The Middle Eastern style of decorating is highly influenced by Islamic design. In this category, we explore the elements of Islamic design, discuss the origin of the Middle Eastern style of decorating, and dive into the history of Islamic art and architecture. We strive to raise awareness about Islam by focusing on the magnificence of Islamic art and design.
Ever since I launched my business for Arabic calligraphy stencils & Middle Eastern home decor, I can’t find the time to practice my hobby (decorating) like I used to. So when I receive emails from readers asking for quick decorating solutions,…
Image Credit: Jacques Pépion/ANM Many people across the world consider Arabs as show offs in the way they display their social status. As an Arab I can understand why this would be the case. If you visit my home country…
Did you know that lamps were described in the Quran? (Aya 35 from Surat Al Nur) God is the Light of the heavens and the earth.The Parable of His Light is as if there were a Niche and…
If you have been following my blog (and facebook page), then you already know that I am fond of the eclectic style of decorating that mixes contemporary with Islamic design elements. I have mentioned some of those elements in my…
I am familiar with Calligraphy. I am familiar with Graffiti. But I was not familiar with Calligraffiti, until it was brought up to my attention recently by one of my Etsy shop customers. I have seen the art before, but…
Salam everyone! If you have been following my blog, then you would know about my fascination with Islamic patterns, especially the Islamic star pattern . For today’s post, I thought…
No I am not talking about the Nook tablet (I don’t think they come in styles!). I am talking about these nooks…. Palais Namaskar Hotel
Floor seating can be seen all over the muslim world. It is a Muslim practice to sit, sleep and even eat on the floor (within rules) because it is a Sunnah .
I am sure many of you are familiar with this type of seating-The bedouin style seating. Bedouins are nomadic people who wander the desert searching for water, and sustenance. Since they are constantly on the move, their homes accommodate…
I mentioned in my introductory post, Exploring Islamic Interior design that privacy is particularly important in Islam. Hence, Muslim architects designed homes to provide privacy while preserving the comfort of home. And so, latticed window screens became a features…
