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DESIGNER SHOWCASE – September/October 2022
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Emma Surgenor, director of Space & Grace, is a talented lady with a huge portfolio of outstanding projects under her belt. Though she introduces her self as a builder, her artistic flair for interior design has wowed her clients to an exceptional extent. Emma has made a name for herself…
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WINDOW SOLUTIONS – September/October 2022
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Pirouette blinds from Luxaflex of fer a contemporary solution for windows, to control exactly the amount of light that enters a room. Manufactured to the highest of standards, they can be adjusted easily. Both Cortidea on the Mijas Road and in Urb. Marbella Real (www.cortidea.es) and Arte del Lusso in…
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STORAGE – September/October 2022
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STYLISH STORAGE The Audacious dark oak cabinet in spring green has tambour doors that slide around the cabinet, allowing you to choose how much of the interior you want to put on show. Available directly from Escandi Design on the Mi jas Road or buy online at www.escandidesign.com . The…
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WALL LIGHTING – September/October 2022
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The sculptural Cono W lamp from Cattelani & Smith is highlighted by an elegant tubular structure in a distinctive cone shape over two metres high. It has different light sources at each end, with the main lamp at the top diffusing light up towards the wall and ceiling while, at…
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FLOOR LIGHTING – September/October 2022
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The elegant Infinity design collection show cases “Fantasy” by Atelier Alain Ellouz, highlighting a complicity between alabaster and the studio’s pure lines, together with a choice of materials and works of art from Philippe Hurel. Lijomi, situated in Marbella Club on the Golden Mile, is an exclusive retailer of Alain…
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CEILING LIGHTING – September/October 2022
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Duo is a ceiling lamp designed by Ramos & Bassols for Vibia. It combines the natural warm appearance of oak wood on the interior part of the lamp with the technical refinement of alu minium metal on its exterior surface. This installation was in a large family home situated within…
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SUSPENSION LIGHTING – September/October 2022
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A LIGHT BULB MOMENT The world of lighting is, to say the least (and pardon the pun), an illuminating one. Collections are becoming so rapidly advanced in technology, design and versatility that there are endless options to cater for any lighting requirement, whether it is for decorative or functional purposes.…
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WALL LIGHTING – September/October 2022
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The sculptural Cono W lamp from Cattelani & Smith is highlighted by an elegant tubular structure in a distinctive cone shape over two metres high. It has different light sources at each end, with the main lamp at the top diffusing light up towards the wall and ceiling while, at…
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FLOOR LIGHTING – September/October 2022
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The elegant Infinity design collection show cases “Fantasy” by Atelier Alain Ellouz, highlighting a complicity between alabaster and the studio’s pure lines, together with a choice of materials and works of art from Philippe Hurel. Lijomi, situated in Marbella Club on the Golden Mile, is an exclusive retailer of Alain…
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CEILING LIGHTING – September/October 2022
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Duo is a ceiling lamp designed by Ramos & Bassols for Vibia. It combines the natural warm appearance of oak wood on the interior part of the lamp with the technical refinement of alu minium metal on its exterior surface. This installation was in a large family home situated within…
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SUSPENSION LIGHTING – September/October 2022
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A LIGHT BULB MOMENT The world of lighting is, to say the least (and pardon the pun), an illuminating one. Collections are becoming so rapidly advanced in technology, design and versatility that there are endless options to cater for any lighting requirement, whether it is for decorative or functional purposes.…
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TRAVEL & GETAWAYS – July/August Edition 2022
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ÁUREA PAL ACIO DE SOBER BOUTIQUE HOTEL AN ENCHANTING TASTE OF GALICIAN HISTORY Located between Lugo and Ourense provinces, the Áurea Palacio de So ber boutique hotel is one of Galicia’s most venerable buildings. A traditional manor house whose origins date to 740, the sprawling hotel (4,000 square metres over…
