Betterliving March 2019

INSPIRATION | Family life
TAKE A PEW
When it comes to your seating
area, arrangement is key to ensure
ease of movement around it and
in between different zones of your
garden, inspire conversation and
aid hosting. Plus, there are plenty
of creative options. A rustic daybed
repurposed as a chaise longue,
a built-in bench, a banquette
strewn with colourful cushions, a
suspended lounger or a hammock
hung between two trees create
intimacy, make clever use of space
and are conversation starters in
their own right.
It’s worth investing in durable
materials for your bigger pieces of
furniture so that they withstand
the harsh UAE climate, while
accessories can be the budget
items that can be updated, as
trends, seasons and your personal
preferences change.
FIRE AND WATER
You can’t beat the sound of
moving water for creating a serene
ambiance and a water feature
will add a pleasant contrast to
our desert locale. Meanwhile,
a fireplace will give guests
something warm and cosy to
gather around during the cooler
months of the year. “I love to play
card games, and enjoy drinks and
nibbles around the fireplace with
my husband and friends,” says
interior designer Lilly Engelbrecht.
Light it up
Stylish pieces to illuminate your outdoor space…
From left to right:
Solar Stargazer border light,
Dhs49, Dubai Garden Centre;
Home zone electronic round
rattan basket in medium,
Dhs40, Steinel L15 outdoor
sensor light, Dhs179, Solar
pendant lamp, Dhs159,
all Al-Futtaim Ace; Tacma
solar light, Dhs75, Dubai
Garden Centre.
58 | bhomes.com