SPECTACULAR LIVING ROOMS
A well-thought-out living room is essential for creating a comfortable and welcoming space for both family members and guests. This part of the home serves multiple functions, from being a place to relax and unwind to providing a space for entertaining and hosting gatherings. The living room is usually the first room that people see when they visit you, so it tends to set the tone for the rest of the home. Creating a comfortable atmosphere in terms of layout, seating, light ing and colour scheme is always a must, enabling you to enjoy the space to the maximum. Once you have decided on the style you want to reflect, there are many options to choose from that don’t necessari ly have to break the bank to work well for your home. Modular sofas are always popular due to their versatility, the same as low, chunky sofas that offer more casual lounging. A statement armchair or coffee table can immediately add a designer touch to the room. Overall, a well-designed living room that is uncluttered but cosy is aesthetically calming and welcoming. Arguably, it is the most impor tant area of the home, so consider the design well and it can make a huge difference to how you use and enjoy your home.
The design of the modular Studio sofa by Norr11 was inspired by the seventies, with its contemporary look defined by bold fluted upholstery. The armrest cushion is loose so that it can be positioned conveniently to suit individual requirements. The sofa is shown here with the cast aluminium Ghost coffee table, the concrete Gear Set side table, the Little Big bouclé armchair and the Man daybed. Norr11 is available through Siesta Interior Design in Centro Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) and Nomad Studio One in Edif. Don Amaro II in Sabinillas (www.nomadstudioone.com) .
The Ventigo sofa by Passe Partout comes in a lush green polyester upholstery, creating a beautiful shine that really captures the eye. It is available with either beech or chrome (as shown here) legs and a memory foam seat for the utmost comfort. Metamorfoza Home Interi ors is an official retailer of Passe Partout, situ ated in Pol. Ind. Nueva Campana 53 in Nueva Andalucía (www.home-metamorfoza.com) .
Tine K Home’s Viva collection celebrates authentic living by employing earthy colour palettes, high-quality materials and skilled craftsmanship. The Modul sofa in Barbat sand, as the name sug gests, is a modular system offering great versatility for arranging seating to suit the space. Also featured here is their Show floor lamp and rattan table/stool – a useful furniture piece that can pro vide a small table surface or extra seat ing. Tine K Home is available from Your Home Styling in C.C. Nórdico on the Mijas Road (www.yourhomestyling.com) .
The Night Fever sofa by Arketipo is designed to help the sitter find their perfect position, as the cushions can be moved around to suit. The sofa comes in five sections which can be put together in various ways – hence why Arketipo call this their “social sofa”. It is shown here with their elegant Douglas side and coffee table. Arketipo is available from Ambience Home Design in C.C. La Pove da in Marbella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com) , Gunni & Trentino in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es) and Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcán tara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) , and also through Acoola in Polígono Industrial San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) , Siesta Interior Design situated in Centro Comercial Plaza in Nueva Anda lucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) and UDesign in Pol. Ind. San (www.udesign.es) Pedro de Alcántara .
The modular Arcus sofa by Enne makes a real design state ment, encouraging you to stretch out and relax in its voluminous embrace. Arcus balances casual lounging with aesthetic sophis tication, offering low, reclined seating modules and a wide range of fabric upholstery. Arcus pairs well with Enne’s Bast coffee table, whose design was inspired by the Great Sphinx of Giza – embod ying the connection between humankind and the gods. The amor phous sloping base is carved out of solid wood pieces and assem bled to form a monolith block effect. Within its cavity is a cast brass strip that serves as an elegant setting for the glass table top. The Majlis by Monika Woodley, situated in C.C. La Poveda on Marbella’s Golden Mile, is an exclusive retailer of Enne (www.themajlis.es) .
The contemporary Tètra seating system by Bonaldo features rectangular, pentagonal and irregular-shaped elements that can be arranged whichever way suits the space. Tètra comes with various options for upholstery and finishes for the feet. Bonaldo is available through Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) , UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es) , Acoola in Polígono Industrial San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) and Fernando Moreno on the Carretera de Ronda in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.fernandomoreno.eu).
The sculptural “This Is Art” table by Design By Us serves as either a coffee or a side table. The table is available with a marble or composite top in various colours and comes with a chrome or a gold base. It is shown here with their Tiny B**** daybed, which was inspired by design trends of the fifties. Available from Your Home Styling in C.C. Nórdico on the Mijas Road (www.yourhomestyling.com) .
The Arena coffee table by Cattelan Italia is hand brushed and finished with a delicate and imperceptible scratched imprint to create a weft and warp pattern, giving the piece outstanding detail. The new Cattelan Italia show room is situated on Avda. del Mediterráneo in San Pedro de Alcántara and the brand is also available through UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es) , Ambi ence Home Design in Centro Comercial La Poveda in Mar bella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com) , Gunni & Trentino in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es) and Fernando More no on the Carretera de Ronda in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.fernandomoreno.eu ).
The Perry coloured glass table collection by Montis was designed by young American-Dutch designer Max Lipsey, who wanted to create a table that was function al and distinctive in shape to complement the brand’s many seating options. Nomad Studio One in Edif. Don Amaro II in Sabinillas (www.nomadstudioone.com) is a retailer of Montis.
Meridiani’s Norton Capitonné sofa is tuft ed uniformly all over, creating a beau tifully crafted furniture piece that is a modern spin on a traditional design. Their Gong low tables – made from wood and finished with glossy or matt lacquer, res in or (as featured here) saddle leather – make a bold statement and perfectly complement the Norton sofa. Meridiani is available from Ambience Home Design in Centro Comercial La Poveda in Marbella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com) , Gun ni & Trentino located in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es) and UDesign in Polígono Industrial San Pedro de Alcán tara (www.udesign.es) .
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The Little Petra armchair and pouffe has become an iconic furniture piece by And Tradition. Its soft sheepskin upholstery and low seating invites you to sit and relax. The set is shown here with their Tung side table. And Tradition is available from Gunni & Trentino in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es).
Clarissa by Moroso is a cutting-edge easy chair designed by Patricia Urquiola. This stunning swivel model comes in a wide range of versions and is a great statement chair for a living room. Moroso is available through Acoola in Pol. Ind. San (www.acoola.eu) Pedro de Alcántara , Siesta Interior Design in Centro Plaza, Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) , and Ambience Home Design in C.C. La Poveda in Marbella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com) .
Designed by Franco Albini for Arflex, the Fiorenza armchair appeared in Pirelli’s 1950s advertisement, as the foam rubber used in the production of the chair was considered to be the most technologically advanced material used in upholstered furniture. Arflex is available from Gunni & Trentino in Marbella (www.gunnitrentino.es) Club .
Moooi’s new Knitty Lounge Chair by Nika Zupanc is a real eye-catcher. Made from chunky ship like ropes in 15 colours, it offers softness and su perlative relaxation. You can even relax in style with Moooi’s Menagerie of Extinct Animals kimo no. Moooi is available through Gunni & Trentino in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es) , UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es) and Ambience Home Design in C.C. La Poveda in Marbella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com) .
