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From the souks to the riads to its textiles and archways, Morocco is alive with riotous colour, mesmerizing architecture and soulful energy. Bring bits of the Northern African country home with these pieces that showcase Morocco's modern side.
Decorating
15 Moroccan Decor Ideas for Every Room in Your Home
April 15, 2019
From the souks to the riads to its textiles and archways, Morocco is alive with riotous colour, mesmerizing architecture and soulful energy. Bring bits of the Northern African country home with these pieces that showcase Morocco's modern side.
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Create a Casual Hangout on the Floor
1/15Create a Casual Hangout on the Floor
1/15Photo Credit: Baba SoukSource: www.babasouk.ca
Doesn't this spot make you smile? These colourful handmade pillows are sure to enliven any drab corner that needs spring cheer. You can find this entire electrifying bunch at <a href="https://www.babasouk.ca/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Montreal's Baba Souk</a>, which also sells <a href="https://www.babasouk.ca/shop/product-category/decor/moroccan-rugs/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">rugs</a> and other authentic Moroccan pieces. We like how the larger, quieter pillows balances the brightness. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/real-estate/photos/morocco-meets-mississauga-in-this-stunning-iconoclastic-10m-ontario-mansion-1053088/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Morocco Meets Mississauga in This Stunning, Iconoclastic $10M Ontario Mansion</a>Decorating15 Moroccan Decor Ideas for Every Room in Your HomeCreate a Casual Hangout on the Floor
PHOTO 1 of 15READ LESS -Doesn't this spot make you smile? These colourful handmade pillows are sure to enliven any drab corner that needs spring cheer. You can find this entire electrifying bunch at <a href="https://www.babasouk.ca/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Montreal's Baba Souk</a>, which also sells <a href="https://www.babasouk.ca/shop/product-category/decor/moroccan-rugs/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">rugs</a> and other authentic Moroccan pieces. We like how the larger, quieter pillows balances the brightness. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/real-estate/photos/morocco-meets-mississauga-in-this-stunning-iconoclastic-10m-ontario-mansion-1053088/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Morocco Meets Mississauga in This Stunning, Iconoclastic $10M Ontario Mansion</a>Photo Credit: Baba SoukSource: www.babasouk.ca
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Put Up Your Feet on a Pouf (or Two)
2/15Put Up Your Feet on a Pouf (or Two)
2/15Photo Credit: Baba SoukSource: www.babasouk.ca
Floor cushions are hugely popular in Morocco. They can be earthy-toned and square, made of traditional kilim rugs, like this rustic one <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/591698110/berber-pouf-home-decor-home-chair?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=moroccan+kilim+pouf&ref=sr_gallery-1-2" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a> or neon pink for a more modern feel. Or go on and inject playful sass with this <a href="https://www.babasouk.ca/shop/view-all-products/gold-pouf-moroccan-footstool-vegan-leather/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">vegan leather gold pouf</a>. The bright nubby rugs are also a fast way to bring fun colour to a white space. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/decorating-ideas-inspired-by-10-of-the-worlds-most-stylish-countries-1902183/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Decorating Ideas Inspired by 10 of the World’s Most Stylish Countries</a>Decorating15 Moroccan Decor Ideas for Every Room in Your HomePut Up Your Feet on a Pouf (or Two)
PHOTO 2 of 15READ LESS -Floor cushions are hugely popular in Morocco. They can be earthy-toned and square, made of traditional kilim rugs, like this rustic one <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/591698110/berber-pouf-home-decor-home-chair?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=moroccan+kilim+pouf&ref=sr_gallery-1-2" rel="noopener" target="_blank">here</a> or neon pink for a more modern feel. Or go on and inject playful sass with this <a href="https://www.babasouk.ca/shop/view-all-products/gold-pouf-moroccan-footstool-vegan-leather/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">vegan leather gold pouf</a>. The bright nubby rugs are also a fast way to bring fun colour to a white space. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/decorating-ideas-inspired-by-10-of-the-worlds-most-stylish-countries-1902183/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Decorating Ideas Inspired by 10 of the World’s Most Stylish Countries</a>Photo Credit: Baba SoukSource: www.babasouk.ca
