Hello, Hello! I am so happy to be back. I have been busy with guests for the past three weeks that took me away from blogging, but I managed to find some time to change my header and background. What do you think? You can tell I am excited about spring by looking at that header, can’t you? 🙂
During this long break from blogging, I spent quite some time thinking about the direction I want to take this blog. Not only do I want to help my readers tap into their creative side by sharing design tips and inspirations, I want to share somethings that you can not find anywhere else. I want to introduce you to my own personal design background. As a Muslim Arab American,I want to share with you how my religion and culture play a role in interior design today.
I moved to the U.S. from Jordan almost 21 years ago. Each time I travel back from Jordan I carry some home décor items that reflect my culture. Today these items add character to my home and give me comfort and peace. Here are some examples of my own Arab style accessories:
I would not say that my home reflects an Arabic style home, but it is a mix of styles that I find beautiful, comfortable and unique. I have decorated my entryway and living room with mostly arab style accessories more than any other room in the house. Take a look
The entryway
Another angle showing the arab style pillow turned framed art. {unfortunately, I still did not buy that forth frame}!!
And the islamic pattern on the front door side windows. Click on the link to see how that was done.
The Arab style, also known as the Moroccan Style is slowly gaining popularity. I will talk more about that in Dream On! Monday. But for now, here are some examples of homes reflecting the Arab style:
Sweet Home Decorating
Zar Studio
I am excited about this new focus of Home Synchronize. I hope I will be able to present to you a fair and clear picture of the influence of arab culture and islamic religion on Interior design in the middle east and the world. Stay tuned 🙂
Alhamdulilah! I am glad to hear that. 🙂
thank u sister! trying to make my home more Islamic with no idea how to do that.. youre just what i needed! Sukran!
Hi Ana, you just made my day!Thank you 🙂
I can tell your taste in decor is not the only thing influenced by Arabian neighbors, you picked up the language as well. That was pretty good {BTW, nice meeting you too}.
Welcome to my blog and I look forward to hearing from you.:-)
I have been redecorating my home in arabic decor for the last year and it is a JOY to find you!! I am not arabic but I grew up in an arab neighborhood in San Francisco so it’s been around me my entire life. It’s just natural my home would be in arabic decor! I love it SO but am still learning. I wish I knew then what I know now when I redid my bedroom but oh well…I’ll just have to REDO it!! My excuse to shop! I think this is a bit of an obsession with me as I spend all of my free time looking at furniture, decor and researching arabic antiques and artifacts. They are just so beautiful. I really love moroccan lamps and syrian lamps and have quite an obsession with them. I have 11 of them, all vintage, and 5 of them are quite HUGE!! I also love Iran’s mina kari, What a coincidence, I recently read an e-book “Best of Jordan”…guess it was fate I find YOU!! hahaha Thank you so much for your blog, it really made my day to find it and I’ll be checking back often. لطيف يعرف لك
It can be heavy, but that is not how I like it. I am glad you like my own unique style of decorating in the Arabic style. 🙂
I am loving this style! It is very beautiful and in regards to most American homes, Unique. I always thought Moroccan or Arabian styles were very heavy and ornate and giving an aura of heaviness. Your examples have shown that a great eye can indeed bring about a light and airy feel and can be a modern look as well.
Thank you for taking the time to comment. You made my day!! 🙂
was searching for simple Islamic patterns, instead google got me here , and WOW >> simply amazing
I couldn’t leave without saying it : good job 🙂
Love it Lama! Keep up the good work! May Allah reward you for keeping the Islamic view in focus.
Safiyah