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Many of us have now veered away from the throwaway culture, when furniture items look tired or out-of-date, and upholstering is a much more resourceful option – especially if you use an ecological fabric in order to do so.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 regular fabric, as it should pass the double-rub count (meaning that it is abrasion-resistant), and it should be easy to clean, fire-retardant and, of course, aesthetically beautiful. Upholstering allows you to put your own design stamp on a piece of furniture. However, if the thought of tackling an armchair or sofa is too daunting, consider re-covering your cushions, as surprisingly this can be quite transformational.
Black Edition’s Nyoka Mineral fabric from their new Zafaro collection, shown here on the sofa, is a lustrous velvet printed with a colourful grid geometric pattern that has a glimmery linear jacquard de sign. Also featured from the Zafaro range is the Lune Rosa fabric, which has an eye-catching watercolour design that comes in three colourways. Black Edition is available from Cortidea on the Mijas Road and in Urb. Marbella Real (www.cortidea.es) and Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com).
Alhambra’s Catania comes from their Etna col lection and is made from 58 per cent recycled cotton in four subtle colourways. Alhambra is available from Cortidea on the Mijas Road and in Urb. Marbella Real (www.cortidea.es) , Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) , Darch & Co Design Studio in Centro Comercial Sotomarket in Sotogrande (www.darchandco.com) and Casasola Decor, situated just af ter the Torre Real exit in Marbella (www.casasoladecor.com).
Kirkby Design’s Loopy Link was designed with Eley Kishi moto. The bold design comes in nine colour palettes and has a shimmering finish that is ideal for upholstery or a drape. Kirk by Design is available through Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avenida del Mediterráneo in San Pedro de Alcán tara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) , Cortidea situated on the Mijas Road and in Urb. Marbella Real (www.cortidea.es) and Casasola Decor, located just after the Torre Real exit in Mar bella (www.casasoladecor.com).
The design behind the bold and colourful new Mindanao collection from Pepe Peñalver was inspired by indigenous art and textile traditions in the Philippines. It comprises an ener getic mix of jacquard fabrics with Ikat effect and watercolour tie-dye prints that bring a room to life. Pepe Peñalver is avail able from Casasola Décor situated just after the Torre Real exit ( www.casasoladecor.com) and Alison Bethell-Collins Inte rior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com).
The Panorama satin fabric from Missoni Home depicts the beauty of the Earth, sky, mountains, pine forests and glaciers – evoking a sense of relaxation and serenity in radiant colours. Missoni Home is available from The Art Interior Design located in Marbella Club (www.theart-interiordesign.com).
Zinc have a huge cushion range in high-quality fabrics, from decorative velvet to linen. Zinc is available from Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) and Arte del Lusso (www.artedellusso.es) . Both showrooms are situated in San Pedro de Alcántara.
The new Ruskin collection from Romo is a tex tured plain in a beautiful colour palette that is ideal for upholstery, offering a natural yet texturally luxurious quality. Romo is available from Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo in San Pedro de Al cántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) , Cor tidea on the Mijas Road and in Urbanización Marbella Real (www.cortidea.es), Casasola Decor, situated just after the Torre Real exit in Marbella (www.casasoladecor.com), Nomad Studio One in Edificio Don Amaro II in Sabi nillas (www.nomadstudioone.com) and Arte del Lusso located in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.artedellusso.es)
