< Previous The LIST 20 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture/Interiors Autumn 2020 Traditional fl oral prints get a contemporary upgrade to modern granny chic with the new-look chintz Tulipa wallpaper, from Dhs590 per roll, Cheetah lamp base, Dhs3,045 and Tuplia Tilia table lampshade, Dhs1,770, all House of Hackney HBI_047_15-21_The List_11367871.indd 2004/10/2020 05:23:42 PM The LIST 21 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture/Interiors Autumn 2020 Nest, Nanimarquina fl ora promenade rug, Dhs13,177 Net-a-porter, Dries Van Noten Bailey fl oral jacquard blazer, Dhs5,310 House of Hackney, Herba Ruim Marlow in ecru lampshade, Dhs1,322 and pineapple lamp base, Dhs2,335 House of Hackney, Phantasia wallpaper, from Dhs590 per roll Primark, Kimball dark fl oral candle, Dhs25 Rockett St George, Golden Cockatoo candleholder, Dhs145 Diptyque, Rose soap dish, Dhs226 Missoni Home, Nordic fantasy pouf, POA Amara, Versace jungle animal coffee pot, Dhs2,712 Rockett St George, Jungle deco vase, Dhs330 House of Hackney, Saturnalia velvet cushion, Dhs920 HBI_047_15-21_The List_11367871.indd 2104/10/2020 05:23:57 PM22 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture/Interiors Autumn 2020 W ITH … NADA G HA Z AL What’s it like to be founder of the eponymous Beirut-based fi ne jewellery house Nada Ghazal for a day? We follow the restless businesswoman around the clock HBI_047_22-23_24 HOURS_11369263.indd 2204/10/2020 05:27:04 PM23 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture/Interiors Autumn 2020 24 HOURS IMAGES COUR TESY OF NADA GHAZAL 5:50AM My go-to as soon as I get up every morning is a family cuddle in bed with my husband Elias and three children, Antoun, Malak and Kayan. I am overwhelmed by a sense of gratitude and a drive to get up, to rise up and to continue my strive to do better for my country and to safeguard the future of my children. Lebanon, a country in turmoil, keeps that at the top of my mind. 6:00AM This is followed by a 60-minute exercise routine which ranges from a high-impact workout to a yoga and meditation session depending on the day. 7:10AM A power shake made by my husband and quick breakfast with the family before I drop the kids off by the school bus and start the day. My jewellery is a refl ection of my emotions, thoughts and feelings; each tells a story and hence is the most important part of my outfi t. Depending on my mood, I choose between my ‘Heritage & Heirloom’ cuffs and my ‘IDentity’ rings; the bold and earthy ‘Malak’ rings; the feminine ‘Power of Light’ bracelets, the defi ant ‘Baby Malak Flourish’ pieces or the passionate ‘Fuse’ Collection. 9:00AM My work mornings are spent in my design studio creating new pieces. I am inspired by everything around me and Beirut, my Beirut, is a constant muse with every corner narrating a story that sneaks its way into my designs. I work on my sketches and then shift to the atelier to work jointly with our craftsmen on bringing each piece to life. Our pieces are handcrafted and our gem combinations that stud them are handpicked for each jewel. AT 2:30PM I head home for a delicious Lebanese home-cooked lunch with the family, and homework check with the children before I head back to work. 4:00PM Afternoons are usually spent around customers and with my sales team in different points of sales around the city. This is a favourite part of my day as I love to see how my jewellery ‘calls to’ the visiting customers and becomes part of their stories. Many times, I see them fall in love with one piece but feel that another calls to them and resonates more with who they are. So the team or I help them make their choice. AT 5:30PM I head back to the offi ce and do a quick debrief on the day with the team. My production and international marketing team brief me on updates from our international retailers. I work with the marketing team on our media plans and social posts and catch up on emails, then sneak a few minutes with the craftsmen before going back home to spend the evening with family. AT 6:30 PM The early part of the evening is spent dining with the family, rerunning the day’s events, listening to the children’s stories or watching them practice their music. 