Creating a Middle Eastern–Inspired Sanctuary at Home

Creating a Middle Eastern–Inspired Sanctuary at Home

Warm limewashed walls, patterned tiles, aged brass, sculptural lighting and rich, earthy tones come together to shape a bathroom that feels calm, cocooning and gently transportive. Rather than serving as a purely functional space for hurried mornings, the intention is to evoke the atmosphere of a riad — somewhere soulful, restorative and quietly indulgent.

At the heart of this design is the window, an often-overlooked feature that plays a powerful role in both mood and privacy. Brume’s Alhambra window film, inspired by traditional Moorish geometry, filters daylight with softness while maintaining essential seclusion. The intricate pattern introduces layered architectural detail and visual rhythm, allowing light to glow through without the heaviness of blinds or curtains.

Alhambra.

For those exploring a similar aesthetic, other Middle Eastern–inspired designs in the Brume collection — including Fes and Persepolis — offer equally rich pattern language and decorative depth. Each design draws on historic architectural motifs to bring texture, heritage and atmosphere to contemporary interiors, making it possible to layer character into a space without permanent renovation.

Fes.

This considered balance of texture, pattern and illumination reflects the wider character of Middle Eastern interiors, where craftsmanship and atmosphere are as important as function. Every element contributes to a room designed for slowing down — somewhere to linger, unwind and reconnect with a sense of calm at the end of the day.

The moodboard marks only the beginning of the transformation, but the direction is clear: a bathroom shaped by warmth, tactility and quiet luxury, where everyday rituals feel elevated into moments of retreat.