Moroccan Steel Decor
A DRAMATIC MIX WITH A TIMELESS APPEAL
Turn your home into a moroccan oasis
Carefree, bohemian interiors are increasingly becoming the norm in the world of today’s décor, and it takes many forms. There are 1970s-inspired spaces that are brimming with vintage finds. There are homes that artfully decorate with macramé and fringe. And then there are the bohemian interiors that take on a global look through items that feel as if they’ve been discovered in a far-off land.
Moroccan décor is a well-appointed way to bring a flair for the dramatic to your bohemian décor. Representing the African country that has been decorating with lanterns, patterns, and sophisticated accents for centuries, elements have been pulled from grand Moroccan spaces as we explore Morocco’s La Mamounia Marrakech having found it’s way into modern homes.
It’s a style that can be meshed with nearly every existing form of décor and is certainly a way to catch the eyes and hearts of each guest who enters your home.
Here’s some inspiration provided by designers, Instagrammers and other décor experts who have flawlessly executed the Moroccan décor trend.
Tie a Room Together With a Moroccan Rug
Moroccan décor is one of those styles that can be dialed up or down according to your individual tastes. If you do choose to go bold, Moroccan décor allows you to go big or go home with large, intricate patterns, attention-grabbing colors and flashy details that can be layered on top of one another.
Sumptuous, patterned rugs are another benchmark of Moroccan décor—an argument could be made that no truly Moroccan-inspired room is complete without one.
Diamond patterns are frequently seen. Moroccan décor never shies away from bold prints and colors—in fact, these are the top identifying features of Moroccan décor.
Install Striking Moroccan Floor Tiles
Tiling in sharp, contrasting hues is a very common fixture of authentically-Moroccan spaces. Patterned, Moroccan-style tile is especially eye-catching as the flooring in a bathroom, in blacks and creams, navies and whites, which is witnessed in this stunning bathroom shared on Not a Paper House.
Be Open to Dramatic Details
Moroccan décor is all about texture, weaving it into rooms through pillows, blankets, linens, wall hangings, and rugs. To make a subtle visual impact, choose Moroccan-inspired textiles in the same color palette, making the texture the most interesting thing about the room. This bed styled by @figbowl is an exquisite example of letting Moroccan texture shine.
Hang a Moroccan-Style Light
Metal lamps are another classic décor element seen in Morocco. Whether they’re lanterns or a pendant lamp that allows pinpoints of light to shine through, Moroccan lamps bring a hint of magic to a room. This exemplifies a modern take on the traditional Moroccan lamp, styling it alongside neutral
Moroccan décor has this carefree way of being able to mix with nearly any décor style available today. It pairs nicely with Scandinavian décor, finds a home in farmhouse rooms and adds elegance to eclectic spaces. No matter what your personal décor style is, you can find a way to bring in tiny touches of Moroccan décor. Mallory of @reserve_home has done that here, weaving together Moroccan elements (a pouf, rug, and woven lamp) and her own style—pastels, modern throw pillows and furniture in midcentury silhouettes.
Whether you choose to deck out a room top to bottom in Moroccan décor or represent it subtly, it’s a beautiful way to bring global mindfulness to any space.
