This is the first of hopefully many design inspiration blog posts I plan to write, as for those that don’t know me I adore architecture and interior design. I take a lot of photos of it especially when we travel.
My inspiration
We are also about to begin a home extension and remodel so I’m collecting lots of lovely design ideas to give me inspiration about what we’d like for our new home.
When we visited Morocco last month I took about a thousand photos of architecture and interior design, both modern contemporary and ancient traditional, so this is my first post where I look at modern eclectic Moroccan design.
Salut Maroc hotel
I was honoured to be given a guided tour of one of the newest and chicest boutique hotels in Morocco; the fabulous Salut Maroc in Essaouira.
Each of the 11 bedrooms are individual and have been personally designed by the owner, who also designed all the fabrics especially for the hotel, having them handmade in Morocco. Anyway I will let the photos speak for themselves…
Patterns aren’t scary
Don’t be scared of patterns & colours even if you think they may clash. Love the overall effects here.
Feature walls
Why not embrace a feature wall and create a beautiful mural as artwork?
Bathroom inspiration
Bathroom inspiration why stick to cream and white – cheer things up go for vibrant blues, yellows and embrace patterned tiles!
Vibrant lounge and dining spaces
Even lounge, dining and entrance spaces can be cheerfully designed fusing modern and classical design touches with colour and pattern. Don’t think I’ve ever seen the Mona Lisa in such an eclectic setting!
Garden or patio inspiration
I’m someone who is guilty of sticking to neutral colours or black and white when it comes to interiors but I think a pop of colour from a nice rug, cushions or even a burst of wallpaper on one wall could help to lift the dreariest of UK winter days!
Get the look on the UK high street
To get this type of look from the UK high street check out
Next and their Brighton or Studio by Next range
John Lewis fusion range for furniture & cushions
For tiles check out Tile Giant’s Moroccan Bizarre range or Geometric range
There are lots of others out there on the high street and smaller homewares stores that are embracing the Moroccan influence for this coming summer season. Feel free to share any finds or your own photos with me.
My next design inspiration post will look at traditional Moroccan design.
Love, Sarah xx