ORDER IN THE HOUSE
A designer home doesn’t necessarily have to be a sprawling villa. Small can also be beautiful – it is just a question of applying creative storage solutions in order to keep the home organised and aesthetically attrac tive. Medical studies have proven that clutter can raise cortisol levels, thus increasing stress – which is why walking into a room that is orderly and well thought out is immediately both welcoming and relaxing. Improving your storage solutions can make a room instantly feel much larger. If floor space is limited, hit the walls! Shelving units are excellent space-saving options to maintain floors clear. If you have a very large room, floor shelving can also be a great way to divide the space, as well as providing a resting place for household objects. If you want to get really creative with storage solutions, employ a profes sional to design bespoke cabinetry for your home. There are also design ers who specialise in the area of hidden spaces. That is to say that they design shelving or bookshelves that are also doors, concealing a safe, storage room or simply another living space, for example. This might seem very James Bond but they are becoming increasingly popular in luxury contemporary builds.
Islands by Living Divani is a freestanding cabinet that comes in various versions. Its louvres that line the perimeter of the unit can be pivoted open so that it is possible to view or access the objects inside – or the slats can be closed, concealing its contents. Designed by Stephen Burks, this piece has been created with refined craftsmanship. Living Divani is available through 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) .
Designed by Alain van Havre for Ethnicraft, the el egant Roller Max sideboard features sliding doors, ad justable shelving and seamlessly integrated handles. It is shown here with Ethnicraft’s Dark Chocolate kilim rug and Layered Clay wall art. Ethnicraft is available from Meta morfoza Home Interiors in Pol. Ind. Nueva Campana 53 in Nueva Andalucía (www.home-metamorfoza.com) and through Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Anda lucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) .
The design of the Deven chest of drawers by Trussardi Casa was inspired by the brand’s iconic Lovy Bag, reinterpreting the craftsmanship applied to the handbag through vertical leather quilting on the wooden doors. The frame is made of Brazilian rose wood with a silk bronze varnish. Trussardi Casa is avail able from The Art opposite Marbella Club on Marbella’s Golden Mile (www.theart-interiordesign.com) .
THE GOLDEN TOUCH
Vical’s Ceva chest of drawers in black and gold screams of art deco. Made from mango wood, with iron and brass details, the Ceva adds the wow-factor to any living space. Vical is avail able through Escandi Design on the Mijas Road (www.escandidesign.com) .
The contemporary Royalton sideboard from Cattelan Italia features a refined decora tive chiaroscuro effect. It comes with either two or three doors and in two different heights. The new Cattelan Italia showroom is situated in Avda. del Mediterráneo, and the brand is also available through UDesign in Polígono Industrial San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es) , Ambience Home Design in Centro Comercial La Poveda in Marbel la (www.ambiencehomedesign.com) and Gunni & Trentino in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es) .
