Tag: Trends
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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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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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I Think I’m Going Gluten-Free?
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By Rachel Garrod One of my latest rants concerns gluten intolerance. I’m not a dietician, but a physiotherapist, but I do take an interest in nutritional research and I find the rise in gluten intolerance remarkable – to say the least! Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley…
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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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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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THE CUSHION REVOLUTION
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Spruce up your chairs and sofas with some new cushions this autumn. While adding extra comfort to your seating, they also finish off the look of the room. Here are some great ideas… Designers Guild’s new fabric ranges are rich in colour, celebrate nature and feature sumptuous materials which you can mix and match. Each…
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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 Love of LOUNGING
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Stylish comfort with bold furniture pieces, pastel colours, earthy accents, metallic touches and a melange of textures… Anything goes this year. This eye-catching contemporary sofa and matching pouf by Bolia balances comfort with aesthetic beauty. Bolia is available from Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com). …
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Table trends
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Cane-line’s Chill-out rectangular side tables are light and made in white aluminium. They can be used to give more surface space, or alternatively the small table can be tucked under the large one when not so much table space is required. The circular On-The-Move side table has a removable table…
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DESIGN SHOWCASE
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LATEST TRENDS AND CREATIVE INITIATIVES IN PARIS Exhibitors, industry professionals and other visitors keen to stay abreast of latest trends in home décor and design were able to enjoy an upgraded trade experience at the Maison&Objet Paris show in January. As part of their objective to “broaden the fair’s professional…
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FANTASTIC FLOORS
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FANTASTIC FLOORS TAKE TO THE FLOOR Flooring is often an oversight when trying to enhance the look and feel of a room but it plays an extremely important role. Apart from aesthetic beauty, the ideal flooring depends on the type of room and how much traffic the floor needs to…
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Warming Things Up From The Inside Out
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JACQUELINE ROBERTS TAKES A LOOK AT THE SEASON’S MAIN DÉCOR TRENDS COLOUR When it comes to revamping your interior spaces this winter, you should be starting with your colour palette. This season’s “neutral” is dominated by shades of grey: think winter mornings – silvery branches, frosty panes and wispy smoke,…
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Eco Trends – Earth-Friendly Materials for the Home
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Article by Alia Babapulle Earth Day was celebrated this spring, which surely should mean every day but sadly we abuse and ruin Mother Earth throughout the year. However, there are ways in which we can look after our wonderful planet, and this month I am writing about natural materials for…
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Colour Control… and Soft and Round
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Looking ahead to 2016, BoConcept has outlined two key trends that will be taking centre stage. First, the renowned brand advocates botanic tones and a more controlled use of colour. “Colours inspired by nature – the golden nuances of amber, the grassy freshness of olive oil, the paleness of…
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A Fascinating World of Lighting
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Interview with Andrea Rogmann from Magyk Lumière Photos: Peter Staes How did you become involved with decoration? I have always had a passion for the world of interior design. Since I was a child I have been captivated by beautiful interiors. I opened my first interior decoration shop about 25…
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EcoTrends
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Nature & Life Green-inspired evolution that maintains balance By Alia Babapulle As more and more eco-friendly products come onto the market, and people are consciously looking for ways to reduce the impact we humans have made in a negative way on our planet, it is very heartening to see exactly…
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Sumptuous Showcase of Culinary Trends
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The foundation of what has become the “new Spanish cuisine” movement was effectively laid during a gastronomy roundtable convened by the Grupo Gourmets in 1976. In subsequent years, Spain’s hotel and restaurant industry worked hard to position the country’s cuisine as one of its key international assets. In 1987, the…
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Getting Fired Up This Winter
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This versatile fireplace has a classic, clean shape to enable you to place it wherever you want to. It is an ideal room-divider, combining the transparency of hardened glass with the floating, unique body of the fire, which can be viewed from any angle in the room – thus creating…