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The Masterclass section delivers expert tips for mastering panelling, styling a personality-filled home office, and designing a nursery that evolves with a child. Trends explore kitchen and bathroom developments, while suite-style bedroom sanctuaries and suitecscaping ideas reimagine the bedroom for modern living. The Homes section features remodeled residences across the UAE, alongside curated property picks and market outlook insights.","Summer Issue 2026  \nAED25  \nThe magazine of   \nMultipurpose Makeover  \nFrom do-it-all space to composed calm  \n ASK THE EXPERT  \nRooms that work for little ones  \nINSPIRATION  \nReimagining the bedroom for suite living  \nFULL BLOOM  \nInside Emma Whittington's extraordinary Al Barari sanctuary where art, nature and wellness meet  \n6 291086 269175  \n Plus, a curated collection of Dubai's best homes to buy or rent   \nSmart Renovation Dubai  \n[smartrenovation.ae](smartrenovation.ae)  + 971 56 799 0448  info@smartrenovation.ae  \nCONTENTS  \n38  \nA space transformed by Abu Dhabi Home Design  \nWelc􀀛e to the issue  \nAs 2026 reaches the halfway point and summer settles in, there is no better time to breathe fresh perspective into your home. Whether you are styling, renovating or simply reimagining what you already have, this issue is full of ideas to inspire. In our regular Masterclass section (page 5), our resident designer shares her tips and tricks for transforming your spaces – including how to create a bedroom that grows beautifully with your baby or toddler. We also get the inside track on the latest kitchen and bathroom trends from a trio of experts (page 14) and explore the intriguing concept of turning your bedroom into a hotel suite-style sanctuary (page 20) . And, as always, join us for a room-by-room tour of a curated collection of unique homes, from a private estate-inspired residence in the ultra-private Al Barari community (page 24) to a Palm Jumeirah penthouse with irresistible Barbadian charm (page 32) . Happy reading!  \nVisit us atblivinguae.com and follow us on Instagramat @blivinguae  \nCONTENTS  \nMASTERCLASS 5-12  \nTips and tricks to know, including how to master the art of panelling and how to style a home office with personality.  \nTRENDS 14-23  \nExplore the latest kitchen and bathroom trendsand take a deep dive into the hot topic of suitescaping your bedroom sanctuary.  \nHOMES 24-57  \nTake the keys to a remodelled Meadows villa with vacation vibes and enjoy the top-to-toe transformation of an outdated Abu Dhabi family home.  \nPROPERTY 58-65  \nOur agents pick their top properties this season. Plus Richard Waind, CEO of Cencorp, shares the latest UAE market outlook.  \nManaging Director  \nVictoria Thatcher  \nChief Creative Of􀀎cer  \nJohn Thatcher  \nDigital Media Manager  \nMuthu Kumar  \nContributing Editor  \nClaire Malcolm  \nTo contact any of the above people, email 􀀆rstname@hotmedia.me  \nReproduction in whole orin part without written permission from HOT Media is strictly prohibited. HOT Media does not accept liability for omissions or errors in betterliving magazine.  \ninfo@hotmedia.me  \n[bhomes.com](bhomes.com)  \n [facebook.com/betterhomesuae](facebook.com/betterhomesuae)[ ](facebook.com/betterhomesuae) @betterhomesuae  \n @betterhomesuae  \n [linkedin.com/company/better-homes-llc](linkedin.com/company/better-homes-llc)  \n[4](4 | blivinguae.com)[ |](4 | blivinguae.com)[ blivinguae.com](4 | blivinguae.com)  \nrenovation  \nMASTERCLASS  \nOur resident industry expert Anam Clarke, founder of The Designers’Studio (@thedesignersstudiouae) shares tips, advice and insider information to make you the master of your home  \nMasterclass  \nSTYLING TIPS  \nTurn a home office into a fabulous workspace  \nROOM RECIPE  \nFour ways to give your do-itall room some curated calm  \nHOW TO MASTER  \nAdd personality to almost any space with our guide to panelling  \nASK THE EXPERT  \nTop tips for designing a nursery that will grow with your child  \nLITTLE BLACK BOOK  \nAnam’s favourite stores for all things mamma, baby, and more  \n[blivinguae.com](blivinguae.com | 5)[ |](blivinguae.com | 5)[ 5](blivinguae.com | 5)  \n[6](6 | blivinguae.com)[ |](6 | blivinguae.com)[ blivinguae.com](6 | blivinguae.com)  \nStyling Tips  \nHome Office  \nFall back in love with your workspace with inspiration from Marina Home (@marinahomeinteriors)  \nOversized artwork instantly elevates a home office setting and adds personality  \nLarge-scale plants soften hard lines, improve ","cbCaimYvBGgh1IB5","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimYvBGgh1IB5","pdf",13631633,11,1,72,"English","en",105,"# Welc􀀛e to the issue\n# Masterclass\n## STYLING TIPS\n## ROOM RECIPE\n## HOW TO MASTER\n## ASK THE EXPERT\n## LITTLE BLACK BOOK\n# Trends\n# Homes\n# Property\n# Contact and credits","[{\"question\":\"What design topics are covered in the Masterclass section of this issue?\",\"answer\":\"The issue includes styling tips, room recipes for multipurpose spaces, guidance on panelling, and expert advice for designing a nursery that grows with a child.\"},{\"question\":\"Which trend areas are highlighted in the Trends section?\",\"answer\":\"The Trends section focuses on the latest kitchen and bathroom trends and explores creating a suite-style bedroom sanctuary through suitescaping.\"},{\"question\":\"What content appears in the Homes and Property sections?\",\"answer\":\"Homes features transformed residences across the UAE, while Property provides top picks this season and includes Richard Waind’s UAE market outlook.\"}]","Better Living - 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