< Previous The BEAUTY 130 HarpersBazaarArabia.com May 2020 Eyeshadow in Chromatic Cyan, Dhs75, MAC. Eyeshadow palette, Dhs290, Jeffree Star Cosmetics. Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipstick in One of the Boyz, Dhs58, Fenty Beauty. Watermelon and Seaweed Eye Jelly, Dhs2,185, Aphotetic Co. Clean Balm, Dhs19, Dr. PAWPAW. Bbu Pro Face Palette, Dhs920, Bobbi Brown. Top, POA, Raul Orozco. Dress, POA, Inés Naufal at CENTRO The BEAUTY HBZ_147_128to135_Beauty_Color_11281811.indd 13003/05/2020 02:24:21 PM The BEAUTY 131 HarpersBazaarArabia.com May 2020 Eyeshadow palette, Dhs290; Lip Ammunition, Dhs77, both Jeffree Star Cosmetics. Colours on the glass: Acrylic Paint in Landscape Green, Process, Magenta and Cyan, Dhs84, all MAC 131 HarpersBazaarArabia.com May 2020 HBZ_147_128to135_Beauty_Color_11281811.indd 13103/05/2020 02:24:30 PM The BEAUTY 132 HarpersBazaarArabia.com May 2020 Star Artistry Eyeshadow palette, Dhs128, Jeffree Star Cosmetics. Lipstick in Desert Sun, Dhs95, MAC. Dress; Skirt (used as headpiece), POA, both Nayibi Mexico. Earrings, POA, Tumbiko The BEAUTY HBZ_147_128to135_Beauty_Color_11281811.indd 13203/05/2020 02:24:39 PM The BEAUTY 133 HarpersBazaarArabia.com May 2020 Star Artistry Eyeshadow palette, Dhs128, Jeffree Star Cosmetics. Lipstick in Little Miss Mischief Dhs95, MAC. Top, POA; Vest, POA, both Louis Vuitton HBZ_147_128to135_Beauty_Color_11281811.indd 13303/05/2020 02:24:47 PM The BEAUTY Eyeshadow in Chromatic Cyan, Dhs75, MAC. Eyeshadow palette, POA, Jeffree Star Cosmetics. Lipstick in Tiger Tint and Candy Venom, Dhs58, both Fenty Beauty. Top, POA, Raul Orozco. Jumpsuit, POA, Angel Grave The BEAUTY 134 HarpersBazaarArabia.com May 2020 HBZ_147_128to135_Beauty_Color_11281811.indd 13403/05/2020 02:24:55 PM The BEAUTY 135 HarpersBazaarArabia.com May 2020 Eyeshadow palette, POA, Jeffree Star Cosmetics. Lipstick in Little Miss Mischief, Dhs98, MAC. Dress, POA, Maxima Murillo. Photography: Fernando Rodriguez at Nobody Photo. Creative Direction , Styling and Hair: Alonso Murillo. Model: Hey Yeon at Wanted & Bang Management. Make-up Assistant: Paola Luna. Fashion Assistants: Josse Olivares and Ana Dany Valle. Art Asssistant on set: Osvaldo Padilla HBZ_147_128to135_Beauty_Color_11281811.indd 13503/05/2020 02:25:02 PM136 HarpersBazaarArabia.com March 2020 PHOTOGRAPHY EFRAIM EVIDOR YOUR LIFE Ash Young in her elegant dining area. Table from Indigo Living, chairs from Home and Soul, golden mirror and white cabinets from PAN Emirates and rugs from Pottery Barn HBZ_147_136to141_AFL_11268352.indd 13603/05/2020 02:25:55 PM Your LIFE THE ART OF HYGGE Tucked away in Dubai’s Silver Springs, interior stylist Ash Young’s villa is a tranquil enclave; an intimate marriage of muted colour tones and dramatic pops throughout. Born in the Middle East, Ash moved to the UK at the age of nine, before settling in Dubai fi ve years ago with her husband and three children; Lucas, Allegra and Scarlett. Formerly a law student, Ash’s background wasn’t always in interior styling. “I used to work in rehabilitation centres and work with teenagers and after a while, I realised I didn’t want to pursue that type of work anymore,” she admits. After working on a few of her friend’s houses, she found her calling for interior décor. “I’m very much into styling spaces and making them look as beautiful as possible while being functional at the same time.” At fi rst sight, Ash and her husband fell in love with the broad ceiling windows, modern design and abundance of natural light in their current villa. “It was like a brand-new canvas for us,” she laughs. “The house has huge windows, which is good as sunlight just fl oods in throughout the day, but it also meant that the combination of that and bright white walls made it feel quite cold inside, so I wanted to soften it and add more organic elements to make the design less sterile.” The dynamic living room, joined with the dining