How To Create An Exotic Eastern Interior

Middle eastern interiors feature a sumptuous amalgamation of architectural designs, artistic passion and colourful palettes that create a vibrant and warming interior ambiance.

With rich and exotic tones and heavy cultural influences from countries such as Morocco and Turkey; eastern interiors have become an increasingly popular trend that is steeped in the beauty and mystery associated with ancient historic interiors.

Colours

Silvers, golds and spiced colour palettes are often combined with rich and opulent fabrics such as velvet and satin to create a neutral, luxurious eastern setting that works particularly well in bedroom and dressing room areas. Magenta, turquoise blue, purple and orange are ever present colours in eastern interiors and create a warmth and brightness that fits easily into both traditional and contemporary interiors. Colours are saturated into walls, floors and tiling and features heavily in fabrics such as cushions, rugs, drapes and throws for a textural and aesthetic interior statement.

Rugs

No authentic eastern interior is complete without a traditional middle eastern rug, with their bold geometric patterns and vast and versatile colour schemes. From Afghan styles to Persian designs, middle eastern rugs have been creating an Arabian 'magic carpet' style in home interiors for many many years. From browns, golds and whites to vibrant pink, orange and blue there really is a rug to suit all interiors. You can opt to match your chosen rug to your cushions, curtains and throws or create a clashing yet complimentary splash of colour that is evident throughout much of eastern interior design.

Lighting

When it comes to illuminating your eastern style interior then look no further than stylish and traditional hanging lanterns. These fabulous lighting accessories can be purchased in rustic metallic materials that are characteristic of more historic Arabian interiors or more contemporary and bright, Moroccan styles that will add a splash of colour to your interior space. The fun and functional attributes of lantern style lighting is that they can be hung, stood or strung throughout your interior and can be changed and altered seasonally to suit your interior ambiance.

Furniture

Forget plain and mundane furniture items because when it comes to Middle eastern interior design More is More! Eye-catching, patterned fabrics, bright painted designs and heavily carved wood features heavily across all middle eastern furniture.

No eastern living area is complete without a classic hexagonal side table that can be used to display a lantern, spice jars or can be used as an alternative coffee table for you and your guests. Its elaborate design and interesting shape make it a unique addition to any home.

Sumptuous and relaxing floor seating is strongly featured in eastern interiors with bright and clashing soft fabrics and cushions creating a fun and cosy seating area for all the family. Bean bags, Large cushions, padded ottomens and day beds can all be used to create a central seating area in your living room, bedroom or conservatory and can also be taken outside for a sumptuous Moroccan garden seating area.

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