Month: October 2012

Light oak floors, multiple layers, white walls, splashes of earth tones, iconic Fritz Hansen furniture and an overdose of light through surrounding glass. This architectural dream represents all that is contemporary Scandinavian minimalism. To get the look, opt for Oak Tide by Kährs Lodge Collection. Oak Tide has a white pigmented, matt lacquered or nature oil surface […]

If you have visited our showroom, you may have noticed the organically shaped and iconic Alvar Aalto vase by renowned Finnish glass manufacturers Iittala. Our latest infatuation is with Iittala’s Vitriini collection, namely their glass/oak boxes. What better way to display all the little things you love? Images by Iittala  

This villa on Al Wasl Road was designed by Dubai-based architectural firm CentimeterCube and part of a set of five contemporary mixed-use villas. The floating staircase is covered in rich Walnut Philadelphia by Kährs American Naturals Collection, which creates a visually dramatic contrast to the slate floors and floor-to-ceiling glass windows, while adding a touch of softness to the […]

On behalf of the entire Nordic Homeworx team, we wish you and your family Eid Mubarak! We hope you are all enjoying your holidays and spending plenty of quality time with your loved ones – friends and family alike.

There is a serious wood-mania going on in the world of interior design right now, and we are loving every second of it! Our latest find is this wood log-printed MARGARETA fabric in 100% cotton, found at your local IKEA for a mere AED 29.00/m. Great as of curtains, an art piece mounted on your […]

Oh, how we love these unique wall hooks by Muuto. “THE DOTS” are made entirely of first class oak or stained ash and are just as functional as they are beautiful as wall decoration. “This characterful little family of hooks is a friendly addition to any wall. The Dots are proud of their round edges […]

A family home needs to be child-friendly, inspirational and a space for children to be free to play and be creative. By combining cool and quirky decor/furniture pieces with a calm and natural wood floor you can create the perfect balance between the aesthetically pleasing and a safe living environment. Kährs wood floors are very […]

Looking for a highly unique and sustainable coffee table? Skip the mass-produced! This tutorial for a DIY coffee table made from left-over wood pallets is very easy to follow and you will end up with a cool coffee table with high functionality. Paint it in your favourite colour and store your books, magazine and decorative […]

Wow, imagine our surprise and immense pride when we saw that celebrity stylist Brad Goreski, former fashion assistant to Rachel Zoe (you may have seen The Rachel Zoe Project on TV) visited Kate Spade today for its official Middle East launch! Brad met with Harper’s Bazaar Arabia alongside creative director Deborah Lloyd at Kate Spade […]

Today we’re pining for these candlebottles made out of Swedish pine, designed by acclaimed architect Daniel Franzén. The original idea was to combine traditional Swedish handicraft and a standard thing used in many young homes – remember your first apartment when leftover bottles from a party were (re)used as candleholders? Available in both natural pine and black. […]

In the latest issue of InsideOut magazine, you will find a feature on one of our clients’ apartments in Dubai Marina. Mr Wilfred, who lives in the apartment with his two adorable dogs Pierre and  Chu Chu, selected the beautiful Ash Gotland wood floor from Kährs Nordic Naturals Collection. Ash Gotland is a light, exclusive 1-strip floor […]

We’re not really enthusiasts of wood imitations because we believe that wood is a natural material that is perfectly imperfect in its natural state and cannot be copied in a print. But we couldn’t resist posting about these cushions. How brilliant are they? So this time we invite you to fake it ’til you make […]

Wow, what a great start to the weekend the Nordic Homeworx team had! We closed up the office early on Thursday and drove on out to the Dubai desert for a desert safari excursion. We all really enjoyed spending the evening together, socializing together throughout all the diverse activities. We dune bashed, sand-boarded, rode on […]

We adore this bright and airy Hamptons-inspired Saheel Villa in Arabian Ranches, Dubai. To get this look, combine light linen and cotton textures with Oak Oyster wood flooring by Kährs Artisan Collection. Oak Oyster is a rustic 1-strip floor with handscraping and large knots that together with the white staining gives the product a very rustic […]

All hail this beautiful converted post office apartment in Stockholm. This simply goes to show how a beautiful dark, rustic floor with shades of brown and black combined with a monochromatic furnishing is ultimately the most classic and elegant look you can go for. An interior scheme you (and your feet!) will never tire of! To […]

If you are looking for a unique shelving unit at an affordable price, we’ve got a great DIY project for you! This stackable shelf made out of IKEA’s PRÄNT plywood boxes has been a major hit, especially in Sweden this year. And at only Dhs 79 per box (with lid), it’s a bargain! Since the […]

We recently completed the installation of one of our favourite floors – Kährs Oak Trollaborg – in one of Dubai’s most popular steakhouses, The Meat Co. This restaurant is spectacular with its contemporary design fused with rustic, wood and stone accents – really giving that ultimate cool steakhouse feel. View the images below to see how […]