Riad Decor specializes in imported furniture from Morocco, Indonesia, India and Asia. The furniture is hand picked by the buyers, so the quality and workmanship is top notch.
While this furniture hit its trend-stride a few years back, once the dust settles from the over saturation of the (specifically Moroccan) furniture, what is left is the beautifully crafted, stunningly colored pieces.
When thinking about this furniture in one’s home, some overused yet appropriate words come to mind like eclectic and bohemian But in truth, we like those words.
These pieces are what we think personalize a room, and while most decorators will suggest keeping bigger furniture in neutrals and getting a colorful ashtray or frame to liven a space, we say what about this stunning chest of drawers? If done with tasteful moderation, how can you not wake up happy when there is this much color and design in your life?
Riad Decor has a second store in Vegas: 7750 Industrial Road, Las Vegas, NV 89139 PH:702.437.0026
I think Riad has L.A.'s best selection and variety of Moroccan textiles (though in varying grades of quality) and top-notch furniture. They also have a great selection of Tadelakt ceramics at a very fair price. If you're shopping specifically for Moroccan, I would also recommend another shop to visit in addition to Riad: Mosaik on Beverly Blvd (1 block west of La Brea). Mosaik has a fewer textiles to choose from, but the quality is better. Also, they have the city's best selection of lighting and candle lanterns. They were the only place in town that had several overscaled Khoutoubia candle lanterns in stock. With the popularity of this design style the past few years, it's easy to find knock-offs from Asia and Latin America. But I like the idea of sticking with authentic Moroccan pieces...
One final recommendation, if you want to shop outside of L.A.: Tazi Design in San Francisco. Tazi sells traditional and contemporary Moroccan pieces (much of which he designs). Really beautiful stuff, especially his contemporary pieces. Super-nice guy and very helpful--even over the phone. http://www.tazidesigns.com/
This place ROCKS! And the owners are awesome too. Not only do they have the best selection of Moroccan furniture and accessories, but they also have a ton of amazing pieces from India and Asia as well. Plus, they will definitely give you as great deal on prices. They are pretty flexible about their prices. Ask for Ravit, she's the owner and really cool.
Sahara Designs can provide you with decor that will magically indulge your senses and add an element of relaxation to your space. Our furniture, lighting, and accents will immediately transport you to a world of ancient splendor and will make you feel as if you are in exotic and mystical Morocco. You can accomplish a feeling of warmth and global glamour all at once! This past year, we have been featured in various publications and on TV. Our products were recently used to decorate young celebrity homes on ABC Family's show Knock First. Check out the Media page on our website for more information. We are located in San Diego.
Moroccan Decorating: What is a home without the right decor? Everyone at some time or the other lives the dream of having their own home and probably you are living that dream. Along with the dream comes many things like renovating the home, brightening the interiors, new paint, decorations, wall pieces, show pieces, chandeliers etc. But sometimes, people also end up using so much decoration that it takes away the charm of living in that house. But on the other hand, you can experiment with earthen decors and subtle interior decoration or art to instill a new life into your home. One of doing is by introducing themes based on colors and the other is to use themes based on countries like using the Moroccan decor. You would probably ask what is so great about Moroccan decor. There is a subtlety in Moroccan decor and it is very earthy in nature. The important point is that if you want your home to stand out of the crowd then you need to think different. Everyone uses the same decors, almost the same ceramic tiles, the aqua colors on the walls and even the ever so popular and classic wrought iron decorative pieces. But if you use Moroccan decor, you are definitely going to create a stir and your friends and neighbors are going to ask you questions about how you went around doing it all. It is not just about decorating the interiors of your home; it is also about creating your own class and being a part of an elite crowd in the society. Moroccan Decor Influences: Let’s take a few steps back in time to know more about a country that has made its impact in the worldwide interior decoration market with their artistic themes. Morocco in North Africa has a rich cultural and historical heritage that exudes beauty through various forms of art, which are often seen as mysterious or magical. Moroccan decor in the last couple of years has been re-discovered and today it is used to add a sensual appeal through art and colors to homes. If you have visited Morocco then you have had the opportunity to enjoy the rich cultural heritage that it boasts of. If you have never been to Morocco then you can become an integral part of the country, the people and the art through understanding and using Moroccan decor. Moroccan culture was a mix of five ethnic groups, Arab, Berber, Islamic, African and Iberian and their heritage has survived the harsh destruction of time because till around the 20th century, the land was free from foreign invasion. Around the early 1900’s, Moroccan culture was influenced immensely by various characteristics of the European cultures but in spite of the influence, Morocco was able to keep its tradition, art & culture alive. Some instances are like the existence of the traditional Moroccan house with a garden in the interior, which is known as Riad and it has not changed for almost five centuries. Moroccan Style: The Moroccan style and decor is spectacular in looks and sensuous in appeal and has been there was centuries. The intense colors of the Moroccan style cast a magic spell on anyone who uses it and even on those who see it. Most of the Moroccan decor is created from a mix of raw terracotta clay, and the color can vary from the passionate red of the paprika spice to the intense blue of the Mediterranean and the shimmering yellow of the Sahara. You can almost feel the decor as if it were alive! In fact one of the spectacular Moroccan decor is created with an intense blue as is there at Jardin Majorelle located in the Avenue Yacoub el Mansour in Marrakesh. You have to really see it to believe it but we warn you: you won’t be able to stop yourself from falling in love with the color. The blue is unique because no one has ever been able to copy it. But Moroccan decor is not just about vibrant colors, there more to it than meets the eye. You can use Moroccan lighting with different designs and patterns that has a subtle touch of Moroccan and Islamic architecture. The intricately designed filigree lanterns or Moroccan chandeliers with colored glass inserts is a temptation you can hardly refuse and it exudes a class that has elegance. There are special Moroccan henna lamps that come in a hue of colors and can hold you spellbound for hours.
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