Moroccan Riad — style reimagining

Style

Moroccan Riad

Inspired by Yves Saint Laurent's Jardin Majorelle, Studio KO, Bill Willis lineage· no affiliation

Interior courtyard with central fountain + zellige tile + bejmat floor + carved cedar + bougainvillea — heritage Moroccan riad.

• Inward-facing courtyard plan — minimal street-facing fenestration, all rooms open onto a central walled courtyard.
• Central courtyard with reflecting pool, fountain, or orange/lemon trees — Islamic garden tradition.
• Hand-set zellige tile (Moroccan glazed mosaic) wainscoting, fountain surrounds, courtyard floors.
• Hand-fired bejmat (terracotta) floor tile in the courtyard and ground-floor rooms.

Scope

Light remodel

New paint, siding, roof, and finishes — the structure stays put.

Replace the exterior materials in the chosen style while keeping every structural element exactly. Best for solid bones with dated finishes. This is what most renovations call 'a refresh.'

Typical cost

$150K–400K

Timeline

3–5 months