The Hot List: vivid accents that won't overwhelm your theme

Time for change

These glasses from The Change Initiative are green in more ways than one. They are produced by the Green Glass Company, which recycles everyday objects such as juice bottles, broken glass and bottle tops into quirky wine glasses, tumblers and even jewellery.

Prices start at Dh60, The Change Initiative store, Al Barsha 1, Dubai

Once in a blue loom

The new collection from Vincent Sheppard Furniture is now available at the Carpe Diem showroom in Dubai. The Belgian brand creates paper-woven Lloyd Loom furniture using kraft paper, rattan, beech and metal wire. The company's portfolio includes 80 chairs for indoor use and 20 models for the outdoors.

Visit the Carpe Diem showroom on Jumeirah Beach Road to see the new collection

The swing of things

We love this handpainted cushion from Zara Home, which is in stores now. With its girly graphic and baby blue floral patterning, this cutesy accessory will soften any space, but would look particularly fetching in a child's room.

Dh145, Zara Home stores nationwide

New from Missoni

The 2012 Missoni Home collection has arrived at Harvey Nichols Dubai. Expect plenty of the brand's signature prints and dramatic colourways, as well as vivid new hues, faded effects and surreal, kaleidoscopic graphics. Start small with this vibrant bath mat.

Dh575, Harvey Nichols Dubai, Level 3, Mall of the Emirates

Animal magic

Dwinguler's reversible playmats are safe, easy to clean and non-toxic. They are made from phthalate-free resin foam so are soft and durable, and come in a range of five different designs. A cast of bright, cheery animals makes Zoo our favourite.

Dh399 for the small size, available from Toys R Us, www.dwinguler.me