IDEAS FOR A BEAUTIFUL BEDROOM
Making your bedroom your own personal haven might only require a few changes to convert it into a stylish retreat where you can relax in comfort. We all know that investing in a good-quality bed will pay-off in the long-run, as it will provide you with a better night’s sleep and will last for many years. Good-quality bed linen will also allow your skin to breathe, keeping you at a comfortable temperature and thus helping you to sleep better. Furthermore, beautiful bed linen will stand the test of time and will make your bedroom feel more luxurious. If you want to make a bold statement, consider a large headboard, lots of cushions and a wow-factor rug. Your bedroom doesn’t have to be like a hotel room, neutral and minimal. Instead add some personal touches such as a cherished piece of artwork, a vintage mirror or a statement armchair. A good choice of colours is very important to aid relaxation, which is why muted tones are particularly popular in this area of your home as they are considered calming. If your room can become a little chaotic at times due to a lack of storage systems, investing in good cabinetry will not only keep the space organised but will also mean that you start and end your day in a more relaxed frame of mind. Make your bedroom a place where you feel truly comfortable. Your sleep is precious and affects your health, mood and productivity during the day, so making a few design changes in this impor tant area of your home can be quite instrumental in how you take on the world the next morning.
This stunning bed linen combines pinks, creams and browns with a lustrous sheen that gives it a luxurious look and feel. Available exclusively from Loani Home in Avenida Jaime de Mora in Marbella (www.loanihome.com) .
Astor Forest Sage bed linen from Designers Guild is made from 100 per cent cotton with a 200-thread count. It features elegant embroidery in shades of forest green and fresh sage. The two rows of embroidery adorn the pillowcases, which come in two sizes, while the coordinating duvet and flat sheets are finished with a single colour embroidered trim. Designers Guild is available from Loani Home in Avenida Jaime de Mora in Marbella (www.loanihome.com) , Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) , Casasola Décor near Torre Real (www.casasoladecor.com) , Cortidea on the Mijas Road and in Urb. Marbella Real (www.cortidea.es) , Arte del Lusso in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.artedellusso.es) and Nomad Studio One in C/ Espinosa, Sabinillas (www.nomadstudioone.com) .
The Shandaar collection from Olivier Desforges adorns flowers and wildlife in a fanciful Indian-inspired illustration printed on a soft cotton percale which also continues on the other side. It has a matte smooth appearance, and is available from www.olivierdesforges.fr.
The Langlet organic 100 per cent pique cotton bed lin en collection from Lacoste has a double-sided duvet cover with a striped-colour blocked print which feels light and breathable. The print features stripes of various thickness in blue, and either terracotta or green options. Available from www.yvesdelorme.com .
The Oxford bed linen range in Evergreen by Ralph Lauren Home is made from 100 per cent yarn-dyed cotton with a soft 200 thread count. It has a classic pinstripe in green and white with a button clo sure. Ralph Lauren is available through The Art in the Marbella Club (www.theart-interiordesign.com)
The Yuki bed from Gallotti & Radice has a freestand ing upholstered headboard with adjustable side panels and wooden slats included. It comes covered in fabric or leather, and the USB charger ports version (one for each side) is available on request. It is shown here with their Twelve side table, which has a Calacatta Vagli Oro mar ble tabletop. Gallotti & Radice is available through Heidi Gubbins in Urbanización Marbella Real on the Golden Mile (www.heidigubbins.com) .
Cama from Noctis features a soft design with a slightly rounded, vintage-inspired headboard. It is avail able with their PopUp pull-out drawer system of different sizes on each side of the double bed, and present on just one side for a single bed. Noctis is available from Casasola Décor near Torre Real (www.casasoladecor.com) .
The Memphis headboard from Artwood in their Buffalo Liver colourway is made from polyester, although it has the appearance of leather. Artwood is available from Diana Dominique in Pol. Ind. Nueva Campana 54 in Nueva Anda lucía (www.dianadominque.com) .
The Signature J6 is one of Jensen’s most exclusive beds, offering superlative comfort and innovative design with an advanced pocket spring system in the double mattress that supports the hips, lower back and shoulders. The bed has only four legs instead of the usual eight, giv ing it an elegant and exclusive look. Jensen is situated in Polígono Industrial Nueva Campana in Nueva Andalucía (www.jensenstore.com) .
Handmade in Sweden, the Low Tornö headboard is large and padded with sound-absorbing side panels and decorative buttons on the back panel. It is available in two sizes and there are 36 fabrics in different colours to choose from. Carpe Diem is available from Es candi Design on the Mijas Road (www.escandidesign.com) .
This beautiful four-poster bed from New Life Home is made from teak, and the recycled teak bench at the end of the bed makes a useful seat or rest ing surface. All other items fea tured here, such as the cushions and pouffe, are also from New Life Home in Avda. de Velázquez in Málaga, or you can buy on line at www.newlifehome.es.
The Alpha bed by Flexteam features a contempo rary design with a headboard filled with polyurethane foam covered in sterilised goose down and polyester staple. The bed frame and headboard are complete ly covered in removable leather. Flexteam is available through Siesta Interior Design in Centro Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) and Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) .
The Bohème wall-mounted bed from Porada has a headboard upholstered in fabric and a solid Canaletto walnut frame. An LED backlight is available on request. It is shown here with their Joint side ta ble next to the bed, Ella chair and Tenco walnut side table. Porada is available from Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avenida del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) , Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) and Ambience Home Design in C.C. La Poveda in Marbella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com) .
STORAGE SOLUTIONS
This walk-in wardrobe by Ballingslöv is minimalist but also luxurious and cosy thanks to the use of oak wood. Open storage solutions give the opportunity to view immediately the contents of the wardrobe. Ball ingslöv is situated in CC. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.ballingslov-marbella.se).
This large wardrobe from Castalla, Puertas e Interiorismo, can be made-to-measure. It has strik ing panels to add a contrasting and contempo rary design feature. The sliding Kiev door has a Tri go finish, a Gem R8C handle with a shiny chrome finish. Available from Todomadera in Estepona (www.todomaderaestepona.com) .
