A small Moroccan-style alcove with a curved plaster bench, colorful mosaic-tiled arch, and patterned lantern casting warm shadows on the wall. Blue and mustard cushions sit on the bench, while a mother-of-pearl side table, candle, and copper cup rest on a geometric rug in the foreground.

Moroccan · Vignette

Mosaic Arch Nook with Lantern Glow

This Moroccan-style vignette centers on a sculpted plaster alcove framed by a colorful mosaic arch in blue, green, ochre, and cream tiles. A built-in bench with textured cushions in deep blue and mustard adds richness, while a perforated brass lantern casts a warm, patterned glow across the walls. A mother-of-pearl side table, candle, and geometric rug complete the intimate, layered composition.

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Colors

Warm beige walls, multicolored mosaic accents, deep blue, mustard gold, and cream and black rug pattern.

Materials

Plaster, ceramic mosaic tile, brass, fabric, mother-of-pearl, and wool rug.

The Moroccan style, explained Zellige, lanterns and layered pattern in warm light.

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