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Why Floor Pillows are Part of the Arabic Style of Decorating

You might wonder why the Arabic style of decorating usually includes low seating, floor pillows or poufs? Four Points by Sheraton Sheik Zayed  Actually, that is not entirely an Arabic look!  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 [...]
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Traditional Arabic Style Seating

 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 their lifestyle. Many traditional Bedouin live in tents of goat and camel-hair panels that the women [...]
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Dream On! 6 Gorgeous Mirrors In The Arabic Style

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, I am sharing my dreams with you all through Dream on! Note: I will not be [...]
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I Spy Islamic Style Designs {Trip to Umra}

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 Islamic style design , I could spot them everywhere.  I spy……….Islamic Calligraphy Adorning the Ka’ba in [...]
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Exploring Islamic Interior Design

Hello and Welcome back!  I am glad you decided to come back to explore Islamic design with me. For those of you who don’t know me, I am a Muslim Arab American who has been living in the U.S. for the past 21 years. I am very excited to share with you what I am [...]
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