By simply introducing the unmistakeable Moroccan shapes into a scheme you can bring a striking look to an all white scheme. However you can see that even with a contemporary built bathroom or kitchen with classic, simple straight lines, you can introduce a touch of Morocco with their tiles. Moroccan patterned rugs, when partnered with low seating, are other elements that go towards this style. Even in a very contemporary setting these inclusions evoke Moroccan style and bring a touch of the exotic to an otherwise sleek and modern look. Sage green is an on-trend colour in 2021 and a perfect choice for a front door, even if it isn't as stunning as the one above! A good match would be Dulux Willow Leaf.

Walls are often in natural terracotta tones with furniture and accessories in brighter colours – very often blue and green. Using local stone and resources in our building projects is something we should all be aiming to do. In this way a property sits naturally in the landscape and immediately belongs. Traditionally Moroccan homes are built around a central courtyard. Running water from central or wall mounted fountains, open walkways, decorative tiled walls and lots of greenery to cool things down, are features of a Moroccan home. A mixture of natural timber, handmade tiles and natural stone are typically found in these settings. Image: Royal Mansour Hotel I'm taking a look at the fundamentals of Moroccan style and how they can be adapted to suit homes in other parts of the world. There are elements that many of you will have used at some stage as the style in certainly an enduring one. Image: April & Oak Moroccan style colour palettes

Intricately carved timber panels are an integral part of Moroccan architecture and are used in doors, windows and screens as well as furniture and accessories. Photographer: Toa Heftiba Kilim cushions and rugs, the mainstay of the Bohemian look, are also very much a part of Moroccan style. The richness, warmth and variety of the colour palette and the tribal patterns evoke this look. Walls in Morocco can also be whitewashed with accents of green which is the colour of Islam and blue, a traditional colour throughout the Mediterranean. Australians are obsessed with street appeal. The exterior of their homes are given as much thought and attention as the interiors and this is completely at odds with much of Mediterranean style. Areas of Spain, settled by the Moors, all of North Africa and some other parts of the Mediterranean have very modest, often somewhat unwelcoming facades with peeling paint and enormous impenetrable front doors. However once you are admitted inside the look and feel of the building changes beyond measure. Introducing some fretwork and Moroccan style lanterns into a bathroom brings a Bohemian feel to the space.

Bohemian style, a current universal favourite, owes a lot to Moroccan style. Floor cushions, Moroccan patterned rugs, low seating, Kilim cushions and soft chalky white walls are all elements of Bohemian style and have a firm connection with Morocco. Image: Home-designing.com Porters limewash and distemper finishes would work well in this situation as they create a soft and weathered patina. Their colours of Fired Earth, Turmeric, Vatican Blue and Villa are perfect examples of classic Moroccan hues. As the majority of colours in this palette are from natural pigments it is essential to use paints from natural sources, made by traditional methods, to successfully replicate the look of Morocco. The finish should be as natural and as matt as possible. Morocco undoubtedly has one of the most evocative colour palettes as colour is intrinsic to the way of life there. Conjure up images of exotic spice markets with terracotta bowls laden with cinnamon, turmeric, saffron and nutmeg and you have the foundations of a typical Moroccan palette. Terracotta derived from the natural clay of the country ranges from soft pink to a deep fiery red ensuring this is also one of the warmest colour palettes around. Photographer Akhil Chandran The bright, highly saturated, colour in the palette is derived from the beautiful intricate designs of the tiles which adorn many surfaces, horizontal and vertical, both inside and outside. Cobalt blue, bright red and emerald green are typical colours used in Moroccan tiles and inject stunning uplifting hues into the earthy heart of the colour scheme. Image: Thesocietyinc.com.auOne of the simplest ways to evoke a Moroccan style is to replicate the colour palette. The thing I love about regional styles is that rather than adopting what is popular at the time, they take their colour palette from local resources and therefore the style naturally works in their environment. While vivid color and bold patterns are a hallmark of Moroccan design, it's also characterized by sculptural hand-crafted decor accessories in natural materials, like the graphic patterns of Berber rugs, woven baskets, and textiles. Some of the most popular Moroccan textiles are often used in modern interiors to add texture and character, such as wool pom pom throws and sequined Moroccan handira wedding blankets that are used as bed throws and wall hangings, or made into poufs and throw pillows. The general lifestyle of Morocco also sets the tone for the colour palette with the strong and bright colours of the marketplaces, where tables heave with natural produce and exotic brightly coloured spices. Mirrors are typically framed with embossed cool metallic finishes which bring a cool contrast to the richness of the palette. The casual breezy beach house in the above image has taken its cue from the colours and design of Morocco. The silvery tones combined with the Moroccan style tile and the ornate counter stools evoke the look without the full rush of colour.