• Courtesy of FBMI
    Courtesy of FBMI
  • Courtesy of &Tradition
    Courtesy of &Tradition
  • Courtesy of Zara Home
    Courtesy of Zara Home
  • Courtesy of H&M
    Courtesy of H&M

The hot list: A softer shade


  • English
  • Arabic

Use greys to set a relaxing tone in your bedroom.

1 Woodland wonders

Cover that blank wall over your bed with this Woodland Friend print by Emma Brooks. The tranquil image should help you relax, and the neutral colour palette will blend with any decor.

• Woodland Friend print, Dh1,102, Crate & Barrel, Mall of the Emirates and Mirdif City Centre, Dubai

2 A ruggy good buy

Keep your feet warm with the Miracle Garden rug from the Fatima bint Mohamed bin Zayed Initiative. It’s stonewashed, features faint floral designs and will work well at the foot of your bed.

• Miracle Garden rug, Dh2,200 (per square metre), FBMI, Yas Mall, Abu Dhabi and Jumeirah Beach Road, Dubai

3 Lounging around

If you have ample space in your bedroom, consider this chic Mayor sofa from &Tradition. The piece is based on a late-1930s design classic by the Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen, and is made from solid oak, with wool upholstery.

• Mayor sofa, Dh16,400, www.scandinavia-design.fr

4 Cosy knits

Throw this geometric patterned quilt onto your bed for an immediate calming effect. Its soft fabric and soothing hue are irresistible, and as an added bonus, there’s a matching cushion cover.

• Quilt, Dh470, Zara Home stores across the UAE

5 Fragrant furnishings

Add a subtle scent to your room with this white-jasmine-scented candle from H&M Home. The rustic yet charming exterior makes it an ideal present, while its colour will complement most decors.

• Candle, Dh40, H&M Home, Abu Dhabi Mall and Deira City Centre, Dubai