MAKING YOUR HOME SHINE

The dazzling world of lighting design often fuses innovation with artistry to create mesmerising interiors. Lighting has always played an important role in interior design, transcending its functional purpose to become a powerful form of expression. As contemporary design tends to embrace clean lines and simple forms, the beauty of nature – using materials such as wood and stone – has steered designers into creating more organic collections. The resurgence of statement chandeliers and breathtaking sculptural centrepieces adds a touch of drama and visual intrigue to a living space. However, lighting design is not just a matter of aesthetics: it can also create a stunning ambience and evoke deep emotions. To understand the profound impact of lighting on mood and atmosphere, here we delve into the different areas of illumination that transform spaces into enchanting paradises.

Right Tratti by Tooy is a sculptural and modular lighting system. Its linear design offers a subtle appearance and its lightweight structure, made of three-dimensional printed nylon powder, makes it highly versatile. Tooy is available from Ambience Home Design in C.C. La Poveda in Marbella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com) and Vilusen Project in Edificio Camoján in Marbella (www.vilusenproject.es)

Above Right The Mei Mobile by Carpyen takes us on a journey to the Orient, resembling the lanterns of the Far East and emitting their customary glowing soft light. Carpyen is available from Vilusen Project in Edificio Camoján in Marbella (www.vilusenproject.es) and Gunni & Trentino in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es)

Right The Eos lampshade celebrates the aesthetic beauty of feathers. Made from soft goose feathers, it adds a soft and elegant look to a room. Umage is available from Escandi Design (www.escandidesign.com) and Your Home Styling (www.yourhomestyling.com), both situated on the Mijas Road.

Opposite Page Kundalini’s Model T dimmable floor lamp was designed by Francesca Smiraglia. It has an elegant tubular opal methacrylate diffuser and a painted metal frame and comes in three colour finishes. Kundalini is available from Ambience Home Design in Centro Comercial La Poveda in Marbella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com)

Left The Malamata floor lamp by Luceplan can move into different positions thanks to its counterweight, which is controlled by pushing the button on top of the sphere – allowing it to slide on the stem. Luceplan is available through Gunni & Trentino in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es) and also from The White House (www.whitehousemarbella.com) and Vilusen Project (www.vilusenproject.es), both situated in Edificio Camoján.

Below The Skynest Motion lamp by Flos comprises a mesh-like dome made from recycled and recyclable fabric produced from polyester. It has a built-in balancing system at the top of the dome that helps adjust its balance, giving it added stability. The Skynest Motion comes in four finishes: Blue Tourmaline, Almond, Anthracite and Brick Red. Flos is available from Gunni & Trentino in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es), Ambience Home Design in Centro Comercial La Poveda in Marbella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com) and Vilusen Project in Edificio Camoján in Marbella (www.vilusenproject.es) through Ambience Home Design in C.C. La Poveda in Marbella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com) and Gunni & Trentino in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es)

Marset’s new Palosanto collection is a versatile solution for direct outdoor lighting. It comes as a wall lamp and also as a bollard in three different heights. The two lower versions include a spotlight while the taller version comes with one or two. The spotlight can be placed anywhere along the stem to adapt perfectly to the changing height of the vegetation that grows around it. Marset is officially available from BoConcept Plus Store on the Mijas Road and in C. de Negocios Oasis in Marbella (www.plusstore.es), Vilusen Project in Edificio Camoján in Marbella (www.vilusenproject.es) and Gunni & Trentino in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es)

Marset can also be purchased through Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu), Alison BethellCollins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com), and Siesta Interior Design in Centro Comercial Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com)

Top Vibia’s Class outdoor lamp combines the appearance of being a patio light with the functional performance of a bollard, integrating perfectly into the garden environment and emitting a soft diffused light. Vibia is available from Vilusen Project in Edif. Camoján in Marbella (www.vilusenproject.es), Gunni & Trentino in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es) and Ambience Home Design in C.C. La Poveda in Marbella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com) does the integrated strip lighting offer functional illumination but it also serves as a stunning aesthetic communication between the rooms and outdoor terraces. The project was carried out by RGB Arquitectos. Lluria is available from Vilusen Project in Edificio Camoján in Marbella (www.vilusenproject.es)

Above Right The Catellani & Smith Medouse F lamp is part of Enzo Catellani’s outdoor lighting collection. Its sophisticated and minimalist design makes it suitable for any style of home and it comes in transparent clear or green glass. The soft light emitted creates a welcoming ambience (www.catellanismith.com).

Cala Nans is an unspoilt small cove in Cadaquès (Girona) which is accessible by footpaths or by sea. Bover was inspired by the area and brought out the Nans collection (shown here is Bover’s Nans S/31.2 version) to offer quality craftsmanship in varying attractive colours and shapes that create a truly Mediterranean look. Bover is available from Vilusen Project in Edificio Camoján in Marbella (www.vilusenproject.es), Ambience Home Design in C.C. La Poveda in Marbella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com) and Gunni & Trentino in Marbella Club (www.gunnitrentino.es)