OUR FIVE FAVOURITE FINDS
Velvet luxe
What is popular in fashion is often translated into home accessories. This year was undoubtedly the year of velvet, and The Home knows it. There’s a wide assortment of velvet throws and velvet cushions to choose from, in every jewel tone you can think of (they range in price from Dh35 to Dh49 each). Velvet also features prominently on sofa and armchair upholstery, bringing a touch of opulence to a space, whether classic or contemporary. We spotted the Splender sofa set, in a very enticing shade of pink, entirely done in velvet with some elegant tufting. A three seater, two-seater and two armchairs retail for Dh4,900.
▲ Marbling indoors
Marble has made a huge comeback in design, whether in kitchen islands and backsplashes, or in subtle touches such as marble-inspired wallpaper or laptop covers. The Home has its own affordable take, with a Dh545 round side table (the Armada end table, to be exact) featuring a shiny marble top on chrome criss-crossed legs. It could work next to a comfy armchair as the perfect reading spot, or a pair would make elegant bedside tables.
▼ Wall decor
Large-sized art is always an impressive talking point in a home, but not always affordable. At The Home, options for your wall decor are plentiful, and we particularly liked the metal sculptures posing as art. Our favourite – a series of six, large, metal feathers, painted in an alternating distressed finish of blue and white – retails for only Dh169. There are plenty of other options to consider, most of which are Dh299; the most expensive one that we found is Dh329, and all pack a punch.
▼ Imitation concrete
We did a double take when we spotted the Barney desk (Dh1,095). It looks like it’s made entirely out of concrete, but that turned out to be just an illusion – one we’re firmly behind. The large desk features four drawers and will be a conversation piece wherever you place it in your home. It’s the perfect shade of