Living Rooms: welcoming ambience

LOUNGING CHIC

Due to the pandemic, we have been spending a greater amount of time than usual in our living rooms of late, making us realise even more how important this room is in the home. It is a place to rest and read a book, to switch off and immerse ourselves in a good film, and to relax and chat with other household members and friends. Whether your style is sophisticated-chic, boho or outrageously bold, a good sofa is always a great investment and sets the look of the room. Keep the layout uncomplicated with a clear walkway space around the furniture for an organised and restful look. Don’t just settle for a coffee table to rest your cups, books, phones, etc. Consider smaller tables beside your chairs’ armrests for handy extra surface area, and they can sometimes also offer useful storage to help keep the room less cluttered. A rug underfoot adds cosiness and a welcoming feel and can really make a statement – and don’t forget your windows! There are a number of window solutions to finish-off the overall look of the room such as dramatic ceiling-hung curtains and louvre blinds that allow you to control the filter of sunlight entering into the room, and thus set the mood. Lighting is another important way to set the ambience, so small lamps dotted around the room for intimate pockets of soft illumination will give the living room a warm and welcoming feel.

The soft curves and low seating of the Pacha lounge chair provide the utmost comfort – in an attractive contemporary style. The chair was designed by the iconic Pierre Paulin, who wanted to offer the feeling of sitting on a cloud. His dedication to ergonomic precision and craftmanship is never so evident than with Pacha. A swivel version is also available, as well as further seating versions in the collection, with a wide variety of customisable upholstery options. Gubi can be ordered through Nomad Studio One in Edif. Don Amaro II in Sabinillas (www.nomadstudioone.com).

Simplicity, clean lines and a monochrome colour palette create a peaceful and timeless aesthetic. The black contrasting against the white makes the room particularly relaxing as the eye does not have to take in a melange of different colours. This living room has been created by Sandon, who specialise in bespoke furniture made to the highest quality (www.sandon.es).

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The new Grapy easy chair from Gan is available in two different cotton fabrics, canvas and velvet, and in five colour choices, with reinforced seams in contrasting colours and a malleable filling that moulds to the body. Gan is available through Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) and Nomad Studio One in Edif. Don Amaro II in Sabinillas (www. nomadstudioone.com).

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1.- Designed by Marco Zito for Bross Italy, the Wam 1577 sofa comprises a high backrest upholstered with fabric or leather – with a metal frame in brushed bronze or matte black lacquer (www.bross-italy.com). 2.- Moroso’s Redondo quilted sofa was inspired by the interiors and curves of American cars in the 1950s and 1960s. Moroso is available through Siesta Interior Design in Centro Plaza, Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com). 3.- The 2000 sofa from Thonet has an airy bentwood frame that holds the seat cushions and also forms the armrests. Thonet is available through Nomad Studio One in Edif. Don Amaro II in Sabinillas (www.nomadstudioone.com). 4.- The Baker Sofa from House Of Finn Juhl has a wooden frame in oak or walnut. The upholstery is all hand-sewn in fabric or leather, with springs in the cushion to offer optimum comfort and durability (www.finnjuhl.com). 5.- The Mammoth by Rune Krøjgaard and Knut Bendik Humlevik for Norr11 is an eye-catching two-seater sofa, shown here in vintage leather. The winged back provides a welcoming hug as well as a feeling of privacy. The Mammoth is hand-crafted with a solid oak frame and a laminated oak veneer seat and back. Norr11 is available through Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www. siestainteriordesign.com) and Nomad Studio One in Edif. Don Amaro II in Sabinillas (www.nomadstudioone.com). 6.- Cassina’s Soriana sofa has a metal frame and orange velvet upholstery filled with polyurethane foam padding. Designed by Afra Bianchin Scarpa and Tobia Scarpa, the Soriana won the Compasso d’Oro Award in 1970. Cassina is available through Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com).

Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Moroso’s Fishbone table has a Sintetica® methacrylate tabletop which is coloured and decorated by hand, and a matt black powder-coated steel base with polypropylene insoles. Shown here with their Redondo quilted sofa (www.moroso.it).

