Private Apartment, City Walk, Dubai

Private Apartment, City Walk, Dubai was designed by XBD Collective. The brief was to create an elegant but youthful private apartment. The developer created a practical layout that the designers chose to maintain as it fulfilled the client’s requirements. The fitout was executed by Saraya Bespoke Interiors.

In terms of the design, the brief specified was to create design elements in every corner of the apartment so that each zone showed key features at every turn. The spaces were to remain open to maximize on the natural daylight and be both interactive and social, but with the ability to create elements of intimacy when entertaining

The design and the budget were focused on furniture design, selection of materials and finishes and key design features such as the bespoke joinery in the bar area and the specialist lighting fixture. The design direction in the main living, dining and bar area was to be practical for this young family, whilst also having the flexibility to change the mood of the space for entertaining and elegant dinner parties. So, textures were used to create a glamorous edge, especially when illuminated at night.

The main features in the living areas include the bespoke fireplace, a ‘Record Lamp’, a bespoke bar clad in leather and chrome, along with the metal mesh transparent divider wall that allows for further privacy. An in-house designed coffee table with storage in black lacquer and mirror complemented the funky swing chair. All these details, each with their own design features and talking points combined, achieves a balance between luxury and funky, without appearing too busy.

The kitchen is practical and offers an open solution with an island clad in Champagne metal covered by a thick composite stone top. The feature lights create a warmth that complements the industrial style of the bar stools which offers an interesting contrast against the Champagne metal in the island. The child’s bedroom uses warm pinks, soft greys and off-white tones through the finishes and accessories. It has a practical desk solution that doubles up as a TV Unit, desk and vanity with plenty of storage. The golden desk chair adds glamour into this serene space while maintaining the overall warmth and cosiness of this space.

The overall monochrome space appears warm by mixing elements of intrigue such as the warm metals, soft layers of lighting punctured with interesting textures such as suede, leather and metal mesh. The most important elements from this project are the use of specialist lighting fixtures, pendant lighting and custom-designed furniture that gives the design a luxurious feel that the client was aiming for. Interesting design elements such as a swinging chair and bespoke fireplace complement the design and bring the important aspect of comfort to the home.

Elegance and comfort were at the forefront of this project and were a key part of the design. XBD Collective designed the space to highlight luxury, whilst accommodating a maximum comfort factor with bespoke pieces that tie in perfectly with the personality of the client.Kahrs B&B Italia