ISLAMABAD: In a very short span of time, Marina Home Interiors has gone from strength to strength in making its presence felt not just in Lahore but globally! Targeting a specific clientele, the luxury home décor brand is now known for its stunning furniture items, its unique décor pieces and standout wall hangings. Post running successfully in Dubai, Lahore and eight countries worldwide, with plans to open their doors in Qatar and Saudi Arabia as well, Marina Home launched their flagship outlet in Islamabad on Tuesday. An Ayra Events launch, the media and PR was handled by the creative team behind Verve, mustering a crowd brimming with the who’s who of the media, fashion and home decor industry. This store of theirs is humongous, with a striking interior which has been done by Shahzad Malik – the brains behind Marina – himself. From velvet upholstered sofas and settees, to beautifully-created works of art covering the walls, the store also houses royal chandeliers done in crystal and glass, decoration pieces, dining table sets and twin side tables for your bedroom. It is a double-storied outlet complete with all home and interior solutions. “The response in Lahore has been over-whelming ever since Marina launched there. Opening a flagship store in Islamabad had always been on our wishlist and I’m proud to share that we’ll be launching in Karachi as well in the next six months. The entire interior of this store has been done by me and I’m really excited to see Marina’s growth,” Shahzad Malik said, while talking exclusively to Daily Times. Among other exquisite furniture items, I simply loved the autumn yellow two-seater sofas with the upholstery done in velvet. The USB of Marina Home Interiors in a market which is now saturated with home and décor brands, is the fact that they use standout and unique colours and designs for upholstery, sofas and bedding. “Marina Home has paved the way for high-end brands to enter the market in Pakistan and establish a presence in this part of the world. It is an interior designers’ wonderland; you can walk around and get lost in all the wares on offer,” Arsalan Ahmad Khan of Verve Events said, also while talking exclusively to Daily Times. ‘Coke Studio’ sensation Uzair Jaswal performed at the event, adding glamour and spark to the launch. Marina Home which is synonymous with quality and creativity, celebrated its launch in Islamabad amongst the inner circles of interior designers and architects; the first to experience the new ‘Destination of ‘Discovery’. A display of cross-cultural influences, Marina Home creates a true eclectic ambience seamlessly blending design with functionality. The newest store is situated in G6, Aabpara Market.