the use of muted, calm tones (terracotta, ocher, white, sand) and bright, but compatible shades (purple, red, emerald green). The interior in this style is always lively, exciting, impulsive. Moroccan differs from other ethnic styles in some features. These include:
- The presence of arches and niches in the interior. Perhaps this is one of the main features of the style. It is characterized by lancet doorways and windows, decorative niches in the walls.
- Wide and low furniture that allows you to use many items without overwhelming the room at all.
- Often Moroccan-inspired designs are complemented by oriental patterns that adorn carpets, floors, walls, upholstery and ceilings. Recognized as a classic combination of gold and red.
- Another feature of the style is a large number of decorative elements. Many bedspreads, pillows, bright canopies and curtains are welcome.
- Traditional rectangular doorways are not typical of the Moroccan style. Preferable forms that repeat the silhouette of the domes of the mosque.
Materials and finishes
Ideally, the walls are covered with Moroccan plaster (tadelakt). It is distinguished by warm tones and allows you to create glossy surfaces. If it is not possible to use tadelakt, then the walls can be pasted over with textured wallpaper or painted inuniform color. The joint of the wallpaper with the ceiling is decorated with a carved frieze. In addition, hand-painted paintings, ornaments, original Arabic patterns are welcome on the walls.
The ceiling is usually plastered, but if it is high, you can decorate it with wood panels or use coffered ceilings. Traditionally, tiles are often used as flooring. In the Moroccan style, this is a mosaic. But it can be replaced with ceramic tiles with the appropriate pattern, parquet, parquet board, laminate.
Furniture and textiles
Another distinctive feature of the Moroccan style is the abundance of additional furniture. Upholstered furniture is decorated with metal details. We althy people in eastern countries have Moroccan-style rooms furnished with carved furniture and suites. They are painted by hand.
Textile plays an important role in Moroccan style. Bedspreads, Persian carpets, tapestries, made in rich and deep colors, are decorated with exquisite and oriental ornaments. The windows in the kitchen are decorated with curtains made of light fabrics (tulle, organza, chiffon). For the living room, curtains with many draperies, assemblies are more suitable.
In the bedroom, a canopy is appropriate over the bed. The ceiling is often draped with fabric. It gives the impression that you are entering a tent.
Lighting
Each element of the interior must be carefully thought out. Not the last role is given to lighting. There are rules that must be observed when choosing lighting forrooms.
Moroccan-style lamps are products with an original design and an Indian lattice pattern. Mesh and spherical lampshades are used. Chandeliers, plafonds with gilding and silver are allowed. It is not recommended to focus on central lighting. Floor lamps with original weaving and cozy lamps harmoniously fit into the Moroccan style.
Decor elements
Clay objects, like other handmade items, are very appropriate in rooms in this style. Vases, figurines, figurines, mirrors must be present in such a dwelling. It is impossible to overdo it with the decoration of the room, because the Moroccan style is eccentric and excessive.
We told you about the general characteristics of this original style. It's time to learn how to apply the information received in the design of different rooms.
Living room
A Moroccan-style living room is strikingly different from rooms decorated in other ethnic directions. The main room of any house, decorated in this style, has a special layout in which columns and niches alternate. When creating the interior, a calm background and colorful, bright accents are used on it.
Most often, light, pale lilac, beige, ash-pink tones are used to decorate the living room. Combinations also look great - for example, the delicate color of ivory goes well with amber shades. Dusty rose color is complemented by beige and gray tones, and lilac motifs look sophisticated.surrounded by chocolate or copper shades.
The living room should create a feeling of a general light background - an abundance of air, freedom, space. The task of the designer and homeowner is to draw a bright picture of the interior, memorable with colorful details, on this “easel”.
It is desirable to separate the walls of the living room. Usually, for this, the bottom is beaten off and the top is marked with carvings or ornaments. If the budget is limited, the upper part of the wall is pasted over with vinyl or paper wallpaper with an ornament resembling a Moroccan lattice - this option looks colorful and expensive. If funds permit, opt for monochrome yet embossed Moroccan-inspired ceramic tiles.
The lower part of the wall is decorated with plain wallpaper or panels in the range of the main background, but 2-3 tones darker. Door and window openings are decorated with graceful, long domed arches from above. And window sills can be formed into comfortable seats, complemented by large pillows.
What should be the furniture?
The center of the living room can be a soft large sofa - preferably consisting of many elements, with retractable poufs and, of course, numerous bright pillows. In addition to it, pick up light puffs. They may be wooden. If, nevertheless, cabinet furniture is provided for in the living room, then in this case high closed cabinets made of natural wood are used, installed on both sides of the fireplace, or opposite each other.
But the main places to store things inMoroccan living room - these are open shelving, which are placed in special niches. Anything can be placed on the shelves, but you should not litter them - household items, books should be very neatly arranged. But it is better to put clothes in closed chests of drawers and wardrobes.
In the Moroccan living room, the placement of a fireplace with a "live" or artificial fire is welcome. And be sure to have a large mirror framed with a luxurious forged frame in the living room. In addition, the room should have a low table or even several (if the area allows) and certainly a low chest of drawers.
Decorative elements
In the living room, such details are very important. Decorative elements perfectly complement and decorate the room. It can be forged figurines, colorful panels, traditional African plates on the tables. They are used as fruit vases or wall decorations.
Kitchen
Moroccan-style cuisine has special requirements: an area of at least 12 square meters. m, ceiling height - at least three meters. The general mood here is set by soft and warm tones - sand, beige, although bright green and blue colors are also welcome. Accents in such a room are placed with the help of purple and lilac.
The lower part of the walls is almost always decorated with medium-sized, glazed tiles. Wallpaper for walls is almost never used, with the exception of canvases for painting. The most successful option for decorating walls can be multi-colored decorative plaster.
The ceiling in the Moroccan-style kitchen is decoratedmassive wooden beams. In addition, it can be decorated with wooden plates with bright patterns and patterns.
Furniture for Moroccan cuisine is made of natural wood, ebony color. Its design is characteristic of African culture. A low table is installed in the dining area, which should have a massive tabletop and a low sofa with bright pillows.
Appliances in such a kitchen should not be noticeable - it should be hidden in carved cabinet furniture. The only exception can be a hood, which is left in a conspicuous place. It is desirable that it be domed.
Moroccan style bathroom
Such a luxurious room can decorate any home, because in it you want not only to perform hygiene procedures, but also to enjoy every minute spent here. In such a room, there is always an exquisite and intricate mosaic. It is suitable not only for decorating the floor and walls. Small tiles will effectively decorate mirrors and cabinets.
When designing a bathroom, preference should be given to natural shades. In the interior, the use of white, emerald, ultramarine, ocher, various sand shades will be fully justified. When creating a single pattern, a combination of cold and warm tones is allowed.
Plumbing
These items need special attention in a Moroccan style bathroom. A beautifully designed bathroom, sink, toilet can giveinterior integrity and completeness. For the Moroccan style, designers recommend abandoning white models and giving preference to colored ones. It is advisable to purchase a bath that will look more like a pool in shape. And a sink made of copper can now be purchased at large building supermarkets. These items will emphasize the color of the room.
Often, the bathroom is separated from the main area by an arched opening. In addition, the bathroom should have a niche. It can be quite small and have any shape. But a niche should be a must, as it is an integral part of the Moroccan style.
Reviews
Moroccan style, according to many homeowners, is one of the most interesting interior trends. Rooms decorated in this way are always spectacular and original. In addition, you can fully show your imagination and individuality when decorating the interior. Its only drawback can be considered the requirements for the size of the room - say the adherents of this luxurious style.