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HEALTH & WELLNESS – July/August Edition 2022
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SOME THINGS YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT NASAL BREATHING BY RACHEL GARROD Did you know that the nose is part of the respiratory system? The nose should be our predominant method of inhaling and exhaling air, and there are sev eral good reasons for this. The nostrils, hair and nasal…
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OPEN SEA – July/August Edition 2022
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SAY CARBON YACHTS MARBELLA Modern and Timeless “Sports Cars on Water” Pacesetting boat industry manufacturer SAY Carbon Yachts has continued to consolidate its expansion plans across Europe with a new dealership in Marbella. The showroom was launched in May by Sascha Falk who, in addition to being managing partner of…
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À L A CARTE – July/August Edition 2022
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LEONE BRASSERIE EXQUISITE FUSION OF CULINARY DELICACIES IN PUERTO BANÚS It might seem somewhat off-topic to begin a restaurant review by highlight ing its setting. But this is Marbella, specifically Puerto Banús, and a frontline marina vista of sumptuous yachts bobbing on glistening Mediterranean wa ters is de rigueur for…
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ADVERTISING FEATURE – July/August Edition 2022
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PRESENTING THE VIVIENNE WESTWOOD EYEWEAR COLLECTION EXCLUSIVELY DESIGNED FOR SPECSAVERS ÓPTICAS The Vivienne Westwood eyewear collection takes inspiration from key design notes from the British fashion house – centred around the Westwood orb logo. It is available exclusively at Specsavers Ópticas in Spain. Signature prints and graphics adorn optical and…
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GARDEN DESIGN – July/August Edition 2022
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THE INTELLIGENT GARDEN By Beatrice Perlac An intelligent garden is one that provides you with the greatest amount of pleasure combined with the lowest maintenance expense. It is a garden that works with nature rather than against, and it is fair to say that an Intelligent garden is an ecological…
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PROPERTY SHOWCASE – July/August Edition 2022
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RESIDENCIAS LUJOSAS VITALUX, S.L. ELEGANT SIMPLICITY Harmonious Ambience in Highly-Coveted Setting Located in one of Marbella-Benahavís’s most sought after residential areas, this magnificent property meets the highest standards in terms of both de sign and quality. It also enjoys convenient proximity to the area’s finest golf courses. The south-facing villa…
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FLOORING – July/August Edition 2022
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This elegant natural oak laminate flooring from Quick Step is compatible with underfloor heating and has a 25-year warranty (www.quick-step.com) . The Grunge tile from Peronda features a cement effect with a warm and aesthetically pleasing finish. It has a soft anti-slip finish in varying formats and comes in four…
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FABRICS FOR CURTAINS – July/August Edition 2022
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FABRIC FINESSE When deciding on the fabric for your curtains, it is first necessary to establish its purpose. Is it for privacy, for blocking out sunlight, or for adding softness and a finishing touch to the living space? It is important to take into consideration the texture, the way it…
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CUSHIONS – July/August Edition 2022
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CUSHION OBSESSION The Mizumi collection by Black Edition was the result of a collab oration with Japanese artist Katsutoshi Yuasa. The collection explores time-honoured Japanese printmaking practices where traditional and contemporary techniques are combined. Katsutoshi created in tricate woodcut prints methodically crafted with small carving tools and then used a…
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TABLE LIGHTING – July/August Edition 2022
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STYLISH LIGHTING FOR READING Marset’s Scantling collection also comes as a wall and floor lamp. The shade is fully rotational, making it easy to direct light, and it stays in position without the need of counterweights. Marset is available from Ges Lighting in Calle Uranio in Polígono Industrial La Ermita…
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SUSPENSION & TABLE LIGHTING – July/August Edition 2022
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DECORATIVE TABLE L AMPS The Eos collection is highlighted by a softness that draws the eye magnetically to its beauty. Made from natural goose feathers, these unique handmade lampshades offer a soft, warm light and add an elegant accent to any living space. Available from Escandi Design on the Mijas…
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SUSPENSION LIGHTING – July/August Edition 2022
