We are all intrigued by secrets. In a leisure context on the Costa del Sol, the burgeoning popularity of “escape rooms” for an evening’s entertainment with friends is testament to that – even if those who suffer from claustrophobia might prefer to wait outside in the bar while the mysteries are solved. Similarly, in our homes, many owners are now incorporating “panic rooms” which can also be transformed into longer-term “survival rooms” for people who – post-pandemic – have deeper concerns about their family’s safety. When buying a new home, or refurbishing an old basement, incorporating such a space of refuge and security is becoming almost as de rigueur as having a wine cellar, a cinema room or a home gym/spa. Now, Marbella-based interior design company Omeo has taken our fascina tion with secrets and hidden spaces to a new level of intrigue. “We love introducing exciting new design concepts into your home,” they ex plain. “Designing secret doorways that lead into hidden rooms and nooks. Clean walls that lead to hidden rooms such as a vault, reading nook, chil dren’s playroom, home library, home office, wine cellar, etc. These hidden doors can also turn into secret corridors or halls that connect the house’s interior with the outdoors.”
Secret TV Shelf: Eight black-slatted wood panels that create a simple and practical cover of the TV, and seamlessly blend into the adjacent book shelves when opened. Secret Stone Wall: A secret door built using sandstone which, once open, is camouflaged in the wall as a puzzle piece that fits into the natural stone and leads into a gym and spa. Bookshelf Door: A luxurious, bespoke bookshelf that can be opened to reveal a hidden door leading to a renovated bar and a second living room area.
These examples highlight only a few of Omeo’s secret spaces. Together with their secret Mirror Wall, which hides the entrance to a “man cave” and pri
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vate master suite, their portfolio also includes a customised kitchen with a concealed wine and cava cooler. An essential feature in each Omeo project is their Electrical Systems/Secret Artwork, which incorporates artwork to con ceal all electrical systems in the home. All of Omeo’s secret spaces are cus tom-designed to fit perfectly into the home’s existing décor, ensuring both practicality and excitement for homeowners and guests.
Full-Service, Bespoke and Sustainable Interior Design Omeo specialises in renovation and new-build construction projects, offer ing bespoke designs that are “tailored to each client’s desired lifestyle and curated with uncompromised attention to detail, providing a stellar design experience”. In addition to original designs and concepts, founder and creative director Olivia O. and her highly skilled and experienced Omeo team create one-of a-kind furnishings and objects to complete specific spaces – highlighted by a balance of modern elements, stylish accessories, and custom-designed and crafted furniture. Omeo is firmly committed to sustainability “Every element of both our com mercial and residential interiors is carefully developed and thoughtfully ex ecuted, and is the product of a planning process that ensures that choices made reflect our passion for sustainable design. “We are continuously researching earth-friendly and sustainable materials that don’t only make our designs look and feel good, but also do good by giving back and supporting the local communities while not harming our na ture.”
The company’s own design secrets can be discovered on Instagram: www.instagram.com/omeodesign Other contact details: info@omeodesign.com / www.omeodesign.com
