Seductive, sensual, and cozy … this is the way we view the interior with the selection of furniture we have at Masina House,” said Lina Bangash, the founder of Masina House furniture store in Jeddah.
“Things are kind of eclectic … a little bit hip, a little bit hippie … a mix of Zen and rock & roll. Masina offers vivid and sexy mix of patterns and colors, and ethnic influences, where ancients bang up against the contemporary. It has a touch of everything.” Located off Falasteen Street behind Alhamra Sofitel Hotel, Masina House opened its doors about a year ago.
“Through my travels I found that we have a gap in Jeddah for unique furniture items,” Bangash told Arab News. It is the first furniture boutique in Jeddah, where most items are hand made, and available in few numbers to ensure exclusivity. “A furniture boutique is a new concept here offering exclusive items that reflect each customer’s personality, I usually encourage my customers to spend time at the store and choose pieces rather than sets,” said Bangash. Her customers include the young, interior designers, hotels, artists and people with individuality.
There is a world of style at Masina House waiting for people with bold and daring personalities, individuals looking for exclusivity, collectors on the hunt for hidden treasures, and interior designers seeking unique and trendy looks. “Every year we have a season, just like fashion, of a different look and new trends. We never repeat an item.” She studies the international market for the latest trends in furniture design and her suppliers are European designers who cater for the European and American market.
Masina House introduces a young, clean cut, modern look furniture of extensive selection featuring both classic and modern European and Asian designs, in rustic or glamorous finishes, which will inspire its visitors to create an impressive setting that reflects their individual personalities.
It has indoor and outdoor furniture, lighting fixtures and made-to-order designs.
Masina House presents unique pieces of bedrooms, dining, living, and office. It also presents an exotic line of home accessories, lighting, and artwork to complement the overall look Masina promises to offer. “I usually describe Masina as the best hidden secret of Jeddah,” said Bangash. Most of Masina furniture is made of teak wood and manufactured in Asia by European and talented designers.
Teak wood has been renowned for centuries for its attractive appearance and ability to withstand both tropical Asian temperate and European and American climates. Teak wood combines both these characteristics, a rich, satisfying appearance, and a toughness that is unmatched by any other hardwood, to be a solid choice for wooden furniture, particularly for outdoor garden furniture and, in a different way, for indoor furniture.