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The new Belt suspension lamp from Flos was awarded the prestigious Compasso d’Oro award this year. French designers Ronan and Er wan Bouroullec created the Belt as an innovative modular architectural lighting system, with the light source housed in long handcrafted leather straps – hence its name. The Belt comes…
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FLOOR LIGHTING – July/August Edition 2022
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Ettorino is the new lighting family by Catellani & Smith, shown here in their BIG floor light version. As the name suggests, this large floor lamp was designed for lighting a living room or a table up to two metres long. It has adjustable light intensity controlled by the red…
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INDOOR LIGHTING – July/August Edition 2022
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Photo courtesy of www.bocci.com INSPIRATION FOR A BRIGHTER HOME Lighting can be highly effective in elevating the look of a room but also instant ly downgrade the aesthetics if you don’t get it right – no matter how beautiful the interior design. You need to take into special consideration why…
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PL ANTERS – July/August Edition 2022
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The Adan planter from Vondom comes with an op tional LED light. Adan is a cutting-edge plant pot that makes a striking design statement. Vondom is avail able through A Cielo Abierto in C. de Negocios Oasis on Marbella’s Golden Mile (www.acieloabierto.net) , Your Home Styling in Centro Comercial Nórdico…
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OUTDOOR LIGHTING – July/August Edition 2022
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ILLUMINATING OUTDOOR SPACES The Meridiano floor lamp by Vibia glows with a life of its own as soon as night falls. Designed by Jordi Vilardell & Meritxell Vidal, the Meridiano has a magical lumi nous effect, decorating an outdoor area with intricate patterns that play with light – and doubling…
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Photos by Johnny Gates – July/August Edition 2022
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A BUSINESS ON THE COAST WITH A STRONG COMMITMENT TO MEXICAN TRADITION AND SOCIAL WELLNESS INTERVIEW WITH CO’TANTIC CO-FOUNDER LOURDES JUANIS How did Co’tantic come about? Co’tantic, meaning “heart” in the Mayan language, emerged as a project one spring in San Miguel de Allende, in the Mexican state of Guanajuato,…
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HEALTH & BEAUTY – May/June 2022
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TO SLEEP PERCHANCE TO DREAM? BY RACHEL GARROD Sleep is of course essential to our well-being. After a bad night’s sleep we feel understandably drowsy and groggy, often lacking in motivation and fo cus. Poor sleep affects our cognitive ability with respect to decision making and execution of goals. How…
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PROPERTY NEWS – May/June 2022
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LA RESERVA CLUB A PL ACE FOR ALL THE FAMILY TO ENJOY For 60 years, Sotogrande SA has provided a world-class residential lifestyle by offering a selection of private gated communities aimed at buyers with a diverse range of budgets and living requirements – and La Reserva Club is no…
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TRAVEL & GETAWAYS – May/June 2022
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SIR JOAN HOTEL COMPLETE PRIVACY AND EXCLUSIVITY IN IBIZA FOR GROUPS OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS Holidaymakers keen to travel again this spring-summer season but who would like to keep their stay as private as possible are being offered a spe cial deal at Sir Joan in Ibiza. The whole hotel…
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GARDEN L ANDSCAPES – May/June 2022
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THE IMPORTANCE OF SUSTAINABLE GARDEN DESIGN BY FILIP KOZIEL In today’s world we tend to forget how important sustainable garden design is. So here we would like to share with you our thoughts about the subject. During the process of garden design we are focused on the owner’s needs, living…
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GOURMET RECIPES – May/June 2022
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CREATIVE IDEAS FOR HOME COOKING BEETROOT-CURED SALMON… GRAVL AX BY CHILI GOURMET CATERING CHEF HELLE BARLEBO In this edition you are in for a real special Scandinavian treat, with a beetroot touch and spiced up with vodka. During the Middle Ages, gravlax was made by fishermen who salted salmon and…
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Á L A CARTE – May/June 2022
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A SPECIAL DINING EXPERIENCE IN THE HEART OF MÁL AGA CITY RESTAURANTE VINO MÍO In Málaga city centre next to the famous Teatro Cervantes, you will find the Vino Mío restaurant, which has been established for an impressive 19 years and is the brainchild of Dutch entrepreneur Hélène Mostertman. Hélène…
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DESIGN SHOWCASE – May/June 2022
