If you're aiming for a living room that feels deeply comfortable and has plenty of personality, Moroccan style is a good bet. It's a way to bring warm, detailed designs and rich fabrics into your home.
Here are 30 ways to create that distinct and inviting atmosphere for yourself.
Let Lattice Screens Cast Geometric Light Through Tall Windows
Install decorative lattice screens on your tall windows. They'll cast beautiful, geometric patterns of light across the room, featuring a repeating star-like motif.
Ornate Lanterns Cast Decorative Shadows on Ceilings
When you want captivating light patterns on your walls and ceiling, hang large metal lanterns with detailed cutouts. They're striking decorative pieces that provide ambient lighting.
Ornate Round Mirror Frames a Collection of Global Decor
If that spot feels bare, a large circular mirror with an elaborate golden frame fills the wall. Below it, carved wooden figures and richly patterned textiles are arranged into a layered display of global accents.
Place Round Trays on a Patterned Rug for Low Tables
Brass trays sit directly on the rug as low, versatile tables.
Layer Rugs to Add Depth and Pattern Underfoot
To create a rich, layered look, use multiple patterned rugs on your floor. Start with a larger, neutral rug underneath, then place a smaller, more detailed one on top.
For instance, you could use a red geometric rug over a grey patterned one.
Frame Sunset Views with Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
When you have breathtaking outdoor scenery, floor-to-ceiling windows bring it right into your living space. These large glass panels are often framed simply by sheer drapes.
Dark Wood Bench With Ornate Inlay Adds Seating
This dark wood bench, featuring detailed inlay, provides extra seating and a decorative element for your living space. The piece features a curved back and a plush cushion.
Its carvings show geometric patterns.
Floor Cushions Create Casual Seating Zones
When you need adaptable seating that shifts for guests, layer thick floor cushions in various patterns and colors. They're easy to move around whether in front of a low sofa or on their own.
Introduce Greenery with Glass Planters on a Low Daybed
Small glass planters, filled with fresh greenery, sit neatly on a low daybed or bench, where their clear containers keep the focus on the plants and prevent soil from scattering.
Amplify Lantern Light with an Ornate Gold Mirror
If you want to amplify the warm glow from decorative lanterns, hang a generously sized, ornate gold mirror. Its reflective surface bounces light around the space and it's a lovely detail above a daybed or bench.
Ornate Inlaid Table Is a Side Accent
Next to the sofa, a dark wood hexagonal side table displays white inlay. The detailed pattern reveals traditional craftsmanship within the seating area, providing a surface for holding drinks or small decor items.
Combine Rustic Wood and Leather for a Coffee Table
Incorporate a low, rustic wood coffee table for a casual seating area. You'll notice it has a rounded leather pouf base.
Ornate Folding Screen Adds a Dramatic Backdrop
A rich, botanical pattern in gold and red covers this folding screen. It serves to break up a plain wall behind your seating area, complementing the patterned sofa and rug.
Incorporate an Ornate Green Cabinet for a Pop of Color
This piece commands attention. The cabinet's green finish and detailed design provide a charming contrast to the surrounding textures and patterns, adding both storage and decorative detail to the space.
Brighten a Wooden Sofa with Patchwork Seat Cushions
Layering a brightly colored patchwork seat cushion over your wooden sofa instantly adds a bohemian flair and extra comfort. A mix of colorful fabric panels and varied patterns forms a surface that breaks up the natural wood tones.
Choose a Dark Wood Coffee Table with Inlaid Details
This carved wooden coffee table features detailed inlaid patterns, creating a rich centerpiece. Its dark wood finish and carved detailing contribute antique charm to the seating area.
The piece provides a sturdy surface for drinks and decor.
Ornate Lanterns Add Jewel-Toned Light
When you want colorful, patterned light, hang a Moroccan-style lantern overhead. Its stained glass panels create a jewel-box effect within the metal fixture.
Ornate Brass Trays Add Glamour To Small Accent Tables
Place decorated brass trays on small, uniquely shaped accent tables. Their metallic finish catches the light against nearby patterns.
Introduce Reflective Shine with a Hammered Metal Coffee Table
A large, round coffee table with a hammered metal finish sits in the living area.
Multi-Paneled Lanterns Add Jewel-Toned Light to Corner
Overhead, a multi-paneled Moroccan-style lantern casts colorful, jewel-toned light. Its stained glass panels display green, blue, and amber hues.
Ornate Black Table With Gold Inlay Adds a Dramatic Centerpiece
To establish a focal point for your conversation zone, consider a low, round table with a dark, lacquered finish and elaborate gold accents. An ornamental metal lid or serving dish placed in its center will draw the eye, adding an exotic detail to the surface.
Textured Red Poufs Add Casual Floor Seating
Incorporate square floor poufs to create flexible seating that you can move around your space. They're covered in textured red fabric with embroidered patterns and fringe.
Built-in Niches Display Collections of Ornate Objects
When you have smaller decorative pieces to show off, built-in recessed shelving is a dedicated space. You can arrange your collection of vases, figurines, and metallic accents directly on the shelves.
Pink Plaster Walls With Integrated Arches and Niches
Soft pink plaster walls in your living space can feature built-in arches and recessed niches. It adds depth.
Low Wooden Daybeds Create Casual Seating Zones
For defining specific lounging zones within a larger space, arrange low daybeds with simple wood frames. These are topped with woven mats, then piled generously with bolster and square cushions in rich jewel tones and earthy neutrals.
Layer Rugs for Warmth and Pattern Underfoot
Layering patterned rugs offers comfort underfoot. Start with a larger, more subdued rug.
Then add a smaller, more colorful one on top to break up a large floor area.
White Plaster Bench Creates Casual Seating Zones
In your seating area, a low white plaster bench offers a foundation for floor cushions. It's a clean, simple base for layering patterned cushions.
Ornate Silver Tea Set For A Refined Coffee Table
An elaborate silver tea set, with teapots and matching cups, makes a strong centerpiece when arranged on a large, decorative tray. This works best in spaces where you want classic elegance.
It can also be a conversation starter on your coffee table.
Upholstered Ottoman Doubles as a Patterned Coffee Table
If you need a functional coffee table, a large, low ottoman with geometric-patterned fabric can work. Place a brass tray on top to hold books and decorative items.
Carved Wooden Screen Adds Architectural Interest
A substantial, intricately carved wooden screen with fine designs and a weathered finish can serve as a dramatic backdrop behind a group of chairs or as a room divider, bringing an exotic detail to the interior.
