Betterliving March/April 2020

IKEA’s LJUV 2020
Ramadan Collection
to ensure you make an impact, I would
introduce those colours first and then
accessorise from there.”
Experiment with pattern. Make
the space look cohesive by weaving
pattern throughout. Geometric
patterns are set to be huge this year –
plus, they exude a captivating Middle
Eastern flair.
Use pieces creatively for extra
interest. Nada is a fan of thinking
outside the box. “You could hang a
brass platter on the wall, or a swathe
of fabric, to create a point of interest,”
she says. Think about creating a
vignette featuring a mixture of
cushions, lanterns and other objects.
“Opt for golden colours that exude a
beautiful light, enhanced with brass
accents,” she suggests.
Easy ways to furnish a modern
majlis. You can create an Arabesque
style lounge area to socialise in without
spending a fortune, says Nada. “Simply
spread out a selection of floor cushions,
add back cushions for extra comfort
and introduce some small side tables –
they don’t all have to match.”
To elevate the space further, and
give your guests something new to
marvel at – a quick lick of paint can
go a long way. “Painting a wall is an
affordable, quick update,” says Nada. “A
warm peach shade will create a
nice glow along with the lanterns and
the candles.”
THE FINAL FLOURISH
“The fail-safe centrepiece for any dining
table is a vase of flowers,” says Tala
Chehade, part of the creative team at
Aura (@ auraliving_ae)...
1. For a contemporary twist, choose
beautiful white orchids, light pink
peonies and Italian ruscus foliage in a
glamorous gold and glass vase.
2. For a playful alternative, opt for
tropical blossoms – such as yellow
ginger with pink hibiscus and ivy
– placed in a variety of contrasting
coloured glass vases ranging in size.
3. If you love metallics, opt for
geometrically designed vases in golden
tones and match with vintage silver
cutlery and metallic rimmed plates.
Aura
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