One of the latest trends in decorating is the use of Moroccan furniture. This type of furniture has a special magical quality that cannot be duplicated. The Moroccan room has a foreign mystical atmosphere that inspires thoughts of exotic lands and travel. Fortunately, you can recreate this wonderful feeling in any room of your house.
One room that is particularity popular for this kind of theme decorating is the bedroom. If you are planning to completely redo your room, a great place to start is with the bed. The bed is usually the focal point of the room and therefore, is the logical place to start.
Moroccan pieces are in general colorful and ornate. They incorporate a lot of geometric patterns and repeating designs. By selecting one main piece you can then begin to build around it. If the piece that you have selected incorporates a lot of color, you should pick two or three and use these shades as your main colors. One thing to note is that when selecting a Moroccan bed you have a wide variety to choose from. You may want to consider getting a bed that resembles something from the Arabian nights, compete with four posters and canopy. Alternatively, you could decide to get a handcrafted cedar headboard. You might want to pick one that permits the beauty of the wood to be displayed or your preference might lean towards an elaborately painted item.
The bedding needs to be done in layers. You want to create an image and feeling of depth. Tight fitted sheets are definitely out. Draping and flowing materials are needed, as well as, plenty of pillows. There should be throw pillows in abundance. They should be all different sizes and fabrics. Brocades, silk and satins are the name of the game.
The next step you might want to tackle is painting the room. When you are trying to create the perfect Moroccan decor, you have to be bold. Vibrant colors are mandatory. You also have to remember to paint everything. This includes baseboards and the ceiling. For a really authentic ceiling, you might think about a ceiling design. Do not leave any white. The colors that you choose need to reflect the culture and the traditions of Morocco. There is no room here for the timid hand.
When looking at the walls, get creative. Flowing material can be used almost everywhere. Tiles are used in various rooms in Moroccan decoration. Unlike North America where tiles are normally restricted to the bathroom and the kitchen, elaborate wall tiling can be added into any room.
You cannot forget the lighting in any room. Lighting not only serves a function it also helps to establish the mood. Henna lamps are among the standard fixtures in any Moroccan room. They can be either a decorative hanging fixture or lamps that can be placed throughout the room. The important thing is to keep the mood and not to over illuminate if you are trying to create a mysterious dreamy atmosphere.
Moroccan furniture is only the beginning of trying to create a Moroccan atmoshere. You have to incorporate lights, colors and accessories to truly create an authentic Moroccan room.
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