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EARTH’S FIRE WARMING UP YOUR OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE

A new company specialising in the installation and design of bespoke firepits has been launched on the Coast. With outdoor living playing such a large role in the Costa del Sol lifestyle, firepits are a great way to enjoy the outdoors in a cosy and welcoming ambience. Firepits have become so popular, in fact, that many developers of luxury new-builds install them as standard. They not only enhance your lifestyle, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors all year round, but they also add value to your home. Earth’s Fire director Steve Armstrong offers a free consultation and survey. Tel. (+34) 951 121 317 / (+34) 711 047 967 info@earthsfireoutdoorliving.com www.earthsfireoutdoorliving.com

ALISON BETHELL-COLLINS NEW DESIGN SHOWROOM IN SAN PEDRO DE ALCÁNTARA

Alison Bethell-Collins is a very well-established interior designer on the southern coast of Spain, working with a wide range of well-known and respected brands – with whom she has had long-standing business relationships. Now, Alison has opened a boutique showroom in the heart of up-and-coming San Pedro de Alcántara, just a stone’s throw from the boulevard. Alison is highly experienced in managing design projects of all sizes, and her new showroom offers an extensive and diverse array of fabrics, wallpapers, artwork and interesting furniture pieces to inspire you. Alison, who speaks English, Spanish and French, invites anyone interested in interior design to come by for a chat and peruse the showroom for themselves. Avda. del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (Marbella) Tel. (+34) 627 487 364 www.alisonbethellcollins.com

MDR LUXURY HOMES BRINGING A NEW YORK-STYLE REAL ESTATE SERVICE TO SPAIN

Myriam De Roye, co-founder of Investo International, has launched MDR Luxury Property, a new real estate service aimed at the upper end of the market. MDR’s specialism is helping clients who are looking to buy and sell luxury villas in the €1 million-plus price bracket and in new developments in southern Spain. As the first “Pro-Member” of New York real estate giant The Serhant Team operating in southern Spain, Myriam De Roye brings with her a unique corporate mindset while adhering to the famed high level of US customer service. Tel. (+34) 663 329 202 myriam@mdrluxuryhomes.com mdrluxuryhomes.com

COOLDOT ERGONOMIC ALTERNATIVE FOR AN OFFICE CHAIR: THE FITBALL

If you spend the majority of your working time sitting, you should consider replacing your office chair with a fitball – due to the many benefits it represents. Active sitting plays a crucial role in leading a healthy lifestyle. Not only does it relieve back pain but it also improves core strength, stability and movement, and essentially corrects your sitting posture. CoolDot have developed an antibacterial fitball/sitting ball which is the ideal combination of design and comfort. It is made with antibacterial properties and a washable cover, and available in leather-like and premium leatherette materials, six colours and two sizes. Tel. (+34) 627 848 332 info@cooldot.co www.cooldot.co

FABRISOL KITCHENS VERSATILE DESIGNS WITH A MODERN TOUCH

Fabrisol are highly regarded for creating functional, modern and versatile kitchens with the best materials – “to maintain them like the first day for decades”. Their 700 square metre showroom allows clients to walk around and be inspired by different kitchen designs that can be adapted to personal requirements and tastes, or designed and customised from scratch. The store’s advisors can help with both the layout and the design, as well as the choice of finishes, storage options, accessories and appliances. “When you have decided on your project, our technicians will prepare the kitchen furniture in our 3,000 square metre factory, and then install it in your home in the shortest possible time.” For those who want to renovate a kitchen, professional assemblers take care of transport from Fabrisol’s factory and assembly at the client’s home, removing the old kitchen in the process. In their furniture factory they can create tailor-made solutions for all types of spaces in the home and in commercial premises. “Our extensive experience in designing and manufacturing kitchen furniture allows us to create totally customised furniture.”

Avenida de Mijas 9, Mijas Costa Tel. (+34) 952 471 233 / (+34) 952 471 266 www.fabrisol.com

COLOMBINI CASA TOP ITALIAN BRAND AVAILABLE AT TORREMOLINOS SHOWROOM

The company behind the Colombini Casa showroom in Torremolinos was launched as a family initiative 23 years ago. Today, they are wellestablished in the sector. The company comprises interior designers, architects and professionals whose main objective, when bringing projects to fruition, is “to give our clients the opportunity to enjoy a home created from a foundation of pleasant spaces adapted to their needs”. One year ago, they started a new initiative with the multinational brand Colombini Casa. This has enabled the company to continue to design customised projects after carefully analysing the users’ ergonomics, the home’s interior layout, and its fluidity with the exterior. They offer a comprehensive “turnkey” concept, thanks to an extensive catalogue covering all spaces: kitchens, living rooms and relaxation areas, bathrooms and terraces. They also work at a macro-project level, giving life to a home, hotel or commercial property.

Calle de la Cruz 28, Torremolinos Tel. (+34) 951 241 840 / (+34) 699 363 938 torremolinos@colombinicasa.com www.colombinicasa.com

UNCOM NEW SMART HOME COMPANY LAUNCHED ON THE COAST

Uncom’s new showroom in Guadalmina Alta offers all the latest cuttingedge products to make a home smart. So what is a smart home? People tend to understand the concept in different ways. Artificial intelligence or primitive control of basic functions – what is it really? In fact, Uncom’s smart home is something else. It represents a control set for all devices and engineering systems according to a logical, finetuned scenario. The right system is designed and configured exclusively for the needs of the individual customer, and the house does what is expected of it, while saving energy and allowing the owner to avoid many routine daily activities. With the modern levels of technology, the possibilities are endless. In Uncom’s showroom, clients are able to enjoy a pleasant and relaxing environment while discussing, with a friendly expert team, all the details of their new smart home.

Centro Comercial Guadalmina, Fase 4, Local 95, Marbella Tel. (+34) 951 669 083 / (+34) 611 661 363 www.uncom.es

M. DOMENECH NOSMOKE FLOWER POWER ELECTRIC CAR

Situated on the boulevard in San Pedro de Alcántara, long-established car showroom M. Domenech is the sole distributor for the fun and stylish NOSMOKE vehicle. NOSMOKE is a 100 per cent electric automatic car which can be driven by anyone from 16 years of age upwards. It has a vintage look, is equipped with the latest technology and can reach a maximum speed of 70 kilometres an hour. It comes in an array of colours and additional options such as coloured wheel rims and upholstery, and customised bonnet and sidewall logos – plus much more. Car showroom owner Miguel Domenech invites anyone interested in knowing more about this environmentally-friendly vehicle to visit the showroom and take one for a test drive.

Avda. Norberto Goizueta Daz, San Pedro de Alcántara (Boulevard), Marbella Tel. (+34) 609 028 602 www.autosdomenech.com