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NOVEMBER - DECEMBER

2018

DĂ&#x2030;COR & DESIGN 12 Living Rooms: cosy comfort 24 Dining: redefined tradition 42 Outdoor Lounging: innovative versatility 56 Heating: dancing flames 62 Walls: exuberant artistry 74 Lighting: creative reflections 82 Bedrooms: sumptuous surrounds 90 Windows, Floors, Doors: durable aesthetics 92 Tables: sculpted dynamics 94 Kitchens: relaxing practicality 104 Storage: sleek organisation 106 Audiovisual & Domotics: smooth connectivity 110 Fabrics & Curtains: bold patterns 116 Rugs: rustic allure 124 Bathrooms: decorative rejuvenation 132 Fairs & Exhibitions: premier global showcases 138 Property & Design Showcase: dream homes 140 First Person: business insights 144 Architectural Design: iconic abstracts 152 Gardens: minimalist potential

LIFESTYLE & LEISURE 156 A La Carte: fine dining with a touch of style

158 Wine Notes: Spanish history of sherry 160 Health & Beauty: exercise placebo effect 162 Medical Minutes: visionary breakthroughs 164 Travel: urban resort in London 166 Open Road: new Ferrari concept 168 Art & Culture: journey of discovery with Picasso

NEWS & EVENTS 170 Festive review of inaugurations, anniversaries

and celebrations

180 Bulletin of companies, organisations and

people in the headlines

186 The Final Word: specialist expatriate advice

from leading experts

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The Parade wallpaper collection by Élitis has a pearly glass mosaic background which accentuates the rich colour and brocades of this baroque design. Élitis is available from UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es), ID Latinia in Edif. Playas del Duque in Puerto Banús (www.idlatinia.com), Siesta Interior Design (www.siestainteriordesign.com) and Estuco Interiors (www. estucointeriors.com), both situated in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía.

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The Optimism Project paper focuses on Britain but it could just as easily refer to Spain – or any modern-day country for that matter. And it is especially relevant to the Costa del Sol home décor and design market as we put the crisis well behind us and this sector helps boost a resurgent Spanish economy. Enabled by cross-party think tank Demos’s partnership with strategic insight company Opinium, the paper identifies sources of division and discontent, sets out why and to what end the Optimism Project was launched, outlines the findings of Opinium’s research, identifying where optimism is still strong and what is driving it, and finally sets out Demos’s conclusions on how to build “a successful, unifying programme for national renewal that is rooted in the authentic experience of our citizens”. We won’t dwell on the negatives but instead, as we enjoy the pleasures of another wonderful late autumn and early winter in southern Spain, highlight the positives – and how they can inspire us wherever we might be living or holidaying. Again, they specifically refer to Britain but can be easily transposed to Spain: free healthcare and education system, venerable heritage, beautiful green spaces, history and diversity, inexpensive costs of living, good transport links and friendly people. While in this positive frame of mood, meanwhile, our attention also turned to Iceland, where we gained some rare insight into a country that normally slips quietly under the global radar but which has enlightened us with a new life philosophy following Denmark’s “hygge” and Sweden’s “lagom” (both previously referred to here). It’s not an official slogan, but certainly an informal motto that defines the Icelandic psyche: “þetta reddast”, essentially meaning that everything will work out okay in the end. According to Katie Hammel, in a travel feature for the BBC, it sums up the way Icelanders seem to approach life: with a laidback, easy-going attitude and a great sense of humour. Hammel quoted tour operator Auður Ösp as noting, “We couldn’t live in this environment without a certain level of conviction that things will work out somehow, hard as they seem in the moment. Þedda redast represents a certain optimism that Icelanders have and this carefree attitude that borders on recklessness. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn’t, but we don’t let that stop us from trying… Who would have believed, for example, that a team from a nation of 350,000 people could make it to the 2018 World Cup in Russia? We did – that’s who.” So, on these upbeat notes, we wish all readers, clients and associates a fulfilling conclusion to the year – and we’ll be back in 2019 with an even more robustly sanguine attitude and ready to continue showcasing southern Spain’s finest products, services and trends in home décor.

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Living Rooms

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LIVING It Up We are officially entering into winter, so staying at home and getting cosy on our favourite sofa while watching a Netflix boxset seems like an excellent idea for these cooler evenings. The winter months throw the living room into the limelight and it is therefore a good time to consider new seating options, especially if you have to accommodate visiting guests over the Christmas season. The M.A.S.S.A.S sofa by Moroso (which stands for Moroso Asymmetric Sofa System Adorably Stitched) was designed by Patricia Urquiola. It has removable covers and is filled with flame-retardant polyurethane foam to offer the utmost comfort. Its low back allows for casual laidback lounging. Moroso is available from Siesta Interior Design and Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcรกntara (www.acoola.eu).