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Go for a Beautiful Rug
3/15Go for a Beautiful Rug
3/15Photo Credit: West ElmSource: www.westelm.com
Morocco is famous for its Beni Ourain carpets that add a simple yet sophisticated look to any room. Here's an interesting fact: the Beni Ourain tribe believed the carpets could ward off evil, so they incorporated design elements to bring good luck. This interpretation <a href="http://www.westelm.ca/souk-rug-b865" rel="noopener" target="_blank">from West Elm</a> is made of 100% wool.Decorating15 Moroccan Decor Ideas for Every Room in Your HomeGo for a Beautiful Rug
PHOTO 3 of 15READ LESS -Morocco is famous for its Beni Ourain carpets that add a simple yet sophisticated look to any room. Here's an interesting fact: the Beni Ourain tribe believed the carpets could ward off evil, so they incorporated design elements to bring good luck. This interpretation <a href="http://www.westelm.ca/souk-rug-b865" rel="noopener" target="_blank">from West Elm</a> is made of 100% wool.Photo Credit: West ElmSource: www.westelm.com
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Use a Pouf for Extra Seating or as a Coffee Table
4/15Use a Pouf for Extra Seating or as a Coffee Table
4/15Photo Credit: Jayson HomeSource: www.jaysonhome.com
Here are some <a href="https://www.jaysonhome.com/sarma-poufs.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank">other poufs</a> we're crushing on. Those colours! That height! Those hand-embroidered star patterns! Toss one in a corner and use it as extra seating or a makeshift coffee table. Just add a tray on top — a perfect solution if you have toddlers and you're avoiding furniture with sharp edges.Decorating15 Moroccan Decor Ideas for Every Room in Your HomeUse a Pouf for Extra Seating or as a Coffee Table
PHOTO 4 of 15READ LESS -Here are some <a href="https://www.jaysonhome.com/sarma-poufs.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank">other poufs</a> we're crushing on. Those colours! That height! Those hand-embroidered star patterns! Toss one in a corner and use it as extra seating or a makeshift coffee table. Just add a tray on top — a perfect solution if you have toddlers and you're avoiding furniture with sharp edges.Photo Credit: Jayson HomeSource: www.jaysonhome.com
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Create an Eye-Catching Outdoor Vignette
5/15Create an Eye-Catching Outdoor Vignette
5/15Photo Credit: AnthropologieSource: www.anthropologie.com
Patterns on simple forms is a signature of Moroccan furnishings, as seen on this <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/marrakech-indooroutdoor-side-table" rel="noopener" target="_blank">gorgeous indoor-outdoor table</a> that sports a top modelled after traditional Moroccan tilework. <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/bombatta-indooroutdoor-chair?color=069&quantity=1&size=One%20Size&type=STANDARD" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The chairs</a>, curated by Tracey Boyd for Anthropologie, feature woven seats and backs inspired by the curved shield of the Maasai tribe of Kenya and Tanzania.Decorating15 Moroccan Decor Ideas for Every Room in Your HomeCreate an Eye-Catching Outdoor Vignette
PHOTO 5 of 15READ LESS -Patterns on simple forms is a signature of Moroccan furnishings, as seen on this <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/marrakech-indooroutdoor-side-table" rel="noopener" target="_blank">gorgeous indoor-outdoor table</a> that sports a top modelled after traditional Moroccan tilework. <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/bombatta-indooroutdoor-chair?color=069&quantity=1&size=One%20Size&type=STANDARD" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The chairs</a>, curated by Tracey Boyd for Anthropologie, feature woven seats and backs inspired by the curved shield of the Maasai tribe of Kenya and Tanzania.Photo Credit: AnthropologieSource: www.anthropologie.com
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Make Some Marrakech Wall Art
6/15Make Some Marrakech Wall Art
6/15Photo Credit: Deeply DistressedSource: deeplydistressed.com
If you're a pro at DIY projects, then this one's for you: try your hand at some fresh lilac and gold wall art. This piece, by Natalie Thompson of Deeply Distressed, feels springy and feminine and pays homage to Morocco. Here's <a href="https://deeplydistressed.com/2017/03/27/pure-original-marrakech-wall-art/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">a step-by-step how</a> Natalie pulled the piece together using <a href="https://www.pure-original.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Pure & Original</a> paints. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/how-a-19th-century-prince-edward-county-estate-embraced-sultry-1970s-design-1926243/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">How a 19th-Century Prince Edward County Estate Embraced Sultry 1970s Design</a>Decorating15 Moroccan Decor Ideas for Every Room in Your HomeMake Some Marrakech Wall Art
