If handled correctly, the common zigzag can be a fun, eye-catching addition to your space. But tread carefully – get this one wrong and you’ll be left with little more than an eyesore.
1 Resplendent rugs
Well known for his graphic prints and vibrant colour combinations, the fashion designer Jonathan Saunders has now turned his hand to rugs, with a collection of four pieces for The Rug Company. The rugs – Nouveau, Hutton, Harrington and Herringbone, the last of which is pictured here – are hand-knotted in Tibetan wool and perfectly display Saunders’ flair for bringing together seemingly incongruous colours and patterns and creating visual harmony where there might otherwise be chaos.
• Herringbone, Dh4,774 per square metre, The Rug Company, DIFC
2 Staying subtle
If you’d prefer a lower-key approach, this Chatswood Grey White cushion by Eichholtz should do the trick. Measuring 50 centimetres by 50cm, the cushion is made of a cotton backing with 100 per cent wool embroidery.
• Chatswood Grey White cushion, Dh550, Bloomingdale’s Home, The Dubai Mall
3 The sky’s the limit
The Follow the Sky Cushion offers a perfect way to introduce zigzags into your space without going overboard. The 38cm by 38cm cushion is made of polyester and is machine-washable. We love the striking colour scheme of blue, black and white.
• Follow the Sky cushion, Dh126, www.bespo.co.uk
4 Fun fragrance
We can always count on The Urban Yogi to bring us the brightest, cheeriest products around. This candle is part of the Ziggy collection by French Bull, and was inspired by the vibrant, tribal colours of Africa. A reusable porcelain holder is filled with a scented, soy-wax candle with spicy notes of cinnamon and base notes of musk and cedar.
• Ziggy candle, Dh150, The Urban Yogi, Mercato Mall and Times Square Centre, Dubai, www.theurbanyogi.me and www.tejuri.com
5 Super bowls
If zigzags are your thing, you should probably head straight to Zigzag House. Although not everything on this UK-based website has a zigzag on it, there are trays, throws, cushions and this cute set of three ceramic Chevron Bowls, which can be used for mixing, prepping and serving.
• Chevron Bowls, Dh312, www.zigzaghouse.co.uk