Marrakesh by Design
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (807 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1579654010 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 264 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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Eager DIYers will love the ideas presented in sidebars and in how-to projects that can be applied to homes anywhere. Moroccan design, from the tiled floors to the colored walls, sculpted ceilings, embroidered fabrics, Berber tents, fountains, gardens, and moreIn a world filled with beige interiors, Morocco is the perfect antidote: a refuge for addicts of saturated color, a haven for devotees of intricate pattern, a destination for admirers of striking architecture. Filled with all the richness of Morocco,Marrakesh by Design will transport readers straight to the souks and salons of this exotic city while showing them the multitude of ways to live with the enticing elements of Moroccan design. . With illustrative text and gorgeous photographs, Maryam shows how Moroccan design comes to life in real villas and riads and in her own magnificent home and guesthouse. For anyone who wants to add Morocco's spicy design mix into their own home, Maryam Montague, the personality behind the award-winning blog My Marrakesh, explains how to do so with the building blocks of Moroccan designfrom the colors, patterns, and textiles to the archways, fountains, gardens, and so much more
She also runs her own carpet and textile business, Red Thread Souk. Maryam resides in Marrakesh with her husband, their two children, and three peacocks.. Maryam Montague has made a career doing humanitarian work, but design is her passion. She and her husband built, decorated, and now run a boutique hotel on the outskirts of Marrakesh. Maryam's eye for interior design has garnered features
Maryam's eye for interior design has garnered features on HGTV and the Travel Channel. Maryam's destination, lifestyle, and design blog, My Marrakesh, has millions of followers and was voted Best African Weblog in the 2011 Annual Weblog Awards. About the AuthorMaryam Montague has made a career doing humanitarian work, but design is her passion. She and her husband built, decorated, and now run a boutique hotel on the outskirts of Marrakesh. She also runs her own carpet and textile business, Red Thread Souk. Maryam resides in Marrakesh with her husband, their two children, and three peacocks.
Ex-Pats By Design - 72 Used & 'New' Copies With 72 used and nearly untouched 'new' copies available and just 9Ex-Pats By Design - 72 Used & 'New' Copies WellReadTraveler With 72 used and nearly untouched 'new' copies available and just 94 other customer reviews, definitely beware of overly glowing Amazon book reviews for this item.My recommendation is for one of these books instead Morocco Modern (World Design) or Living in Morocco: Design from Casablanca to Marrakesh, mainly because information in this book seems to rely heavily on re-wordings of at least those two earlier books (for example, if one were to compare the Weaver's Magic section in Morocco Modern) so I like to err on the side of the originals.Pics are interesting peek into the ex-pat world but based on m. other customer reviews, definitely beware of overly glowing Amazon book reviews for this item.My recommendation is for one of these books instead Morocco Modern (World Design) or Living in Morocco: Design from Casablanca to Marrakesh, mainly because information in this book seems to rely heavily on re-wordings of at least those two earlier books (for example, if one were to compare the Weaver's Magic section in Morocco Modern) so I like to err on the side of the originals.Pics are interesting peek into the ex-pat world but based on m. "Guide to Moroccan Living Offers Fascinating Insights in the Style, Customs and Traditions of a Fascinating Country" according to Jay H. Van Vechten. Brilliantly researched with an extraordinary attention to detail, Maryam Montague's Marrakesh by Design, presents an American woman's revelations about discovering the style and traditions of Moroccan home living - from the ground up. For those who have been fortunate enough to follow Maryam's regular blogging posts on My Marrakesh, you won't be the least bit surprised, only delighted, to discover that the #1 favorite blog in Africa has so comfortably been transformed into a handsome, practical, often whimsical guide to creating and enjoying the best of Moroccan design. First of all, it is not about h. Paint Job said A Must-Buy. For years I've been reading this author's online blog (My Marrakesh) and I was excited to pre-order her first design book. I love the unique combination of earthiness and glamor that comes across on her Moroccan style blog. The book arrived slightly ahead of schedule from Amazon (how nice!) and I've been deeply engrossed in it ever since. We've got a couple of other Moroccan design inspiration books but this one is by far the best and most comprehensive. Maryam's content is much more informative about aspects of Moroccan architecture and design while remaining a delight to read. The abundant photograp