Fabrics (Upholstery): aesthetic durability

Sybartum has a wide selection of ethnic-style cushions, many of which are made from organic and ecological materials. Sybartum is situated on the Mijas Road or you can buy online at www.sybartum.com.

FABRICS FOR UPHOLSTERY

As fabrics for upholstery are usually used for high-traffic areas such as armchairs, sofas, cushions and poufs, they need to be highly durable. When choosing your fabric, consider who will be using it and where it will be placed. If the fabric is going to be exposed to a lot of sunlight, choose one that will not fade easily. If there are children or pets in the home, a stain-resistant material might be a better option. Here are some ideas…

Ethnicraft’s Connected Dots from their Refined Layers collection is created in a Belgian family-owned weaving mill. All of their cushions and throws are manufactured from Jacquard fabrics woven mainly from cotton, linen and wool and these beautiful designs are perfect to mixand-match. Ethnicraft is available through Siesta Interior Design in Centro Comercial Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com).

The Moderna fabric collection from Mark Alexander combines linearity with texture and colour, and is a nod to multi-cultural, mid-century Brazilian modernism. Using fibre-dyed linen in complex and entirely bespoke yarn variations, Moderna offers individual decorative weaves and colourful warp prints. Mark Alexander is available from Cortidea on the Mijas Road and in Urb. Marbella Real (www.cortidea.es) and Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com).

The cushion collection from Designers Guild is available through GC Studio in Centro Comercial Camoján Corner in Marbella (www.gc-studio.es), Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com), Cortidea on the Mijas Road and in Urb. Marbella Real (www.cortidea.es) and Arte del Lusso in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.artedellusso.es).

Romo’s large statement chevron design, Quintero in jade, is from their new Katori collection. It is a luxurious tactile velvet with a dramatic gradation of colour featuring rich shades and soft neutrals. Romo is available from Cortidea on the Mijas Road and in Urb. Marbella Real (www.cortidea.es), and Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com).

The Zafaro Collection from Black Edition is an enchanting and colourful anthology of printed and woven fabrics. Available from Cortidea on the Mijas Road and in Urbanización Marbella Real (www.cortidea.es), and Alison BethellCollins Interior Design in Avenida del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com).

The retro Penny Lane fabric collection from JAB Anstoetz was inspired by the Beatles and the joie de vivre of the 1960s. JAB is available from Darch & Co Design Studio in CC Sotomarket in Sotogrande (www.darchandco.com) and Cortidea on the Mijas Road and in Urb. Marbella Real (www.cortidea.es).

The Secrets d’Akropolis collection from Misia Paris is an interpretation of glamorous classicism. The collection comprises Moiré fabrics, velvet jacquards, exquisite silks, lavish wools and small Hellenist patterns in luxurious colours. Misia Paris is available from Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com) and GC Studio in Centro Comercial Camoján Corner in Marbella (www.gc-studio.es).

The Dimitri collection from Pierre Frey has a matt velvet aesthetic which is particularly suitable for upholstery thanks to its durability. Soft to the touch, it offers excellent comfort, and its rich bold colours featuring a graphic print make it an especially eyecatching collection. Pierre Frey is available through GC Studio in Centro Comercial Camoján Corner in Marbella (www.gc-studio.es).

The Utility collection from Kirkby Design comprises 13 different designs. Shown here is the Spray collection, which is a jacquard woven, dry linen velvet that is ideal for upholstery. Kirkby Design is available through Cortidea on the Mijas Road and in Urbanización Marbella Real (www.cortidea.es), and Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com).