Whether you are decorating a new home, remodeling an old one or are simply refreshing the design in a room, you'll want to consider ethnic decor for your design. There are many style available that add a unique touch and look to any room. Here are some of the most popular ethnic styles you might consider:

Moroccan

The Moroccan style of decor is characterized by deep, bold, jewel like colors and intricate, exquisite details like filigree, hand tooling and hand carving. Moroccan style decor is absolutely perfect if you want a bold look and comfortable atmosphere for any room. From rugs, couches, pillows, armoires, lamps, lanterns, tiles, mirrors and accessories, there are many pieces of furniture as well as accessories available that will help you create a Moroccan style room.

Asian

Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Indian, these are just some of the many flavors of Asian influence you can choose from to decorate any room. From the simplicity and minimalism of the Japanese design palette to the ancient style of Indian decor, Asia offers a wide array of possibilities for decorating virtually any room, even a bathroom.

African

Africa is home to many different countries, including Morocco. African countries that are home to forests, jungles, mountains and vast landscapes where wild elephants, zebras, giraffes and many other species, like Kenya, heavily influence the style known as African decor in the West. From tribal masks to animal prints to handmade crafts and accessories, Africa offers a distinctive and unique style that is perfect for living rooms and bedrooms.

Mexican

Mexican decor is characterized by bright, bold, primary colors and handmade accessories. Items like sombreros, pottery, blankets, rugs and distinctive and fun knick knacks are central to any Mexican themed room.

European

The European style covers many different countries and ethnicities. From Italy to France to Scandinavia, there's a wide range of styles to choose from that creates beautiful rooms. Why not create a Spanish room that incorporates Moroccan as well as European influences?

Remember that you don't have to go full throttle to achieve an ethnic style room, many times you can incorporate several pieces or just some accent pieces to achieve the look and function that you want in a room. It's not necessary for you to purchase every piece and accessory in the same style either. It's a great idea to mix and match to create your own unique look that matches your personal taste.