Lagon from Pierre Frey’s new Iles Enchantées collection is made from resplend ent embroidery, ideal for curtains and depicting ebbing and flowing sea waves with mesmer ising multi-coloured reflections. Also featured here is their Mattang rug. Pierre Frey is available from Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design situated in Avenida del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) , and UDesign in Polígono Industrial San Pedro de Al cántara (www.udesign.es) .
TRANSFORMATIVE FABRICS
Adding fabrics to a room gives the space warmth and ambience and elevates the look by creating a more finished aesthetic. If a room feels empty and a little unwelcome, fabrics can be impressive ly transformative. Patterns provide an artistic statement while soft plains add subtle warmth. As a rule, good-quality fabrics make a room feel more luxurious, and this doesn’t mean glossy velvets… lin ens, polyester and cotton, used for the correct task in hand, can be highly effective for the interior design as a whole. Whether you want to change-up some cushions or curtains, or take on the challenge of upgrading a much-loved furniture item by upholstering it, the world of fabrics is vast. Therefore, it is always advisable to consult an ex pert as to which material is best for the job, so that you make a wise investment – then let your imagination go wild. Here are some ideas…
The Essential Weaves Volume 3 by Ashley Wilde was a continuation of previous volumes following their phenome nal popularity. The collection comprises recycled jacquards, available in 12 designs ranging from geometric prints to textures. Responsibly produced, without compromising on superior standards of style and quality, the range employs soft tones such as champagne, latte and slate. Ashley Wilde is available from Arte del Lusso in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.artedellusso.es) and Mad About Furniture in Avda. La Unión in Estepona (www.madaboutfurniture.com) .
Golden Age Jewel by Missoni features a bold print in rich and vivid tones that is unmistakably the signature design of this iconic Italian brand. Missoni is available from The Art opposite Marbella Club on Marbella’s Golden Mile (www.theart-interiordesign.com ) and Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Al cántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) .
The Stripes collection by JAB Anstoetz features classic sophis ticated stripes with a tone-on-tone contrast which adds drama with a shiny and matt silky finish. JAB is available from Arte del Lusso in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.artedellusso.es) , UDesign in Polígono Industrial San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es) , Mad About Furniture in Avda. La Unión in Estepona (www.madaboutfurniture.com) , Ambience Home Design in C.C. La Poveda in Marbella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com) and Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avenida del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) .
The Tiger Mountain collection by Dedar features a bold and sumptuous jacquard velvet design of magical tigers originally inspired by Tibetan carpets. Dedar is available from the Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design showroom situated in Avenida del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Al cántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) , Gunni & Trentino in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es) , The White House Interior Design in Camino de Camoján 7, Marbella (www.whitehousemarbella.com) , Ambience Home Design in C.C. La Poveda in Marbella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com) and UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es) .
Sally by Rubelli is an exuberant floral depiction printed on cotton and inspired by contemporary British painter Sally Anne Fitter. Rubelli is available through Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avenida del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) , and Nomad Studio One located in Edificio Don Amaro II in Sabinillas (www.nomadstudioone.com) .
The Ikebana collection by Designers Guild fea tures exquisitely painted flowers, foliage and but terflies in a contemporary floral damask print on washable pure cotton in five stunning colourways. It combines soft neutrals with vibrant tones, mak ing it highly versatile, and it comes in additional colourways on luxurious velvet. Designers Guild is available through Alison Bethell-Collins Inte rior Design in Avenida del Mediterráneo, San Pe dro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) , Fernando Moreno on the Ctra. de Ronda in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.fernandomoreno.eu) , Cortidea on the Mijas Road and in Urb. Mar bella Real (www.cortidea.es) , Ambience Home Design situated in Centro Comercial La Poveda in Marbella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com) , Arte del Lusso in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.artedellusso.es) and The White House In terior Design in Camino de Camoján 7, Marbella (www.whitehousemarbella.com) .
Alhambra’s Siembra collection offers a wide range of natural cereal tones, perfect for a Mediterranean home. Alhambra wanted curtain fabric for this collection to sway in the gentle Levante breeze as if moving like the ears of corn. Alhambra 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) .