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PROTEC GROUP SPAIN STATE-OF-THE-ART LUXURY IN EXCLUSIVE MARBELLA HAVEN For several decades now, Río Real has been one of Marbella’s most highly coveted residential areas for people seeking an exclusive luxury lifestyle. The urbanisation is conveniently located on the eastern outskirts of the city cen tre but also provides residents…
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OUTDOOR LIGHTING – May/June 2022
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Leda by Karman comes in various versions for both indoors and, as shown here, outdoors. It is an LED shaped like a necklace, comprising cylinders and a sphere in anodised aluminium with a flexible diffuser and a metal slot to allow you to arrange the light to suit your taste…
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TABLE LIGHTING – May/June 2022
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The elegant Flair table lamp from Eichholtz is made from brushed brass with a marble base, bringing an elegant mid-century contemporary look to a room. ID House has the official Eichholtz showroom in Marbella, situated in CC Azalea in Nueva Andalucía (www.idhouse.es) . The Art Interior Design is also an…
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FLOOR/TABLE LIGHTING – May/June 2022
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Louis Poulsen’s new VL Studio 320 Brass floor/table lamp emits a glare-free diffused light through a triple-layered opal glass and it has an el egant brushed brass base (www.louispoulsen.dk).
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PENDANT LIGHTING – May/June 2022
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SEEING THE LIGHT FOR YOUR HOME Great illumination can be the key to rejuvenating your home, as lighting is piv otal to creating ambience. A tired old room takes on a whole new lease of life when lit up with well thought-out lighting… and there is so much out there…
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KITCHENWARE – May/June 2022
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TOASTERS WITH TASTE The iconic fifties-style Smeg toaster has two auto-centring racks to ensure even toasting regardless of the size of the bread slices. It also has a bun warmer to heat paninis, focaccia or brioche. Smeg is available from Decodan Studio in Avenida Juan Carlos I in Estepona and…
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WINDOW BLINDS – May/June 2022
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BLINDED IN THE LIGHT The new Venetian blinds range from Luxaflex, Pure Sense combines latest colour trends and finishes to control mood and light in a room. It comes with smooth slats that are available in either super matt or a soft glow finish. Luxaflex is available from Cortidea on…
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FABRICS FOR CURTAINS – May/June 2022
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DRESSING-UP WINDOWS Windows are an integral part of your home’s architec ture. They allow you to view the world outside, enabling all-important natural light and fresh air to enter, but sometimes this needs to be controlled in order to cre ate a comfortable living environment. Curtains are not only decorative…
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FABRICS FOR UPHOLSTERY – May/June 2022
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DON’T THROW AWAY… UPHOLSTER INSTEAD! Many of us have now veered away from the throwaway culture, when furniture items look tired or out-of-date, and upholstering is a much more resourceful option – especially if you use an ecological fabric in order to do so. Uphol stery fabric is heavier than…
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TOP OF THE – March & April 2022, Issue 79
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Tableware sets the mood and complements the food you are serving. Whether you want a formal setting or a more relaxed feel, tableware creates this instantly. For everyday use, consider durable crockery which will stand the test of time. Unless you are aiming for a very formal table setting, tableware…
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DESIGN SHOWCASE ADVERTORIAL – March & April 2022, Issue 79
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A UNIQUE CONTEMPORARY HOME OFFERING SOUL AND SERENITY SENSES… THE ACOOLA CONCEPT VILLA Acoola Living, the forward-thinking interior design and outdoor living com pany, has just launched its new Acoola Concept Villa Senses in the prestig ious area of Marbesa, east of Marbella. The idea behind the launch is to…
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Eponymous collection designed by Arturo Alvarez
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Part of an eponymous collection designed by Arturo Alvarez, the small Nevo table lamp celebrates organic shapes – with each lamp featuring a unique style. Available from Ges Lighting in C/ Uranio in Pol. Ind. La Ermita in Marbella (www.grupoelectrostocks.com) and through Gonzalez Casaus in CC Camoján Corner in Marbella…
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BATHROOMS
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Kast’s new Aura is part of a trio of patterned basins within the ever-expanding Kast Canvas collection. Shaped like a pill, this contemporary design, inspired by architecture, has fluted surface details and comes as a single, double basin and a freestanding pedestal basin (www.kastconcretebasins.com).