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Above Hay’s Silhouette sofa series features a curved back with a beautiful lineal frame. The piping gives this sofa its sophisticated and contemporary aesthetic. It is perfect for a modern look in a living room, offering rangy seating and coming in various textiles, sizes and heights with metal or solid wood legs. Shown here accompanied by their Marselis table lamp and Butler side table, Hay is available from BoConcept Plus Store on the Mijas Road and C. de Negocios Oasis in Marbella (www.plusstore.es). Left The Henry sofa by Flexteam ( featured here in both its available fabric colours) has goose feathers in the back cushions, giving it an irregular and casual look. The sofa is extremely comfortable and comes in removable fabric or leather. Flexteam is available from Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www. siestainteriordesign.com), Estuco Interiors in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.estucointeriors. com) and Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu).

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Above The three-seater Manon sofa comes in an array of attractive colours and has buttoned upholstery to give extra sophistication. Available from ID House in Centro Comercial Azalea between San Pedro de Alcántara and Puerto Banús (www.idhouse.es). Right The Loop sofa by Arper, shown here in Hotel Lido Palace in Riva del Garda (Italy), is a modular system that allows you to make flowing lines or a cluster of seating. Arper is available from Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) and UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es). Opposite Page Verzelloni’s Nilson sofa, designed by Spanish duo Lievore Altherr and featuring an innovative design, is shown here in sumptuous blue with a low backrest for casual lounging. Available from Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) and Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu).

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This Page Fritz Hansen’s Plenum™ high-back sofa system comes as a one, two or threeseater, offering features such as power plugs, USB ports and mounted or separate tables for the ultimate in functionality and aesthetic beauty. Designer Jaime Hayon (who appears in the photo) gives a nod to modern workspaces by offering privacy, comfort and practicality. Fritz Hansen is available from BoConcept Plus Store on the Mijas Road and C. de Negocios Oasis in Marbella (www. plusstore.es). Opposite Page Above The Amor compact sofa by Camerich is contemporary and minimalist, with clean lines and comfortable support for the shoulders and waist. Camerich is situated in C. de Negocios Oasis on Marbella’s Golden Mile (www.camerich.com). Below The elegant Tribeca modular sofa for €5,900 from Benington can be arranged in a number of different ways to fit your particular living space, making it an extremely versatile sofa system. There is the option to choose linen, cotton or velvet from Mulberry, Harlequin or Kobe but, if you have your own preferred fabric, this can be upholstered for you. Benington is situated in Centro de Negocios Oasis on Marbella’s Golden Mile.

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The Fly series by Space Copenhagen for &Tradition is a lounge collection that allows you to relax in any way that suits you, optimising your comfort with loose cushions for the back that can be arranged according to your own needs. The slatted back rest is made from solid oak and is treated with white pigmented oil or smoked oil, which ages gracefully. Available from UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcรกntara (www.udesign.es).

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The Kirk modular sofa from Porada has a solid canaletta walnut frame, removable covers and feet in grey pewter metal. Porada is available from Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva AndalucĂa (www.siestainteriordesign.com) and Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de AlcĂĄntara (www.acoola.eu).

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REDEFINING dining â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tis the season when family and friends get together to enjoy meals around the dining table so it might be time to think about investing in this area. After all, if you are serving lovely food on beautiful tableware, you need a great table to highlight your presentation! Whether you want a rustic or playful look for more casual dining or you would prefer to go for a high-gloss or minimalistic style for a more formal setting, a dining set that perfectly accommodates the space and number of diners is essential. For example, if you have limited space, perhaps consider a circular table.

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The new Convivio dining table from Alivar celebrates the traditions of Italian cabinetmaking with a walnut or painted oak wooden frame featuring a sophisticated marble top. Their Ester dining chairs are a perfect match for the Convivio, combining a contemporary and vintage look with oak or walnut frame and polyurethane foam-padded seating. Alivar is available from UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es) and ID Latinia in Edif. Playas del Duque in Puerto Banús (www.idlatinia.com)

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Cattelan Italia’s Diapason table with a Travertine or white Carrara marble base has a 15-millimetre clear glass table top. Cattelan Italia is available from Estuco Interiors in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.estucointeriors. com), UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign. es) and Aalto Exclusive Furniture in Urb. Carolina Park in Marbella (www.aaltofurniture.com).

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Above The large Euclide A rectangular dining table from Domitalia has two extensions allowing for up to 12 people to sit around it. Domitalia is available from Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www. siestainteriordesign.com) and UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es). Below Angel Cerdá’s extendable dining table with a stainless-steel base and ceramic marble top, together with their upholstered din-

ing chair complete with a stainless-steel base frame, adds a sleek and modern look to a dining area – perfect for a contemporary Mediterranean home. Angel Cerdá is available from Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com), ID Latinia in Edif. Playas del Duque in Puerto Banús (www.idlatinia.com) and Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu).