PHOTO 6 of 15READ LESS -If you're a pro at DIY projects, then this one's for you: try your hand at some fresh lilac and gold wall art. This piece, by Natalie Thompson of Deeply Distressed, feels springy and feminine and pays homage to Morocco. Here's <a href="https://deeplydistressed.com/2017/03/27/pure-original-marrakech-wall-art/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">a step-by-step how</a> Natalie pulled the piece together using <a href="https://www.pure-original.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Pure & Original</a> paints. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/how-a-19th-century-prince-edward-county-estate-embraced-sultry-1970s-design-1926243/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">How a 19th-Century Prince Edward County Estate Embraced Sultry 1970s Design</a>Photo Credit: Deeply DistressedSource: deeplydistressed.com
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Have a Tea Party in Pretty Glassware
7/15Have a Tea Party in Pretty Glassware
7/15Photo Credit: Casablanca MarketSource: www.casablancamarket.com
The ritual of tea is steeped in Moroccan culture. Watching someone pour an arc of the sweetened minty liquid out of a teapot is theatre itself. So maybe you aren't hitting Casablanca anytime soon, but you can bring the vibe home with <a href="https://www.casablancamarket.com/collections/moroccan-tea-glasses" rel="noopener" target="_blank">elegant Moroccan tea glasses</a>, pots and silver trays. Use the glassware to drink, as candle votives or sophisticated party favours. Each tea glass is hand-painted by an artisan.Decorating15 Moroccan Decor Ideas for Every Room in Your HomeHave a Tea Party in Pretty Glassware
PHOTO 7 of 15READ LESS -The ritual of tea is steeped in Moroccan culture. Watching someone pour an arc of the sweetened minty liquid out of a teapot is theatre itself. So maybe you aren't hitting Casablanca anytime soon, but you can bring the vibe home with <a href="https://www.casablancamarket.com/collections/moroccan-tea-glasses" rel="noopener" target="_blank">elegant Moroccan tea glasses</a>, pots and silver trays. Use the glassware to drink, as candle votives or sophisticated party favours. Each tea glass is hand-painted by an artisan.Photo Credit: Casablanca MarketSource: www.casablancamarket.com
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Update Your Bathroom in a Moorish Style
8/15Update Your Bathroom in a Moorish Style
8/15Photo Credit: Casablanca MarketSource: www.casablancamarket.com
In this <a href="https://www.casablancamarket.com/collections/mosaic-tables-ceramic-sinks" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Moorish bathroom from Casablanca Market</a>, an elaborately detailed sink paired with accessories, including hammam hand towels and chunky bars of soap, has a rich, warm feel. Psst... the sink also comes in a stunning orange or turquoise.Decorating15 Moroccan Decor Ideas for Every Room in Your HomeUpdate Your Bathroom in a Moorish Style
PHOTO 8 of 15READ LESS -In this <a href="https://www.casablancamarket.com/collections/mosaic-tables-ceramic-sinks" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Moorish bathroom from Casablanca Market</a>, an elaborately detailed sink paired with accessories, including hammam hand towels and chunky bars of soap, has a rich, warm feel. Psst... the sink also comes in a stunning orange or turquoise.Photo Credit: Casablanca MarketSource: www.casablancamarket.com
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Install a Pair of Marrakech Curtains
9/15Install a Pair of Marrakech Curtains
9/15Photo Credit: AnthropologieSource: www.anthropologie.com
A favourite way to bring Morocco home is through its textiles. The contrast of the cobalt blue against the cream in <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/marrakech-curtain2?adpos=1o1&adtype=pla&cm_mmc=Google-_-CA%20-%20Shopping%20-%20Brand-_-Home%20-%20General-_-28599116&color=040&countryCode=CA&creative=254039968937&device=c&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtMvlBRDmARIsAEoQ8zSZNfoCR0_zqRCIuuhPcvUMUY5tZ1gbBriIZhMCr0yf41egMRnrwhoaAlztEALw_wcB&inventoryCountry=CA&matchtype=&mrkgadid=3278211044&mrkgcl=694&network=g&product_id=28599116&size=50X63&utm_campaign=CA%20-%20Shopping%20-%20Brand&utm_content=28599116&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_source=Google&utm_term=Home%20-%20General" rel="noopener" target="_blank">these Marrakech curtains</a> from Anthropologie is everything! Intricately embroidered graphic panels take their cue from the lush textiles that grace the soaring windows of traditional Moroccan architecture. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/former-textile-factory-quintessential-toronto-loft-1926921/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">This Airy Home in a Former Textile Factory is the Quintessential Toronto Loft</a>Decorating15 Moroccan Decor Ideas for Every Room in Your HomeInstall a Pair of Marrakech Curtains
