Bring in an industrial touch by sticking to earthy tones, contrasting textures and raw edges, characteristic of the desert.
1. Influenced by elements of our industrial heritage, Spun lights by LifeSpaceJourney can be hung as a pendant or placed on the floor to create a feature. Focusing on how light interacts with the materials used in the design, Spun lights will throw a warm ambient light around the room. RRP $647 (large), $582 (small). insitufurniture.com.au
2. No desert is complete without cacti. The Cactus jewel holder from Iggy & Lou Lou’s Desert Road Trip Collection is a quirky gift for your adventurous friend. Hurry, though, because it’s a limited edition. RRP $95. iggyandloulou.com
3. Create a statement in your living area with the contemporary hand-knotted Echo Desert rug, crafted in India and Nepal using traditional weaving methods. By Designer Rugs. RRP from $5345. designerrugs.com.au
4. Renowned for his innovative designs using old mechanical and industrial parts, Bob “Stig” Campbell constructs his pieces in his workshop in South Yorkshire. Crafted from discarded chains, It’s All Done With Magnets is the epitome of modern industrial design. stig-art.co.uk
5. The Earth vase by Dinosaur Designs steps away from the tradition with this resin brown-stripe design. From Inadesignerhome. RRP $160. inadesignerhome.com.au
6. Constructed out of 100 per cent cotton canvas, the Scatter cushion by clintonfriedman collections is available in a large range of printed designs that draw inspiration from nature. RRP $154 (60x60cm). clintonfriedmancollections.com
7. Constructed from discarded piping, the Tubes chair from Dutch designer Piet Hein Eek is one of a series. Intrinsic and mechanical-looking, the Tubes chair’s appeal is its ability to suit both a contemporary and traditional space. RRP $10,030. pietheineek.nl
8. Available with a high or low back, the Dogon chair by Emmemobili is made from a single sheet of plywood with a laser-cut design. From FY2K. RRP from $1749. fy2k.com.au
9. Bring some warmth into your backyard during the cooler months with the Angelina fire steel pit by Robert Plumb. From Inadesignerhome. RRP from $1100. inadesignerhome.com.au
10. Embrace the ombre trend with this subtly shaded white to orange Natural Harvest ombre rectangular cushion by Xavier And Me. From Zanui. RRP $114. zanui.com.au
11. Drawing inspiration from the decorative geometric shape of Vienna straw, the Canasta armchair by Patricia Urquiola successfully combines the traditional with the contemporary. From Space Furniture. RRP from $3010. spacefurniture.com.au
12. The Boulders planter, designed by Jinggoy Buensuceso for Hive, marries antique oxidised metal with a contemporary shape to create a statement piece for your garden. RRP $638 (large). kezu.com.au
By Kate Diehm and Tessa Hoult
From Home Design magazine Vol. 16 No. 3