All articles
Every guide published by Alvari & Pers: 26 articles on Italian furniture, residential fit-out in Dubai, materials and finishes, listed by section.
Colour & Light
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September 4, 2026
How to Plan Ambient, Task and Accent Lighting
Plan ambient, task and accent lighting with practical lux targets, control groups, color specifications and an electrician-ready drawing set.
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August 31, 2026
Monochrome Rooms: Building Depth With One Hue
Learn how to build a monochrome room with measured LRV steps, controlled sheen, textured materials, lighting checks, and full-size samples.
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August 24, 2026
Daylight and Curtains: Openness, Stack Space and Fading
A practical guide to solar-screen openness, curtain stack allowances, blackout detailing, glare control, and fabric fading in direct daylight.
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August 17, 2026
Feature lighting: hanging height, scale and glare
Set pendant heights and diameters, plan cable drops, control glare, and test LED dimming before feature lighting is ordered or installed.
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July 24, 2026
Color psychology: evidence, light, and paint tests
See what paint color measurably changes, where color psychology overreaches, and how to test LRV, daylight, LEDs, sheen, and room samples.
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July 19, 2026
Paint Sheen, Washability and Room Selection
Compare matte, eggshell, satin and gloss by measured sheen, scrub resistance and defect visibility, with room choices, primers and repaint cycles.
Materials & Texture
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September 11, 2026
Upholstery Fabric: Rub Counts, Fibres and Cleaning
Learn how Martindale and Wyzenbeek tests, fiber content, pilling grades, fading risk and cleaning codes affect upholstery durability.
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August 27, 2026
Texture, Light and Sound: A Practical Surface Guide
Learn how gloss, roughness, textiles and hard finishes affect reflection, glare and sound absorption, with a practical method for combining textures.
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August 23, 2026
Sustainable Materials: Certifications Worth Asking For
A practical guide to FSC and PEFC timber, VOC emissions, recycled-content claims, EPDs, and the documents that substantiate each claim.
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August 11, 2026
Custom cabinetry: materials, hardware and drawings
Compare MDF, plywood and solid wood for custom cabinetry, then check hardware, shop drawings, tolerances, lead times and 2026 price drivers.
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August 5, 2026
Art Deco Details: Proportion, Metal and Veneer
A measured guide to Art Deco stepped profiles, corner radii, fluting, veneer matching and metal finishes, with rules for avoiding period pastiche.
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August 3, 2026
How to Compare Italian Furniture Brands and Quotes
Compare Italian furniture by business model, frame, suspension, leather specification, quote detail, delivery risk, and indicative 2026 prices.
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July 16, 2026
Marble and Wood: Aging, Upkeep and Repair
Compare marble etching, stains and sealing with timber movement, oiling and refinishing, including placement checks and indicative 2026 upkeep costs.
Rooms & Layouts
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September 11, 2026
Smart-home decisions before the walls close
A practical plan for smart-home cabling, panels, circuits, controls, network privacy and retrofit choices before ceilings and walls close for good.
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September 5, 2026
Entrance Storage, Durable Floors and Low-Glare Lighting
Plan an entrance with measured storage, bench and hook heights, durable floor choices, door clearances, and low-glare lighting for day and night.
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September 5, 2026
Home office desk depth, lighting and acoustics
Plan a home office with measured desk depth, screen distance, window position, video-call lighting, cable routes, storage, and acoustic separation.
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August 25, 2026
Bedroom comfort: clearances, blackout and quiet
Plan a restful bedroom with measured bed clearances, practical wardrobe depths, true blackout detailing, street-noise control, and draught-free air.
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August 18, 2026
Minimalism That Still Works
A practical guide to storage allowances, flush doors, shadow gaps, builder tolerances, lighting, and where minimal rooms fail families.
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August 15, 2026
Kitchen and Bathroom Layout Clearances
Plan kitchen aisles, islands, appliance swings and bathroom fixtures with measured clearances, practical targets and checks before construction.
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August 14, 2026
When an Interior Designer Pays for Themselves
Learn which renovation risks justify a designer's fee, when DIY is sensible, and the drawings, decisions, and order sequence a small project needs.
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August 7, 2026
Small Flat Layouts That Recover Usable Space
Plan a small flat with clear circulation, controlled door swings, shallower furniture, full-height storage, mirrors, and layered lighting.
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August 2, 2026
Outdoor Rooms: Shade, Drainage and Durable Materials
Plan an outdoor room with measured shade, drained level thresholds, UV-resistant materials, serviced cooking zones, and restrained exterior lighting.
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July 27, 2026
Hanging Art: Heights, Spacing, Lighting and Fixings
Set art heights, group spacing and lighting angles with measured guidance, then choose safe wall fixings for plasterboard, brick or concrete.
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July 27, 2026
How an Interior Design Project Runs, Stage by Stage
A practical guide to interior design stages, client approvals, drawing packages, tendering, site support, fee structures, and additional services.
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July 26, 2026
Private smart villas: scenes, racks and security
Plan a private smart villa around daily scenes, rack access, camera limits, segmented networks, handover testing, and a service contract.
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July 21, 2026
Indoor Plants: Light, Drainage and Maintenance
Plan indoor plants with measured leaf-level light, realistic species bands, drained pots, protected floors, and a maintenance routine that lasts.