Rock the Casbah: Marvelous Morrocan Interiors

Phew! It's been a rough week! I've been pulling 14 hour days and there's no end in sight.  Even my posts have been a bit all over the map today---everything from platypus pillows to Gwyneth's GOOP---and I think it's the result of all the frenzied, frazzled activity. From the sounds of it, everyone else is balls to the wall lately too! So let's take a breather with these gorgeous Moroccan inspired interiors. Sit back, nibble some sugared dates, and enjoy!

Who needs furniture when you have a gazillion pillows at your disposal?
I can even forgive this woman her pink ankle socks. And can't you just taste
the sweet, rich Turkish coffee that they'd serve you when you sat down in
this shadowed warren of screens and benches?

Leather. Mustard yellow. Two of my favourite things melded into a stunning floor cushion?
Heaven on earth! And I love the basket as coffee table concept here!

The sunny, citrusy palette here is so pleasing. Poufs are a staple in this approach to decorating,
and I adore the contrasting yellow stitching on this one. I can't tell if that backdrop is textile or wood...whatever it is, I like it!

As much as I love all the color of Middle Eastern style, I can't get enough
of this cool, serene take on the look. The greys and blues have an almost
Scandinavian iciness to them, but the layered textures say 'pass the hookah'.
(Don't smoke kids.)

A great contrast here between the sumputous bed linens and prolific pillows, and the
single spare crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling. Love the lone lily next to the bed!

Morrocan style isn't just about the pillows (though I do love the pillows!). It's about the handpainted tiles, the gorgeous glasswares and ceramics, the rich bounty of vibrant color and lush, vivid details.

What a charming vignette! The broad, rustic plank table, the antique tribal headpieces, the glowing tumble of roses, the gilded mirror in the background. What exquisite parties must be held here!

And finally, doesn't this collection of silver teapots make you want to travel to faraway lands?
Or at least do some shopping to make it look like you've travelled to faraway lands? Well then
you're in luck...stay tuned for a 'Get the Look' shopping guide coming tomorrow, as well as
another installment in our Blogger Book Love series!

And in the meantime, slow down and smile---it's almost the weekend!

Image Credits: 1. Finola Inger 2. Finola Inger 3. Mark Roper 4. Twig Hutchison 5. Katie Sellers 6. VT Wonen 7. Carlu Seaver 8. Finola Inger 9. Carlu Seaver 10. Twig Hutchison

Comments

[Aimee]

Ooh these are lovely! Hmm they might make some nice invitation inspiration!

[blair]

These photos are fabulous! I love the idea of a room full of beautiful pillows! Definitely a beautiful escape from a hectic day:)

[Luphia]

one day I'd love to have a room with thick colourful rugs, lots of gorgeous pillows like the ones on the photo & maybe underfloor heating (awfully cold here for most of the year!). It would be "my" room where i can relax, read, browse the internet & blog!

[Cupcakes and Cashmere]

all of these vibrant colors are exquisite. i really need to start mixing hues together and not being so scared of clashing. such inspiring photos!

[Catherine]

Thanks for the gorgeous pictures Anne! I have to say though that my favourite is the one with just the greys, blues and whites - that picture is simply stunning. I'm also made about soda syphons and silver - so the last picture is a real winner too for me!
Hope you get to have a bit of rest and relaxation this weekend after your busy week. Enjoy!
Catherine

[Jackie]

The cool, serene take on Moroccan design is my favorite! I looked high and low for a silver pouf to use in my daughter Kara's nursery and couldn't find one. And those tribal headpieces are something else!

[Deb]

Love love love these photos! (And your blog!)

[Deb]

Love love love these photos! (And your blog!)

[Bree]

I'm so glad you enjoyed WW Anne - I'm sure it helps that you have Aussie connections :). I totally get your taste and so because I'm too lazy to hunt down beautiful things myself, I can come here to get my fix!

[Chris]

Oh, how I have missed visiting your blog. Seriously. I think I was just finishing going through withdrawal when I got up the energy to read blogs again...and here I am. So happy to be back here :)

Ahem, anyhow, love these pix! There is something about the fabrics, texture, and colors that always get me. But I do also love the clean white take on it as well. Choices, choices!

[shill]

LOVE all this interior post!!! morrocan inspired interiors are one of my fave :) its like a magical escape!!!

[callie grayson]

love all the images and really am gushing over the collection of tea pots in the last image!

[milly]

Loving the bohemian nature of this!! Great post!

[Courtney]

I love Moroccan interiors as well- the color, the pattern, the texture! And I have to say that I love the one that is so serene too.

[kathryn]

miss, you cannot possibly be a kept woman if you are pulling 14 hour days... that implies that you are in fact doing something productive with your time! :)

thanks for the comment - you cracked me up. hope the gym was a success, and that you had less awkward/creepy interactions than i usually do!

[kathryn]

Hooray hooray! Yes, I think you are more than qualified for blogger bff!

1. NYC commutes - good times. (I take it you don't live there anymore, correct?) And brand new husbands - congrats!

2. I would be absolutely delighted to act as your own personal taste tester for your delish culinary creations.

3. No more words are necessary regarding the glory of All Spice. We shall both just sit here and appreciate it's goodness.

4. And they should be hit! Especially those mean mean mommies.

5. Oh fun! What does your empire consist of??? (I can completely sympathize, by the way - I still don't quite understand why people aren't paying me to write... or eat... or read... or shop... Do they not realize what a valuable writer/eater/reader/shopper I am?)

6. Sign up!!!!!!!!! It will be fabulous, I promise. I miss my ballet classes - sigh...

7. Glad the gym went well... but don't speak too soon my friend. The creeps might still be in hiding... it takes them a little while to work up the nerve to chat with the pretty young things...

[Caroline @ Patagonia Gifts]

Oh God! I absolutely love that mustard yellow leather and shiny cushions space. Have a wonderful weekend dear! xo

[perfect bound]

oh, these interiors just make me feel sexxier somehow. it's the color. and the smoke. and the thought of walking barefoot on that cold tile. so sweet!

[joanna goddard]

these are so rich and beautiful. i love them! xo

[nkp]

I'll gladly switch places with the lovely lady in photo #2. These are really so so very beautiful. You are incomparable in your ability to find some sweet eye candy! Thanks for sharing, as always.

[jora]

These are beautiful. I have always dreamed of having a Moroccan style home!

[mary jo]

These are all so beautiful--each one more stunning than the next. The one glaring piece of furniture missing from my house is a coffee table--I've been playing with the idea of poofs for months, maybe now I will actually break down and do it!

[amy@inspirationchic]

I can't stop looking at these amazingly colorful rooms. so cheery. they are all great.

[christina]

so gorgeous!! i'm so inspired by this post! we were thinking of having a poiret inspired "thousand and second night party" and these photos are perfect inspiration for decor! i love them...

{and yes, still living vicariously through other wedding blogs, too! i do miss the wedding planning process!!}
xo,
christina

[please sir]

Ohh such lovely interiors...I like!!