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This beautiful and stunning room is as close as you can get to a tiled room in a Moroccan riad, without being in Marakesh! I am a fan of both Matthew Patrick Smyth and Patrick J. Hamilton for what they each bring to interior design pages.

PS I have revisited http://www.royaldesignstudio.com to check out their wonderful collection of Moroccan stencils for a painted version of this look.

@FruitvaleLuz I have been checking out Maxwell and AT for years, both online and his design consultant work on television. I've seen black people (and other cultures) on this site over the years as homeowners and designers.

While I agree with @cvic about this being "a design forum and not a site for social correctness," I do understand your concerns. I have been involved in some aspect of design from clothing and jewelry to interiors for a very long time. For many years there was a visual absence of designers, companies and homeowners that reflected America's multicultural population. People take notice when they never see anyone that looks like themselves represented in the creative (or any other) arena. Personally, I haven't felt that Maxwell and the AT staff are making decisions based on race as to who shows up in the AT posts. I did go to your profile page and notice that you been an AT member for about 6 months, so you probably haven't seen as much of the cultural diversity that is on AT. On the contrary, there are some people who don't get it, because there hasn't been a time in our country's history when images reflecting their own families were missing from public view.

I am thrilled that every year since at least 2005, Maxwell has included a positive post about the quest for human equality by Dr. Martin Luther King, on or leading up to his national holiday. It says a lot about the man who started AT and his own dedication to equality and national service.

FruitvaleLuz, we must remember to do a little homework before scolding anyone about intent or content. Please know that this is said with love and not ill will.

Happy MLK Day! Lady Lisa

I like the videos so I can see a more detailed view of the furniture and accessories. However, it's nice to have a recap of the story for a quick read when I don't have time to watch a video.

@GWALTERS415: I really don't understand the insults...when did we start grading each other on AT? You could have framed your sentiments differently or perhaps not at all.

James, we definitely need a house tour! Also, I like what you did with your pictures frames in the bedroom. It's a clever look that is a cross between an extended headboard and a window treatment. Everything pictured: Well done! Again, house tour please.

Fabulous combination! Love it!

Love the Les Paul Pool!!

Tolly and Ross, your home looks warm and lived in, instead of being a perfectly staged set. I enjoyed the tour and love the concept of the School of Rock for young people. Also, the desk lamp and bird print curtains in the office are fabulous! Please let us know if the curtains are "store bought" or a pretty DIY.

BTW, there is a sconce from the same collection:

Industrial Loft Wall Sconce Lamp with Extendable Arm

http://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/3301

Love the whole thing! But the kitchen light fixture will keep me from sleeping tonight...it's divine!

Crystal, puh-leeze let us know where it came from. Thanks!