Moroccan Marvel

Kasbah Tamadot - Morocco: Sir Richard Branson's Moroccan retreat set in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains{photo courtesty of Apartment Therapy (www.apartmenttherapy.com)}

This the the ULTIMATE Moroccan theme room, but why not start there!
There are several KEY components to any Moroccan theme room:
1. Vibrant Colors-usually red, orange, blue, green, gold, and silver
2. Simple Furniture-usually set low to the ground in rich and detailed woods
3. Lush Fabrics-fabrics rich in color and texture, such as silks, satins, velvets. Lush curtains are often used, from ceiling to floor and collected with heavy cords to tie them back! Pillows in rich patterns are often added.
4. Lighitng-dim lighting from colored glass, pierced metal, candlesOften Morovian stars and lanterns are found in Moroccan interiors.
5. Floors-dark hardwoods or ceramic tiles, plush and patterned rugs, and floor cushions or poufs
6. Decor-mirrors, carved wood, jewel embellishment, and items with onion domes

Let's compare our list with the photograph above!

1. You can see the room is intensely golden with shades of red and orange throughout the space. The walls appear to be a golden ochre color.
2. The furniture in this room is not as simple, but the grand scale of the room can handle the more ornate furniture. It is all wood, and most of it appears to be colored wood. All of it is relatively low setting. The table by the windows is a traditional Moroccan piece.
3. There are fabrics galore. The rich bed linens. The lush and full curtains, with the cord tie back!4. The natural lighting is fresh and bright, but the artifical lighting from lamps is very low and dim. Very traditional for Moroccan style!
5. The floors appear to be a light ceramic tiling. More impressive is the detailed ceiling.
6. The mirrors, the light fixtures, and all of the decor come together beautifully in this room.

The onion dome of the entry way makes this place a stand out as a Moroccan getaway!