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Ethimo’s Pluvia dining chair was originally conceived for outdoor living but its refined design also means it fits extremely well inside the home. Shown here with Ethimo’s Esedra square dining table featuring an aluminium frame and table top available in pickled teak or ceramic stone, its simplicity adds a touch of contem-

porary elegance to the dining set. Ethimo is available from Outdoor Concepts at the top of the Boulevard in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.outdoorconcepts.es), Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign. com) and UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es).

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Eero Saarinen disliked legs under chairs and tables, so he designed the Saarinen Tulip High Table for Knoll and brought out this collection. The top comes in white laminate, coated marble in a wide range of colours, veneer and also acrylic stone for outdoor use. Shown here with their Krusin dining chair collection in three versions: as a simple armless chair, an armchair with low armrests and a low backrest, and an armchair with a formfitting backrest. Knoll is available from UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcรกntara (www.udesign.es).

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Outdoor Dining

EATING OUT at home INSPIRATIONAL OUTDOOR LIFE It is simple human nature to enjoy a meal in the great outdoors, taking in the beauty of natural vegetation, the nuances of natural sunlight and perhaps a mountain or sea view while savouring a lovely meal with family and/or friends. Living in southern Europe we are lucky enough to have the opportunity to be able to enjoy an evening meal outside most of the time, even through the winter months. With this in mind, making your outdoor dining area a space where you can take advantage not only of family time, but also the Mediterranean lifestyle, is an excellent reason to invest in outdoor furniture. Here are some great ideas… A stylish and contemporary range, Domino by Talenti is a perfect example of where the line between the aesthetic of indoor and outdoor furniture can sometimes be blurred. The range is featured here with director’s armchairs, which are suitable for indoor and outdoor use, and a natural teak extendible dining table. Talenti is available from ID Latinia in Edif. Playas del Duque in Puerto Banús (www.idlatinia.com), Estuco Interiors in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.estucointeriors.com), UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es) and Outdoor Concepts at the top of the Boulevard in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.outdoorconcepts.es).

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This Page Designed by Toan Nguyen for Dedon, the WA teak dining table is a sophisticated and contemporary range highlighted by technical mastery. Dedon is available from UDesign (official distributor) in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign. es), Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www. siestainteriordesign.com), Outdoor Concepts at the top of the Boulevard in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.outdoorconcepts.es) and Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu). Opposite Page Above The Rockefeller dining table by Muubs is made from fibre concrete, which is a handmade product comprising cement and sand mixed with fibreglass to create a robust but

fairly lightweight table. Each table is unique due to the natural finishing. Muubs is available from BoConcept Plus Store (official distributor) on the Mijas Road and C. de Negocios Oasis in Marbella (www.plusstore.es). Below Emu’s Kira collection by Christophe Pillet is a comprehensive range inspired by “a summer cocktail party, with a light, sensual, elegant ambience”. Its simplicity and sophistication, with clean lines and neutral tones, enables it to fit into any style of home. Emu is available from Outdoor Concepts at the top of the Boulevard in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.outdoorconcepts.es).

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British Chef Jamie Oliver Integrates Firepit Into Dining Table Hartman’s Jamie Oliver dining set combines beauty and practicality with a multi-functional fire pit that is built into the centre of the table itself. The set is ideal for al fresco dining where diners can sit around and watch their food being cooked in front of them, adding a visually fun element to the culinary experience. There is also an integrated ice bucket so that your drinks are always kept chilled during the meal. The cushions are weatherproof and the cast aluminium framed furniture is lightweight and extremely practical. Available from De Tropen on the Autovía del Mediterráneo A7, Km. 272, Vélez-Málaga, or you can buy online at www.detropen.es (delivery available).

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Above Cane-lineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Copenhagen city chair in olive green together with their white round Area table make a great combination for an outdoor dining set. The Area table has a central hole to accommodate a parasol and their chairs are lightweight and stackable. The Infinity carpet, which is UV-resistant, antibacterial and non-allergenic, finishes off the look. Cane-line is available from BoConcept Plus Store (official distributor) on the Mijas Road and C. de Negocios Oasis in Marbella (www.plusstore.es). Right The Palissade outdoor furniture range by Hay was designed by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec. The collection comprises 13 different elements which all unite perfectly, both aesthetically and in their functional qualities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; durable and lightweight with a contemporary elegance. Hay is available from BoConcept Plus Store (official distributor) on the Mijas Road and C. de Negocios Oasis in Marbella (www. plusstore.es).

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CHILLING OUT This Winter

During the winter months here in southern Europe, we generally have more opportunities to enjoy our outdoor living space than our northern European counterparts. With many of the outdoor furniture brands that are available here on the Coast becoming increasingly more innovative featuring cutting-edge furniture design and weatherproof materials that are not only durable but also beautiful - the outdoor furniture market has never been so exciting.