PHOTO 9 of 15READ LESS -A favourite way to bring Morocco home is through its textiles. The contrast of the cobalt blue against the cream in <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/marrakech-curtain2?adpos=1o1&adtype=pla&cm_mmc=Google-_-CA%20-%20Shopping%20-%20Brand-_-Home%20-%20General-_-28599116&color=040&countryCode=CA&creative=254039968937&device=c&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtMvlBRDmARIsAEoQ8zSZNfoCR0_zqRCIuuhPcvUMUY5tZ1gbBriIZhMCr0yf41egMRnrwhoaAlztEALw_wcB&inventoryCountry=CA&matchtype=&mrkgadid=3278211044&mrkgcl=694&network=g&product_id=28599116&size=50X63&utm_campaign=CA%20-%20Shopping%20-%20Brand&utm_content=28599116&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_source=Google&utm_term=Home%20-%20General" rel="noopener" target="_blank">these Marrakech curtains</a> from Anthropologie is everything! Intricately embroidered graphic panels take their cue from the lush textiles that grace the soaring windows of traditional Moroccan architecture. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/former-textile-factory-quintessential-toronto-loft-1926921/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">This Airy Home in a Former Textile Factory is the Quintessential Toronto Loft</a>Photo Credit: AnthropologieSource: www.anthropologie.com
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Put Your Souk Essentials on the Wall
10/15Put Your Souk Essentials on the Wall
10/15Photo Credit: World MarketSource: www.worldmarket.com
Moroccan design celebrates the colourful beauty and transformative effect of its spices on cuisine. (If you're a minimalist who tucks everything away, this look isn't for you). We love this folksy, crafted <a href="https://www.worldmarket.com/product/painted+souk+spice+rack.do" rel="noopener" target="_blank">wooden spice rack</a> that's just waiting to be filled with coriander, ginger, turmeric and ras el hanout.Decorating15 Moroccan Decor Ideas for Every Room in Your HomePut Your Souk Essentials on the Wall
PHOTO 10 of 15READ LESS -Moroccan design celebrates the colourful beauty and transformative effect of its spices on cuisine. (If you're a minimalist who tucks everything away, this look isn't for you). We love this folksy, crafted <a href="https://www.worldmarket.com/product/painted+souk+spice+rack.do" rel="noopener" target="_blank">wooden spice rack</a> that's just waiting to be filled with coriander, ginger, turmeric and ras el hanout.Photo Credit: World MarketSource: www.worldmarket.com
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Display a Clay Tagine
11/15Display a Clay Tagine
11/15Photo Credit: Williams-Sonoma Source: www.williams-sonoma.ca
You didn't think we'd forget a tagine, did you? Perhaps the most recognizably Moroccan cooking vessel, <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.ca/clay-tagine?quantity=1&attribute_1=Blue" rel="noopener" target="_blank">the cone-shaped clay pot</a> looks beautiful as a piece of pottery on its own, but even better when filled with an actual tagine (the aromatic Maghrebi stew).Decorating15 Moroccan Decor Ideas for Every Room in Your HomeDisplay a Clay Tagine
PHOTO 11 of 15READ LESS -You didn't think we'd forget a tagine, did you? Perhaps the most recognizably Moroccan cooking vessel, <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.ca/clay-tagine?quantity=1&attribute_1=Blue" rel="noopener" target="_blank">the cone-shaped clay pot</a> looks beautiful as a piece of pottery on its own, but even better when filled with an actual tagine (the aromatic Maghrebi stew).Photo Credit: Williams-Sonoma Source: www.williams-sonoma.ca
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Primp Your Bed in a Moroccan Duvet
12/15Primp Your Bed in a Moroccan Duvet
12/15Photo Credit: Saffron Marigold Source: www.saffronmarigold.com
From the shapely headboard to the bright bedspread, this bedroom from the home-textiles <a href="https://www.saffronmarigold.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=1187" rel="noopener" target="_blank">shop Saffron Marigold</a> has a comfortable Moorish aesthetic that makes Moroccan decor so appealing. We love the regal boho bedspread with its vintage print and medallions rendered in ivory, fuchsia, ochre and turquoise.Decorating15 Moroccan Decor Ideas for Every Room in Your HomePrimp Your Bed in a Moroccan Duvet
