It’s my daughter in law, who is redoing another Airbnb house, this time with Moroccan flair. She mentioned a store called Badia. There is a reason why I’ve missed this, it is in a large non discreet industrial building, that I have driven by many many times.
One of the great things with being in such a large space is, like IKEA, they create rooms to create atmosphere.
All the while, displaying so much of the products they sell.
They have massive sections of tile. Btw, Morroco was one of the first areas to develop these wonderful multi colored tiles. Well, many others in the Middle East did as well, but as far as a production business – Morocco is still where it’s at.
The tiles around my fireplace in the dining room are from Morocco. I don’t know that the designer ordered them from here, I love the fireplace surround and I love these tiles so much!
I know that decorative tiles are found throughout the Middle East. Turkey has amazing ones, and yet, I think that this style of tile originated in Morocco. If not from here originally, then they really got the whole production going here.
They have plenty table tops, although I like the floor tiles better.
Color! Color! Color! at some point I need to buy some of these vases. They have a ton of incredible textiles as well….
Side tables and cabinets…..
That is a very good price. I wouldn’t say this place is outrageously expensive, but hand work, imported it will cost.
I’m sure this inlay table costs much more, well worth the money. That is true workmanship.
Another ‘room’ display. My son has an outdoor gazebo that they are trying to make a little more like Morocco, yup, I’ll bring them here.
So did I buy anything? Yes, a small item.
This little lamp, that now hangs in my bathroom, next to this:
I’ve had this piece for years, it needed a companion, especially since there is another hook on the ceiling.
When we bought the house, these three were left in the guest bathroom. I like them, a lot.
So yes, another day of exploring and fun. LA has a lot of serious problems but two things, I have family, ie. grandkids here and I love exploring.
Leah