Sharon Parsons

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The Trending Colours of 2017: Moody Hues

What’s in vogue when it comes to colour this year? We explore a key theme with a dramatic vibe…

This intriguing shade – Haley’s Cove – forms part of Kansai’s new Terrain palette, inspired by desert landscapes. It’s intended to be used as a subtle backdrop, combined with brighter colours in the collection that add an energetic accent.

The Trending Colours of 2017: Lighter Notes

What’s in vogue when it comes to colour this year? We explore a key theme with upbeat vibes…

Space Box by Kansai has a delicate, ethereal quality. Hues like this look especially lovely when diffused with floating voile curtains or slatted shutters. Novienne Lacquiere Wadia, Colour Design Manager at Kansai, explains that ‘Light, fresh colours lend calmness to a space. Shades such as Kansai’s Space Box are especially successful at lending a sense of tranquillity, making them ideal for bedrooms’.

The Trending Colours of 2017: Scandi Tones

What’s in vogue when it comes to colour this year? We explore a key theme with a Nordic vibe…

Wish by Benjamin Moore is a soft neutral grey that works effortlessly in classic or even more contemporary schemes. The vivid artwork shown here demonstrates how easily it marries with brighter shots of colour in a scheme.

Smart ways to get the quirky retro look in your home

Discover modern twists on cool vintage patterns in fabrics and wallpapers

Noukkou wallpaper from Dh200 per roll Fabrics from Dh120 per metre, both Scion.

Great ideas for bedroom storage

A clutter-free bedroom will help you unwind after a long day

This unusual Crate & Barrel bed includes a small shelf that acts as a modern take on the usual blanket box placed at the bottom of the bed.

Smart kitchen storage

An organised kitchen makes cooking easier and looks fantastic too

This enviable kitchen space by Crate & Barrel is dominated by its characterful butcher’s block that incorporates useful drawers and shelving.

Building-inspired prints are firmly on the map

Use these prints as a starting point for your choice of furniture and colour

Buckingham House wallcovering in Graphite Designer’s Guild at Maison D’art, Dh721 per metre.

Party Piece: Natural-themed dinner party décor ideas

Use natural materials and foliage to great effect in our first of three stylish schemes for your winter dinner party

Good-quality plain linen is a worthwhile investment, acting as a backdrop to all kinds of party themes, be it undeniably rustic, bright and festive, or more formal. Here it successfully unites sparkling glass and an ornate candelabra, with sprigs of fresh herbs and greenery. Source: Living4Media

Theatrical Drama: 15 fabulous looks for instant opulence

Metallic finishes, rich colours and luxurious designs…the latest home collections are grown-up and sophisticated

Fitzrovia fabric from Zoffany, from Dh600 per metre

Shining Light: Glowing Christmas decorating ideas

Add a glow with fairy lights and candles, and introduce gleaming touches that add sparkle and shine…

Source: Ikea

10 stylish bathroom buys

Ten bathrooms buys that combine function and form

Axor Starck V Basin Mixer in high-gloss white from Hansgrohe, Dh2,615

Shaping Up

Advanced geometry

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