PHOTO 12 of 15READ LESS -From the shapely headboard to the bright bedspread, this bedroom from the home-textiles <a href="https://www.saffronmarigold.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=1187" rel="noopener" target="_blank">shop Saffron Marigold</a> has a comfortable Moorish aesthetic that makes Moroccan decor so appealing. We love the regal boho bedspread with its vintage print and medallions rendered in ivory, fuchsia, ochre and turquoise.Photo Credit: Saffron Marigold Source: www.saffronmarigold.com
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Get Lit With Lanterns
13/15Get Lit With Lanterns
13/15Photo Credit: World MarketSource: www.worldmarket.com
For a charming look, string up colourful, perforated tin lights on your patio. Inspired by Moroccan and Mughal artwork, these <a href="https://www.worldmarket.com/product/small+colored+glass+raya+hanging+lantern.do?sortby=ourPicks&from=Search" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Raya glass lanterns</a> each fit a tea light and have an antique zinc finish. They look fab in bunches!Decorating15 Moroccan Decor Ideas for Every Room in Your HomeGet Lit With Lanterns
PHOTO 13 of 15READ LESS -For a charming look, string up colourful, perforated tin lights on your patio. Inspired by Moroccan and Mughal artwork, these <a href="https://www.worldmarket.com/product/small+colored+glass+raya+hanging+lantern.do?sortby=ourPicks&from=Search" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Raya glass lanterns</a> each fit a tea light and have an antique zinc finish. They look fab in bunches!Photo Credit: World MarketSource: www.worldmarket.com
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Use Concrete Tile in the Bathroom
14/15Use Concrete Tile in the Bathroom
14/15Photo Credit: Popham DesignsSource: ww.pophamdesign.com
Marrakech-based <a href="https://www.pophamdesign.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Popham Design</a> makes traditional Moroccan concrete tiles that feel fresh and modern and are total scene-stealers. Case in point: this amazing green-tiled bathroom, where the tub is also lashed in the hue for a magical, monochromatic effect.Decorating15 Moroccan Decor Ideas for Every Room in Your HomeUse Concrete Tile in the Bathroom
PHOTO 14 of 15READ LESS -Marrakech-based <a href="https://www.pophamdesign.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Popham Design</a> makes traditional Moroccan concrete tiles that feel fresh and modern and are total scene-stealers. Case in point: this amazing green-tiled bathroom, where the tub is also lashed in the hue for a magical, monochromatic effect.Photo Credit: Popham DesignsSource: ww.pophamdesign.com
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Hang Up an Intricate Mirror
15/15Hang Up an Intricate Mirror
15/15Photo Credit: Amazon Source: www.amazon.ca
Bring some Moroccan love to your wall with this <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Mirrors-Decorative-Bathroom-Mirror-Moroccan/dp/B0743W6KSP/ref=sr_1_74?keywords=moroccan+mirror&qid=1555296177&s=gateway&sr=8-74" rel="noopener" target="_blank">intricate black mirror</a> made of metal. Or maybe a simpler, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Arabesque-Quatrefoil-Mirror-Moroccan-Romantic/dp/B01MXRUM8F" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Arabesque quatrefoil mirror</a> is more your taste? <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/blog/how-to-makeover-every-room-in-your-house-for-under-1000-1925467/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">How to Makeover Every Room in Your House for Under $1,000</a>Decorating15 Moroccan Decor Ideas for Every Room in Your HomeHang Up an Intricate Mirror
PHOTO 15 of 15READ LESS -Bring some Moroccan love to your wall with this <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Mirrors-Decorative-Bathroom-Mirror-Moroccan/dp/B0743W6KSP/ref=sr_1_74?keywords=moroccan+mirror&qid=1555296177&s=gateway&sr=8-74" rel="noopener" target="_blank">intricate black mirror</a> made of metal. Or maybe a simpler, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Arabesque-Quatrefoil-Mirror-Moroccan-Romantic/dp/B01MXRUM8F" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Arabesque quatrefoil mirror</a> is more your taste? <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/blog/how-to-makeover-every-room-in-your-house-for-under-1000-1925467/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">How to Makeover Every Room in Your House for Under $1,000</a>Photo Credit: Amazon Source: www.amazon.ca
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