Marrakesh by Design [Hardcover]

Maryam Montague (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 8, 2012

Moroccan design, from the tiled floors to the colored walls, sculpted ceilings, embroidered fabrics, Berber tents, fountains, gardens, and more

In a world filled with beige interiors, Morocco is the perfect antidote: a refuge for addicts of saturated color, a haven for devotees of intricate pattern, a destination for admirers of striking architecture. For anyone who wants to add Morocco's spicy design mix into their own home, Maryam Montague, the personality behind the award-winning blog My Marrakesh, explains how to do so with the building blocks of Moroccan design—from the colors, patterns, and textiles to the archways, fountains, gardens, and so much more. With illustrative text and gorgeous photographs, Maryam shows how Moroccan design comes to life in real villas and riads and in her own magnificent home and guesthouse. Eager DIYers will love the ideas presented in sidebars and in how-to projects that can be applied to homes anywhere. Filled with all the richness of Morocco,Marrakesh by Design will transport readers straight to the souks and salons of this exotic city while showing them the multitude of ways to live with the enticing elements of Moroccan design.

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About the Author

Maryam Montague has made a career doing humanitarian work, but design is her passion. She and her husband built, decorated, and now run a boutique hotel on the outskirts of Marrakesh. Maryam's eye for interior design has garnered features on HGTV and the Travel Channel. She also runs her own carpet and textile business, Red Thread Souk. Maryam's destination, lifestyle, and design blog, My Marrakesh, has millions of followers and was voted Best African Weblog in the 2011 Annual Weblog Awards. Maryam resides in Marrakesh with her husband, their two children, and three peacocks.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 264 pages
• Publisher: Artisan (May 8, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579654010
• ISBN-13: 978-1579654016
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 1 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,604 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #4 in Books > Arts & Photography > Decorative Arts & Design > Interior & Home Design > Decoration & Ornament
  • #4 in Books > Arts & Photography > Architectural Art & Design > Decoration & Ornament
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book! May 4, 2012

By George C. Tong

Format:Hardcover

Marrakesh by Design is a stylish and infomative book with some stunning pictures. I read it from cover to cover since it arrived yesterday. Unlike other design books, this one is actually a useful addition to our library. Of course it looks beautiful on the coffee table too!

I particularly like part III of the book on sourcing, which catalogues the very best of Moroccan products. We are not talking about mass produced souvenirs, but rather individually hand crafted collectables with the artisanal skills that are disappearing quickly theses days.

I highly recommend this book only to those with discerning taste, and to those who love to live surrounded by beauty!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless design from Morocco May 8, 2012

By Jamil Idun Ogde

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Timeless is a great way to describe the style of Marrakesh and all the designs that the author presents in this book. The very impressive design versatility from Morocco is apparent on every page.

The photography is truly amazing. The work thoroughly researched and beautifully presented with flavors of Moroccan architecture, beauty, culture and design. A wealth of how-to ideas for interior design and architecture also make this book very practical.

Highly recommended for anyone interested in Moroccan design. Maryam Montague's work is truly inspirational.

32 of 42 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars It's a book on "how to" categories and not much more! May 14, 2012

By B. Olson

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book is NOT for the serious traveler, or anyone really interested in design.
It is geared to the person who has never left home but wants to appear to have seen the world. It includes many "how to" categories such as How to stencil a floor, How to make a coffee table from a window, How to dye a concrete floor, How to make mint tea, and more. It is all superficial and has very little to do with Morocco. You'll understand more about Morocco from reading a travel guide.

As a registered architect, I have traveled to Morocco a few times. This book "Marrakesh by Design" gives the reader very little flavor of the TRUE Morocco. I would recommend the two Thames and Hudson publications - Morocco Modern, and Living in Morocco, which are a much better choice for understanding the culture and the visuals. If you want to learn how to make mint tea ... read a book on making tea, and not this one. Please note that I do NOT work for or represent any book publisher.