area, was another design feature which the couple fell in love with as it meant the family wouldn’t be restricted into just one space. The home is situated opposite the community park in Damac Hills. “In the afternoons, we can hear the sound of kids in the park, which gives a sense of liveliness around,” Ash says. “The community itself is very peaceful.” Ash’s favourite part of the villa is the kitchen by luxury German brand Kaiser, which was remodelled six months after moving in. “Everything was replaced to make it look more elegant and functional at the same time,” she shares. “We love to hang out in the kitchen – there’s a breakfast bar there, the kids do their Interior stylist and cushion lover Ash Young opens the door to her Dubai villa that holds a daring surprise at every turn ➤ Words by AYESHA SHEHMIR Photography by AASIYA JAGADEESH 137 HarpersBazaarArabia.com May 2020 HBZ_147_136to141_AFL_11268352.indd 13703/05/2020 02:26:03 PM138 HarpersBazaarArabia.com March 2020 homework there while I’m cooking, we often eat there as well.” The patterned tiles behind the oven have been handmade and shipped from California-based Fireclay Tile and the brass stools have been sourced from concept store Urban Nest. The garden, another highlight of the home, has been designed by Ash herself and was remodelled from scratch. This is where the couple celebrated their tenth anniversary last November, and also where they love to host friends and family with barbecues and live cooking stations. The space is home to a beautiful outdoor, chalky- grey concrete dining table and benches sourced from Dubai Garden Centre, as well as quirky-shaped rattan chairs. The patterned, cement tiles in the garden seating area are from UAE-based Mosaico and were handcrafted in Ras Al Khaimah. When the weather is nice, the Young family can be found here by the swimming pool. Over in the offi ce area is a dramatic wallpaper called Dark Floral by a Swedish company called Mr Perswall, a feature which has stayed the same while others have changed. “In terms of style and taste, I prefer to combine dramatic and dark décor, like the dark wallpapers with hints of metallic and natural elements,” she says. “I like a bit of tension in my décor, to add the ultimate organic feel to the space. The ideas behind my décor are quite fl uid and I don’t stick to one style or type.” All the paint in the house, including the dark paint on the garden walls, has been sourced from American paint company Benjamin Moore. There’s modern artwork dotted throughout the abode with prints from Society 6, Drawdeck and Australian art boutique, Olive et Oriel. Adding a generous touch of hygge, the master bedroom features a signature large wool wall hanging by Abu Dhabi-based fi bre artist Justine Anderson from Shaggy Hands. “I’m not an interior snob,” laughs Ash. “I will buy anything from anywhere if I like it.” The indoor dining table has been bought from Indigo Living, chairs from Home and Soul, a gorgeous large golden mirror and white cabinets from PAN Emirates and rugs from Pottery Barn. There’s also very special Persian rug in the home from the ’70s, Your LIFE An outdoor view of Ash’s garden with wall paint by Benjamin Moore, concrete dining table and benches from Dubai Garden Centre, patterned cement tiles from Mosaico Tiles, handmade in Ras Al Khaimah HBZ_147_136to141_AFL_11268352.indd 13803/05/2020 02:26:13 PM139 HarpersBazaarArabia.com May 2020 “I’m not an interior snob. I will buy anything from anywhere if I like it,” Ash tells us of her philosophy. Kitchen by Kaiser featuring patterned tiles from Fireclay Tile and brass stools from Urban Nest “I P R E F E R T O CO M B I N E D R A M A T I C D E CO R L I K E D A R K W A L L P A P E R S W I T H H I N T S O F M E T A L L I C A N D N A T U R A L E L E M E N T S . I L I K E A B I T O F T E N S I O N ” Ash Y o u n g HBZ_147_136to141_AFL_11268352.indd 13903/05/2020 02:26:23 PMNext >