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When Austria and Jordan meet in Group J of the 2026 World Cup—a historic occasion marking Jordan's first-ever appearance in the tournament—two worlds of beauty will converge behind them, linked, in a delightful twist, by a warm, golden thread. On one side, there's the Jordanian style of decor, with its rich, multi-layered heritage: the rose-red stone of Petra, carved into the rock by the Nabataeans; the warmth of the Wadi Rum desert and its Bedouin tents; the creamy stone of Amman, the "White City"; and the dazzling mosaic art of Madaba, the "City of Mosaics." On the other side, there's the Austrian style, with its Viennese elegance: imperial grandeur, the gold of Gustav Klimt and the Secession motif; the exquisite craftsmanship of Vienna's workshops; and the warmth of the Alps and its wooden chalets. At SMD Interior Design, we see this encounter as a beautiful dialogue: how the rose-red gold of Petra meets the gold of Vienna, allowing the desert's timeless elegance to shine through, and Viennese sophistication to acquire a stone-like warmth—resulting in a luxurious Jordanian décor with a sophisticated, cosmopolitan feel. This guide meticulously and respectfully deconstructs these two schools of thought, supported by our documented experience in our projects and our dedicated blog , and then shows you how to translate them into your space.
The Jordanian style is a school of noble heritage built on four layers: the rose-red stone of Nabatean Petra, the warmth of the Bedouin desert of Wadi Rum (tents and textiles), the creamy hue of Amman Levantine stone, and the brilliance of Madaba mosaics. The Austrian style, on the other hand, is a school of elegance built on the grandeur of Imperial Vienna, Klimt's gold, the ornamentation of the Secession, and the craftsmanship of the Viennese workshop, combined with the warmth of Alpine chalets and the elegance of Biedermeier. The two styles converge in the warmth of gold and the appreciation of meticulous craftsmanship (mosaic versus Viennese workshop), but diverge in the nobility of desert stone versus the refinement of Viennese ornamentation. The ideal recipe for the contemporary Arab home: a warm desert stone base (70%), natural materials such as stone and wood (20%), and a touch of Jordanian gold (10%). A comprehensive guide from SMD Decoration for homes and restaurants.
On the green rectangle, a historic occasion unfolds: Jordan plays its first-ever World Cup match, while Austria returns to the tournament with its European weight. In the world of design, it's a dialogue between the desert and Vienna, united by a shared love of warm gold. Jordan boasts a noble, multi-layered design heritage: the Nabataean civilization that carved Petra into the rose-red rock with breathtaking artistry; the Wadi Rum desert with its Bedouin tents, textiles, and generosity; Amman, the "White City," with its creamy limestone and Levantine architecture; and Madaba, the "City of Mosaics," with its exquisite Byzantine mosaics. From this heritage springs a warm, noble, and timeless style. Austria offers a different model in its origins, yet similar in its love of perfection: a school that blends the grandeur of Imperial Baroque Vienna with the Secessionist movement led by Gustav Klimt, with its gold and ornamentation, the refined craftsmanship of the Viennese workshops (Wiener Werkstätte), the warmth of Alpine chalets, and the elegance of Biedermeier. The discerning designer doesn't choose between the nobility of the desert and the refinement of Vienna, but rather learns from both: from Jordan, the warmth of stone, the richness of mosaics, and the warmth of hospitality; and from Austria, the elegance of ornamentation, the craftsmanship of detail, and the comfort of Alpine wood. To understand the subtle differences between design schools in general, our guide on the differences between modern, contemporary, and classical design will be helpful .
