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A TWIST ON TRADITION How a starter home in Mirdif was transformed by marrying tradition with contemporary flair 58 | bhomes.com
home makeover | INSPIRATION Before When Dubai-based newlyweds Yara and Eddy contacted Nisrine Moghraby of Harf Noon Design Studios to help create their Mirdif love nest, they were certain of one thing – that it be built around their collection of vintage carpets. Given to the couple as wedding gifts, their ensemble of richly bold rugs were a sure place to start for Nisrine. “I instantly knew that the colour scheme had to complement them without being overpowering,” she says. The young couple wanted to focus on makingover the entertaining spaces, including the l i v i n g/d i n i n g s p a c e a n d t h e T V r o o m u p s t a i r s . Since the carpets were naturally colourful, they became the focal point for each of the rooms. Nisrine selected shades from them, and chose funky accessories to match. Meanwhile, the walls were kept simple, with a lick of white paint and a large black and white p h o t o g r a p h fo r “ s o m e a r c h i t e c t u r a l i n t e r e s t ”. Moving upstairs to the TV room, Nisrine removed all of the couple’s existing furniture, leaving just the sofa. The multipurpose room was made-over with a slender desk, TV cabinet and storage units for the couple’s books and trinkets. “We wanted to nod to the Star Wars theme that was afoot in the room previously, as this was a part of the husband’s bachelor days,” says Nisrine. “We kept the youthful spirit alive by framing some fun posters and adding a bean bag for hours of comfortable gaming.” Upon completion, the once blank slate had taken a starting point from the antique carpets and run with a quirky yet trendy feel. In Nisrine’s words, “the house has a consistent charm and unique character that mirrors its owner’s optimism and new life as a couple.” Turn the page to read our tops tips on planning a similar makeover in your home ➤ bhomes.com | 59
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