What kind of decor is suitable for a modern oriental living room?
Oriental architecture and interior design express the history of various North African countries. It is through detail, texture, and geometry that the oriental style is expressed...
Modern oriental decor is influenced by multiple cultures and religions. This style blends perfectly with both traditional and modern homes. Rich, luxurious, and exotic, the oriental living room is characterized by its bold colors and shapes, making it a favorite style among many interior designers.
A modern oriental living room style can be exotic, elegant, luxurious, and spectacular at first glance. Take Morocco, for example: beyond the country itself, the Moroccan oriental living room truly transcended its own borders in the 1960s when well-to-do hippies spent time there and imported this style as a non-conformist aesthetic. A truly opulent style. It's primarily about colors, fabrics, patterns, and a great deal of freedom and fluidity between the rooms.
You want to bring the warm and bright oriental style into your life. Here are some design elements we recommend incorporating into your living rooms.
Oriental furniture and accessories for a successful oriental decor
The oriental sofa, the heart of your living room
Oriental sofas bear no resemblance to the classic sofas found in our homes, but rather to a dense, low, armless, padded seat, similar to a bench.
The seating arrangement usually extends along one entire wall or two adjacent walls. In some Moroccan oriental living rooms , they even go around the room, resembling a kind of arena, but with seats in a single row.
The traditional oriental sofa symbolizes one of the many values cherished by this culture: spending quality time with friends and family. They use large spaces to relax and socialize, creating a welcoming and warm atmosphere.
While these sofas are undeniably appealing, thankfully, you don't need a traditional sofa to create your own little oriental living room . As long as your sofa complements the overall ambiance, it will work perfectly. Modular sofas offer a wider and longer space, and their L-shape allows them to extend further into the room.
If you are lucky enough to have a large living room, you might even consider buying two modular sofas to give your home a "social setting" look, like in traditional Eastern homes.
The oriental chair and poufs, for a bit more conviviality
Once you've chosen your sofa, you'll need to complete the look with a set of cushions and poufs. These should be padded and either match the existing colors in the room or not. (It's up to you 😉 )
Poufs are large cushions, cube-shaped or circular, that can be used as poufs or low seats. They come in a multitude of shapes and sizes.
Poufs are beautiful home accessories and a clever way to add extra seating to your living room while taking up minimal space. Note that they can be arranged flexibly.
They are often made of leather and/or fabric, but those of oriental inspiration come in complex embroidered designs and are usually brightly colored.
In addition, a few handmade Moroccan kilims , artfully scattered on the floor, are perfect for relaxing. Their woven patterns and captivating color combinations make them truly beautiful.
The oriental living room mirror, for those who love oriental culture
Of course, every living room needs a mirror to amplify light and space while creating a sense of balance and harmony.
Adorning your walls with a mirror will not only add a focal point to your room, but will also give your living room a radiant ambiance by highlighting your décor thanks to its reflective nature. Mirrors are often adorned with beautiful geometric patterns or sculptures. They make a statement in trendy and modern décor.
Indeed, mirrors structured in the famous Ogee shape are among the most symbolic in Eastern culture. They consist of two opposing, concave arches with vertical ends. They are also a favorite decorative element in Algerian living rooms and are used by many architects, artisans, and interior designers.
The icing on the cake: the wall decorations.
Whether or not you have one or more oriental objects (previously mentioned) in your current decor, you will still have the opportunity to create this oriental atmosphere thanks to Wall Art.
If you don't want the hassle of all those accessories, wall decor is the best alternative. You can add depth and dimension to your walls with stunning desert-themed paintings, for example.
Our suggestions for a contemporary oriental living room
The Maghreb encompasses the three countries of North Africa. Their abundance of colors is a dream for any designer in the world.
The country's decorative arts are breathtaking: arched doorways, painted walkways, exquisite textiles, and intricate patterns. If you too would like to redecorate your living room, drawing inspiration from this vibrant North African culture while maintaining a modern and contemporary touch, here are our tips!
Dare to use bold colors
One of the first mental associations with the Maghreb countries is undoubtedly color... The bolder, the better in this North African paradise! The city of Marrakech is made of warm colors, so we invite you to choose artworks with similar colors.
Chefchaouen is known as the blue city, so look for bright blue items. Morocco, for example, also has many colorful doors, so if you can, try painting the inside of your door a bright, but tasteful, color. It's an instant boost!
Matching patterns: even more colors
The Maghreb is also known for its rich textiles. If you can't surround yourself with fancy rugs and throws , you can easily emulate this style by opting for items with bold, textile-inspired patterns. Don't worry about matching them perfectly; simply choose a color palette that will keep you on trend for guaranteed eclectic charm.
Plenty of pillows
As we saw earlier, oriental decor is characterized by the placement of numerous poufs in living rooms. You can easily recreate this style in your own living space by adding floor cushions. A simple (modern) sofa can be completely transformed with cushions. They are easy to move around to create a different atmosphere whenever you want!
Floor cushions are not only comfortable and practical for sitting with a different perspective, they are also an easy way to add movable points of color throughout your living room.
The symbolic decorative object, whether this culture is yours or not
A symbol you'll see everywhere in the Maghreb : the Hamsa. A symbolic representation of the Hand of Fatima (the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad). It's used in jewelry, decoration, painting, and even more as a talisman to protect you from the "evil eye".
Incorporate this magnificent symbol into your decor and you will do the job twice over: a picture filled with symbolism to enhance your decor and an amulet to ward off negative energy.
Inspiration through mosaics
The Maghreb is first and foremost an Islamic country, whose decorative arts have long been rooted in Muslim tradition . Ancient and modern Islamic arts are primarily focused on motifs (since the representation of humans can be considered idolatry), and their mastery is unparalleled.
Intricate and eye-catching tiles are a striking iteration of this art form, and while we can't all tear up our floors and replace them with beautiful hand-painted tiles, the alternative is just as fun. Look for mosaic pictures or textiles inspired by ceramic tile patterns to give a simple nod to ancient art.
In this article, we've tried to provide you with as much information and advice as possible to perfectly create your own oriental decor . Clearly, if you follow our tips, it will be rich, vibrant, and bold.
After reading this, you're probably wondering how to choose a colorful painting for your living room? The answer to your question awaits you in another Lofty Trend article 😃.
See you soon.
The Lofty Trend Team.