The Jordanian style of decoration is based on a warm, noble heritage spread across four layers. The first layer is Nabataean: the Nabataean style of Petra, with its rose-colored sandstone carved into reliefs and intricate carvings, is Jordan's most famous visual signature, inspired by rose-colored stone walls or majestic carved touches. The second layer is desert Bedouin: the warmth of the Wadi Rum desert with its Bedouin tents woven from goat hair, Bedouin woolen textiles, carpets, and silver, in colors of sand, ochre, and earth—a desert Bedouin style overflowing with warmth and generosity. The third layer is Levantine: the creamy limestone of Amman, which earned it the nickname "The White City," with its arches and refined oriental details. The fourth layer is mosaic: the Byzantine mosaic art of Madaba, the "City of Mosaics," which adorns floors and murals with precision and splendor. The color palette combines the rose of Petra, the ochre of Wadi Rum, and the creamy stone of Amman with touches of gold and earth. To delve deeper into Jordanian identity, we've compiled specialized guides: Jordan Decor: A Comprehensive Guide to Home Designs , SMD, one of the best interior design companies in Jordan , and Authentic Arabic Ornamentation: The Art of Ornamentation in Architecture , Arabic Calligraphy, Decorations , and Muqarnas in Islamic Art . It's a style that celebrates heritage and warmth, but—when used effectively—it's an organized nobility, not chaos.
On the other end of the spectrum stands the Austrian style, a unique blend of imperial grandeur, artistic revolution, and mountain warmth. Its first face is imperial: the opulence of Baroque Vienna, its gilded palaces, crystal chandeliers, and classical elegance. Its second face is revolutionaryly refined: the Viennese style and the Secession, spearheaded by Gustav Klimt at the turn of the 20th century with its gold and rich decorative motifs, the Wiener Werkstätte, which elevated craftsmanship and elegant geometric design to the level of art, alongside the Biedermeier style with its understated elegance and luxurious wood. Its third face is mountainous and warm: the Alpine and Tyrolean chalets with their carved wood, Loden wool, and intimate warmth. Its materials are luxurious: gold, crystal, Aughgarten porcelain, carved wood, and Loden wool. The color palette combines Klimt's imperial gold with the rich hues of the Baroque, the warmth of Alpine woods, and the clarity of crystal. The Viennese café culture (Kaffeehaus), with its sweets and music, is present as the social soul of the place. It is a style that believes that when ornamentation is crafted with skill, and gold is weighed with elegance, it creates unparalleled luxury.
We read both schools element by element carefully, then summarize them in a single reference table that can be used when designing and purchasing:
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The element |
Jordanian style |
Austrian style |
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Philosophy |
The warmth of the desert and the stone: a noble Nabataean and Levantine heritage. |
The elegance of Imperial Vienna and Separatism + the warmth of the Alps. |
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colors |
وردي البتراء وأوكر وادي رم + كريمي حجر عمّان. |
Imperial Klimt gold + warm Alpine wood and crystal clarity. |
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raw materials |
Sandstone, limestone, Bedouin wool, mosaic, copper, silver. |
Carved wood, gold, crystal, porcelain, Loden wool, velvet. |
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decorations |
Nabataean inscriptions, Madaba mosaics, Levantine arches, Bedouin embroidery. |
Secession ornament, Klimt gold reliefs, Viennese Baroque. |
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Lighting |
Copper lanterns and a bright, warm desert light. |
Elegant crystal chandeliers + warm, intimate alpine lighting. |
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Furniture |
Low Bedouin seating, stone, wood, inlaid boxes. |
Biedermeier fine furniture, pieces from the Vienna workshop, carved Alpine wood. |
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Craftsmanship |
Crafts of Madaba and Petra: Mosaic, Textile, Silver, Sand Art. |
Vienna workshop (Wiener Werkstätte), crystal, ceramics, wood carving. |
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Hospitality culture |
Arabic coffee, mansaf, and a generous Bedouin gathering. |
Vienna's coffeehouse (Kaffeehaus), dessert culture, and music. |
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The employed heritage |
Petra, Wadi Rum, Amman Stone, Madaba, Umayyad Palaces. |
Imperial Vienna, Secession, Alpine Tyrol, Biedermayr. |
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Relationship with nature |
The desert, the stony mountains, and the valleys; a warm, arid nobility. |
Alps, forests and lakes; green mountain warmth. |
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The final touch |
The pinkness of sandstone, the luster of mosaic, and the texture of wool. |
The luster of gold and crystal and the richness of carved Alpine wood. |
The unifying element between the two columns is the warm gold thread—Petra rose gold and Klimt gold—which serves as the ideal starting point for integration. The principle of the golden ratio in interior design is useful for adjusting the visual proportions between the elements .
