Tchochkes

There are two sides to every story and the same is true for Moroccan style .  The use of bright bold colors as we see in this photo of Majorelle Gardens in Marrakesh, Morocco and the all white walls with colorful accents as used in the room below.  Each city in Morocco has its own color story, a great book that covers each region is “Moroccan Modern” by Herbert Ypma.

Living here in Israel we have the pleasure of being influenced by Moroccan style on a daily basis.  If you walk the streets of Tel Aviv like I do, you can still find buildings with this architectural influence.

This one is on the corner of Rothchild and Allenby streets.  The arched window openings and the dome on top of the tower are definitely Moorish features. 

Here is my contribution to Moroccan style.  I used a futon as a base and added a bright orange fitted sheet and some colorful pillows and change-o-presto, rock the casaba!

There are so many interior design accents that highlight Moroccan style.  A good shopping resource here in Israel is Turkiz, they carry all sorts of Moroccan items including large furniture and home accessories.  Of course I have mention Old Yafo in Tel Aviv as an additional shopping resource.

Carved wood hand painted table

 Tile fountain done in traditional ”zillij” tecqunique

 Cut out metal lamp

Traditional moroccan textile

Vibrant glazed ceramic bowls

Dyed leather pouf

Moorish chest with inlaid shell

These are just a few of the beautiful items that you can add to your home for a touch of Moroccan style.

Decorating tips:

* Colors: Royal blue, fuchsia, deep purple and bright red combined with neutral accents and white.

* Mixing textures and patterns: Rough walls with silk curtains and carved wood furniture.

* Key hole shaped doorways and windows, arched  display niches.

* Wall paintings and ethnic stencils like the faux head boards shown here.

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