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Five Columns: A hidden gem in Essaouira

Five Columns: A hidden gem in Essaouira

I love a good mixture of minimalism and local furniture and materials.
What a better example than this outstanding renovation on a 18th-century Moroccan riad in the ancient medina of Essaouira.

Five columns is a beautifully restored house built in the early 18th century and situated in the Chbanat area, famous for its textile workshops, in the heart of the ancient medina of Essaouira.

The house was completely renovated back in 2005 and has been sympathetically restored retaining all the original features such as the sand stone columns, thuya wood ceilings and beautiful black and white traditional tiles in the ground floor.

The large, open plan courtyard leads to the kitchen where the surfaces and shelves are all sculpted and finished in Tadlakt which is the traditional coating of hammams in Morocco.

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5 Columns Essaouira
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  • Hi Valentina, greetings from Australia! I’ve just discovered your blog via your 2018 Minimal Calendar (for which I’m very grateful!) These photos are such a wonderful balance of character and minimalism. Love those patterns in the tiles! I’m loving everything on your blog and feeling inspired to get moving on my own blog launch. Keep up the great work! 🙂

    • Thank you so much Izzy! I’m SO glad to hear that you like my blog! Can’t wait to see yours live. Have a nice day!

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