The difference between a space belonging to a specific style and one with a fragmented identity is created by the interplay of materials. This is the essence of our meticulous execution experience with the materials of this dialogue:
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raw material |
In the Jordanian style |
In the Austrian style |
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wood |
Warm wood, boxes inlaid with oriental touches, and simple carving. |
Alpi wood carved and Biedermeier luxury furniture with elegant lines. |
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walls/surfaces |
Pink sandstone and creamy limestone + mosaic panel. |
Viennese plaster and gold decoration (separation motifs) + Alpine wood accent. |
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Minerals |
Hammered copper and Bedouin silver in the lanterns and details. |
Gold and bronze in the decoration and crystal chandeliers. |
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fabrics |
Bedouin woolen fabric, carpets, embroidery, in warm earthy colors. |
Loden wool, velvet, luxurious fabrics in deep, rich colors. |
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Touches of identity |
Mosaic, Bedouin weaving, silver, colored sand art. |
Klimt's gold engravings, crystal, Aughgarten porcelain. |
Because wood is a central element in both styles—inlaid in the oriental style in Jordan and carved in the Austrian style—our guide on wood types and their properties will help you choose the most suitable option. Lighting is also covered in a separate guide titled " Types of Lighting and Their Importance in Interior Design," given the difference in lighting principles between the Jordanian copper lantern and the Viennese crystal chandelier.
The most beautiful aspect of this pairing is that its two sides share a warm, golden thread: Petra's rose gold and Klimt's gold. The secret lies in the 70/20/10 rule we employ in every project, and here it's a recipe for seamless integration thanks to this golden intersection.
The result is a space where two spirits converge in rare harmony: the nobility of the desert mingled with the refinement of Viennese elegance, all bound together by a shared golden thread; an authenticity that doesn't weigh you down, and an elegance that never cools. This is the essence of luxurious Jordanian decor, interpreted with a contemporary, global perspective. And because color is at the heart of this dialogue, we delve deeper into its understanding through two guides: the color wheel and the principles of color , and the types of wall paint, their advantages and disadvantages, to help you choose the right shades of stone and gold.
The reception room is the space where this dialogue truly shines, combining the warmth of a traditional Jordanian Bedouin gathering with the elegance of a Viennese café. Our meticulous approach to designing a salon that blends these two styles is as follows:
For more information on seating arrangements and spatial hospitality principles, see our guides: Contemporary Arabic Majlis Decorations , Men's Majlis Design , Qatar Majlis Design , Coffee Corner: Ideas and Designs , and for step-by-step implementation, see our guide 10 Steps to Interior Decoration .
In villas and houses, this design dialogue allows for a beautiful gradation between the home's spaces: a facade or entrance in the spirit of Amman and Petra stone (cream and pink stone, mosaic, Levantine arches) welcoming guests with a noble Jordanian phrase; a living room with warm Austrian elegance (wood, subtle gold trim, Alpine warmth) for everyday life; a kitchen with a modern touch; and a reception room that celebrates mosaic and Bedouin textiles on its centerpiece wall. This gradation from "welcoming heritage" to "everyday warmth" gives the house a complete character. For design ideas specifically within the Jordanian context, our guides " Jordan Decor: A Comprehensive Guide to Home Designs" and "Jordan Kitchen Decor" are helpful. Our residential projects implemented between Jordan, the Levant, the Gulf, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey offer living examples of this balance. You can explore them in the Residential Projects section , view them in the video gallery and interactive 360 tours , or browse our work by country through the "Projects by Country" section . For those considering a family retreat, our " Resort Decor" guide is also useful .
In the commercial hospitality sector, this design dialogue offers a genuine competitive advantage. A restaurant or hotel with a Jordanian ambiance (pink stone, mosaic, Bedouin weaving, copper) creates an unforgettable, refined spatial experience that transforms the customer into a volunteer photographer. A café or restaurant with an Austrian ambiance (gold accents, crystal, wood, the warmth of a Viennese café) creates a warm, elegant atmosphere. The smartest approach, from a commercial perspective, is a combination: a warm stone base, with striking Jordanian touches and a Viennese gold thread on the facade and photo booth, elevates the perceived value of the space—all without any championship or team logos, for legal reasons. SMD has implemented solutions in the hospitality sector, which can be viewed in the Commercial Projects section . For further inspiration, see our guides: Using Color in Restaurant Decor and Modern Restaurant Decor .
