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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. Mosaic House in press: Martha Stewart, Bathroom trends, Bettter homes and Gardens, Body and Soul, Domino, Elle decor, Flatiron, Garden Design, House Beautifull, Interior Design, Kitchen and Bath Ideas, Los Angeles Times, Martha Stewart living, Metropolitan Home, New York Times, Oprah, Robb Report, Saudi Aramco World, Town and Country, Wedding Dresses. www.mosaictile.biz www.mosaichse.com www.kitchen-backsplash-tile.com

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 tables 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.