Moorish interior are full of luxury, colour and texture! I particularly love the ceiling with its decoration and vibrant colours in this room designed by Interior Designer Todd Black.
The mixture of textures seems to almost defy all design principles and yet as the Moorish influence is so overwhelming it works wonderfully!
There is so much to look at, the shapes and colours in some almost overwhelming and yet the more I look the more this design fascinates me!
From the exquisite detailing on the backs of the chairs to the ‘fun’ elements such as the gold
curtain holdbacks, each has purpose and presence.
The colours Todd Black has incorporated are in keeping with traditional Moorish décor, I have to admit the only piece which somehow appears out of keeping are the black and white patterned curtains which you appear to look through. I think I would have opted for the same as the far door curtains in pale blue-grey, but I’m sure Todd has a purpose for the stripes as an essential part of the design concept!
The room has an almost cluttered look and yet on inspection nothing is out of place! It is just a room which is filled with luxurious, elegant pieces from top to bottom and everything in between.
You would have to admit that this interior would not work at all well in a modern ‘box’ home; but that’s the great thing about designs such as these, you take one or two ideas and use them with great effect in your own home.
Just looking at this rooms gives inspiration and a vision as to how you can use colour, texture and style effectively.
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Bloomacious
So, Friday afternoon we decided to drive to Austin at the last minute. Many of you may know that my husband and I make Austin trips on a regular basis. I do a lot of wondering around whenever I'm there, so I kind of assumed I was familiar w/ most of the shopping sites...but I discovered I was wrong! (I get so excited when I find new places to shop). Driving down South 1st, I discovered a group of shops called Happiness. There isn't an easy way to describe it. It sits behind a couple of funky vintage clothing stores. You kind of have to know where it is, because its hard to see. Basically, its a collection of tiny sheds. They are centered around a tree-lined courtyard and are filled the works of various artists. The little sheds feature different types of art and handmade objects. My favorite pieces were the creative planters. Happiness really lives up to its name; I forgot about all my troubles and became absorbed in the bohemian atmosphere.
