SAUDI SEATING AND DECOR

Traditional Saudi style utilizes a variety of patterns and colors, which I find quite charming.  Somehow it all works together to create a delightful, whimsical effect.

The use of geometric shapes in traditional decorating ideas is a telltale feature of Saudi design.    

These photos are from Najran and Abha, in southern Saudi Arabia.  A big THANK YOU to my friend, tour guide Mohammed at Najran Tours, for allowing me to showcase these photos for today's post.  Visit his Instagram page  @NajranTours.

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Our World - Saudi Saddle

The red bedouin print curved item on the right is used as an armrest for Saudi seating on the floor.  Cushions are placed directly on the floor along the edges of a room, and oftentimes these "saddles" are placed around to use as armrests.

The above photo shows an outdoor event I attended years ago with many saddles used on the red cushions.  Below is an example of the Saudi style seating with cushions placed along the edges of the room. 

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Saudia Arabia Outdoor Seating

Traditional old-time Saudi seating consists of cushions on the floor around the perimeter of a room, or couches arranged in the same way.  The top photo here shows the typical traditional outdoor seating, which is elevated off the ground by wooden frames for chairs or couches. Many restaurants in Saudi Arabia offer this type of outdoor seating which is popular during the cooler months. 

Here's another less expensive version of the seating in the first photo.  You'll see things like this in public residential areas.  The last photo show how old hand-me-down indoor couches are often used  outside shops or buildings.

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Jeddah Restaurant Seating

Saudi style seating often means cushions on the floor.  Many restaurants here in Jeddah offer this type of accommodation in private dining rooms.  This is just one small section of the private room which would be used by a large party or large family.  The food is also served family style with everyone sharing.

Jeddah: Saudi Seating

This shows the old style Saudi furniture - wooden frames elevated off the ground for seating, sometimes equipped with cushions.  

Jeddah Restaurant on Red Sea

The Segala Restaurant is located on the Red Sea north of Jeddah and offers seaside seating and a seafood menu.

Our World: Saudi Style Seating

The traditional Saudi outdoor seating is different from the patio seating where I come from.  For one thing, the height of the seating is usually either much higher or much lower than a regular chair or couch height.  I don't know why this is - I've never gotten satisfactory answers to this question.

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Red Sea Seating

The day was coming to a close on the Red Sea.  Red carpets were laid out on the Corniche and some Bedouin style floor cushion seating was placed around the edge of the carpets.  I'm not really sure if this was for a special occasion or if it's a normal sight, but I thought it was very cool.