Named after the Japanese word for cloud, the Kumo range by Manutti is a contemporary and airy sofa combining blue and white to give it a crisp, fresh and clean look. The covers are interchangeable, and the armrests and back supports are adjustable so they can be used as a sofa or sun-lounger, adding great versatility to the range. Manutti is available from Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu), Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www. siestainteriordesign.com) and UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es).

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This Page Kettal’s Mesh range, designed by Patricia Urquiola, has a metal surround that allows air and light to pass through, giving it an enhanced sense of lightness. It is shown here with Kettal’s iconic Roll chair, also designed by Urquiola. Kettal is available from Siesta Interior Design (www.siestainteriordesign.com) and Estuco Interiors (www.estucointeriors.com), both in Centro Plaza in Nueva Andalucía, Femont Galvan in the Marbella Club (www. femontgalvan.com), Outdoor Concepts in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.outdoorconcepts.es), ID Latinia in Edif. Playas del Duque in Puerto Banús (www. idlatinia.com), UDesign on the Ronda Road (www.udesign.es) and Tela Bella near Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.telabella.es). Opposite Page Above The Apple Bee® FFF range (Form Follows Function) was given this name because the design of the furniture has been carefully thought-out to perfectly serve the final user ergonomically, offering the utmost comfort. The seat is one-metre deep and the wicker thread 20 millime-

tres thick, providing ample space for lounging on their luxuriously plump cushions in any way you feel comfortable - within a sturdy frame. The cushions are made from a material that dries very quickly after heavy rain. Available from De Tropen on the Autovía del Mediterraneo A7, Km 272, Vélez-Málaga or you can buy online at www.detropen.es (delivery available). Below The Sol+Luna lounger by Extremis is an extremely innovative range thanks to its versatility. During the day it can serve as a sun-lounger with a handy zip-up pocket for valuables that hangs below a ledge where you can rest a drink while you are relaxing under a circular adjustable sunshade. At night the lounger can be turned into a sofa with a backrest and cushions, and the sunshade now transformed into an overhead soft lamp. Available from Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu) and Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com).

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Spa Life Above The new Palermo 2018 is ideal for a family spa. This beautiful spa is highly durable, ergonomic and energy-efficient with two reclining seats, a captain seat, and two regular seats. There are two fountain jets, aromatic therapy and an audio system that comes as standard. Available from Wellis in Calle Juan de la Cierva in Marbella (www.wellisspa.es). Right Designed by Dodo Arslan, the freestanding Virtus hot tub was inspired by the Nautilus seashell and was created for the hospitality industry - allowing people to enjoy a spa experience together. It comes equipped with an integrated sand filter and a Jacuzzi® CoolPower™ which can maintain the water temperature as low as 10°C, making it ideal for warmer climates. The spa comes with a thermic cover in marine-grade fabric. Available from Progibe Spa in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.progibespa.es).

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Above The Jacuzzi City Spa combines latest trends in design and technology, and it can be installed as either free-standing or built-in. It has two comfortable seats and precision jets located at a 30-degree angle. Its compact size makes it easy to install anywhere, so it is ideal for homes, small hotels or wellness centres. Available from Progibe Spa in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcรกntara (www.progibespa.es). Below The economical Excursion spa seats five people and features a built-in ice bucket, making it ideal for entertaining friends or spending time with family. There are calf jets that massage your legs and rejuvenate you and it comes with PlugN-Play technology. Available from Aquapool Spas in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcรกntara and Ctra. de Mijas in Fuengirola (www.aquapool.es).

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The BMW-designed Aria® NXT Spa from HotSpring Spas is part of the Highlife® Collection. It features wireless remote control, an insulating hinge seal, 100 per cent no-bypass filtration for cleaner water and the BellaFontana® fountain. Available from Aquapool Spas in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara and Ctra. de Mijas in Fuengirola (www.aquapool.es).

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GOING UNDERCOVER Above Cape Reedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s environmentally-friendly structures use natural sustainable materials that are harvested and sourced responsibly. Their timber structures are made bespoke to perfectly suit your requirements. www.capereed.com Right This modern building situated in a private garden was installed by Utropical. It offers an inviting shaded area for al fresco dining or a bar under a tropical thatched roof made from reeds. www.utropical.com

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This Biossun patio cover has a bioclimatic design which features swivelling overhead slats that are easily adjusted by a remote control - so you can protect yourself from the harshness of the sun as it moves during the day. They comprise 98 per cent aluminium (a completely recyclable material) and are considered eco-friendly. Available from Outdoor Concepts at the top of the Boulevard in San Pedro de Alcรกntara (www. outdoorconcepts.es).

