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One of the UAE’s most influential wellness, fitness and food bloggers, we have recently teamed up with British born Carly Neave to assist her with her latest project: the renovation of her new home in the Meadows, Dubai. Carly has worked with our team to hand pick and design a selection of our pieces from our extensive repertoire to turn her interiors dreams into a reality. We catch up with Carly Neave following her collaboration with Wood Culture to find out more about her interior aspirations and her life in Dubai. Tell us a little bit about yourself?  Hi! My name is Carly and I’m a mum of two boys living in Dubai. We recently refurbished our home and it’s been a project of love! What is your biggest interior hack/tip? To design your home in the way your family will use it. I think it’s all too easy to get caught up in what looks pretty and take inspiration from our beautiful pinterest boards but you need to think about how you operate as a family, what will work with kids, where do you like spending time, socializing, entertaining etc. There’s no point having a stunning home with spaces you never really utilize. What is your favourite Wood Culture piece and why?  We’ve had a lot of bespoke pieces made from Wood Culture which I love – the craftsmanship is always exceptional. Our children’s play/storage unit, rattan wardrobes, our natural oak in-built shelves to name a few! But for an “off the rack” item it would have to be our coffee table. Carly's Wood Culture coffee table: Picture credit @carlyneave What was the biggest challenge when renovating your own house? Forward thinking (and keeping on top of costs). I never even considered I’d be picking out finishes for plug sockets or different shades of grouting. It’s daunting when you’ve never done it before! What was the biggest surprise about renovating your own house?  How much more it can make a country feel like home. I never really considered Dubai “home” until we did our house. Now it feels like a really special place to raise our family. What is your favourite country for interior inspiration?  The US! Think Modern Farmhouse … Rattan Closet  What is next for your house design? I’m just learning as I go really but I’d love to do another project where I can be more bold with colours. Really play with industrial materials and bolder paints. What/who is your biggest design inspiration? I ADORE Studio McGee. Her story, her journey, her style and eye. It’s just the dream!

Festive decorations create feelings of pure joy and happiness. With the holiday season just around the corner, here are five pieces of furniture that will make your space more festive. 

    How to get your Garden ready for Winter with Wood Culture!Are you planning on making your garden the ultimate space for entertainment this winter? The months are flying past and before you know it, the winter months will be done so make sure you make the most of the outdoors. From garden furniture to creating a herb wall, impress your guests with personal touches and create a truly stunning space to relax when the sun is out.   Here are some Tips that our team have come up with:  1. Use scatter cushions and rugs to bring the comfort of the home outside while you enjoy the sunshine and good company. You could also add some rattan baskets with some green plants to add life to any space. Check out our baskets here.       2. Don't forget to provide shade for those really hot days. Incorporate awnings or a garden parasol. if you're thinking long-term, build a pergola and train climbers up it to create some dappled shade. As experts in creating bespoke, made to measure items, the team at Wood Culture have the experience of creating most things outdoor.   3. Tidy up the garden by mowing and feeding the lawn and mulching the flower beds to cover up weeds. If you haven't got time to mow, use a strimmer to make sure the edges are tidy.   4. The furniture that you place in your garden is another important consideration. Garden furniture comes in all shapes and sizes, from gorgeous wooden structures to simpler pieces constructed from wicker or rattan. Our team at Wood Culture make stunning bespoke furniture for outdoors so whatever your style or inspiration, let our team be part of creating your ideal outdoor space for entertaining. Sneak peak of our custom furniture pieces made for this villa in Dubai Hills.   5. Add more colour and interest to your outdoor space by using garden planters and troughs. What’s the secret to a stunning garden pot? Mix and match plant heights, textures and colours. We can help you make bespoke planters or you can make use of our stunning fabric options, available online in our home decor collection.   Wishing you a happy holiday season!

A journey that started by experimenting to create furniture using types of wood at a small scale, since the company’s inception, we have evolved and now use many different wood types from around the world to create unique and bespoke pieces. 

I have been travelling the world looking for unique pieces of wood to create one off pieces for the residences of Dubai - here are some of my most iconic and exotic travel tales.

Having a small home does not mean you should only have small ideas. Think big and find solutions to create a home you love. We have put together 5 small home furniture ideas that we hope will inspire you to turn your home into an interiors haven.