Rug from the Urban collection, started at Dh4,500. Courtesy of Interiors
Rug from the Urban collection, started at Dh4,500. Courtesy of Interiors
Rug from the Urban collection, started at Dh4,500. Courtesy of Interiors
Rug from the Urban collection, started at Dh4,500. Courtesy of Interiors

The hot list: Dark horses


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Deep reds, dark woods and aged finishes make for a rich, inviting room to reflect in.

1 Urban outfitters

Interiors has launched a new collection of rugs by Calvin Klein Home, which includes this piece from the Urban collection. Woven from a fine wool blend and featuring an abstract floral pattern in layered, complementary hues, it will make a bold statement in any space.

• Rug from the Urban collection, starting at Dh4,500 (20 per cent discount currently available), Interiors, Hamdan Street, Abu Dhabi, Umm Hurair Road, Dubai and Al Wahda Street, Sharjah.

2 Side order

The simple lines and strong red colour of the Curran Side Chair will make it a striking addition to any room. The subtly angled back and seat are upholstered in a blend of recycled wool, acrylic and acetate, and are perfectly complemented by the slender, solid beech legs.

• Curran Red Side Chair, Dh1,199, Crate & Barrel, Mirdif City Centre and Mall of the Emirates

3 Coffee break

The understated Lodge Coffee Table combines a bold, tubular-steel, crossed-bar base with a walnut-veneer wood top. We love the rich shades and graining of the wood, which is offset by the almost-industrial simplicity of the rest of the piece.

• Lodge Side Table, Dh1,699, Crate & Barrel

4 Drawer you in

This three-drawer chest is hand-painted in an ash-black stain, with antiqued hardware and an aged, Moroccan-inspired motif on the drawer fronts. It’s created by the sustainably minded, United States-based company GuildMaster, which works with skilled artisans in China and Indonesia to craft its high-quality, hand-carved and painted furniture.

• Three-Drawer Chest, Dh5,750, Bloomingdale’s Home, The Dubai Mall

5 Stamp of approval

Indigo Living’s Cameo Postage Stamp prints are a bold and interesting way to spruce up a boring wall. Printed on archival paper, they have an intriguing vintage feel to them.

• Cameo Postage Stamp print, Dh749, Indigo Living, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai