Bedrooms: stylish havens

IDEAS FOR A BEAUTIFUL BEDROOM

Making your bedroom your own personal haven might only require a few changes to convert it into a stylish retreat where you can relax in comfort. We all know that investing in a good-quality bed will pay-off in the long-run, as it will provide you with a better night’s sleep and will last for many years. Good-quality bed linen will also allow your skin to breathe, keeping you at a comfortable temperature and thus helping you to sleep better. Furthermore, beautiful bed linen will stand the test of time and will make your bedroom feel more luxurious. If you want to make a bold statement, consider a large headboard, lots of cushions and a wow-factor rug. Your bedroom doesn’t have to be like a hotel room, neutral and minimal. Instead add some personal touches such as a cherished piece of artwork, a vintage mirror or a statement armchair. A good choice of colours is very important to aid relaxation, which is why muted tones are particularly popular in this area of your home as they are considered calming. If your room can become a little chaotic at times due to a lack of storage systems, investing in good cabinetry will not only keep the space organised but will also mean that you start and end your day in a more relaxed frame of mind. Make your bedroom a place where you feel truly comfortable. Your sleep is precious and affects your health, mood and productivity during the day, so making a few design changes in this important area of your home can be quite instrumental in how you take on the world the next morning.

Opposite Page Astor Forest Sage bed linen from Designers Guild is made from 100 per cent cotton with a 200-thread count. It features elegant embroidery in shades of forest green and fresh sage. The two rows of embroidery adorn the pillowcases, which come in two sizes, while the coordinating duvet and flat sheets are finished with a singlecolour embroidered trim. Designers Guild is available from Loani Home in Avenida Jaime de Mora in Marbella (www.loanihome.com), Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avda. del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com), Casasola Décor near Torre Real (www.casasoladecor.com), Cortidea on the Mijas Road and in Urb. Marbella Real (www.cortidea.es), Arte del Lusso in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.artedellusso.es) and Nomad Studio One in C/ Espinosa, Sabinillas (www.nomadstudioone.com).

Left The Shandaar collection from Olivier Desforges adorns flowers and wildlife in a fanciful Indian-inspired illustration printed on a soft cotton percale which also continues on the other side. It has a matte smooth appearance, and is available from www.olivierdesforges.fr.

Below Left The Langlet organic 100 per cent pique cotton bed linen collection from Lacoste has a double-sided duvet cover with a striped-colour blocked print which feels light and breathable. The print features stripes of various thickness in blue, and either terracotta or green options. Available from www.yvesdelorme.com.

Below The Oxford bed linen range in Evergreen by Ralph Lauren Home is made from 100 per cent yarn-dyed cotton with a soft 200 thread count. It has a classic pinstripe in green and white with a button closure. Ralph Lauren is available through The Art in the Marbella Club (www.theart-interiordesign.com)

Right The Yuki bed from Gallotti & Radice has a freestanding upholstered headboard with adjustable side panels and wooden slats included. It comes covered in fabric or leather, and the USB charger ports version (one for each side) is available on request. It is shown here with their Twelve side table, which has a Calacatta Vagli Oro marble tabletop. Gallotti & Radice is available through Heidi Gubbins in Urbanización Marbella Real on the Golden Mile (www.heidigubbins.com).

Below Cama from Noctis features a soft design with a slightly rounded, vintage-inspired headboard. It is available with their PopUp pull-out drawer system of different sizes on each side of the double bed, and present on just one side for a single bed. Noctis is available from Casasola Décor near Torre Real (www.casasoladecor.com).

Left The Memphis headboard from Artwood in their Buffalo Liver colourway is made from polyester, although it has the appearance of leather. Artwood is available from Diana Dominique in Pol. Ind. Nueva Campana 54 in Nueva Andalucía (www.dianadominque.com).

Below The Signature J6 is one of Jensen’s most exclusive beds, offering superlative comfort and innovative design with an advanced pocket spring system in the double mattress that supports the hips, lower back and shoulders. The bed has only four legs instead of the usual eight, giving it an elegant and exclusive look. Jensen is situated in Polígono Industrial Nueva Campana in Nueva Andalucía (www.jensenstore.com).

Opposite Page Handmade in Sweden, the Low Tornö headboard is large and padded with sound-absorbing side panels and decorative buttons on the back panel. It is available in two sizes and there are 36 fabrics in different colours to choose from. Carpe Diem is available from Escandi Design on the Mijas Road (www.escandidesign.com).

This beautiful four-poster bed from New Life Home is made from teak, and the recycled teak bench at the end of the bed makes a useful seat or resting surface. All other items featured here, such as the cushions and pouffe, are also from New Life Home in Avda. de Velázquez in Málaga, or you can buy online at www.newlifehome.es.

Left The Alpha bed by Flexteam features a contemporary design with a headboard filled with polyurethane foam covered in sterilised goose down and polyester staple. The bed frame and headboard are completely covered in removable leather. Flexteam is available through Siesta Interior Design in Centro Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) and Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu).

Below The Bohème wall-mounted bed from Porada has a headboard upholstered in fabric and a solid Canaletto walnut frame. An LED backlight is available on request. It is shown here with their Joint side table next to the bed, Ella chair and Tenco walnut side table. Porada is available from Alison Bethell-Collins Interior Design in Avenida del Mediterráneo, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.alisonbethellcollins.com), Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) and Ambience Home Design in C.C. La Poveda in Marbella (www.ambiencehomedesign.com).

STORAGE SOLUTIONS

Left This walk-in wardrobe by Ballingslöv is minimalist but also luxurious and cosy thanks to the use of oak wood. Open storage solutions give the opportunity to view immediately the contents of the wardrobe. Ballingslöv is situated in CC. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.ballingslov-marbella.se).

Below This large wardrobe from Castalla, Puertas e Interiorismo, can be made-to-measure. It has striking panels to add a contrasting and contemporary design feature. The sliding Kiev door has a Trigo finish, a Gem R8C handle with a shiny chrome finish. Available from Todomadera in Estepona (www.todomaderaestepona.com).

PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL FABRIC OPTIONS FOR ELEGANT HOMES

INTERVIEW WITH LOANI HOME CEO LOLA AGUADO

Tell us about how Loani Home started out… María Rosa Arrabé, my grandmother, founded the first home textile store in Marbella in 1981, with a French firm named Descamps. Her taste for high-quality and well-designed fabrics meant she enjoyed years of success, dressing the best houses in Marbella and the surrounding area. A few years later, she decided to include the Habidecor brand, a small high-quality bathroom rug firm that was just starting out. It was already clear then that Celso, its founder, was doing things really well, highlighted by his love of textiles and his considerable industry knowledge. Some years later, he created Abyss and, of course, my grandmother did not hesitate in incorporating what has become the best towel firm in the world into her small store. In 1998 the Descamps brand suffered some ups and downs. My grandmother and my mother, Lola Alario, decided to change to another French brand, Yves Delorme, a new firm that had been launched with significant impetus. The company continued to grow, and after five years they realised that they needed to be able to offer more options to clients, so in 2003 my mother and I created what is now Loani Home. Loani Home began as a multi-brand textile store with firms such as Abyss & Habidecor, Yves Delorme, Bellora, Trussardi, Missoni, Armani, Frette After years working with interior designers, helping them dress beds for their projects, we saw the need to create a brand that would give them total freedom when designing and choosing colours, fabrics and measurements. This is how Loani Custom was born in 2018. Now we have incorporated into our family of firms the exclusive bedding brand Celso de Lemos, something completely different to other brands. You have carefully selected the brands that you work with. Tell us what these main brands are and why you chose them. After many years working with the best brands around the world, we made the decision to focus on the most exclusive brands – those with which we shared values. So we stayed with Abyss&Habidecor and Celso de Lemos, who work with the best quality cotton, always taking meticulous care of each detail, and who are also able to work on special orders. Plus, of course, with our own brand, Loani Custom.

Tell us more about Loani Custom… With Loani Custom we help clients design and create exceptional bed linen that is ideal for their homes. We work with fabrics of varying qualities sourced from Europe, with the best raw materials from around the world. In our factory in Andalucía, we transform these fabrics into unique items with the highest quality finishes, all by hand. Each item is made to order, designed for each bed individually.

What do you particularly enjoy about your work? It is beautiful to work with high-quality fabrics, designing and creating unique items. I’ve been at this for 20 years, travelling the world and learning, and I never have enough knowledge. It’s nice to think that I help people sleep better, which we do for one-third of our lives!

Loani Home Avda. Jaime de Mora 2, Marbella Tel. (+34) 618 591 305 clientes@loanihome.com www.loanihome.com