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One of the hottest themes this season is the so-called Country Estate look. Inspired by the English Colonial era, it captures the spirit of understated luxury with comfort, practicality and relaxed elegance at its heart.
Contrasting the modern with the traditional, this theme features an artful mix of chic and rustic elements set against a backdrop of gorgeously graphic tartan wallpaper a nod to British heritage. For a plush yet down-to-earth ambience that radiates warmth, think rich browns, khaki, red and dark greens mixed with studded leather, light and dark woods, kelims, cow hides and metal. Here, an eclectic assortment of accessories from across the globe reflects an era of exploration and helps personalise the space.
Oozing character and country charm, this laid-back, lived-in look can be extended effortlessly into the dining room. Set the scene with red and green tartan wallpaper and pair wooden pieces with lush velvet dining chairs in hunter green. Accessorise with recycled glass, chrome accents and a sepia hunting print for a jolly good show!
On THE One:
Invented by Thomas Lundgren, THE One Total Home Experience opened its first store in Abu Dhabi in 1996. Today the brand is present in five countries across the Middle East. But THE One doesn't believe the world needs another retailer; they believe we need a better world. That's why, intent on being THE [responsible] One, the company aims to be both magical and meaningful: inspiring their fans with seasonal Home Fashion Collections that are Always Different, Always Limited and Never Expensive' while Changing the World Together. To this end, THE One supports a number of local and international charities and takes every opportunity to employ physically and mentally challenged individuals. You can find THE One Theatres in Bahrain (Manama), Jordan (Amman), Kuwait (Kuwait City), Qatar (Doha) and the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah). Visit www.theone.com
