Dream On! was a weekly series I started last year about products that I’d like to own in my dream home. It also covers different interior design styles , and places that I dream to visit one day. Basically,…
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.
Dream On! was a weekly series I started last year about products that I’d like to own in my dream home. It also covers different interior design styles , and places that I dream to visit one day. Basically,…
Salam everyone. How are you? I took some time off to recover from my trip to Umra during spring break . I feel better now and ready to get back to work. 🙂 Today, I want to share with…
During Spring break, my family and I took a trip to Saudi Arabia to do Umra. This was our first visit to the holly land, so we were all very excited. As someone who is passionate about Arabic and…
A client in Cape Cod requested a Moroccan style bathroom from designer Kyle Timothy Blood. To create this amazing retreat, the designer read several books on Morocco to understand the basics of the Moroccan style. In an interview with…
If you have read my blog, you would probably know that I am captivated by Islamic Calligraphy. Take a look at my DIY home projects so far with calligraphy {click on the image to learn how that was done}….
Salam everyone! Well, I thought I was going to get a break for Eid but God had another plan-called Hurricane Sandy. Alhamdulilah which means -Thank God- in Arabic, we were not hit as bad as New York and New…
While I was flipping through the pages of the September issue of House Beautiful, something caught my eye. A close up…. That is a mother of pearl inlaid coffee table……with a modern twist. A single piece of furniture that…
Welcome Monday! Today we will be discussing Domed ceilings, which I typically associate with mosques because that is where I have seen them. But not anymore! Islamic architecture is mostly represented within the design of Mosques (Islamic prayer halls)….
As I mentioned in my exploring islamic interior design post, muslim artists excelled in two unique forms of abstract art; Calligraphy and mosaic art. Islamic mosaics feature geometric and arabesque patterns interlaced to form astonishing designs. Today, I will introduce you to…
At the end of my recent post about Islamic Mosaic patterns I left you with a question; how would you use mosaic patterns in your home design? Just in case you were wondering how to answer that question, here are some ideas that…

