Lighting is a key factor in creating an ambience, whether it is inside your home or outside. If you want to put lights amongst your plants in the garden (or inside for that matter), highlight your favourite painting with a wall lamp, have a showy chandelier to wow your guests in the living room or simply enjoy soft, soothing lighting in your bedroom, there are many aspects to consider when buying lamps.
Vibia’s Break outdoor lighting range features a Xuclà & Alemany design. Its cubic sculpture is minimalistic, almost futuristic, in its design and integrates perfectly within the outdoor environment. Vibia is available from Femont Galvan in the Marbella Club (www.femontgalvan.com), UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es) and Ges Lighting (previously Direco Lighting) in Pol. Ind. La Ermita in Marbella (www.grupoelectrostocks.com)
Above The shape of the Birdie floor lamp by Foscarini can be compared to a tree, with a small branch sticking out and beckoning for a “birdie” to land upon it. It comes in white, amaranth, orange and grey. Foscarini is available from UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es), Ges Lighting (previously Direco Lighting) in Pol. Ind. La Ermita in Marbella (www.grupoelectrostocks. com) and Femont Galvan (www.femontgalvan.com) and Vertigo (www.vertigo-marbella.com), both situated in the Marbella Club.
Below The Blub outdoor wall lamp by Faro Lighting features a soft appearance with clean contemporary lines. Faro is available from Estuco Interiors in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www. estucointeriors.com), Casasola Décor near Torre Real (www.casasoladecor.com), UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es) and Magyk in Calle Lagasca in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.magyk.es).
Above Marset’s Tam Tam, featured here in Paloma Picasso’s home, has been compared to a juicy bunch of grapes, Nick Mason’s drums from Pink Floyd and the constellation of Perseus. The bringing together of distinctive shades that point in different directions evokes an intriguing organised chaos. The shades, which have opalescent, methacrylate diffusers for a softer light, can be swivelled around to suit individual requirements. Available from BoConcept Plus Store on the Mijas Road and C. de Negocios Oasis on the Golden Mile (www.plusstore.es), Ges Lighting (previously Direco Lighting) in Pol. Ind. La Ermita in Marbella (www.grupoelectrostocks.com), Magyk in Calle Lagasca in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.magyk.es), Femont Galvan in the Marbella Club (www.femontgalvan.com), UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es), and Estuco Interiors (www.estucointeriors. com) and Siesta Interior Design (www.siestainteriordesign.com), both situated in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía.
Below Tom Dixon’s Melt lamp in a copper cluster (in collaboration with Swedish design company Front) celebrates shape imperfection through organic and naturalistic lighting with an appearance similar to molten glass and almost a space-age look. Tom Dixon is available from UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es), Femont Galvan in the Marbella Club (www.femontgalvan.com) and Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com).
Above Slamp’s La Lollo lamp is a tribute to the roaring fifties. The patented technopolymer cylinders have different shades that surround an illuminated ring. Slamp is available from Magyk in Calle Lagasca in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.magyk.es), Vertigo in the Marbella Club and UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es).
Below Left The Soap range by Czech lighting company Bomma comes in various colours, transparencies and shapes. Inspired by a soap bubble, every piece is hand-blown, so each lamp has a unique shape and colour. Bomma is available from Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com).
Below Right The Voluptas white aluminium ceiling lamp from Axolight features a rubber-coated flexible rod and comes in various versions with a built-in LED light. Axolight is available from UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es) and Magyk in Calle Lagasca in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.magyk.es).
Above Vondom’s Bloom lamp is also a planter. It can be lit up with LED lights in varying colours, giving it a charming yet dynamic look. Vondom is available from Outdoor Concepts at the top of the Boulevard in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.outdoorconcepts.es), UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es), Magyk in C/Lagasca in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.magyk.es) and Vertigo in the Marbella Club (www.vertigomarbella.com).
Below The Piña Colada, designed by Eva Newton for Good Night Light, was inspired by her love of tropical exoticism and 1950s Tiki culture. These fruity lamps produce a warm glow and come in a range of fun colours. They look their best surrounded by natural materials such as wood, cork or leafy plants; and for a more luxurious look, on marble. Available from Magyk in C/Lagasca in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.magyk.es).
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window treatments
Don’t leave your windows bare this summer. Adorn them with some of the wonderful fabrics available on the market, giving your room an inviting and finished look. Curtains and blinds not only block out sunlight and give privacy but also soften the acoustics of a room.
The Poetry collection from Kobe is a romantic contemporary range in a delicate pastel-coloured palette. Available from Tela Bella near Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.telabella.es) and Cort Idea on the Mijas Road (www.cortidea.es).
Above left Kirkby Design collaborated with Eley Kishimoto on their new patterns, creating an adapted 1970s design using bold and graphical outlines with a modern twist. Available from Casasola Décor near Torre Real (www.casasoladecor.com), Cort Idea on the Mijas Road (www.cortidea.es), UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es) and CNI Sofas in Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.cnisofasestepona.com).
Above right This delicate geometric pattern by Ybarra & Serret is a timeless design that fits into any contemporary-style home. Available from Estuco Interiors in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.estucointeriors.com) and Cort Idea on the Mijas Road (www.cortidea.es).
Above Left The Ovado roman blind by Création Baumann is made from Trevira CS, which is flame-retardant and looks perfect in any style of room. Création Baumann is available from Arte del Lusso in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.artedellusso.es), Femont Galvan in the Marbella Club (www.femontgalvan.com), UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es) and Cort Idea on the Mijas Road (www.cortidea.es).
Above rightt The Nippo range by Mottura offers an elegant shade solution for your windows, allowing them to slide easily across manually. Available from Arte del Lusso in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.artedellusso.es).
Below Silent Gliss rollder blind systems offer optimum shade and their pure lines suit any contemporary interior design. Silent Gliss is available from Tela Bella near Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.telabella.es), Femont Galvan in the Marbella Club (www.femontgalvan.com) and Arte del Lusso in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.artedellusso.es).
