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New From Ikea

Ljuvare by Ikea

When I first saw Ikea’s Ljuvare collection online I fell in love immediately. Warm, spicy tones with a hint of golden accents make these items simply desirable. Now when there are lockdowns here and there it’s not necessarily possible to visit Ikea on the spot, but no worries - you can make online-orders and have these beauties delivered to your door step.

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“Middle Eastern design meets Scandinavian style. LJUVARE is a limited edition that cleverly combines Middle Eastern design with Scandinavian style. The comforting earthy tones, shades of orange and cream fused with glittering gold, create a flawless modern feel.”

Craftsmanship and tradition

Designed by Nada Debs, an acclaimed Middle Eastern designer, and Paulin Machado, a designer at IKEA, all of the products were designed so they could be lovingly handmade – from candle holders and comfortable floor cushions to modern cups and coffee makers.

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If you're looking to slow down a bit and spend some more time at home, why not create a casual and cosy atmosphere using the candle holders and lighting chains from this limited edition? Antique-style lanterns create a warm atmosphere and add a decorative touch to any room. The designer Nada Debs took inspiration from materials like brass, which is commonly used in Middle Eastern culture to create items that showcase the beauty of their culture.

Decoration for style and comfort

Geometric patterns are a common feature in Middle Eastern culture. Our contemporary version of traditional prints will lend a fresh look to your home.”

Nada Debs

Designer Nada Debs is a Lebanese designer living and working in Beirut. She grew up in Japan, studied in the United States and been travelling around the globe exploring different cultures. ‘Handmade & heartmade’ describes her style. She wants to capture the power of human hands to tell stories which touch our hearts.

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How To Choose The Colour Theme For Your Home

We all have our favourite colours. This doesn’t mean that all the colours around us have to be in that specific tone. Sometimes it can be difficult to choose a colour, especially if it’s something you see every day, affects to your mood or costs a lot of money. Choosing colours for your home can be confusing - suddenly you see so many different options. I have collected here a few tips to make it easier for you to find the right colour palette.

  1. Get Inspired

    You can find your colour inspiration in a holiday photo, your fave cashmere pullover, flower field or by looking out of your window. Perhaps you are looking for a certain atmosphere and you want your home to be fresh, dramatic, bright, moody, cosy or what ever you feel.

  2. Start with neutrals

    Neutral hues are those basic ones such as white, grey and beige. Keep in mind that there are a wide variety of neutrals- not all greys are cool, and not all beiges are warm. It is completely possible to choose both grey & beige - just make sure they are both in same tone level; either cool or warm side. Even white has plenty of different tones.

    In case you like to have different colours in each room, keep the same neutrals in every space. That pulls the whole home palette together.

  3. Add Two Accent Colours

    When the neutrals are picked up, go for the ‘real’ colours. Even if you think that you don’t want to add any colour for your place, I recommend you to choose at least one colour. You will see the difference in atmosphere just by adding a tiny hint of a colour. It can be a stripe in a cushion, a glass vase, a poster on the wall.

  4. Create A Moodboard

    Choose one or more pictures which represent those colours or that atmosphere you are looking for. Pick up the main shades and you get a beautiful colour palette.

PS. if you still find it too complicated and time-consuming, I’m here to help you. Just drop me a message tiina(at)tiinaarminen.com and I’ll make you a perfect colour scheme for your home.

Here’re 3 example how I create a colour palette moodboard:

Btw, you can find out more about moodboards here!

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