Tag: home decor
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Flower Power
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Swaffer’s Floren, Sylvan and Wren fabric ranges are a contemporary take on a botanical fabric collection. Swaffer is available from Camerich in C. de Negocios Oasis on Marbella’s Golden Mile (www.camerich.com). The Catalina Seafoam floral fabric range from Iliv is made from 100 per cent cotton and matches well with…
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Chic Fabric Trends
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Let’s celebrate spring with some gorgeous fabrics to get us in the right mood. Florals are still a popular theme throughout the new fabric collections, as well as strong sultry colours. Some new curtains or a few new cushions can be all it takes to give a room a fresh…
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Wax Lyrical
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King of Cotton are now selling gift sets with hand lotion, a flannel, lavender sachet and scented candle lasting 40 hours. King of Cotton is situated in CC. La Colonia in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.kingofcotton.es). The luxurious Ladenac’s ceramic candleholders encase their wonderful floral-scented candles with sophisticated beauty (www.ladenac.com).…
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Luxury Fabrics For Your Furniture
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The luxurious Manipur Ochre fabric by Designers Guild is made from a refined rich pile velvet weave with a stylish hexagonal design, and comes in 12 gorgeous colourways. Available from Tela Bella near Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.telabella.es), UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es), Cort Idea on the Mijas Road (www.cortidea.es)…
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Windows, Doors and Floors
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Arkety porcelain tile from Baldocer is highly durable and non-porous. Available from Mercasur in Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.mercasurestepona.com). Pergo’s Manor Oak laminate flooring has a vintage look and appears like real wood, offering exceptional resistance to water. It features a silk matte finish…
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Eating Out At Home – Inspirational Outdoor Life
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It is simple human nature to enjoy a meal in the great outdoors, taking in the beauty of natural vegetation, the nuances of natural sunlight and perhaps a mountain or sea view while savouring a lovely meal with family and/or friends. Living in southern Europe we are lucky enough to have the opportunity…
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HOME & LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE CELEBRATES ITS TENTH ANNIVERSARY!
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In 2008, Home & Lifestyle Magazine was launched by Tanya Francis, who had a strong background in publishing and a love for home decoration. Two years later, Tanya decided to move on to pastures new and Sally Cullens, with her wealth of experience within the publishing world and a passion for interior design,…
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PROTEC GROUP – DIVERSE RANGE OF LUXURY HOME BUILDING SERVICES
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Protec Group is a construction and refurbishment company in the heart of the Costa del Sol that focuses on new constructions of villas, houses and apartments as well as renovations. Since 1996 they have also been working on the manufacture, distribution and installation of windows and doors of the highest quality. Protec Group offer…
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VIP ENVIRONMENT – CONTEMPORARY STYLE WITH FIRST-CLASS GERMAN QUALITY
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Interview with Philip Wilding and photos by Toomas Reigo: www.toomasreigo.com You are a new business on the Coast…. What ade you settle on Marbella? We have had a holiday home in Marbella for a few years and love the lifestyle. We work hard and play hard and we both enjoy…
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CHIC BESPOKE FURNITURE WITH A HOMELY TOUCH
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What were Benington’s origins? After many years of cooperation with Sia Home Fashion – we have run five Sia stores in Stockholm – I chose to start my own brand, Benington. Where does the name Benington come from? The name came to my head after a visit, for personal reasons,…
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BATHROOM TRENDS
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Transform your functional bathroom into a wonderful living space with a beautiful sink or bathtub where you will want to spend time relaxing and rejuvenating after a long day. The Verona teak wooden cabinet and stone washbasin by Bathco make a stunning combination. Available from Mercasur in Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.mercasurestepona.com), Proinco in Estepona (Pol.Ind.…
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BEDROOMS THAT BEDAZZLE
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Making your bedroom a special place where you can relax properly and obtain the best night’s sleep does not necessarily have to take a lot of effort. Good storage solutions help create an orderly room, which is good for the mind and helps you sleep better. Using calming colours and scents and clever…
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WHEN MUSIC Meets Lighting
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The Montreal suspension lamp by Creativemary was inspired by Montreal’s International Jazz Festival, with the lampshade representing the tubes of a brass instrument. Creativemary is available from Estuco Interiors in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.estucointeriors.com).
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Keeping Us Suspended
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The Icon collection in Luci Italiane’s Morisini range features a charming print with birds sitting in their cages. Available from Casasola Décor near Torre Real (www.casasoladecor.com). Arturo Alvarez’s Tempo pendant lamp range features a painted stainless-steel mesh which has been crafted into delicate pleats that give the collection an especially attractive…
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Window Solutions
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By dressing your windows you control the amount of light entering the room and give yourself privacy and security, as well as adding more style to the room. Here are some ideas… The pattern plissé blinds by Jab Anstoetz Systems offer an attractive sun protection solution, absorbing light at varying degrees. The pleats are twisted by…
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FLOORS To Adore…
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When reforming your home, do not stop when it comes to your floor. Investing in good quality flooring adds value to your home and will transform the look of your home more than you realise. Top Triana ceramic tiles by Baldocer feature a patchwork design that has been particularly popular in…
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BEDROOM BLISS
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BEDROOM BLISS Make your bedroom your paradise. After all… at the end of a busy day it is where you relax and recharge your batteries for the following day. Invest in making your room an idyllic space where you can find peace and tranquillity at night so that your days…
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Divine WINDOWS
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Divine WINDOWS Top, This residential property in Hombourg (Belgium) was installed with Hi- Finity large-scale windows, to maximise on the natural light from outside as well as the natural beauty that surrounds the home. Despite the immense size of the windows, they slide seamlessly with the innovative Hi-Finity technology. The…
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MARBELLA PROPERTY MARKET
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THE FINE ART OF CREATING LUXURY PROPERTIES INTERVIEW WITH IVAN GEORGIEV AND YURI BULICAN FROM BANUS GROUP When was the Banus Group established and what is the concept behind the company? Banus Group was established in 2011 and since then has continued to grow and start new projects. Our main…
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Beauty Is Only Sink Deep
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Beauty Is Only Sink Deep The Wing sculptural basin made of Cristalplant was designed by Ludovico Lombardi for Falper. It is available with an LED uplighter and a towel rail can be attached to the tapered end to optimise functionality. Its sinuous shape…
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True Fabric of Summer
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This summer try using natural linens in rich bold colours. French wallpaper and fabric giant Élitis have expanded their range of linens with indulgent heavy linen in no less than 35 vivacious colours. The fabric is yarn-dyed and treated with an authentic natural pumice stonewash, resulting in unique intense colours…
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Innovative bio-construction project in Marbella… and further afield
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Environmental charity Arboretum Marbella has announced an ambitious project to build the first building in Marbella and the first classroom in Andalucía made using the principles of bio-construction. This 140 square metre classroom is known as a Domo (dome) and will be made of 100 per cent local and natural…
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Contemporary Kitchen Chic
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If you would like to spruce up your kitchen but are restricted on budget, remodelling a kitchen could be an excellent option simply by bringing it uptodate. Replacing the solid-surface countertops that were popular in the nineties with more contemporary quartz or granite instantly gives a kitchen a new lease…
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Heavenly Heat
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Gone are the days of messy fireplaces in the home. Today’s models are sleek and clean – with simple lines. As many fireplaces are located under increasingly larger TV screens, they are also becoming larger. Modern units come in several different finishes, including classic brick, tile, glass, metallic, marble and…
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