8:00PM Brings an hour’s stroll in the streets of Beirut; sometimes with friends but mostly with my husband. The city’s joie de vivre removes the day’s stress and its soul awakens my senses. A walk in the vieux quartiers of Gemmayzeh, the stairs of Mar Mikhaël and the majestic Sursock Museum fi ll me with inspiration and a sense of lightness. AT 10:00PM We head home for a warm bath, a quick email catch up, a sketch of something that forms part of a design inspiration I am working on and a to-do list for the next day. 11:30PM signals the time to turn out the lights ahead of an early start. Baby Malak Original Round Cuff with champagne diamond and Baby Malak Original Round Duo Cuff with black diamond from Baby Malak Original collection Left: Fuse Elegance earlobe with white diamond from the Fuse Collection. Below: Nada’s studio Left: Baby Malak Flourish Marquise rings, pure and with champagne diamond; Fuse Elegance wristband & Fuse Elegance earlobe with diamond HBI_047_22-23_24 HOURS_11369263.indd 2304/10/2020 05:27:15 PM24 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture/Interiors Autumn 2020 IMAGE COUR TESY OF OKHA THE LATEST RH Y T H M I C WA V E S Ori gina lly a bespok e piece ma de for the award- winn ing Clif ton Ter rac es Pen thou se pro ject in Sou th Afr ica, OK HA ’s new ben ch is set to beco me a sign ature item Words by: IMAN VAKIL While Cape Town-based interior design studio OKHA is famed for its elegant and no-frills approach to furniture and lighting fi xtures, along with its inclination to turn towards natural materials and traditional craftsmanship, the brand has also distinguished itself on the design scene for its statement-making artisanal objects and contemporary fl oor art. Creative Director Adam Court notes that, characteristically, “OKHA’s designs are an assembly of a very few elements and a kind of visual haiku where the fewest amount of syllables are used to express the maximum possible.” Similarly, the bench, quietly full of character, comprises a deceptively simple form of surface contouring to sculpt carvings and ripples on either side of a smooth seat plateau. In alignment with the piece’s name, the scooped relief creates a play on perspective and logical optics to recall rhythmic waves. With stylistic references to Art Deco, the piece is loaded with an experimental interplay of angles, contours and planes. When designing the FREQUENCY bench, Court explains that encouraging altered viewpoints and moving between multiple perspectives was a guiding principle behind the piece, leading him to reinterpret notions of symmetry and visual geometry. “Playing with this kind of discord has always interested me,” he says. “Tripping things up, breaking a line and breaking rhythm to create disturbance so that we may ‘stop and think’ a little more.” The solid timber bench is now available to order, and will form part of OKHA’s permanent catalogue. The FREQUENCY bench is available in a range of additional standard and custom fi nishes according to personal preference and includes several options in marble, leather, metal and wood. okha.com The new FREQUENCY bench by luxury design studio OKHA HBI_047_24-25_LATEST Opener_11369262.indd 2404/10/2020 05:56:10 PM25 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture/Interiors Autumn 2020 IMAGES COUR TESY OF JOTUN The LATEST Shades by Jotun, clockwise from top left: One Colour; Royal Blue; Travertine Soft Grey; Jazz White AR AB IAN BE A U T Y Paying homage to Arabian culture, Jotun’s new Exterior Colour Collection is inspired by the heritage and luxury of the Middle East region Words by: REEFAYA NOORTAJ Chateau shade by Jotun First founded in 1926, Norwegian paint company Jotun has just revealed its brand new Exterior Colour Collection, paying homage to the Arab world. The collection comprises 17 colours inspired by the past, present and future of the region. The colour scheme embraces the legacy and clutches the Arab world’s culture, embodying four main themes entitled Heritage, Nostalgia, Tomorrow and Somewhere. “The Exterior Colour Collection is inspired by our lands, our people, our food and our beautiful history,” says Rana Khadra, Colour and Creative Manager at Jotun Middle East, India and Africa. “It refl ects the warmth and hospitality that play a very important role in the lives of every Arab and we at Jotun have been inspired by these pillars in the creation of our collection.” The four themes of the collection all depict different meanings. Aptly titled, Nostalgia is a melange of shades inspired by emotion and the region’s most nostalgic places. Heritage is an ode to Arabian tradition and all things that have stood the test of time. Tomorrow represents the future, bringing a fresh take on bold shades and Somewhere showcases the beauty of Arabian landscapes. “Inspired by the Arab World, for the Arab World,” adds Rana. “The palette is a proud expression of the personalities and lives of the region. It is based on warm, inspiring, earthy and welcoming hues that bring what is on the inside to the outdoors.” The Exterior Colour Collection is now available in all Jotun stores across the region. jotun.com HBI_047_24-25_LATEST Opener_11369262.indd 2504/10/2020 05:56:18 PMCREDIT HERE The LATEST 26 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture/Interiors Autumn 2020 BA L A NC I NG AE STH E TIC S WITH FUNC TION Lebanese entrepreneur Joelle Mardinian gives Bazaar Interiors a closer look at her revamped kitchen, with