SEEING THE LIGHT FOR YOUR HOME
Great illumination can be the key to rejuvenating your home, as lighting is piv otal to creating ambience. A tired old room takes on a whole new lease of life when lit up with well thought-out lighting… and there is so much out there to choose from. The world of lighting is always exciting, with designers creating lamps that also often serve as works of art or sculptural pieces in their own . Lighting not only enhances the aesthetic aspects of a home, but also the technological, playing a large role in smart home systems. Whether you have a large budget or one that is more conversative, lighting can be a great and easy way to make a home feel cosy, welcoming and more comfortable.
The Planeta from Cattelan Italia also comes as a table, wall and floor version in burnished steel, brushed brass details and a blown satin white glass shade. Cattelan Italia is available through GC Studio in CC Camoján Corner in Marbella (www.gc-studio.es) , Darch & Co Design Studio in CC Sotomarket in Sotogrande (www.darchandco.com) and Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com).
The wonderful award-winning Punk collection from Deltalight comes in various versions with pure aluminium spikes. Lijomi, based in Marbella Club on the Golden Mile, is an official retailer and installer of Deltalight (www.lijomi.eu).
The new Ivy suspension lamp from Lodes was designed by Italian architect Vittorio Massimo. Its min imal, geometric aesthetic comprises a ring hanging on a cable that can be installed in countless ways to perfectly suit the space. Lodes is available from Ges Lighting in Calle Uranio in Polígono Industrial La Er mita in Marbella (www.grupoelectrostocks.com) and through Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design situated in Avenida del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com).
Designed by Tord Boontje, the Sun – Light of Love organic pendant lamp from Foscarini was inspired by the sun’s power. According to Boontje, “Sun – Light of Love is an object that makes it hard to know where it begins and where it ends, like sunlight. It has no clear separation between inside and outside: a geometric presence, but very fluid and organic at the same time.” Foscarini is available from Ges Light ing in Calle Uranio in Polígono Industrial La Ermita in Marbella (www.grupoelectrostocks.com).
