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Moroccan Lanterns: Moroccan Lanterns – Brighten your Home Decor

by admin on July 30, 2009

Home is where the heart is but is your home missing something? Maybe what your home really needs is a little design here and there and something really classic to enhance the entire decor. If your home has the same lighting, bulbs and candle stands then how is it really different from any other home? Did you know that natural light is more relaxing than the artificial luminescence? If you didn’t know this then this is the best time to bring some change. Add some magic into your home and brighten up the decor using some of the oldest methods of lighting – bring home the Moroccan Lanterns!

You are probably wondering how a lantern can change the ambience of your home. A lantern will provide a rustic look to your home. You can hang it anywhere but will look great in your living room as well as on the garden porch. Imagine having a dinner on the porch brightened by the subtle magnificence of the Moroccan Lantern. You need to experience it to feel the impact!

Let’s take a look at Moroccan lanterns and why they are preferred to ordinary lanterns. Moroccan lighting has been a unique home decoration concept for a long time and there are reasons for the same. Moroccan decor is not something that you will find easily in US homes as it doesn’t have a deep reach. If you find a home with Moroccan decor then be rest assured that either they have traveled to Morocco to find it or they have found it through specialists like us. Moroccan Decor is rare but its uniqueness comes from the fact that it has influences of Moroccan history, culture and art. Moroccan lighting is also a part of the same influence and brings with it the geometric forms, vivid colors, and exotic designs, which have long been the symbol of Moroccan decor.

One of the exotic Moroccan lanterns also known as the henna lamps is made from stretched goat skin and is decorated with exquisite designs. The designs are all hand painted and based on traditional henna designs. Some of the designs are also dyed with paprika or saffron based dyes and is the ultimate decoration piece for your living room. It will add an earthy touch and bring in the rustic feel to your living room or any where in your house where place it. The henna sconce is also used without lighting but these are meant to be stand alone decorative wall pieces.

Another Moroccan decoration that you can try is the stained glass lamp that comes with carved motives and definitely makes a bolder statement as far as designing your interiors is concerned. The Stained glass lamps are one of its kinds and will add spice to the overall interior decoration of your house. Moroccan lamps are also known as Moroccan lanterns and can be added to an existing wrought iron chandelier to bring a warmth and delightfully appealing freshness to your home.

With Moroccan lighting, you can get your true creative spirit working and use them to recreate a truly exotic Moroccan oasis.

Using Moroccan lighting

You can try and use various types of wattage to get different looks in terms of design and brightness. You can also experiment a little and use a candle especially if you are using the Moroccan lantern in a small space. While using henna lamps or henna wall sconces, you can try a low wattage to get the right ambience – it will provide a very romantic feel.

Maintenance of your Moroccan lighting

When it comes to the maintenance of Moroccan lighting then you can feel good about the fact that the maintenance cost is as good as zero. Another salient point is that unlike tubes and bulbs or even candles, the Moroccan lanterns can last for almost a lifetime. The only maintenance required involves lubrication of the side door hinges. This lubrication can be done once in a while or during the rainy season. If you choose the henna lamps or the henna wall sconce then they don’t require any maintenance at all.

You will have to also spray the Moroccan Lanterns with a sealant, which will prevent gathering of rust. The other way is to use sealant on each and every metal part and for this you will have to take the glass of first. Either ways, the use of sealant will increase the longetivity of the lanterns and provide you with enough luminance to last a lifetime.

Moe Tamani is an importer of Home Decor and a designer of Moroccan furniture.
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The Most Popular Decorating Styles of 2006

by admin on July 26, 2009

When it comes to home decorating, there is a nearly infinite variety of styles to choose from. Decorating styles such as modern and traditional are influenced by the defining aesthetic sensibilities of different historical periods, whereas country, coastal, and cottage styles have been shaped by the topography and lifestyles associated with certain regions.

Other decorating styles, such as Tuscan and Southwestern, have been influenced by unique ethnic groups and their cultural and artistic traditions. These styles represent only a few of the hundreds of choices that are available to you.

No matter which interior decorating style appeals to you, you should not feel obligated to adhere rigidly to the “rules” of that approach in the process of making design and decor decisions. Indeed, one of the most notable trends that have impacted interior decorating over the course of the last several decades is the growing popularity of a more relaxed, personal interpretation of existing decor styles.

The emerging philosophy of interior decorating is less concerned with creating exact replicas of established decor styles, emphasizing instead a more individualized version that reflects the unique style and sensibility of the people who will be living in and using a space.

Taking this into consideration, it may help to look over design and decorating books and magazines to develop a stronger sense of the options that exist and how different interior decorating styles relate to your own tastes and needs.

When you finally select an interior decorating style, use it more as a broad theme to help guide your decisions, rather than as a strict rule that must be followed without deviation. Remember, this is your space, and as such, it should manifest and reflect your experiences, preferences, and requirements, rather than the arbitrary whims of an outside designer.

Keep your stylistic theme in mind when selecting colors, furniture, and accents, but don’t harbor a sense of obligation to it. This will help you achieve the focus and unity of purpose that a specific interior decorating style can bring to a space while preserving a sense of your own unique style.

Here’s a quick recap of some of the most popular decorating styles:

*Contemporary – Bold and sleek look. Low tables and beds are standard elements

*Traditional – Rich and sumptuous. Luxurious furniture and accessories.

*Transitional – A cross between Contemporary and Traditional.

*Country – Natural wood tones and barn reds. Does not have to have farm animals in every nook and cranny. :o )

*Coastal – Bring the beach home. Seafoam greens and aqua blues are the main colors in this style.

*Modern – Very similar to the contemporary style. Sleek and clean with a monotone color scheme.

*Cottage – Light, sunwashed colors are used here. White furniture with a mix of pale floral patterns.

*Southwestern – Think New Mexico and Santa Fe. Include terra cotta reds and paintings, pottery, and sculptures featuring Hispanic or Native American themes.

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