When it comes to making an impact with your interiors, North African style continues to be a firm influence. Perhaps it’s because the ornate Moroccan floor lanterns, wall lights and ceiling fixtures that are a staple of this look are both attractive and practical.
Indeed, you don’t have to spend your money on pricey sculptures, antique furniture or expensive oil paintings in order to put the wow factor into your rooms, as a henna lamp from Moroccan Bazaar will do that for you. Plus, it will play an important role in your lighting plan.
If you’re still wondering how a floor lamp would fit into your home, read on.
Bring the outside in
As you might expect, it is incredibly hot in Morocco. As a result, the people spend long spells during the day indoors so they can shelter from the heat. It’s because of this that the key to Moroccan design is bringing that feeling of the outdoors inside.
Walls are painted in earthy colours like terracotta, pale brown and red, while sometimes brighter shades like royal blue or even glittering gold are added. These can be applied to woodwork like the skirting board, or even the fireplace if you have one.
Tiles are another integral factor in Moroccan design and rather than being purely functional – to prevent walls from becoming damp and mouldy in moist areas – they are decorative too. Pick similar colours to those mentioned before and get to work creating a pretty mosaic. It doesn’t have to be perfect but it will certainly make an eye-catching feature, particularly in the bathroom or kitchen.
Get the lighting right
Lighting is another essential element of North African-influenced interiors. When it’s so bright outside in the midday sun, the last thing people want is to have to put up with an uncomfortable glare inside as well.
As a result, homes in the country often have an assortment of different lights, from Moroccan floor lamps and wall lights to candles. This allows you to control the illumination of the room and makes it feel far cosier.
The great thing about this style of light fitting is that it’s not just functional, but beautiful too. The traditional lamps come in a range of shapes and sizes and are usually made from metal that has had a pattern cut out of it, through which the light of the bulb is diffused. Sometimes they have coloured glass panels, which add an extra attractive element to the items, while henna lamps certainly make a statement.
These are made from a metal frame with a fabric like goat’s skin stretched over it. This leather is decorated in a pretty pattern using the earthy colours Moroccan design so values.
Buy your floor lamps from Moroccan Bazaar
At Moroccan Bazaar, we have been trading with the North African country for almost 40 years and, as a result, we have formed a close and trusted relationship with our suppliers. When you purchase lanterns and lamps from us, you can guarantee they are authentic.
Our henna lamps are hand painted while our brass lanterns are solid and have been finely pierced to create the pattern, before being given an antique finish.
Whether you want to add Moroccan spice to your home or need to source traditional African items to decorate a shop or restaurant, we’re here to help. Browse our products online or give us a call between 10:00 and 18:00 GMT on 020 8575 1818 and we’ll be happy to assist you.