Living Rooms: artistic flair

LIVING ROOMS TO RELAX IN

When styling your living room, the size and shape of the space has to be carefully considered. Large furniture items and accessories can easily take over the room, making it feel cluttered and claustrophobic, if the space available hasn’t been well thought-out in terms of layout and design. The room should be easy to walk around, with good storage solutions and sufficient tabletop space for placing drinks, books, devices and the like as conveniently as possible. A statement furniture piece or accessory is an attractive way to bring focus and show some artistic flair, such as a striking armchair, rug or pouf. Modular sofas are useful if you entertain guests, as the seating can be moved around to suit the moment. Many contemporary brands have brought out low-sitting block-like sofas and armchairs which have soft edges that invite you to relax – offering more casual lounging. This area of your home should reflect your personality, so individual touches such as a beloved piece of artwork on the wall or a small collection of your favourite books on the coffee table are just some of the easy ways to bring character into the room. Plants and/or freshly-cut flowers immediately make the space feel homely, and inject a natural accent and calming feel when you enter the space.

Flexteam’s Island collection, named appropriately as it is a one-piece sofa that looks like a large island, has adjustable armrests and backs that are hooked on. It comprises a slide-frame foot and removable cushion covers with lumbar cushions in goose feathers. Flexteam is available through Siesta Interior Design in Centro Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) and Acoola in Polígono Industrial San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu).

The new modular Aztec sofa from Montis has rounded edges to give it a chunky robust look. It comes in various colours, in either fabric or leather. Available from Nomad Studio One in Edificio Don Amaro II in Sabinillas (www.nomadstudioone.com).

The Loll armchair from Gervasoni was designed by Paola Navone and created with great attention to detail, using high-quality materials and artisan workmanship. The characteristic stitching along the edges is what gives this armchair its special aesthetic charm. The covers are removable and come in various colours. Shown here with their Next coffee tables in polished cast aluminium (www.gervasoni1882.com).

The iconic Pumpkin armchair from Ligne Roset is the unique first edition from the private collection of former French president Georges Pompidou in the Elysée Palace. It has a soft organic shape but offers firm, comfortable seating (www.ligne-roset.com)

Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Moroso’s iconic Biknit armchair features an oversized stocking-stitch design, giving it its unique and visually striking look. Moroso is available through Acoola in Polígono Industrial San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) and Siesta Interior Design in Centro Plaza, Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com).

CHAIRS THAT MAKE A STATEMENT

The soft and playful Hippo armchair from Norr 11 is stylish and eye-catching. The design was inspired by the mammal, highlighting its barrel-shaped torso. Norr 11 is available through Nomad Studio One in Edificio Don Amaro II which is located in Sabinillas (www.nomadstudioone.com) and Casasola Decor, situated just after the Torre Real exit in Marbella (www.casasoladecor.com).

The cutting edge Voido rocking chair from Magis is made from rotational moulded polyethylene so it can be used both indoors and outdoors (www.magisdesign.com).

The Pelican chair is a great example of Finn Juhl’s fascination for surrealism. It has a soft and organic shape, hugging the sitter with its rounded arms (www.finnjuhl.com).

Inspired by brutalism, the Post coffee table from Ferm Living features a simple, round shape that is bold and eye-catching, with three robust cylindrical legs. Made from FSC™-certified wood with a high-gloss piano lacquer, this striking table comes in various soft colours. It is shown here with their Grand striped cushion made from 50 per cent linen and 50 per cent cotton (www.fermliving.com).

The elegant Axo side table from Marie’s Corner comes in six different tabletop versions and varying heights and sizes. Marie’s Corner is available from Diana Dominique in Pol. Ind. Nueva Campana 54 in Nueva Andalucía (www.dianadominque.com).

The Giro antique coffee table from Artwood looks like it is made from lead but it is actually aluminium. Each unique piece makes a bold statement. Artwood (www.artwood.se) is available from Diana Dominique in Pol. Ind. Nueva Campana 54 in Nueva Andalucía (www.dianadominque.com).

The Rimini coffee and side table from Tonin Casa has an unusual metal frame that contrasts with its Italian marble base and glass tabletop. The Rimini is a small table, comprising three different materials in a wide range of versions. Tonin Casa is available through Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) and Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu).

A single unit of blown glass, the Soda side table comes in Amber and Petroleum colour versions and adds a striking and artistic feature to a room (www.miniforms.com).