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The Syphasera outdoor lamp from Cattelani & Smith
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The Syphasera outdoor lamp from Cattelani & Smith looks like long grass. It can be staked directly intosoft ground, lighting up natural vegetation with its soft LEDillumination. Available from Ges Lighting in C/ Uranio in Pol.Ind. La Ermita in Marbella(www.grupoelectrostocks.com).
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Outdoor Lighting
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The outdoor Sky lamp from Watt & Weke is like a fluffy cloud hovering in your garden. Available from Diana Dominique in Pol. Ind. Nueva Campana 54 in Nueva Andalucía (www.dianadominque.com).
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Dining Out
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The Joenfa Muses is an outdoor dining chair made from polyethylene UV-resistant wicker and an electrostatic powder coating finish with an aluminium frame. Available directly from De Tropen on the Autovía del Mediterráneo A7, Km. 272, Vélez-Málaga, or you can buy online at www.detropen.es.
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MARBELLA COMES OUT OF LOCKDOWN with Renewed Optimism
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Article supplied by Atlas Group Since May, Spain has been carefully returning to normality from one of Europe’s strictest lockdowns. Now that the country is able to welcome international tourism again, and the major airlines are resuming flights, visitors and second home owners alike can return to Marbella and the…
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MAGIC carpets
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Rugs are multi-talented little objects! They bring warmth and cosiness to a room with softness underfoot, offer colour, texture and pattern, dampen down noise and echo, and pull a room together aesthetically. Whether your rug is placed beside the bed, under a dining table or in the middle of your…
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Cutting-Edge Audio-Visual Connectivity in the MODERN HOME
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Spending more time at home the past few months has emphasised just how important it is to create a cosy, convenient and “connected” environment. Even for those people no longer having to work remotely, or homeschool their children, maintaining effective connectivity is essential. For an increasing number of homeowners, this…
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HOME & LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 ONLINE EDITION
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Read the January/February 2020 Edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine online here! Here is the January/February 2020 edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine! Home & Lifestyle Magazine is an English publication based in Marbella, Spain. It is distributed free of charge in all of the best venues across the Costa del Sol…
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NEW PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN DESIGNA AND LOFT & ROOMERS
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Home & Lifestyle Magazine were invited to the opening of the new showroom for “Loft & Roomers – Nordic Living for Less” and “Designa Spain – Kitchen, Bath & Wardrobes” in Nueva Andalucía (Marbella). After a first joint showroom in Mijas, this flourishing partnership between the two companies has now…
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Which Side of the Box Are You On?…
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By AJ Linn Most of us give very little thought to how wine is presented. As far as we are concerned it comes in glass bottles of three-quarters of a litre, and that’s it. There are of course variations, particularly for specialist wines, and there are wide national disparities…
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LIVING LARGE IN SMALL SPACES
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Back in July-August, the experts from Guardian Glass provided us with practical tips on how to make our home more comfortable. This issue, they suggest seven ideas for making a reduced home space as functional, practical and habitable as possible. The key, they say, is to understand that – even…
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END-OF-YEAR PLANNING – By Alia Babapulle…
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Thank you for being with me on this journey through the gardening year. I hope you have enjoyed reading my articles as much as I have enjoyed writing them. Of course, now that we are in the autumn-winter seasons, we still have to think about our plants. This is the…
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IS EXTERIOR DESIGN, THE NEW INTERIOR DESIGN?
