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Sleek styling and traditional pieces create a space in which to linger

ROOM ENVY FEATURE PATRICK HAMILTON COURTNEY Each month we bring you a scheme that delights, dazzles and intrigues S ummer is rolling around fast and we’re dreaming of balmy evenings spent out on open terraces, mojito in hand, linen drapes rippling in the breeze. Speaking of drapes, check out this billowing ivory pair at L’Hôtel in Marrakech. Framing what would otherwise be a harsh, angular entryway, they create a soft transition between the in and outdoor areas, tied back handsomely with oversized tassels. The hotel’s owner, designer Jasper Conran, curated this elegant space by combining traditional Moroccan and Berber style with a pared-back, classic aesthetic. The room is a great example of how to decorate transient areas that lack obvious function, turning them instead into attractive vignettes. A vintage brass coffee table sits next to an armchair, upholstered in a modern white fabric, inviting guests to perch and gaze out over the outside space –perhaps on days when the sun isn’t shining so brightly. Embellished wrought iron window decorations are set off with black shutters, creating a striking monochrome contrast against the white walls. The floor retains connection between the two spaces, made from polished plaster that flows into tile work on the terrace. The look is set off with a hand-loomed Moroccan kilim and smart on-trend cane furniture, both adding to the layers of visual texture. While spaces such as this may be hard to come by in blustery old Blighty, we can always borrow from the language of layering. Carefully sourced furniture, handsome vintage objects and flowing, quality fabric will always be à la mode.