Revealing our quick and low-cost Modern Moroccan bedroom! Find inspiration and ideas for affordable high-end decor and design.
Revealing our quick and low-cost Modern Moroccan bedroom! Find inspiration and ideas for affordable high-end decor and design.
Name: Olivier Van Reeth Occupation: M.D. specializing in Sleeping DisordersLocation: Marrakech, MoroccoSize: 3000 sq.ft.Years lived in: 8, owned. This is his holiday home, he usually spends his time between Brussels and Rome >> When Oliver visited Marrakech 8 years ago, he instantly fell in love with the city and its people. Back then, Morocco was unexplored by the masses and buying property as a foreigner almost unheard of.
By Alan George Picture yourself waking up to the gentle whisper of ocean breeze, as soft sunlight filters through sheer curtains, casting a warm...
Zellige tiles or zellij is an ancestral north African art. The tradition has been treasured from one generation to another and today only very skilled craftsmen can achieve these complex geometric mosaics works. Ideal for wall and floor coverings, but also for fireplaces, fountains or even swimming pools, Moroccan tile has inspired many architects and designers to create custom original works.Zellige has been made in Morocco for over a 1000 years. Finding the highest quality clay is extremely important to produce the finest Zellige tile. The region of Fez has one of the best quality clays in Morocco.The clay is soaked in water until it reaches a soft texture. Once the clay is soft enough to handle it is filtered by hand.After filtering, a skilled craftsmen flattens the clay by hand into squares. This part is very important because the clay must be compact with no air bubbles in it.Raw Zellige clay tiles are then allowed to dry outdoors, like adobe. Most tile production takes place in the summer, early fall and spring.After the clay is shaped, molded and flattened, it is kept and stored in a cool dry place to be readied for a first bake.After the uncured Zellige tiles are dried another skilled craftsmen applies the colors to the top of the tile. Be aware that today in Morocco many tile factories use paint guns to apply colors. Using spray guns provides the same looking tiles and many more colors are available with a lower cost. The reason we don't buy spray painted tiles it is to ensure that the paint coating is thick and resistant.The Zellige tiles are now placed in natural, wood fired kilns. In traditional moroccan Zellige kilns heat circulates unevenly, resulting in slightly different tones and colors for each tile. This imperfection makes Moroccan tiles so unique and beautiful.The end product is a 4"x4" tile with uneven edges.Note: All our tiles are 100% hand made. Our factory uses the same techniques as our ancestors to ensure quality and authenticity.Zellige making is considered an art in and of itself. This art is transmitted from generation to generation by master craftsmen. There are three craftsmen needed for Zellige. The first selects the tiles and then draws the shape desired and passes the tile to the next craftsmen.The most important part of this entire process is the third craftsmen, also called the master craftsmen. He specializes in cutting the excess clay and performs precision cutting. The end results are an incredible variety of shaped pieces that are assembled to create intricate Zellige patterns. The possibilities are unlimited!
By Alan George Imagine stepping into a dreamy, ethereal French Parisian bedroom that envelops you in an atmosphere of romance, elegance, and understated luxury....
By Alan George Imagine stepping into a hallway that instantly transports you to the mesmerizing and enchanting world of Morocco, where every step reveals...
Alongside the renowned Parisian design firm, Chandelier Creative founder Richard Christiansen turned a decrepit onetime adult-film studio into a colorful paradise
By Alan George I know you're probably itching to infuse your home with some of that Moroccan magic, and I don't blame you one...
La sultana hotel, one of Marrakech's luxurious and historical riads, has an exceptional cachet as the epitome of authentic Moroccan culture
They say that Paris is for lovers. Well, Marrakech is also for lovers…of design. A vibrant fusion of African, Middle Eastern, and European influences,
Looking for bohemian inspiration to decorate your space? Here are 20+ boho bedroom ideas to bring free-spirited flair to your sanctuary.
Nei luoghi amati dall’artista olandese, BOSC Architects e Maison Brunard hanno ristrutturato questa casa in Provenza dall’antico sapore contadino.
Inspired by the Japanese philosophy that beauty is in the imperfect, the Ari pendant features a metal mesh shade that shifts and moves depending on how you design it. It ships flat, and you can adjust the angles by forming it into a shape yours and yours alone.
Nymphs Lamp Gallery