SMD Decoration is an interior design and execution company operating since 2017, serving clients from Istanbul to Jordan, the Levant, the Gulf countries, Saudi Arabia, and the wider Arab region. Our turnkey approach begins with a consultation to understand your taste, space usage, and the size of your event space. We then develop a comprehensive vision—a layout plan, a color palette, and materials based on the 70/20/10 principle, balancing the rich heritage of Petra with the elegance of Vienna. We create 3D models that allow you to visualize your living room or majlis before any execution begins. A single team then handles the execution, finishing, and furnishing until your space is ready for immediate occupancy. Whether you prefer the traditional Jordanian style, the elegant Austrian style, or a blend of both, we translate your taste into a space tailored to your needs. Our website has a proven presence in the Jordanian market, as highlighted in our article " SMD: One of the Best Interior Design Companies in Jordan ." Learn more about our philosophy on our "About Us" page , explore our completed projects , and find answers to your questions on our FAQ page —or contact us directly through our contact page or WhatsApp .
A realistic and detailed plan for incorporating the spirit of this design dialogue into your space, in order of priority:
The result: a space that confidently celebrates Jordan’s noble heritage and breathes Vienna’s elegance and warmth — a golden desert identity with a cosmopolitan spirit that befits your guests and makes your day easier.
On this historic day, as Jordan plays its first match in the World Cup, the dialogue of design remains a harmonious one; the rich heritage of Petra and the elegance of Vienna are not adversaries but rather mentors, and every welcoming home learns from them both: the nobility of stone, the timeless beauty of mosaics, and the warm hospitality of Jordan, and the elegance of gold ornamentation, the craftsmanship of detail, and the comfort of Alpine wood from Vienna. At SMD, we create spaces that unite these two spirits in harmony—luxurious Jordanian décor that doesn't weigh you down, and Austrian elegance that never cools you down. If this dialogue resonates with you, begin where all beauty begins: with an idea.
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it is a noble, multi-layered style that combines the rose-toned Nabataean stone of Petra, the warm Bedouin desert spirit of Wadi Rum with tents and woven textiles, the creamy Levantine stone of Amman, and the brilliance of Madaba’s Byzantine mosaics, all built upon a warm stone base and a generous culture of hospitality.
it is a blend of Vienna’s imperial Baroque luxury, the artistic revolution of the Secession movement with Gustav Klimt’s gold and ornamental richness, the craftsmanship of the Wiener Werkstätte, the elegance of Biedermeier design, and the warmth of Alpine chalets with their carved wood details.
it is a style inspired by the city of Petra, carved by the Nabataeans into rose-colored sandstone. it is defined by golden-pink stone tones, recessed carvings, and arches, and is reflected in interior design through majestic stone walls and refined heritage-inspired accents.
By applying the 70/20/10 rule 70% warm desert stone as the main base, 20% natural materials such as stone and wood, and 10% as a bold Jordanian statement element, such as mosaic, Petra rose tones, or golden ornamentation. The shared golden thread between Petra’s rose warmth and Klimt’s gold makes the fusion seamless and elegant.
it is the Byzantine mosaic art for which Madaba, known as the “City of Mosaics,” is famous. it consists of small colored stone and glass pieces arranged into intricate panels and flooring designs. Today, it is used as a luxurious statement feature in interior design.
The Secession was an Austrian artistic movement of the early 20th century, led by Gustav Klimt. it was distinguished by abundant gold, rich floral motifs, and geometric ornamentation. in interior design, it is reflected through refined decorative golden accents that add a sense of luxury.
The Jordanian style is led by the heritage of desert stone, the nobility of mosaics, and Bedouin textiles, while the Austrian style is led by Viennese elegance and polished golden ornamentation. They meet through a shared warm golden thread and a deep appreciation for refined craftsmanship.
Start with a warm stone base, then choose one strong Jordanian hero element, such as mosaic, Petra rose stone, or Bedouin textile. Combine it with an elegant seating arrangement, Bedouin-inspired cushions, a wooden table, and a brass coffee corner. You can find more ideas in our “Jordanian Decor” guide.
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