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Indoor Heating

HEATING UP the home Now the winter is upon us, there are some hugely attractive and innovative heating options available on the market to warm up our cockles and beautify our homes - whether it is inside or out on the terrace. Here are some great ideasâ&#x20AC;Ś

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Quality fitted kitchens

Made-to-measure wardrobes and dressing rooms

The EcoSmart bioethanol Ark 40 fire is made from weatherproof materials and features an industrial design. Aesthetically stunning with dancing flames in full view all around the fireplace, it is also eco-friendly and sustainable. A wide lip encircling the fire is useful for resting drinks upon, and acts like a table. EcoSmart is available from Outdoor Concepts at the top of the Boulevard in San Pedro de Alcรกntara (www.outdoorconcepts. es) and Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcรกntara (www.acoola.eu).

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Antonio Lupi’s Il Canto del Fuoco fireplace is finished with gypsum board and integrates perfectly into the wall. This bioethanol fireplace can also come as stand-alone. Antonio Lupi is available from Puya in C/Zinc in Pol. Ind. La Ermita in Marbella (www.puya.es) and Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu).

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Indoor Heating Made from recyclable aluminium, the Add-on radiator from Tubes can be arranged in many different ways to make an interesting wall design. It can also be built into the wall, integrating itself as part of the structure of the building and acting as a heating element as well as a design statement. Tubes is available from UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcรกntara (www.udesign.es).

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A TOUCH OF PAST CENTURIES

Pol. Ind. Elviria Nave 6, 26004 Marbella. Tel./Fax: 951 310 754 | Mobile: 655 946 941 www.korsch-tischlerei.com | www.elite-parquet.com

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Walls

WALLPAPER obsession

As the trend for wallpaper shows no signs of relenting, more exciting collections continue to grace the market. When decorating, wallpaper adds an instant splash of colour and ambience - and can even turn a plain wall into a bold artistic statement. The Sunbeams range by Élitis is available from UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es), ID Latinia in Edif. Playas del Duque in Puerto Banús (www.idlatinia.com), Siesta Interior Design (www.siestainteriordesign.com) and Estuco Interiors (www.estucointeriors.com), both situated in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía.

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Above The Ghost Garden vinyl wallpaper by Glamora comes in different variations of the same theme. Available from UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es). Below The Orion wallpaper range by Omexco has a touch of shine across a non-woven covering. Available from Magyk in C/ Lagasca in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.magyk.es), Estuco Interiors in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.estucointeriors. com), UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign. es) and Aalto Exclusive Furniture in Urb. Carolina Park in Marbella (www.aaltofurniture.com). Opposite Page The Paisley wallpaper by Farrow & Ball is a contemporary take on the 1800s French jacquard. Farrow & Ball is available from Tela Bella near Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.telabella.es) and Estuco Interiors in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www. estucointeriors.com).

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The new Ipanema design from Casamance’s Rio Madeira range is exuberant and tropical. The design makes a bold artistic statement and looks fabulous next to luxurious plain velvets (as shown here). Casamance is available from Cort Idea on the Mijas Road (www.cortidea.es), UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es), Estuco Interiors in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.estucointeriors.com), Femont Galvan in the Marbella Club (www.femontgalvan.com) and ID Latinia in Edif. Playas del Duque in Puerto Banús (www. idlatinia.com).

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Walls This Page De Gournay collaborated with Harrods in London for their Deco Panes wallpaper range. The non-repeating design was inspired by Harrods’ iconic architecture dating to the 19th century. De Gournay is available from ID Latinia in Edif. Playas del Duque in Puerto Banús (www.idlatinia.com), UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign. es), Femont Galvan in the Marbella Club (www.femontgalvan.com) and Aalto Exclusive Furniture in Urb. Carolina Park in Marbella (www.aaltofurniture.com). Opposite Page The Dimanche range from Wall&Decò’s Wet System uses deep muted colours on a cutting-edge system that has waterproof qualities - making it perfect to decorate damp areas such as a bathroom or kitchen. Available from UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es), ID Latinia in Edif. Playas del Duque in Puerto Banús (www. idlatinia.com) and Tela Bella near Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.telabella.es).

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The Kansai range by Black Edition has a digitally-printed design with a brightly-coloured palette and vivid shades. Available from UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es), Estuco Interiors in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.estucointeriors.com), ID Latinia in Edif. Playas del Duque in Puerto Banús (www.idlatinia.com) and Cort Idea on the Mijas Road (www.cortidea.es).

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Lighting

LEADING LIGHTS Light affects our mood so it is a hugely important factor in the home. Designs have gone from extremely minimalist to extravagantly opulent - with something for everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taste.

