Welcome to Mosaic House online!
The home for unique and magnificent Moroccan Interior Design.
Browse our newest and traditional
mosaic
designs and get fresh ideas from our
Portfolio page.
Mosaic House
is a New York
tile company
specializing in
Moroccan tiles (mosaic, ceramic, hand painted, chiseled, concrete tile)
.
Mosaic House
carries a range of
tiles
for
home
and
business
. We carry
Moorish tiles
or
Fes tiles
, which are also called
Moroccan mosaic tiles (mosaic, ceramic, hand painted, chiseled, concrete tiles)
or
Zillij
. These
artistic tiles
have an
antique tile
look because they are
hand made
the same way they have been made centuries ago. The extensive collection of
tiles
at
Mosaic House
include
hand painted
tiles
,
chiseled tiles
,
terracotta tiles
,
cement tiles
or
concrete tiles
, also called
encaustic tiles
.
Mosaic House
carries
designed tiles
that have a new
style
and a
modern look
to them. Many
Andalusia
, or
Andalusian
,
floors
use
Spanish tile
to copy
Moroccan design
that can still be seen in
Moroccan architecture
in
Fez
.
Mediterranean floors
also use
Moroccan stone
and
tile
for
floor convering
and
mosaics
. We carry a full range of
tile
that can be used to make
fountains
,
walls
,
swimming pools
,
arches
,
fireplaces and columns
. Our
tiles
are also used in
bath design
and
kitchen design
. For instance, our
tiles
have been used in
architectural design
instead of
stone products
such as
marble and stone
. We carry
carved stone
architectural elements
such as
columns
and
arches
.
Bathroom and kitchen designs
incorporate
Moroccan tiles
into the
backsplash
,
sink
,
bath
,
counters
,
walls
,
borders
, and
floors
. This includes trim and
field tiles
. You can find many
kitchen backsplash ideas
in our
portfolio
page, also there are
kitchen backsplash pictures
and
kitchen backsplash tile
used for
counter tops
and more.
Mosaic House
carries both
indoor and outdoor tiles (mosaic, ceramic, hand painted, chiseled, concrete tiles)
.
Sidewalk tiles
can enhance a
patio or driveway
or garden.
Moroccan mosaic tables
,
Moroccan lighting
that 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 a piece of furniture,
screens
, and doors. The irregularities in shape, texture, and color that come from
hand-finishing
are typical of
moroccan-moorish
floor and tile 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 smoother finish to counteract the 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. The
masters artisans
in old cities in
Morocco
are still using old techniques cutting
zellij
, the same techniques used centuries ago. Nowadays we still can see some unbelievable
zellij
work in
Alhamabra palace
that was renovated with our
tiles
and in the whole
Andalusia province
- Spain.
Moorish
moved for a peaceful life in north of
Morocco
and carried with them the entire culture which is now a moroccan way of life.
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The
Moroccan interior decorating
tradition is rich and full of
unique features
that make it one of the most
eccentric and exotic
styles
today.
Much of the
stylistic renderings
within
Moroccan style
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 and
traditional colors
used in most
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 even terra cotta. By balancing the
brighter hues
with the softer
earth tones
,
Moroccan decor
produces a very lively, yet casual and
comforting
, atmosphere. The color blue, however, 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 tend to also be bright and tend more towards the
turquoise hues
. For those looking to truly use an 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 your 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 (
mosaics
) throughout the decor (You can see it in mosaic, ceramic, hand painted, chiseled, concrete tiles). These patterns (
mosaic tiles
) are often repeated throughout the
Moroccan
Mosaic
decor 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
,
mosaic
patterns. And the use of these
patterns
(
mosaics
) is not limited to the
interior decor
. Many
traditional Moroccan homes
have these shapes engraved onto the outside facade as well to produce a unified affect of both
interior and exterior
spaces. This is why most
furniture
and other decor elements also have the same
repeating patterns
(
mosaics
) in either the upholstery or the frame of the
furniture
itself.
Tiles
with the patterns are used to adorn
table tops
and even walls in some
Moroccan decor
. Combined with the
bold colors
, these repeating
geometric patterns
(
mosaics
) produce a stunning visual show. These patterns often used in
kitchen
and
bathroom design
as
floor tile
,
bathroom tile
,
kitchen backsplash tile
,
mosaic tile
,
flooring tile
.
A revival of an old
Mediterranean tradition
:
Handmade cement tiles
(
cement tile
) convey a feel that accommodates the
architectural design
of the space. With
style and flexibility
, these
tiles
can be used to recreate
classic
modern
motifs. The range of tones and colors allow you to achieve objective of the space. A variety of
design
allows for arrangement of field and
decorative tiles
in countless possibilities.
The irregularities in shape, texture, and color that come from hand-finishing are typical of
moroccan-moorish
floor
and
tile
walls
that covered with Moroccan
mosaic tile
(
ceramic tile
or
porcelain tile
) .
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 smoother finish to counteract the rough
natural surfaces
(
floor tile
,
bathroom tile
,
ceramic tile
). 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.
The fabrics used in
Moroccan interior design
are of course colorful and use the same hues as described earlier. The material itself tends to 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. Basically, the accents and accessories are everything. With 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
in the glass. Thus, the room is awash in warm and subtle light while the
patterns
cast by the geometric cut-outs in the glass accentuate the patterns throughout the rest of the
decor
. The effect truly is 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 on some 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 (with repeating geometric patterns and making use of the color schemes already mentioned) are 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 stylistic effect upon the decor.
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 on the flooring, doors,
furniture
, and
exterior
produce a unified effect upon the space. Accent pieces like the beautiful
Moroccan lamps
and the traditional
tea table
s add an eccentric appeal to the
decor
.
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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