Lighting: pivotal rejuvenation

SEEING THE LIGHT FOR YOUR HOME

The Planeta from Cattelan Italia also comes as a table, wall and floor version in burnished steel, brushed brass details and a blown satin white glass shade. Cattelan Italia is available through GC Studio in CC Camoján Corner in Marbella (www.gc-studio.es), Darch & Co Design Studio in CC Sotomarket in Sotogrande (www.darchandco.com) and Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com).

Great illumination can be the key to rejuvenating your home, as lighting is pivotal to creating ambience. A tired old room takes on a whole new lease of life when lit up with well thought-out lighting… and there is so much out there to choose from. The world of lighting is always exciting, with designers creating lamps that also often serve as works of art or sculptural pieces in their own right. Lighting not only enhances the aesthetic aspects of a home, but also the technological, playing a large role in smart home systems. Whether you have a large budget or one that is more conversative, lighting can be a great and easy way to make a home feel cosy, welcoming and more comfortable.

The wonderful award-winning Punk collection from Deltalight comes in various versions with pure aluminium spikes. Lijomi, based in Marbella Club on the Golden Mile, is an official retailer and installer of Deltalight (www.lijomi.eu).

The new Ivy suspension lamp from Lodes was designed by Italian architect Vittorio Massimo. Its minimal, geometric aesthetic comprises a ring hanging on a cable that can be installed in countless ways to perfectly suit the space. Lodes is available from Ges Lighting in Calle Uranio in Polígono Industrial La Ermita in Marbella (www.grupoelectrostocks.com) and through Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design situated in Avenida del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com).

Designed by Tord Boontje, the Sun – Light of Love organic pendant lamp from Foscarini was inspired by the sun’s power. According to Boontje, “Sun – Light of Love is an object that makes it hard to know where it begins and where it ends, like sunlight. It has no clear separation between inside and outside: a geometric presence, but very fluid and organic at the same time.” Foscarini is available from Ges Lighting in Calle Uranio in Polígono Industrial La Ermita in Marbella (www.grupoelectrostocks.com).

Louis Poulsen’s new VL Studio 320 Brass floor/table lamp emits a glare-free diffused light through a triple-layered opal glass and it has an elegant brushed brass base (www.louispoulsen.dk).

The elegant Flair table lamp from Eichholtz is made from brushed brass with a marble base, bringing an elegant mid-century contemporary look to a room. ID House has the official Eichholtz showroom in Marbella, situated in CC Azalea in Nueva Andalucía (www.idhouse.es). The Art Interior Design is also an official retailer and is located in Marbella Club on the Golden Mile (www.theart-interiordesign.com).

THE ULTIMATE LIGHTING FOR YOUR HOME OFFICE

The Oblique table lamp was designed by Vincent Van Duysen for Flos as an interpretation of the classic office swing arm model. It produces a patented, powerful and controlled asymmetric light beam, making it ideal for working. Flos is available from Ges Lighting in C/ Uranio in Pol. Ind. La Ermita in Marbella (www.grupoelectrostocks.com).

Vibia’s Pin, by Japanese designer Ichiro Iwasaki, features a minimalist aesthetic with extraordinary lighting efficiency, making it the ideal office lamp. It is also available in white, cream and green matt finishes. It is shown here in a design project carried out by Cristina Soler from the Arquemo architect studio in Casa en S’Agaró on the Costa Brava. Vibia is available from Ges Lighting in C/ Uranio in Pol. Ind. La Ermita in Marbella (www.grupoelectrostocks.com).

The award-winning Chaplin table lamp from Formagenda can rotate to suit your lighting requirements and is ideal for both the home and the office. Formagenda is available through Nomad Studio One in Edificio Don Amaro II in Sabinillas (www.nomadstudioone.com).

Leda by Karman comes in various versions for both indoors and, as shown here, outdoors. It is an LED shaped like a necklace, comprising cylinders and a sphere in anodised aluminium with a flexible diffuser and a metal slot to allow you to arrange the light to suit your taste and lighting requirements. Karman is available through Siesta Interior Design in Centro Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com).