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This Page Catellani & Smith’s magical Fil de Fer floor lamp, made from woven aluminium wire with tiny bulbs inside, was designed by Enzo Catellani. Particularly passionate about the range, he developed it nearly 20 years ago for a special project, but this never came to fruition so it was hung up in his workshop. People who entered the workshop were mesmerised by the lamp so Enzo Catellani decided to revisit his creation and placed it in the retail market. Catellani & Smith is available from Ges Lighting in Pol. Ind. La Ermita (www.grupoelectrostocks.com), UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign. es) and Aalto Exclusive Furniture in Urb. Carolina Park in Marbella (www.aaltofurniture.com). Opposite Page The Handbag lamp by Karman Italia was designed by Baldessari e Baldessari. The handle can be used as a hook to hang the light from the ceiling or as support on the floor. Karman Italia is available from Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com), UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es) and Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu).

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Opposite Page La Lollo by Slamp is a nod to the roaring fifties. The patented techno-polymer cylinders give a dramatic and opulent look to any living space. Available from Magyk in C/Lagasca in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.magyk.es) and UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es). This Page Above Left When not illuminated, Marset’s Dipping Light serves as a decorative item for a table or bookcase. It features a coloured glass design around its sphere and, when it is lit up, the concentric painted circles play with the light to create a magical glow. Marset is available from Ges Lighting in C/ Uranio in Pol. Ind. La Ermita in Marbella (www.grupoelectrostocks.com), ID Latinia in Edif. Playas del Duque in Puerto Banús (www.idlatinia.com), BoConcept Plus Store on the Mijas Road and C. de Negocios Oasis in Marbella (www.plusstore. es), Magyk in C/ Lagasca in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.magyk.es), Siesta Interior Design (www.siestainteriordesign.com) and Estuco Interiors (www.estucointeriors.com), who are both situated in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía, and Acoola (www.acoola.eu) and UDesign (www. udesign.es), both in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara. Above Right Rotating the aluminium base of the Turn On lamp by Hay increases and dims the light. Its minimalistic look adds an extremely contemporary look and it comes in various attractive colours. Hay is available from BoConcept Plus Store on the Mijas Road and C. de Negocios Oasis in Marbella (www.plusstore.es). Left The Blow table lamp by Studio Italia Design is made from blown glass that allows the light to emanate out magically like an illuminated soap bubble. Studio Italia Design is available from UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es) and Ges Lighting in Pol. Ind. La Ermita in Marbella (www.grupoelectrostocks.com).

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Above Left The Filo table lamp by Foscarini is fun and unconventional, making an impressive statement on any table. Available from Ges Lighting in Pol. Ind. La Ermita (www.grupoelectrostocks.com) and UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es). Above Right Brand van Egmond’s Love You Love You Not collection is a stunning lamp sculpture depicting a bunch of roses - shown here in a private home in The Netherlands. Brand van Egmond is available from Femont Galvan in the Marbella Club (www.femontgalvan.com) and UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es). Left Occhio’s Mito lamp, shown here in rose gold, combines minimalist design with high-quality illumination. Available from Illusion in Guadalcántara, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.e-illusion.es).

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The Taraxacum 88 suspension light from Flos offers direct and reflected illumination. The structure of the light is made from 20 pressed and polished aluminium triangles with no fewer than 60 clear Globolux lamps fitted around its structure. Flos is available from ID Latinia in Edif. Playas del Duque in Puerto BanĂşs (www.idlatinia.com), Ges Lighting in Pol. Ind. La Ermita (www. grupoelectrostocks.com), UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de AlcĂĄntara (www.udesign.es) and BoConcept Plus Store on the Mijas Road and C. de Negocios Oasis in Marbella (www.plusstore.es)

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Bedrooms

SLEEPING In Beauty

Your bedroom is where you recharge your batteries and switch off from a busy life. When your bedroom is orderly and beautiful, your mind will also be helping you to enjoy a superlative rest. Here are some design ideas to help you obtain the perfect night’s sleep… 82 NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2018

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Above Nova Max Dream from Jensen Store is an adjustable bed that has a built-in headrest so that your head is always in the correct position when sitting up in bed. You can control the firmness of your mattress, and adjust the position of your head and feet, and there is a light underneath the bed. There is also a memory function so that you can store your favourite position! Available from Jensen Store in Pol. Ind. Nueva Campana in Nueva Andalucía (www.jensenstore.com). Below The Electric Boxspring bed with individual zones is activated by controls that change the entire structure of the bed to achieve the perfect position for the user. Available from Boxspring in Pol. Ind. La Ermita in Marbella (www.myboxspringbed.com). Opposite Page The Fluff bed range designed by Mauro Lipparini for Bonaldo has a soft padded headboard and surround filled with soft feathers and polyester fibre. The upholstery covers are fully removable and come in fabric, skay (eco-leather) or leather. Bonaldo is available from Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com), UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es) and Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu). HOMEANDLIFESTYLE.ES

