Tag: modern
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Breathe – Revolutionary Design and dining concept in Marbella
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With environmental issues being on most people’s conscience these days, BREATHE™ are certainly setting the bar with their pioneering eco-friendly design concept – putting themselves, as well as Marbella, well and truly on the map. Home & Lifestyle Magazine was invited to meet the interior designer, Marta del Ganso, for this newly-opened mega…
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Bathroom Inspiration
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Bathrooms have become less fussy in the design of their sanitary-ware, which has allowed furniture items to creep into the room and give the space a softer feel. These days it is not unusual to find a statement chair, artwork or chandelier appearing in the bathroom, making this area of your home less of a functional and stark…
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Exploration of Luxury Personal Air Mobility
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Aston Martin has initiated a “race to the skies” to revolutionise urban and inter-city travel. Produced in partnership with Cranfield University, Cranfield Aerospace Solutions and Rolls-Royce, the Volante Vision Concept aircraft will be equipped with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capabilities. Providing room for three adults, the concept is a near-future study…
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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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ESTUCO INTERIOR DESIGN – ECLECTIC FLAIR WITH A NATURAL TOUCH
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Interview with Christina Poveromo Estuco Interiors is a well-established company. Can you tell us how you started? Christel and I formed a business partnership together in 2000 after having known each other for many years. The timing was perfect as we had been offered two show flats in Los Arqueros, which gave us…
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ALEJANDRO GIMÉNEZ – CREATING HARMONY, BEAUTY AND PEACE
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Both an architect and an interior designer, Alejandro Giménez was born in Málaga in 1972. He studied in Spain and America before graduating from Sevilla’s College of Architecture in 1999. His style is heavily influenced by the style of architecture where he lives and where he grew up on southern Spain’s Mediterranean coast. However, he…
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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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Sublime Sound and Cutting-Edge Automation
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The summer season might be over for another year, but there is still plenty of home entertaining ahead of us for visiting family and friends – and our own moments of relaxation. The products featured here will help you dazzle your guests with the latest gadgetry and accessories. Apollo from Architettura Sonora is a bioethanol…
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Kitchen Class
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Using natural materials within the kitchen design such as timber and stone is becoming more commonplace in contemporary kitchens. Innovative storage makes for a clutter-free and highly-organised kitchen, freeing up worktops for your culinary creations. The Frame kitchen by Arredo 3 combines contemporary with vintage inspiration, verging on industrial-chic. The Frame is characterised by its door panels with plinths and handles in stainless…
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Tick Tock… Functional yet decorative, a clock for your home is a must.
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This Fritz Hansen wall clock is made of matte cotton paper handmade in a Swedish paper mill using traditional papermaking methods, with the time embossed on the paper showing two watermarks when the clock is held up against light. Available from BoConcept Plus Store on the Mijas Road and C. de Negocios Oasis in Marbella…
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Mirror, mirror on the wall…
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Mirrors are a fantastic way to make a room feel larger, reflecting natural light and accentuating warmth in a room. As well as being functional, they can also make an artistic statement, adding a touch of reflective glamour. These mirrors from Fritz Hansen come in three different shapes and make a…
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Delightful DINING SETS
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The Yard dining set by Emu combines different materials and is ideal for outdoor use. The white frames combined with brown and wood give a stunning contemporary look. Emu is available from Outdoor Concepts at the top of the Boulevard in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.outdoorconcepts.es). Borek’s…
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THE BELOVED bedroom
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Good-quality bedlinen is a must as it is longer lasting and ensures a superlative night’s sleep – allowing your skin to breathe naturally. Here are some ideas that can all be purchased here on the Coast… This beautiful bedding range from King of Cotton is made from 100…
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DOORS TO ADORE…
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Your front door is your first impression, so make it the right one… With its minimalist design and long lineal chrome handle, this front door perfectly complements the modern building style of this home. Available from Todo Madera in Urb. Nueva Estebbuna in Estepona (www.todomaderaestepona.com).
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Kitchen Cool
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Everyone has their own idea of the perfect kitchen, but at the end of the day a cluttered kitchen with saucepans hanging from the ceiling and crockery sitting on open shelves for an age can all contribute to an unhygienic kitchen – unless you are an extremely busy cook, that…
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More Than Just FLOORS
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Updating your flooring can drastically change the look of a room, so check out the latest flooring trends and enhance the ambience of your living space. This Versailles patterned hardwood flooring offer elegance and splendour – adding a visually warm feel to a living space. Available from Korsch Tischlerei in…
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The fabulous OUTDOORS
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Outdoor living is a way of life on the southern coast of Spain, where outdoor furniture plays an extremely important role. Melding the in-doors with outside spaces is an increasingly popular trend, as homeowners expect the same amount of comfort in both these areas of their homes. With manufacturing technology…
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Apartamento54 Interiors Timeless Style with a Natural Flair
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Apartamento54 emerged from an idea nurtured by its creator, Ana Karla Poplawski, after many years working in the interior design industry and gaining specialist insight through both her family and her professional contacts. She grew up in an environment where taking caring of the home aesthetic was a natural issue:…
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Contemporary Indian Gastronomy with Passion… at Mum
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One of the Coast’s most well-known Indian chefs, and hailed for his contemporary cooking style, Raja has opened his latest restaurant on Marbella’s Golden Mile – called Mum Indian. It is sometimes difficult to differentiate between the many Indian restaurants in the Marbella area, but Mum certainly offers something extra…
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Stylish Official Launch of ID House Showroom In Marbella
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After designing and refurbishing houses, restaurants and commercial premises in the Marbella area for the last seven years, Ilze Dombrovska has now opened her own showroom in Centro Comercial Azalea (in between Casa Rusia and D-Wine). Guests enjoyed catering by South Beach during the official inauguration in June. Later, Ilze…
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The Perfect Blend of Cotemporary Villa in Nueva Andalucía
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This modern detached villa, situated in the exclusive Atalaya de Rio Verde area, is just a 10-minute walk to Puerto Banús and is in the heart of Nueva Andalucía – home to a huge number of good quality restaurants and bars. The main lounge offers superb views out to the…
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Ultra-Modern Luxury Home in Puerto Banús
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The five-bedroom home enjoys an unrivalled setting close to Puerto Banús beach, with its plethora of restaurants, nightlife, shopping, boutiques and famous marina, while also offering the peace and privacy of a quiet street location. It is just a few minutes walk from the prime amenities at Central Plaza, with…
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CREATING TASTEFUL GARDENS AND POOLS
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CREATING TASTEFUL GARDENS AND POOLS WITH SPRING ONLY WEEKS AWAY AS HOME & LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE WENT TO PRESS, HOMEOWNERS ON THE COSTA DEL SOL WERE TURNING THEIR THOUGHTS TO THE POOL AND GARDEN AND CONSIDERING UPGRADES AND MODERNISATION. Pool and garden design and construction are major projects and owners naturally…
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Mirabella Hills
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Elegant Glamour in a Tranquil Setting The renowned Marbella lifestyle is highly coveted throughout Europe and further afield. Offering an incomparable combination of chic glamour and traditional charm in one of the world’s most enviable climates, Marbella figures prominently on the wish-list of anyone seeking a convenient, easy-going outdoor life…
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Overlooking Golf Academy
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Smart Café, situated in front of Aloha College in Nueva Andalucía, hosted a lavish opening party for friends and customers this spring. Owner Mariya, who redecorated the cafetería to give it a modern fresh look, organised a generous spread of delectable homemade food and drinks for her glamorous guests. Smart…