​Moroccan Style Living Room

Today, we look at Moroccan style living room ideas that will give your room refreshing new energy. Moroccan styling is nothing new, in fact, aspects of it have found their way into our homes for many decades. The Mediterranean and especially Southern Spain culture is heavily inspired by North African heritage. In the end, the Arabs have governed the Iberian peninsula for more than 8 centuries. That is why if you are keen on Spanish or Mexican interior design, there may be many aspects that actually comes from the East like Moroccan lighting fixtures or exuberant and colorful high relief tiles.

How can you add a Moroccan feel to your interiors and exteriors? It is fair to say that the influence of a Moroccan style interior comes from many cultures and has developed for centuries. You can find the influence of the Berbers, the Arabs, Romans and of course, African influences. However, one of the most prominent features of this style is that it highlights a bohemian, relaxing atmosphere with a dash of exotic but always high-quality artisan-made work. If you planning on creating a magical living room with lots of spaces to sit and relax like a sofa, rugs and pillows, My Rustica offers many handmade products that scream Morocco. Consider adding an ornamented copper mirror and traditional Moroccan lamps or lanterns. This Moroccan style living space can also work outside. It could be perfect décor for a summer night under a fashionable gazebo. As long as you introduce bright, vivid colors, similar to those of the Mexican style, add some beautiful, Moorish rugs and other textiles, any room can transform into a Moroccan oasis of tranquillity and unusual beauty. If you are looking for a bold statement, colors which aren’t traditional for most of the living room ideas are normal for Moroccan interior: tangerine, turquoise, red and pink, blue and yellow. Some of those hues have been used on Talavera Mexican tiles as well. Therefore, you can bring the color with a tiled wall, counters or even on your coffee tabletop.

If you prefer neutrals, go for white or off-white space and brighten it up with colorful textiles and accessories. Colorful and patterned textiles, rugs, curtains, pillows, cushions will make up the whole space! If you add low carved coffee tables, traditional metal lanterns and leather ottomans, you’ll get a perfect Morocco-infused space. Many homeowners prefer to keep the space completely neutral to give it a refined feel; this way your handcrafted treasures will be highlighted by a neutral background. In that case, you can opt for one, larger piece of furniture such as one of ours tin mirrors decorated with a tiled mosaic.