Alberto Pinto "Agra" plates
Photo: Bryan Gardner
Rock the casbah in your own abode with items that showcase the vibrant colors and intricate designs of the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia.
These hand-painted porcelain plates will make guests feel as if they’re dining in a faraway land. (michaelcfina.com)
Modeled after cookware from India (and made there), these brass lights glam up a space just by hanging around. (propertyfurniture.com)
Sip mint tea, Moroccan-style, or swill some vino from these hand-painted glasses. (importsfrommarrakeshshop.com)
Want to expand your one-pot meal repertoire? Consider a tagine. This cast-iron and stoneware version of the Berber vessel is built to braise, brown, and stew. (surlatable.com)
Reminiscent of Moorish mosaics, this intricate inlaid bone tray can corral pretty objects on your coffee table or be used to deliver breakfast in bed. (wisteria.com)
Flip off the lights and let a cluster of bronze-finished lanterns throw candlelight around the room. (jamaligarden.com)
Like a sophisticated beanbag chair for grown-ups (only not nearly as squishy), this leather pouf provides a resting place for friends or feet. (serenaandlily.com)
Heirloom-quality pieces, fine metals, and luxe textiles -- design stars in the United Kingdom -- are best when they don’t take themselves too seriously (think whimsical detailing and the occasional floral flourish).
Named for an Irish castle, Waterford “Lismore” crystal tumblers are a top-shelf addition to your bar set. (bloomingdales.com)
These regal vegetable spoons are the gold standard of sterling silver. (tiffany.com)
This pewter candelebra would look as great in your home at it would on Her Majesty's table. (tabulatua.com)
This stately china is actually a rerelease of the same leaf-garland pattern that went down with the ship 100 years ago. (michaelcfina.com)
As British as afternoon tea, this cup and saucer feature Wedgwood’s most traditional pattern. (wedgwood.com)
These dainty linen napkins save trees and enliven tabletops with their cheeky polka-dot pattern. (daltonbrody.com)
Cultivating the backyard is a cinch with these gardening tools in hand. (williams-sonoma.com)
Turn any space into a gardenlike retreat with a live ivy topiary. (potterybarn.com)
Every room in your house will agree: Cole & Son “Banbury” is jolly good wallpaper. (4-id-shop.co.uk)
Make like the Scandinavians and choose clean lines and natural materials partnered with uncompromising functionality. For all this and more, set your style compass north.
Each of these all-black knives is forged from a single piece of stainless steel and coated in titanium. (gracioushome.com)
Throw Danish textile designer Tina Ratzer's blanket on your bed, and every time you wake up it'll be a sunshiny day. (gretelhome.com)
This sleek, geometric piece functions as a cozy new crib for feathered friends. (luminaire.com)
This collection by Design House Stockholm features inky stripes hand-painted on china. (shophorne.com)
These maple chairs echo a 1953 design by famed Danish furniture-maker Helge Sibast. (roomandboard.com)
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