Inside Caroline Stanbury's home - in pictures


  • Caroline Stanbury, right, was involved in the design process from scratch to finish, says Kate Instone, left. Photo: Blush
    Caroline Stanbury, right, was involved in the design process from scratch to finish, says Kate Instone, left. Photo: Blush
  • In Caroline Stanbury's Al Barari penthouse, a marble table is paired with chairs that have pink suede seats, leather-upholstered backs and gold legs. Antonie Robertson / The National
    In Caroline Stanbury's Al Barari penthouse, a marble table is paired with chairs that have pink suede seats, leather-upholstered backs and gold legs. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A quilted coral pink sideboard is placed next to the dining table. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A quilted coral pink sideboard is placed next to the dining table. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • On the landing sits an oversized armchair with a Christian Dior cushion and a textured tweed back, inspired by Stanbury's Chanel jacket. Antonie Robertson / The National
    On the landing sits an oversized armchair with a Christian Dior cushion and a textured tweed back, inspired by Stanbury's Chanel jacket. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Stanbury's interior designer, Kate Instone of Blush International, has designed a bench for the entranceway of all of her homes. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Stanbury's interior designer, Kate Instone of Blush International, has designed a bench for the entranceway of all of her homes. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A huge rainbow-hued artwork by artist Stefania Nazzal hangs in the double-height space above the private lifts in Stanbury’s Dubai penthouse. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A huge rainbow-hued artwork by artist Stefania Nazzal hangs in the double-height space above the private lifts in Stanbury’s Dubai penthouse. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A monochrome runner by Cinar Rugs is placed at the entrance. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A monochrome runner by Cinar Rugs is placed at the entrance. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A turquoise tufted velvet coffee table adds a pop of colour in a sitting room dominated by sofas and armchairs upholstered in a warm white boucle. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A turquoise tufted velvet coffee table adds a pop of colour in a sitting room dominated by sofas and armchairs upholstered in a warm white boucle. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A turquoise and white accent table houses an oversized Baobab Collection candle in the seating area. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A turquoise and white accent table houses an oversized Baobab Collection candle in the seating area. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Stanbury moved to Dubai in 2016. Photo: Blush International
    Stanbury moved to Dubai in 2016. Photo: Blush International
  • Interior designer Kate Instone, founder and creative director of Blush International, has designed Caroline Stanbury’s Dubai home. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Interior designer Kate Instone, founder and creative director of Blush International, has designed Caroline Stanbury’s Dubai home. Antonie Robertson / The National