While we might have a while yet to wait to our summer holidays in exotic foreign lands, that is if we are lucky enough to get a break away at all, we do not however have to wait a moment longer to bring some exotic style and colour into our homes, as interiors take a Mysterious carpet ride into Moroccan decorating with a modern twist.

Think of all of the beautiful colours of a spice market, luxurious bellowing silks, ornate fret work and relaxing on a day bed and you will have a glimpse of the seductive charm of this vibrant and unusual style of decor. We have all gone on holidays to far away lands and wished we could bring some  of that charm home, well now is your chance.

This new modern Moroccan style of decor is not about trying to turn your home into a Bedouin tent or a Moroccan palace, it is about introducing hints of the mysterious and exotic into our existing interiors in a way that will enhance our homes and give us an individual interior, filled with personality, while allowing us to show off our new found treasures. 

Colour is hugely important in Moroccan decorating, vibrant pinks, oranges and yellows. Warm hues are all combined together with confidence. So add blocks of striking colour to an interior for an instant injection of personality. Long loose luxurious silk               made to measure curtains or lots of cushions in stripes or northern African patterns. Moroccan culture uses a lot of low level seating for lounging upon, so use lots of bean bags and cushions for added relaxed seating in a space.

Fret or lattice work on screens or room divides is very Moroccan, so for an added hint of  foreign mystery, you could introduce a elements of this in your interior on head boards, room dividers or shutters.

Gold and silver are another huge part of this culture so silver gilded furniture with foreign patterns, silver lanterns or chunky wood furniture with gold locks and detailing will all add to the feel of this style.