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Why contemporary may be Dubai’s star interior style

  • July 9, 2022

Ever had that feeling that a certain kind of style was ‘too much’ – too cold and minimal, too bright or bold, too ruffled and that you wanted something in-between, something more balanced? In the design world, contemporary style formed a sort of answer to that issue.

How? Originating in the 1970s, Contemporary has also been called a ‘style chameleon’ – because it actually draws inspiration from various interior styles prominent from the decade onwards, but with a fundamental base. That base is a sleek, sculptural and clean look with an emphasis on open spaces, and a subtle sophistication.

However, the rest was flexible, and changed with the times. The variety of styles it can take inspiration from includes Modern – stark lines of concrete, glass and steel; Mid-Century Modern – minimal, sleek geometric furniture of moulded plastic, steel and glass originating in the 1950s; Art Deco – early 1900s decorative arts movement including streamlined, geometric and embellished designs; Futurism – think the clear-cut bold curves and non-patterned sculptural furniture inside a movie space hotel; Deconstructivism – shapes that are a bit dislodged from each other; Bohemian – a rustic, snug style.

Earlier, people used to very clearly identify what Indian architecture looked like or what the British architectural style looked like or Parisian, the Nordic style, or the Japanese style here. Now, we’re having a very Dubai style, and it’s becoming much more defined. One of the definitions is contemporary.

– Rincey Philip, founder of Rincey Philip interiors, Dubai-based interior decorating firm

Moreover, it is not a static style – it constantly changes and evolves, thus remaining ‘contemporary’. This means the contemporary 2000 style is vintage in comparison to Contemporary version 2022. In short, it is the ‘now’ of interiors.

Rincey Philip, founder of Rincey Philip interiors, Dubai-based interior

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Corpse Flower Blooms at US Botanical Garden

  • July 9, 2022

The corpse flower started its bloom Tuesday night, and supposedly smells like rotting garbage. Photo courtesy of the US Botanic Garden.

A stinky giant started blooming at the United States Botanic Garden Tuesday night and is currently on display for visitors to see—and smell.

The accurately named corpse flower, an endangered plant native to Indonesia, is expected to be open for the next few days. The plant is one of more than 20 mature titan arum plants in the gardens’ collection. Two of the flowers, which typically bloom every three to ten years in the wild and can grow up to 12 feet tall, already bloomed last month. But aside from the plant’s dramatic life cycle and height, it is most famous for its smell, which is also comparable to garlic, fecal matter, or another scent Washingtonians know too well: “If you’ve ever walked by a really stinky trashcan in the middle of a summer day, where it’s kind of heated up and just foul smelling, that’s a pretty good representation of what it smells like,” says Devin Dotson, a spokesperson for the gardens.

Despite its stink, which is meant to attract pollinators and lasts for the first 24 hours that the flower is blooming, the plant fascinates scientists and and garden visitors alike, Dotson says. The flowers have drawn thousands of visitors in the past, and Dotson expects more than 15,000 people will come to see this flower, the oldest in the gardens’ collection, throughout its bloom. Dotson suspects most people come just to get a whiff. “It’s the same reason people take a bite of something and they’re like Ew, taste this,” Dotson says.

But the plants serve a bigger purpose than to just stink up DC for a day. The corpse flower collection is

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DIY Vintage decor ideas to spice up your home style

  • July 9, 2022

A revival of vintage style is again becoming trendy. Your home typically gains personality and warmth as a result of vintage décor. You can use your ideas to design the ideal home decor to give the retro style a more customized and practical appearance. Add some vintage furniture to your decor to liven it up. Bring a few vintage items into your house. The focus of your house decor will be these DIY vintage décor.

Here, we bring you 4 vintage décor ideas to spice up your home style.

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1. Combine several antique treasures

Almost anything is acceptable when combining antiques and contemporary furniture. Combining vintage furniture with your eccentric antique artifacts is one of the best decoration suggestions for a room. Add a vibrant pouffe and a collection of black-and-white pictures to the wall to create a unified effect, or arrange many vases as a coffee table centerpiece.

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2. Vintage wall décor

Vintage art adds a classic touch to your wall decor, whether you buy it from antique stores, find it at flea markets, or dig it out of the attic. Captivating posters, global maps, botanical prints, and other decor can transform plain walls. You may showcase old wall art in any area with the help of these brilliant DIY suggestions.

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3. Candles for rustic look

Your home will look rustic, mystical, and magnificent with candles. Adding colourful scented candles may transform a plain spot. This will improve your house and add a wonderful aroma. Candles in clear jars or glasses look lovely. Even adding candles to glass lanterns will elevate the look of your rooms. If you have old, heat-resistant glass cups, you can construct new candle holders for your home’s decor by placing tealight candles inside of them.

4. Subtle lightening

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