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Above The elegant Alexander by Cattelan Italia is an upholstered bed that comes with a headboard covered with capitonné fabric, synthetic nubuck, micro nubuck, synthetic leather or soft leather. Cattelan Italia is available from Estuco Interiors in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.estucointeriors.com), UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es) and Aalto Exclusive Furniture in Urb. Carolina Park in Marbella (www. aaltofurniture.com). Below The Marquis Supreme bed from Hypnos has a seasonal turn mattress that features a three-zone UltraSens™ pocket spring system. Each UltraSens™ spring has 16 active turns – independently and actively sensing your shape and weight distribution, providing comfort and support exactly where you need it. Available with a traditional deep or contemporary shallow divan base and sprung or solid top divan. The headboards and divans can be upholstered in a variety of fabrics. Available from Beds & More in Avda. de Andalucía in Mijas Costa and Urb. Carolina Park in Marbella (www.bedsandmore.es).

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Established in 1995 in the United Kingdom, King of Cotton is known for dressing some of the most luxurious hotels in the world with the finest bed & bathroom linens. Our main target is to bring the lush linen from big hotels to end users who desire to feel like they are in a luxury 5 star hotel while being at home.

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Above Left The Striped Poplin set from Lexington is fresh, simple and made from 100 per cent cotton poplin. Available from Estuco Interiors in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.estucointeriors.com). Above Right The Rana Rose range by Karl Lagerfeld has a sumptuous 220-thread count and is made from 100 per cent cotton sateen. The fresh pink and white with a bold floral print is feminine and sophisticated. Available from Yorkshire Linen in Avda. de Andalucía in Mijas Costa and Urb. Carolina Park in Marbella (www.yorkshirelinen.es). Right Contemporary pure cotton waffle throws are a wonderful complement to a bed or sofa. Made from 100 per cent cotton, they are machine-washable. The high-quality bed linen with the emblem on the pillowcases gives a regal look. Available from King of Cotton, Centro La Colonia, San Pedro de Alcántara (www.kingofcotton.es).

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Egyptian Cotton Bed Linen

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The new Older Paris damask range by Georg Jensen has a timeless design and is of the highest quality Egyptian cotton. Available from Estuco Interiors in C. Plaza in Nueva AndalucĂa (www.estucointeriors.com) and Benington in Centro de Negocios Oasis in Marbella (www.benington.se).

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INTERIOR DESIGN PROJECTS

Furniture, Fabrics and a large selection of Decorative Items and Artwork. Suppliers of Farrow&Ball and Designers Guild paint and wallpapers. We speak English, Spanish and Swedish.

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Window, Floors and Doors

Windows, Doors and Floors

Above Left Arkety porcelain tile from Baldocer is highly durable and non-porous. Available from Mercasur in Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.mercasurestepona.com). Above Right Pergoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Manor Oak laminate flooring has a vintage look and appears like real wood, offering exceptional resistance to water. It features a silk matte finish and its Genuineâ&#x201E;˘ rustic surface creates the appearance of real wood in cracks and knots. Available from Todomadera in Urb. Nueva Estebbuna in Estepona (www.todomaderaestepona.com). Right These Ventus Dekton floor tiles from Cosentino are made from sinter with a smooth matte finish that is anti-slip. Available from Mercasur in Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.mercasurestepona.com) and Decodan Interiores in Avda. Juan Carlos I in Estepona (www.decodaninteriores.com).

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Left A radius window has an arched shape at the top of the window, while at the bottom it is straight. Arch and radius windows add a softer look to the room. Installed by Protec in Pol. Ind. Los Perales in Mijas (www.grupoprotec.com). Below Left This floor-to-ceiling white door with its stainless steel handle gives a contemporary look to the entrance of a home. Installed by Protec in Pol. Ind. Los Perales in Mijas (www. grupo-protec.com). Below Right Large-scale pivot doors are not restrained by hinges down one side so the wood is less likely to warp. Ideal for homes with a minimalist design. Available from Todomadera in Urb. Nueva Estebbuna in Estepona (www.todomaderaestepona.com).

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Tables

Tip Top Tables Ultra-low tables, clustered side tables and tables that look like they are floating with thin metal bases have been making more of a presence over the past year. Here are some superb table examples available on the Coast…

Above Left Cassina’s Accordo low table has a sculpted and dynamic shape and comes in an array of lacquered glossy colours. Available from Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www. siestainteriordesign.com) and UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es). Above Right Pomax’s two-set Miso side tables feature an oak veneer table top and a black metal base. Available from UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es). Right Viae coffee tables from Frag are available as a set of three or five grouped table tops. Available from UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es).