distinctive surfaces by the Spanish family-owned Cosentino Interior views of Joelle’s new kitchen featuring Dekton by Cosentino countertop HBI_047_26-27_LATEST_Casentino_11385412.indd 2604/10/2020 06:01:45 PM27 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture/Interiors Autumn 2020 WORDS BY IMAN V AKIL IMAGES COUR TESY OF THINKSMAR T natural and realistic representation of marble with golden veins, of course without any of the maintenance hassles that come with marble.” Both kitchens use Go systems, with no handles for the cabinets and drawers to achieve the clean, minimalist look. With all materials and furnishings having a warranty of ten years, Mardinian believes, “A kitchen that has been designed carefully and with attention to detail will always be better, in terms of budget, in terms of maintenance and overall durability. I think this is one of the things where an investment goes a long way, especially if this is for your family.” ■ cosentino.com With a family of fi ve and an active Instagram following of over 14 million, beauty mogul Joelle Mardinian realised that for her, “A good kitchen design involves a technical part and an aesthetic part.” After using her renovated kitchen for several months, she says, “I think now, my space has a combination of the two aspects.” Working closely with Tabbaa Kitchens, “The idea was to create a heavy [work] kitchen with an operational space for cooking and storage and a separate external show kitchen, which is an open stylish setting for the family to spend time in, and also serves the purpose of our busy lifestyle with three kids!” Suggested by Tabbaa Kitchens because of its exceptional technical properties, Mardinian selected Dekton by Cosentino for her kitchen countertops, featuring a durable and stylish compact surface. “I wanted the kitchen countertops to be able to take the brunt of day-to-day living and still look fresh,” she explains. Drawn to its heat-resistant qualities, she noticed, “You can put hot pots and dishes on it without worrying about damaging it. It is also stain and scratch- resistant and extremely easy to clean and maintain - all very desirable to have, especially when you have a family with young children and spend at lot of time in the kitchen.” To look inviting and fresh, her “show” kitchen, sleekly separated by a sliding glass door, features solid wood in both grey and off-white. “I wanted the show kitchen to have a touch of luxury so I chose Dekton Entzo inspired by Calacatta marble,” Mardinian recounts. “It is a very Interior views of Joelle’s kitchen space The LATEST HBI_047_26-27_LATEST_Casentino_11385412.indd 2704/10/2020 06:01:52 PMWORDS BY REEF AY A NOOR TA J IMAGES COUR TESY OF ETHAN ALLEN The LATEST 28 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture/Interiors Autumn 2020 TI M E L E S S G L A MOUR American furniture house Ethan Allen’s brand-new The Iconic Heritage Collection features intricately handcrafted designs and furniture styles ideal for that extra pizzazz in any home The Anderson Sofa from The Iconic Heritage Collection by Ethan Allen HBI_047_28-29_latest_Ethan Allen_11386877.indd 2804/10/2020 06:03:00 PM29 HarpersBazaarArabia.com/Culture/Interiors Autumn 2020 As the fall season begins, luxury American furnishing retailer, Ethan Allen has unveiled a new collection of timeless pieces. Founded in 1932, Ethan Allen never fails to deliver its clientele quality styles. The Iconic Heritage Collection, handcrafted and designed over 88 years ago, represents the brand’s bold furniture aesthetic, comprising elegant designs and trendy colour schemes. The collection showcases the hallmarks of classic mid- century pieces that are handcrafted and tailored by North American artisans, maintaining approachable glamour. An array of spectacular sofas and tables designed for the living room area such as the Anderson sofa and the Clockwise from top: Evansview round dining table and Clarksburg open bookcase; Bayliss round nesting coffee table; Kronos Demilune Chest. All Ethan Allen The LATEST Bayliss round coffee table feature sleek silhouettes that can fl oat harmoniously in any room. Iconic bestsellers such as the Claksburg open bookcase and Kronos Demilune chest recall inspiration from Old Hollywood opulence. Each furniture piece is crafted with beauty and functionality at its core. Complement your space with antique chandeliers, classical wall scones and handmade mirrors, for a personalised ambience. The brand’s in-house interior designers are renowned for styling homes to match the owner’s lifestyle, and with a rich selection of fabrics, fi nishes and trims, you’ll be left positively indecisive this fall season. ■ Visit the showroom between 11 AM – 9 PM to view the new Iconic Heritage Collection. @ethanallenuae HBI_047_28-29_latest_Ethan Allen_11386877.indd 2904/10/2020 06:03:07 PMNext >