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The home for unique and magnificent Moroccan Interior Design.

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Mosaic House is a New York tile company specializing in Moroccan tiles (mosaic, ceramic, hand painted, chiseled, and concrete tile). Mosaic House carries a wide range of tiles for your home or business.

Moroccan mosaic tiles, also referred to as zillij, Moorish, Andalusian or Fes, have an antique look because they are hand made, the same way that they have been made for centuries. The extensive collection of tiles at Mosaic House includes hand painted tiles, chiseled tiles, terracotta tiles, cement tiles or concrete tiles, also called encaustic tiles. Mosaic House also carries designed tiles that have a strikingly modern look.

Many Andalusian floors use Spanish tile to copy Moroccan design, which can still be seen in the architecture of Fez. Moroccan stone and tile can also be recognized in many traditional Mediterranean floor coverings and mosaics.

We carry a full range of tile that can be used to decorate fountains, walls, swimming pools, arches, fireplaces and columns. Our tiles are also used in bath and kitchen design. Our tiles can also be used in architectural and interior design in the place of stone products such as marble.

We carry carved stone architectural elements such as columns and arches. Bathroom and kitchen designs often incorporate Moroccan tiles into the backsplash, sink, bath, counters, walls, borders, and floors.

The irregularities in shape, texture, and color that come from hand-finishing are typical of moroccan-moorish tiled floors and walls. Wall tiles sre predominantely used in the kitchen and bathroom, as they provide a hygienic surface that is both waterproof and easy to clean, and offer a smoother finish to counteract rough natural surfaces. Today neither of these rooms has a purely utilitarian function. The kitchen has become the warm heart of the home while the bathroom has become a private sanctuary that is inviting and pleasant to enter. You can view many kitchen backsplash ideas, as well as counter tops and more on our portfolio page.

Mosaic House carries both indoor and outdoor tiles (mosaic, ceramic, hand painted, chiseled, and concrete or cement or encaustic tiles). Sidewalk tiles can enhance any patio, driveway, or garden. Moroccan mosaic tables and lighting can be used indoors or outdoors as well. Moroccan accessories can enhance such settings. One might even consider a Moroccan tent!

One of our specialties is Mosharabia or Mosharabi, otherwise known as Moroccan woodwork. This includes Arabesque wood work. We can incorporate Mosharabia into furniture, screens, and doors.

Master artisans in the old Moroccan cities are still using the same techniques of cutting zellij used centuries ago. Nowadays we still can see some unbelievable zellij work in places such as the Alhambra palace, which was renovated with our tiles as well as in the whole Andalusian province of Spain.

The Moroccan tradition of interior design is rich and full of unique features that make it one of the most eccentric and exotic styles today. Many of the stylistic qualities within Moroccan interior decor have to do with the fact that Morocco is a diverse culture with many people's contributing to its peculiar design characteristics. With 11 official languages and an atmosphere conducive to innovation, Moroccan interior design remains one of the most vibrant and unique styles in the world.

Perhaps the most important element in any authentic Moroccan interior design scheme is color. Far from the more muted colors used in most traditional European or Western decor, Moroccan colors are bold, electrifying and energetic. Eye-catching reds, vibrant purples, emerald greens, and bright golds are all used to set the tone for the interiors and decor. These more daring and pronounced colors are offset by more subdued earth tones like sand, cinnamon, and terra cotta. By balancing the brighter hues with softer earth tones, Moroccan decor produces a very lively, yet casual and comforting atmosphere.

The color blue is central to Moroccan decoration. This hue is very important to Moroccan decor, probably due to the fact that the nation is situated on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The blues in Moroccan decor are often bright and tend towards turquoise hues. For those looking to truly authentic Moroccan design scheme, then you will want to paint your doors and shutters in blue. This is a tradition of Moroccans that dates all the way back to ancient Egyptian times and is thought to be a way of keeping evil spirits from entering the home. Even if warding off evil is not a concern, the look is both stunning and very original.

Another critical element to traditional Moroccan interior design is the use of geometric patterns throughout the decor. These patterns of mosaic tiles are often repeated throughout the interior in different sizes and variations. Some of the most basic shapes used are diamonds, circles, rectangles, arches, and triangles. These repeating geometric patterns (mosaics) are used on ceramic tiles, doors, gates, and, of course rugs.

However, the use of these patterns is not limited to the interior. Many traditional Moroccan homes have these shapes engraved onto the outside facade to unify both the interior and exterior spaces. This is why most furniture and other decor elements also have the same repeating patterns in either the upholstery or the frame of the furniture itself. Patterned tiles are used to adorn table tops and even walls in some Moroccan decor. Combined with bold colors, these repeated geometries produce a stunning visual show.

A revival of an old Mediterranean tradition, handmade cement tiles, otherwise known as cement tiles or encaustic tiles, convey a feel that can accommodate the architectural design of any space. With style and flexibility, these tiles can be used to recreate both classic and modern motifs. The range of tones and colors allow one to achieve any spatial objective, while the variety of patterns allows for the arrangement of field and decorative tiles in countless possibilities.

The fabrics used in Moroccan interior design are of course colorful and incorporate the same hues described earlier. The material itself tends to be rich, and some would say, exotic. Wool, silk, and velvet are all favorites in Moroccan decor. For bedding, throws and pillows made of these materials also tend to have beading or embroidery. As with any design scheme, there are certain elements that are critical to attaining a complete look. Here the accents and accessories are everything.

In authentic Moroccan decor, no room is complete without lanterns. Traditional Moroccan lanterns use colored glass. The light produced by the candle or light bulb is thrown through geometric patterns bathing the space in warm and subtle light while the patterns cast by the geometric cut-outs accentuate the patterns throughout the rest of the decor. The effect is truly quite stunning and tends to unify the geometric patterns in the furniture and flooring.

Another detail critical to Moroccan interior design are tea tables. The use of traditional Moroccan tea tables dates back centuries and was the place where the men would gather to discuss business or politics while sipping tea. In a more contemporary design scheme, the tea table could be used as a strictly decorative piece or as a casual sitting area.

The final two elements worth mentioning about Moroccan decor are trunks and area rugs. A carved or painted trunk can be used as a unique coffee table and illuminated with a crockery lamp for that authentic Moroccan look. Area rugs are also an essential in any Moroccan home, and not just one, but several are needed to complete the room. They are generally of different sizes and layered over one another at varying angles. This reduces stresses upon the bottom of the feet and produces a unique effect upon the space.

Moroccan interior design is without question one of the most unique in the world. Its use of brilliant and bold colors offset by more subdued earth tones makes the space feel alive yet comforting. Utilizing repeating geometric patterns in the flooring, doors, furniture, and exterior produces a unifying effect upon the space. Accent pieces like beautiful Moroccan lamps and traditional tea tables add an eccentric appeal to the room. Moroccan decor remains one of the most elaborate and ornate styles in interior design today and makes any home feel luxurious and opulent.





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