BOTANICAL DREAMS
GO VINTAGE
Interior drama is found in fusing together the old and new. Over the years, I have collected things from car boot sales, eBay and charity shops. Vintage items have a unique texture and lustre that’s difficult for modern pieces to emulate. Try mixing them with your newer items. For example, I have an IKEA console table with clusters of vintage knick-knacks, which elevates the look. It’s the items you choose to decorate your furniture that really takes the design to the next level.
SOFT TEXTILES
As a textile designer, I love being surrounded by striking, yet tactile objects. It’s true that not everything has to be the same – the fabric of your sofa, cushions and throws certainly don’t have to match. For an eclectic look, it’s a good idea to use different fabric finishes and hues. Although I do suggest you remain within one colour palette when doing so.
LONGEVITY IS KEY
Interiors aren’t like fashion – pieces should stay with you for a long time. Personally, I don’t get rid of anything merely because the trend is over. Creating a bohemian home is to surround yourself with pieces that remind you of your life, long after the memories subside and colours begin to fade.
BOOK WORM
Not only are books great to flick through, but they are also terrific to decorate with. I like to stack books in piles to create height on tables. You can create piles on the floor, using small objects and candles on top to give instant character. Make your shelves eye-catching by displaying the cover of a book or mixing in objects to break up the space.
Adding plants or flowers to a room (quite literally) breathes life and soul into it. The trick to making it look edgy is to cluster your smaller plants in odd numbers. When shopping for houseplants to complement your space, I can’t emphasise texture and variety enough, as it’s the variation that looks great when displayed in your home.
Introducing Danube Home’s mobile application that’s set to revolutionise the way you shop for homeware
Not able to get to the mall but fancy refreshing your home décor? Danube Home’s new app means online shopping just got a whole lot easier. Allowing customers to browse their furniture catalogue from the comfort of their sofa, the Danube Home application – available in English and Arabic – means a new look is just a few clicks away.
For those in the market for a complete style over-haul, there are thousands of classic Danube Home items plus 200 new online exclusives to peruse from the palm of your hand. From sofas to bathroom sets and outdoor furniture, each item is clearly showcased with a picture, product description and price.
The broad range of items means you can quite literally kit out your home from top to bottom with everything you might need, and all without breaking the bank!
Seeking approval before you buy?
The handy arrow icon means you can directly share the item to your loved one (or decision maker) via WhatsApp, Pinterest, Twitter or Facebook. Technology means the app is able to take the stress out of shopping. With a two-step checkout process and customer service team on call, or WhatsApp to support with any questions or concerns, you’re able to focus on the important stuff – like nailing that mid-century style you’ve always wanted. And once you’ve spent some time browsing, AI technology provides a boutique service, recommending products personalised to you.
A budget friendly choice, Danube Home’s range of items are always affordable and often have special offers which are easily seen on the home screen of the application. Excitingly, Danube Home is offering Dhs100 off your first purchase made through the app (on orders of over Dhs500). Plus, an additional 5% off orders above Dhs1999 and 48 hours delivery. ‘Appy shopping! Available to download on Android and IOS via the app store. APPSHOPSHOPA‘‘PPY