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The hot list: fruit-themed home accessories for summer


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1 Bowled over

The earthenware Watermelon bowl by Zara Home is as enticing as the fruit it’s modelled on. A textured green exterior is paired with a deep-pink interior to create a super-summery dish that’s perfect for serving salads.

Watermelon bowl, Dh55, Zara Home stores across the UAE

2 Red alert

This tea towel from Annabel James pitches a bright-red strawberry against a crisp white background. It will add a welcome pop of colour to a neutral-coloured kitchen.

Strawberry tea towel, Dh70, www.annabeljames.co.uk

3 Curious orange

Give your table setting a fruity twist with these Orange plates from Parisian ceramics brand Astier de Villatte. They will pack a real punch, whatever you’re serving.

Orange plate, Dh480, Comptoir 102, Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai

4 Bright shade

This lamp is from Concept-Me’s Zero collection, which consists of quirky handcrafted and limited-edition objects. The blue glass base perfectly offsets the deep red of the pomegranates on the shade, and will look charming in a reading corner or by the side of your bed.

• Lamp, Dh1,200, Concept-Me at DiaA-gram No 4, Al Quoz, Dubai

5 Peared accessory

The founder of NewCreatioNZ incorporates her own photography and paintings into the handcrafted home accessories that she sells on Etsy. Available to buy with or without filling, this delicious-looking cushion cover is cut and sewed by hand and comes in various sizes. It’s also weather- and fade-resistant, if you want to use it outdoors.

Pears pillow, Dh132, www.newcreationz.etsy.com