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Article supplied by Atlas Group Over the years, landscaping and exterior design has become more and more important, with property owners seeking a beautiful outside space to perfectly complement the interiors. In Andalucía, inside/outside living is perfectly blended and this is why people are paying even more attention to their…
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A beautiful house is a tidy one…
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The size of your home is irrelevant if you have good storage solutions as order is easier on the eye, shows a well thought out design and offers a more congenial way of living… HANGING ON to Style Designed by Cecilia Xinyu Zhang for Norwegian company Northern, the space-saving Frame…
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Dining Delight…
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Make the dining in experience just as pleasurable as when you dine out, with a stylish table and chairs to wow your dinner guests. Like a restaurant, your furniture can be ultra-modern and minimalistic or more traditional and cosier – depending on the style of your home. Consider the space…
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Bathroom Zen…
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The modern-day bathroom now offers a spa-like experience combining technology, luxury and interior design. There are plenty of interesting features to consider when remodelling your bathroom such as whether or not to have a smart toilet, a whirlpool bathtub or a shower room, and to think carefully about the type…
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Flowering it up…
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Flowers bring natural decorative beauty into the home so it is important to choose a suitable vase to hold our valued blooms. Choosing the correct height and width, depending on where the vase is going to be placed, is key. Also, whether you want to choose a transparent vase that…
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The Magic of Upholstery Fabric…
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As upholstery fabric is used for re-covering a cushion, chair, sofa, headboard or any other item of furniture, it has to be strong in order for it endure a lot of physical contact. Investing in upholstery for a favourite armchair may be costly so it is important to select the…
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Lounge Lover…
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Now we are entering into the winter months and the mercury is starting to drop, our living room becomes a more appealing place to be, cosying-up on a big sofa in the warmth. The living room sets the tone for the rest of your home’s décor, and there is a…
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Tiles with style…
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This year at Casa Décor, held in Madrid, interior designer Miriam Alía Mateo teamed-up with Sicis to create this exceptional wow-factor room setting in the event’s salon-bar area, which was aptly named “Punk Revolution”. Sicis is available through Atlas Group in CC Atenea in Estepona (www.atlas-group.es). The Mud Diamond tile…
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Walls THAT HAVE IT ALL…
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The new Anguille Big Croco Legend wallcovering from Élitis’ Panoramique range was launched this autumn. It has a leather effect with a bold and captivating design that makes an eye-catching artistic statement. Élitis is available from the Alison Bethell-Collins studio in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com), ID Latinia in Edif.…
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COOL LIGHT and smooth sounds…
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Lexon has become well-established as a top brand for timeless collections designed for the home, office, travel or “urban nomadism” – and two of its most popular products are the Mina table lamp and Mino mini-speaker. Created by Andrea Quaglio and Manuela Simonelli, the Mina is a small LED lamp…
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BEOVISION HARMONY…
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Exclusive Centrepiece of New Puerto Banús Shop Bang & Olufsen will be officially inaugurating its new shop in Puerto Banús on 14 November, with BeoVision Harmony taking centre stage as the pièce de résistance. Designed and handcrafted to provide “the ultimate cinematic experience”, BeoVision Harmony is just one of the…
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SHOW US THE LIGHT…
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Now winter is drawing in, lighting is more important than ever. Lighting sets the mood of a room, giving it a cosy feel. Directional lighting is perfect for reading, or highlighting specific features such as a painting or a sculpture in the garden. With pendant lamps, there has been a…
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FLOORS to flaunt…
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It is very easy to forget about floors when contemplating giving a room a facelift, but your flooring might be the only feature you need to concentrate on to give the living space a new lease of life. Whether the room is in need of new tiles, laminate or wooden…
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CULINARY DESIGN…
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Kitchens have been steering towards minimalistic design in recent years, but natural features are often also added to inject soul into the space. Whether it is wooden cabinetry or a counter-top in natural stone, terracotta handmade tiles or some copper finishes, some natural elements add another much-welcomed layer to the…
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Stepping up to the table…