USEFUL TABLES WITH STYLE

Above The Androgyne side table from Menu makes clever use of craftsmanship. Both the base and the top are sold separately and are available in natural or dark stained oak, walnut and Kunis Breccia stone, respectively, for a complete and customised furniture piece. Menu is available from BoConcept Plus Store on the Mijas Road and in C. de Negocios Oasis in Marbella (www.plusstore.es). Above Left The hand-braided Hyacinth round coffee table has a teak base and a glass top. Available from Sybartum on the Mijas Road in Mijas (www.sybartum.com). Left Fogia’s Area collection is a series of smaller tables that can be combined or used individually. The range’s classic design has been given clean Scandinavian lines to fit any style of home. Fogia is available from Design Strand in Playas del Duque in Puerto Banús (www.designstrand.com).

The Globo console is a glossy, white lacquer cabinet cradled by a sinuous brass framework and capped with blue, solid acrylic cabochons. It is shown here with the Harlequin mirror, Versailles table lamp and Hex vase. Everything featured is from Jonathan Adler, which is available through Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www. siestainteriordesign.com).

Top Left Montana offers contemporary modular shelving and cabinetry in a huge range of colours that can be assembled in different ways to suit the space. Montana is available from BoConcept Plus Store on the Mijas Road and in C. de Negocios Oasis in Marbella (www.plusstore.es). Top Right The Tour console table from Cattelan Italia has a graphite embossed lacquered steel base with a Canaletto walnut leg and a clear glass top. Wall anchorage is necessary. Cattelan Italia is available through ID House in Centro Comercial Azalea between San Pedro de Alcántara and Puerto Banús (www.idhouse.es) and Gonzalez Casaus in CC Camoján Corner in Marbella (www.gonzalezcasaus.com). Above This oriental-style sideboard from New Life Home is made from recycled pine. The natural wood pairs well with black, so this large black vase, rattan armchair and ceiling lamps are a great match. The teak ladder adds a beachy look and serves as a useful hanger for clothing items – or even portable lighting. Everything shown here is available from New Life Home in Avda. de Velázquez in Málaga (www.newlifehome.es).

WARMING UP YOUR FLOORS

Opposite Page Part of the Gesture Collective, a beautiful composition of colour and pattern comes alive in Patricia Urquiola’s latest collection, Patcha for cc-tapis. These hand-knotted Himalayan wool and recycled silk rugs are a patchwork of mint green, lavender, taupe, burgundy and speckled technicolour (www.cc-tapis.com). This Page Top The Kashmir collection from Thibault Van Renne is made-to-measure and comes in a range of colours (shown here in their Rust version) in 100 per cent cashmere wool (www.thibaultvanrenne.com). Above Left The Mystic Colors of India rug collection from Sybartum comprises 100 per cent natural, organic and ecological materials that add an ethnic touch to a room. Sybartum is situated on the Mijas Road in Mijas (www. sybartum.com). Above Right The new Mariposa carpet from Limited Edition celebrates the butterfly as one of nature’s most delicate creatures. Inspired by the unbounding patterns of butterfly wings, the Mariposa was created as a high-quality, tufted rug made up of pools of mesmerising colours (www.le.be).

Eduardo Chillida’s artwork has been hailed as among the most significant of the late 20th century. To pay homage to the artist, the Chillida collection was created by Nanimarquina based on a chronological selection of his work. Shown here is the Chillada Collage 1966 version. The artist’s creative nuances have been directly translated to their rugs, all handmade using various techniques and fibres, such as wool, silk and hand-spun mohair, to create different textures and showcase the essence of his work (www.nanimarquina.com).

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Above Peronda’s Boreal is a wood-effect tile collection that emulates knotless oak wood with varying shades on each tile. The tiles come in 23x120-centimetre format and they are available in four natural colours, two of which have a non-slip finish. Available from Decorbaño in Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.decorbagno.com). Right Pergo’s Harbourside Oak range is an elegant, light wood floor in a long plank format. It is ideal for creating a calm space, with smaller knots and less variation in colour and structure. Todomadera Estepona, situated in Urb. Nueva Estebbuna in Estepona, is an official Pergo retailer and installer (www.todomaderaestepona.com).