Moroccan ModernVogue Living Australia Jan/Feb 2008

Moroccan Modern
Vogue Living Australia Jan/Feb 2008

We love ethnic touches, but there's a fine line between "just a touch" to suddenly a bit too "theme-y." This interior from a recent Vogue Living Australia is a great example of the balance between staying modern, yet still keeping some ethnic flavor...(more after the jump)

Many Moroccan-inspired interiors are full of rich vibrant color, and this room definitely has that. However, we love how they've kept it under control by using lots of black and white furnishings. Working with multiple patterns and motifs can be tricky, but we think they pulled it off quite well! What do you think?

[ via StyleFiles, images via Vogue Living Australia and Scott Western Architecture*Design ]

Comments (9)

My eyes hurt...

posted by AT4H on April 25th 2008 at 10:11am
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if going all the way makes your heart sing, do it. you only got one life.

posted by Lady J on April 25th 2008 at 10:15am
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Great!

posted by Taureg on April 25th 2008 at 11:38am
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It's nice overall, but I wish I was there to save those beautiful pillows from that hideous cushion.

posted by MoJonson on April 25th 2008 at 1:56pm
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START QUOTE We love ethnic touches, but there's a fine line between "just a touch" to suddenly a bit too "theme-y." END QUOTE

Frankly this is such an ethnocentric statement it makes me sick. Overkill on some "Other" culture and its theme-y. Overdose on mid century modern or Danish ( or anything European) and thats perfect. Please check your ethnocentric assumptions and chauvinism.

posted by Trumystique on April 25th 2008 at 3:08pm
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looks like all their favorite things at their fingertips. love it!

posted by emilyn on April 25th 2008 at 4:35pm
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I love these pillows. Does anyone have a good line on these kinds of cushions in NYC?

posted by juliaNYC on April 26th 2008 at 6:00am
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I was kinda thinking the same thing as Trumystique when I read that bit of the description.

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