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Now we are coming into the festive season, we are more focused on our kitchen and tableware. After all, we have to impress our guests at the table! At this time of the year we either dust-off the tableware we only use for those special occasions or invest in some…
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THE beauty of the flame…
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The OFYR offers a unique way to grill outdoors as it has a hot circular plate around its circumference and a wood-burning fire in the centre. It comes in various versions and is easy to maintain. When you are not cooking on it, the OFYR can also serve as a…
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SLUMBER perfection…
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As the temperature drops and the hours of sunlight are reduced, it is — according to experts – easier to get a healthy and satisfying night’s sleep in winter than during the summer months. Your bedroom is your safe place, where you rest and recharge your batteries in peace. A…
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Loving the outdoors…
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Research suggests that spending time outdoors is good for us, boosting our mental health, regulating blood pressure and decreasing the risk of cancer. Journalist Florence Williams wrote a book called “Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative” which notes that spending time in a natural environment…
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HOME & LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2019 ONLINE EDITION
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Read the November/December 2019 Edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine online here! Here is the Novemeber/December 2019 edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine! Home & Lifestyle Magazine is an English publication based in Marbella, Spain. It is distributed free of charge in all of the best venues across the Costa del Sol…
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HOME & LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019 ONLINE EDITION
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Read the September/October 2019 Edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine online here! Here is the September/October 2019 edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine! Home & Lifestyle Magazine is an English publication based in Marbella, Spain. It is distributed free of charge in all of the best venues across the Costa del Sol…
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News ···
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Terraza Bella Creating Stunning Outdoor Spaces Building on nearly five years of continued success, the team at Tela Bella ( fabric and curtain specialists) launched Terraza Bella earlier this year. In their new…
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Leisure Activities ···
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INAUGURATION OF FIRST OUTDOOR SKYDIVING SIMULATOR IN SPAIN The Costa del Sol’s diverse array of tourist attractions has been further boost-ed with the official opening of Fly4Real in Campillos. Located at KartCenter Campillos, the outdoor simulator is the first of…
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Floors ···
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MORE Than Just floors. Canevas Geo by Belgian designer Charlotte Lancelot for GAN is a warm and balanced composition, thanks to its wise combination of plains and colours. “The textures in-termingle to create areas of different colour and density,” explains Lancelot. The effect achieved is reminiscent of the view of…
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Outdoor Life ···
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WHEN GOING OUT Is Simply Staying In… The outdoor living area has ad-vanced significantly over the years, with the addition of tel-evisions, kitchens, fireplaces and rugs, as well as luxurious lounge furniture that looks like it be-longs inside the home but, thanks to technological advancements in materials, can be used…
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Kitchens…
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Kitchens with Style Kitchens used to be solely a utili-tarian space where food was pre-pared and very little else. Now the kitchen is the veritable beat-ing heart of the home, serving as a social area where the house-hold comes together. Technology has moved into the kitchen with clever gadgetry and…
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Fairs & Exhibitions ···
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Villeroy & Boch at Marbella Design Fair IN PREPARATION FOR THE MARBELLA DESIGN FAIR – TO BE HELD IN THE PALACIO DE CONGRESOS IN MARBELLA FROM 4 TO 15 JULY – WE CAUGHT UP WITH VILLEROY & BOCH, ONE OF THE MAIN EXHIBITORS AT THE EVENT, TO TALK ABOUT THEIR…
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Gardens
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Up and Down Gardening Gathering Steam By Alia Babapulle. Of course, I mean vertical gardens. Definitions: A green wall is a wall partially or completely covered with greenery that includes a growing medium, such as soil, water or substrate. Most green walls include an integrated water delivery system. These green walls…
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Lighting
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On The Brighter Side LIGHTING CAN MAKE OR BREAK A ROOM. IT IS A MINEFIELD OUT THERE, AS THE LIGHTING INDUSTRY IS GROWING AT AN EXPONENTIAL RATE WITH EXCITING NEW DESIGNS AND CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY. LIGHTING FIXTURES CAN, FOR EXAMPLE, BE MINIMALISTIC AND DISCREET OR SCULPTURAL WORKS OF ART. This Page…
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living room
