The hot list: Set the tone with grey

Use subtle shades of grey as your base colour and build from there to give your space a clean, modern look.

Grey paper house design cushion. Courtesy of Oscar Francis Ltd

Paper houses

Add a subtle touch of quirkiness to your living room or bedroom with this Oscar Francis cushion cover, which features a grey Paper House design and 100 per cent cotton Panama fabric.

• Grey Paper House cushion cover, Dh220, www.oscarfrancis.co.uk

Round the clock

Perfect for the eco-conscious consumer, this Mensch Made desk clock consists of rolled concrete, a technique that uses up to 50 times less fossil fuel during production. Not to mention it offers a cool, edgy vibe.

• Grey concrete desk rollout clock, Dh240, www.thedesigngiftshop.com

Roll on out

These bamboo place mats by Zara Home are an excellent alternative to cloth mats. We love the easy-to-clean material and even simpler storing possibilities – just roll and you’re good to go.

• Light grey bamboo place mats (set of two), Dh40, Zara Home stores across the UAE

Child’s play

This darling, elephant-shaped wicker basket from Zara Home will add an extra level of cuteness to your little one’s bedroom.

• Elephant-shaped basket, Dh285, Zara Home stores across the UAE

Fierce comfort

Snuggle up with this cozy, wolf-inspired duvet cover from By Nord, made from 100-per-cent organic cotton. The pillowcase is sold separately, but it’s also worth looking at.

• Grey wolf linen, Dh395, www.norsu.com.au