Intricately carved timber panels are an integral part of Moroccan architecture and are used in doors, windows and screens as well as furniture and accessories. Photographer: Toa Heftiba I'm taking a look at the fundamentals of Moroccan style and how they can be adapted to suit homes in other parts of the world. There are elements that many of you will have used at some stage as the style in certainly an enduring one. Image: April & Oak Moroccan style colour palettes

The general lifestyle of Morocco also sets the tone for the colour palette with the strong and bright colours of the marketplaces, where tables heave with natural produce and exotic brightly coloured spices. Traditionally Moroccan homes are built around a central courtyard. Running water from central or wall mounted fountains, open walkways, decorative tiled walls and lots of greenery to cool things down, are features of a Moroccan home. A mixture of natural timber, handmade tiles and natural stone are typically found in these settings. Image: Royal Mansour Hotel Walls in Morocco can also be whitewashed with accents of green which is the colour of Islam and blue, a traditional colour throughout the Mediterranean. Australians are obsessed with street appeal. The exterior of their homes are given as much thought and attention as the interiors and this is completely at odds with much of Mediterranean style. Areas of Spain, settled by the Moors, all of North Africa and some other parts of the Mediterranean have very modest, often somewhat unwelcoming facades with peeling paint and enormous impenetrable front doors. However once you are admitted inside the look and feel of the building changes beyond measure.Sage green is an on-trend colour in 2021 and a perfect choice for a front door, even if it isn't as stunning as the one above! A good match would be Dulux Willow Leaf.

The appeal of Moroccan style to designers around the globe probably stems from the influence that France had on the country, particularly in the early part of the twentieth century. The colours, designs and architecture created by the Moors across North Africa have been tempered here by French design and the outcome from this fusion of two beautiful styles is magnificent.Convivial spaces that typically include a multitude of seating options for gathering with friends and family, Moroccan living rooms often feature loungey, low-slung banquette-like wrap-around upholstered sofas accented with large coffee tables or multiple small tables for taking tea or sharing meals. Additional seating options often include classic Moroccan embroidered leather or textile floor poufs, carved wood or sculptural metal chairs, and stools. Perforated and patterned, Moroccan metal pendant lights and sconces are known for their sculptural look and for casting magical shadow patterns when illuminated at night. Moroccan textiles include throw pillows in a multitude of textures, colors, and patterns, woven throws, and Berber rugs that work in traditional settings, midcentury modern interiors where they were wildly popular, and add flair to contemporary homes around the world. Bohemian style, a current universal favourite, owes a lot to Moroccan style. Floor cushions, Moroccan patterned rugs, low seating, Kilim cushions and soft chalky white walls are all elements of Bohemian style and have a firm connection with Morocco. Image: Home-designing.com Baroque carving and tile are characteristic of Moroccan tables, side tables, and storage units. Saying that is like saying “Water is wet,” and expecting the listener to understand the vastness of the ocean. The tile tops can be geometric designs or historical scenes.