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The Love Me Tender sofa from Moroso is solid with an element of lightness, as it sofa stands on stilt-like round wooden legs. De-signed by Patricia Urquiola, this modular system has soft, round-ed cushions that curve around the user (www.moroso.it). PLEASED to be seated. We have a special…
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Fabrics
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Summer Vibes IN FABRICS Mixing these pastel voiles and taffetas from Designers Guild will add a delicate summery hue to any room. Designers Guild is available through Tela Bella near Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.telabella.es), the Alison Bethell-Collins studio in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com), Casasola Décor near Torre Real (www.casasoladecor.com),…
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HOME & LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE JULY/AUGUST 2019 ONLINE EDITION
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Read the July/August 2019 Edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine online here! Here is the July/August 2019 edition of Home & Lifestyle Magazine! Home & Lifestyle Magazine is an English publication based in Marbella, Spain. It is distributed free of charge in all of the best venues across the Costa del Sol…
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GOURMET HOME COOKING – Creative Ideas for the Barbecue Season
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AMERICAN SPARE RIBS (Recipe serves four people…) 2½ kg. spare ribs full of meat, directly from the butcher 1 big onion in slices 2 laurel leavess and 2 big dried chillis salt and about 12 whole grains of pink peppers Cut the raw spare ribs into eight large pieces, two…
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ALLEESPAIN PUTTING CLIENTS FIRST … AND EVOLVING WITH THEM – Interview with Miguel Guerrero
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What was the initial concept for setting up AlleeSpain, and tell us about the way you work? “But First You. You Come First”… that’s our motto, and it has been the secret to our success for more than 18 years. At AlleeSpain Consultores we are proud of what sets us…
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CRYOMOSS INSPIRATION FOR BRINGING NATURE INDOORS – Interview with Simona Prasacu
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Tell us more about the concept of CryoMoss… I love nature and the great outdoors. It has always created the most inspiring and amazing ambiance. I’ve noticed whatever we do inside our homes or workplaces it’s extremely difficult to integrate nature, so ever since we’ve discovered natural moss and preserved…
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CAMERICH – CREATING CONTEMPORARY, FRESH, ELEGANT AND COMFORTABLE INTERIORS – Interview with Geoffrey Femont
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As an international company, why did you choose to open up a showroom in Marbella? Marbella is the most beloved cosmopolitan city in the whole of Spain. It is a country appreciated worldwide for its gorgeous culture, welcoming people, great food and more, yet Marbella is also specially favoured for…
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Still Standing – How To Build A Home That Lasts
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Article supplied by Atlas Group Buying or building a home is normally one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. So there is no doubt that you will want one that stands the test of time. A solid build… one that meets with the latest legislation and is built…
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Cutting Edge Know-How and Creative Elegance
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A collaboration between speaker manufacturers Teufel and Rosenthal has resulted in the development of “the world’s first wireless speaker in porcelain”. The innovative model combines the two brands’ respective expertise: Teufel, Berlin-based experts for wireless music streaming; and Rosenthal, Selb specialists in porcelain. The chassis of the filigree speaker system…
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Integrated Sensory Experiences – In Audio and Visual
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The last Loewe transistor radio came off the production line in 1978 and now, four decades later, Loewe has returned to its Berlin roots to build further on its tradition in audio technology. Innovative, high-quality and powerful Hi-Fi products are being developed again and, in addition to its expertise in…
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Sophisticated Sound – Accentuated By Crafted Colour Imagery
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Bang & Olufsen’s classic approach of creating a seamless relationship between sound, image and design is highlighted in the iconic brand’s Beolab 50 and Beovision Eclipse models released towards the end of last year. The elegant “Piano Black” colourway has been used to give the TV and loudspeaker “empowerment, glamour…
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Building “Green Cities”. A Growing Trend
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An inaugural conference organised by Discesur on “Large-Format Ceramics, Ventilated Façades and Thermal Comfort” highlighted a trend in new architecture that focuses on the conviction that people’s key essence “tends towards nature”. Organised by Discesur – part of the Saint-Gobain Group, a company leader in the marketing of cladding, flooring…
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Bathroom Trends
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The elegant chrome Atlas faucet from Roca has a flow limiter of five litres per minute. Roca is available from Proinco in Estepona (Pol. Ind. Estepona and Avda. Juan Carlos I), Pol. Ind. La Ermita in Marbella and C/ Isla Cabrera in Fuengirola, plus various outlets in Málaga (www.proinco.es). Edward…