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Diferent Cultures Really Do Have Different Ideas About Color...

Like every other aspect of human life color perception varies from culture to culture.
The great thing about choosing color is, you can live whatever you like! And if the style you choose happens to reflect your family origins - or simply your love of a particular culture - well, so much better!

The Exotic Heritage of Morrocco






Just a few miles across the Mediterranean from Southern Spain, Morocco is a world apart from Europe. Ranging from the white-painted villages of the coast, to traditional Berber homes on the fringes of the Sahara, to the towns teeming with a charismatic mix of Arab, Spanish, and French styles, this architectural heritage is perhaps the richest and most remarkable in North Africa.
Currently inspiring intense interest among designers, the Moroccan style includes domed roofs, vaulted ceilings, and Arabesque arches—a classic Arabic shape given to doors, windows and passageways, and often also echoed in the design of mirrors and furniture.





Intricate geometric patterns are found in tiling, wrought-iron work, the carved wood detailing of doors and windows, and in plasterwork and ceramics. Tip: These wonderful patterns can easily be created on walls in contrasting colors, using stencils.





Interiors. Strong color is a distinctive element of Moroccan design, and is employed to create specific moods in different areas of the home. The palette is bright and powerful. Royal blues, vibrant purples, emerald greens, turquoises, brilliant saffron, deep reds and bold crimsons can be used as either as wall colors or accents. Blues—especially when used on doors and shutters—are thought to ward off evil spirits. Together with aquamarines, turquoises and whites, these hues evoke the beauty of the azure coast. Warm, spice tones, such as cinnamon, curry, paprika, and saffron are reminders of the ever-present desert. Many Moroccan schemes employ neutrals—creams, white, sands and taupes—to create a calming look in more personal and private areas.




Accents. Brass or silver lanterns, gold and silver fabrics, soft furnishings, dark woods, bright accents and rich oriental rugs add to the sense of opulence. Tip: Use a faux finishing technique (see Faux Painting to help produce a weathered, textured appearance that is very typical of this look.


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