The hot list: Wild and wonderful

Bring the outdoors in with these nature-themed accessories.

1. Leaf coasters. Courtesy Zara Home

1 A leafy look

Made from ethylene vinyl acetate, these leaf-shaped coasters from Zara Home are bright – and hardy – enough to be used both indoors and out.

• Leaf coasters, Dh79 for a set of four, Zara Home stores across the UAE

2 Going green

A delicate jumble of artificial foliage, the Orlando Pendant Lamp by In Spaces is a fun, eye-catching way to green up your space.

• Orlando Pendant Lamp, Dh858, www.in-spaces.com

3 Amazonian accents

The 19th-century adventurer Alexander von Humboldt’s great expedition to the Amazon is the inspiration behind Villeroy & Boch’s Anmut Amazonia collection. The range includes 18 pieces of tableware, including plates (pictured), cups, bowls and platters in varying sizes, all emblazoned with bold floral imagery and a subtle gold overlay.

• Anmut Amazonia plate, price on request, Villeroy & Boch stores across the UAE

4 Welcome to the Jungle

Indigo Living’s two-door Jungle cabinet is made from solid wood, and features two glass shelves and an internal drawer. Because the oversized leaf motif on the front is hand-painted, no two pieces are exactly alike.

• Jungle cabinet, Dh6,590, Indigo Living, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai

5 Prints that pop

We’re excited about Marimekko, one of our favourite Scandinavian brands, opening its first dedicated store in the UAE, in Dubai’s Box Park. The shop will sell fashion and homeware, and also includes a coffee shop. If you’re looking for bold colours and prints that pop, this should be your first port of call. Vibrant fabrics, such as this 100 per cent cotton Siirtolapuutarha, which is sold by the yard, can be transformed into custom-made pillows, clothes, sheets and curtains.

• Siirtolapuutarha, price on request, Marimekko, Box Park, Al Wasl Road, Dubai

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