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[Left] African influences
come into play: the chair
and wall-hanging are from
Nairobi and complement the
natural hues of the Neisha
Crosland cushion fabric

to fit over the original boards. “Although I prefer the real thing, the carved circular wooden table from West Elm.
this has convinced me that there is a place for faux finishes,” The family snug is where they congregate of an evening,
remarks the designer. where touches of silk, ikat, burnt tones and shiny surfaces
Downstairs, the main living room plays host to treasured hint at their previous home. A Pakistani marriage chest was
pieces, artworks and objets collected by the family over the another purchase from Qatar; the Indian beaten-silver console
years. The seat cushion of an old leather chair has been table was picked up in Dubai and a selection of cushions from
covered in Johnstons of Elgin Melrose Estate tweed by Emma’s Istanbul works with cushions by Niki Jones and a special
go-to upholsterer in Insch. There’s also a carved wooden door painting by Emma’s mother, the artist and gallery owner
from Oman that was bought from a Qatari dealer that works Jennifer Hudson. “She painted the view looking down from
as a beautiful alternative to a painting. It reminds Emma of our apartment in Abu Dhabi to the park below, taking in the
her time in the region, where she displayed it in her courtyard, mosques and along the Corniche,” she says.
surrounded by potted bougainvillea. The large footstool, “I love the way the house looks, but it’s also really
upholstered in Anta’s Edzell fabric, brings the scheme back to practical too,” admits Emma. It certainly appears to be the
Scotland, with international accents that har monise, such as perfect blend.

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