balance and beauty of its own. Its
history is so rich and ancient, that
I’m convinced a lot of designers
HoME
aren’t even aware of the impact
it has on their own work. Artists
essentially use works of the past FRoNT
to gain inspiration and often,
they use this method of recycling;
Small things that add
imitating an original piece but sparkle to the four
upgrading it to complement
corners of your home
modern trends and fashions. What
they fail to recognise, however, is
that the supposed originals they
are using as models, are in fact
recreations of Islamic designs
from years and years ago. In
that sense, I have an advantage. I
avoid the replicas and go straight
to the authentic pieces for my
inspiration.”
His consultations are often
complicated and lengthy. “In order
to create a room, it is essential to
get to know the client. Intricate
details like where the client lives,
their occupation, their lifestyle; Felt 3D Rose Cushion
things they enjoy doing whether Floral’s remain a key trend this
it’s reading or hosting parties, year, so brighten up your living
things they don’t like doing. What room with these cushions.
may appear as mundane details £12.98,
www.diy.com
to the ordinary person, are in fact
crucial to the eye of the designer.
During the exchange of this infor-
mation, it is transformed in the
designers mind from words to col-
ours, patterns and materials. It is
imperative that I know who I am
creating for, first. Then, I listen to Filigree Flower Hooks
what the space/the house is telling introduce a touch of refreshing
me. For example, if a client desires colour with these delicate
a room to be bright and full of nat- flower hooks. £40.00, www.
ural light, but the room is facing sassandbenhomeinteriors.
northwards, the house is com- com
municating that it can’t be done.
Simple observations like that are
integral to my work.”
Alidad’s style is very much con-
cerned with fusion. He appears to worlds together. It’s very much a
TOP
have a real niche for creating amal- personal thing to me – bridging
Dining room with
Verre Eglomise wall
gamations of style from different two cultures together considering panelling in London.
periods of time. “I once redesigned I myself share a dual heritage, if
ABOVE
O
r
S
a large shop in Beirut – it remains you like.” Detail of a drawing
e
ri
one of my most favourite crea- Concerned with balancing his
room in Place de
N
t
Vosges, Paris.
tions. When I arrived, it was like a canvas at all times, Alidad is aware
A
D i
L
i
D carcass; a bombed, empty shell of a that with such a bold interiors Black Rococo Carved Bed
F A
house left derelict since the 1940s. style, there is a fine line between Sleep in luxury with this
Y O I decided to create a fusion of East rich exuberance and garishness. Yet amazing four poster bed. Made
e
S
rt
meets West with a circa 1910-20 the daring nature of his execution from Mahogany, this solid black
OU
French look with a more Arabian- alone where design is concerned carved bed denotes nothing
e
S c
inspired style. I was really focussed evokes an undeniable admiration but comfort. £670.00, www.
AG
i
M on bringing the two distinct and respect. l
sweetpeaandwillow.com
www.emel.com | emel magazine 61
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98 |
Page 99 |
Page 100 |
Page 101 |
Page 102 |
Page 103 |
Page 104