Create a Sophisticated Persian in Your Home

How to Create a Sophisticated Persian Look in Your Home

Reputable for its long history of art and handicrafts, Iranian style is a unique approach and can be easily implemented into any home with only a few tips and essentials. Prioritizing culture, traditional vibes and core values from the past; this design theme is something you will want to try out in your home if you have an interest in medieval looks or displays. We composed a brief collection of ideas for you that blend new with old, contemporary with a modern twist, which you will love trying out in your home this year because after all, who doesn’t need a rare change of scene and mood in their personal space?                                                                                                                           

Use copper dishes or ornamental, ceramic pottery 

Start with the small details making your way to more significant changes. If you visit Iran, you will grow familiar to the scene of metal workers busily banging away at sheets or polishing them at bazaars and pottery shops. Copper is highly used in Iran, making it an affordable and significant element to represent their craftsmanship and everyday habits that have been dragged from long ago to our day today.  

                                                                                                                

Colorful pottery
Close up photo of copper dishes

On a similar note, Iranians are used to keeping their water cool by using large clay jugs, giving us proof that pottery has been a time-honored part of their history and culture. Cities like Yazd, Natanz, and Lalejin in Iran are reputable for their ceramics, continually keeping up with this antiquated tradition today. Even though these clay dishes and ceramics have mostly been established for decoration, they are frequently used in the kitchen for cool beverages, side dishes or meal presentations.                                                                     

Time to get posh with Poshti! 

Poshti is a decorative backrest cushion upholstered with rug fragments. This traditional piece of furniture is a cultural part of every Iranian and Afghan home. Sitting on the floor is almost inevitable in Iranian culture, making this furniture piece a symbolic must in every Persian home. You can easily create a cozy, traditional and comfortable feel in your home with the help of a few poshtis rested against the wall on your living room floor.

                                                                                                        

Poshti on the floor
Poshti pillow on floor

Speaking of comfort and coziness, poufs are certainly not to be missed. Similar to a Poshti, a traditionally ornamented pouf can give your room a calming and restful feel too. If you think a Poshti is culturally too strong and lust for a traditional look, with a tiny modern twist, you can opt for a pouf designed in Persian inspired details and place it near your armchair or your sofa.  

                                                                                                                

Fine florals 

Freshly picked flowers are ravishing in every scene or style. Who can say no to the blossoming aura of a bouquet, presented on the table in your kitchen radiating a spirit lifting smell? There are few Iranian favorites when it comes to flowering in this culture. Hyacinth which is part of the traditional Nowroz table, tuberose which is known as Maryam or Mary in Persian and finally daffodils. These flowers can be the finishing touches to a full Iranian set up in your home. Not only do they look graceful, but they provide you an intensifying fragrant throughout day and night.                                                                                                                                                                                         

Nowroz set up with hyacinth and other traditional elements
Polianthes tuberosa vase

We kept the best for the last, Persian rugs

By now, almost everyone should be familiar with the famous Persian (Iranian) rugs which have made a name for themselves across the whole wide world. Their strong color and artwork style leave a significant impression while providing a medieval, homey look. When it comes to Persian rugs, there are two kinds: silk and wool. If you are buying one mainly for decorative purposes, then we suggest that you go with silk. For other purposes, a Persian rug made of wool will be more dependable and convenient.  

To wrap things up, Persian style home decoration is not rocket science especially with these useful and easy-to-apply tips we have provided for you. Give yourself a certain budget and the time to create an Iranian spot at home. You don’t have to spend a fortune or spare weeks and months, all you need is the right elements and the right guidance.  

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