Sep 26, 2025
The Morocco Doorways Story
Textures, colour, and quiet moments inside the medina
Some doors don’t just open; they exhale. Step into a Moroccan medina and the world narrows to terracotta walls, sun-washed plaster, and cobalt blues that feel like cool water. This collection grew out of those pauses—where light stalled on a brass knocker, an archway softened into shade, and time politely forgot to keep up.
Field Notes (on the street)
- Light: Hard noon sun makes colours electric; late afternoon turns everything honey-soft. We chased both (with sensible shoes).
- Texture: Limewash, hairline cracks, carved cedar—imperfections that print beautifully and add lived-in depth.
- Colour: Cobalt, indigo, and sea-glass blues; clay pinks and saffron; chalky whites for contrast.
- Soundtrack: Footsteps on stone, the hush before a door opens, a distant call to prayer (and the photographer whispering, “just one more shot”).
Why Doorways?
Doorways are promises—stories in a single frame. Past on one side, possibility on the other. For interiors, they’re magic: vertical lines lift a room, arches soften it, and a pop of blue sings against oak floors and linen textures.
From Street to Studio (our process)
- Capture — Framed to honour symmetry (where it exists!) and celebrate patina where it doesn’t.
- Edit — Gentle tonal work to keep colours true to that sun-baked blues-and-clay palette.
- Proof — Test prints to check shadow detail around arches and ornate metalwork.
- Finish — Printed with archival inks on museum-grade fine art paper or canvas, and completed with sustainably sourced wood frames in oak, walnut, or black.
Styling Tips for Real Homes
- Small spaces: Choose a single doorway print in 30×40 cm to create depth without crowding.
- Gallery wall anchor: Mix one bold blue doorway with soft neutrals and a botanical sketch or two.
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Warm vs Cool frames:
- Oak warms cool blues and plaster whites.
- Walnut deepens saffron and terracotta scenes.
- Black adds crisp definition for highly patterned doors.
- Triptych idea: Door • Arch detail • Tile close-up—three views of the same palette.
Palette Swatches
- Zellij Blue — rich cobalt with a matte finish
- Medina Clay — sun-soft terracotta
- Brass Patina — muted gold with green undertones
- Shadow Limewash — chalky grey-white
Behind a Few Pieces
“The Blue Wall” — A quiet cobalt door set against chalky plaster; the composition is all restraint: negative space, one strong vertical, and a whisper of shadow. Looks serene in oak.
“Blue Door, Ochre Wall” — Warm light sliding across carved wood—pattern first, door second. Glows beautifully in walnut.
Pattern lovers: We hunted repeating rhythms in ironwork and tile to bring that same cadence into the Doorways set.
Materials & Finish (what you’ll receive)
- Fine Art Prints — Giclée on softly textured 200 gsm matte paper, archival inks, optional white border for easy framing.
- Framed Fine Art Prints — Custom picture frames + premium print, sustainably sourced wood, delivered ready to hang.
- Canvas & Framed Canvas — Gallery-wrapped canvas for a glare-free, tactile finish; framed canvas adds a clean shadow gap.
Care & Hanging
- Keep out of direct, harsh sunlight (indirect is fine—it loves soft light).
- Hang centreline around 145–150 cm from the floor.
- Over furniture, leave 15–25 cm above the back of the sofa or console.
Explore & Shop
Framed Fine Art Prints • Canvas Prints • Size & Spacing Guide • Autumn Collection