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Furniture showroom in Marbella with multi-style collection

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Kitchens

WHEN YOUR

KITCHEN Is King The kitchen is no longer just a functional room for preparing food and cleaning dishes. Nowadays the kitchen takes pride of place in the home, being one of if not the most important areas for the family to come together to prepare and enjoy a meal - and relax. With technology and cutting-edge design making our lives so much easier and a plethora of cooking gadgetry and appliances at our fingertips, as well as clever design features for storage to help us keep our kitchens clean and organised - technology has made the kitchen a much more appealing area aesthetically and in terms of practicality. In new contemporary builds the kitchen is often made the main focus of the home as an open-plan space, bar area and living room all-inone. Here is some inspiration to personalise your own kitchenâ&#x20AC;Ś The contemporary Aria kitchen by Arredo 3 has compositional features that make it highly adaptable depending on your space. The furniture is raised on high legs, which provides it with its exceptional style, as well as having deep drawers and ultra-thick shelves and end panels for a minimalist aesthetic. Arredo 3 is available from Decodan Interiores in Avda. Juan Carlos I in Estepona (www.decodaninteriores.com).

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Kitchens The iconic Smeg appliances come in a range of wonderful colours. Their standard kettle has a large capacity of 1.7 litres, with a push-pull opening lid, fully-rotating base and automatic shutoff at 100Â°C. There is a hidden heating element and removable and washable stainless steel limescale filter to avoid build-up. Their retro toaster comes in a two-slice or four-slice version and features extra-wide slots for thick-cut bread and bagels. There are six toasting options, illuminated dials, a touch-release removable stainlesssteel crumb tray, a built-in cord and anti-slip feet with a sandwich rack and bun warmer as an optional extra. Smeg is available from Decodan Interiores in Avda. Juan Carlos I in Estepona (www.decodaninteriores.com), Mercasur in Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.mercasurestepona.com) and Yorkshire Linen in Avda. de Andalucia Nave 11, Pol. Ind. Molino de Viento in Mijas Costa and Urb. Carolina Park on Marbellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golden Mile (www.yorkshirelinen.es).

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The beautiful charcoal soapstone from Silestoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eternal range is a high-quality quartz surface ideal for kitchens thanks to its durability. It was inspired by calacatta, statuario and other natural stones. Silestone is available from Mercasur in Pol. Ind. Estepona (www. mercasurestepona.com) and Decodan Interiores in Avda. Juan Carlos I in Estepona (www.decodaninteriores.com).

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Above Left The wooden Regina tray with handy dividers from Muubs is made from recycled teakwood and is a practical size to fit into both cabinets and drawers. Available from BoConcept Plus Store on the Mijas Road and C. de Negocios Oasis in Marbella (www.plusstore.es), Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) and UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www. udesign.es). Above Right These decorative hand-carved mahogany spoons from HK Living will be the talking point of any dinner party. Available from Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.siestainteriordesign.com) and Acoola in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.acoola.eu). Left The Cheese Porn wooden cutting-board by Doiy Design is made from Acacia wood with two magnetic gold knives that take inspiration from the holed gruyere cheese, and can be hung by a faux-leather hanging strap. Available from Magyk in C/ Lagasca in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.magyk.es).

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Above The Insectum bottle opener by Doiy Design is a fun metal bottle opener shaped as a beetle. A great novel gift available from Magyk in C/ Lagasca in San Pedro de AlcĂĄntara (www.magyk.es). Below Bugattiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lino bottle opener is a fantastic gift idea, taking inspiration from the goldfish which symbolises good luck and loyalty in marriage. It comes in three elegant versions: chrome, 24-carat gold-plated and rose gold. Available from Mercasur in Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.mercasurestepona.com) and Decodan Interiores in Estepona in Avda. Juan Carlos I in Estepona (www. decodaninteriores.com).

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Storage

STORAGE

YOUR ORGANISED HOME

A tidy home means a tidy mindâ&#x20AC;Ś here are some ideas on how to achieve this! Above Left This Skagerak coat hanger has a built-in ledge above for added storage space. Available from BoConcept Plus Store on the Mijas Road and C. de Negocios Oasis in Marbella (www.plusstore.es). Above Right The sleek Palo Alto open wardrobe from Misura Emme is highlighted by the highest levels of functionality. Its open design allows you to view your clothes at an instant, organised with elegance and refinement. Available from Aalto Exclusive Furniture in Urb. Carolina Park in Marbella (www.aaltofurniture.com). Right The Montana storage system comes in a multitude of different colours and can be arranged in any way that suits your requirements. Available from BoConcept Plus Store on the Mijas Road and C. de Negocios Oasis in Marbella (www.plusstore.es).

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The Cylinders family is part of the VD-Line collection designed by landscape architect Vladimir Djurovic for Architettura Sonora. It is highlighted by clear-cut lines and discreet elegance, and is available in various combinations of materials, as well as a wide choice of sound modules set up to harmonise with diverse landscapes and settings. Architettura Sonora is available from TD Sat & Sound in Pol. Ind. San Pedro Alcántara and Marmorin Design Center on Marbella’s Golden Mile (www.tdsatandsound.com), and Illusion in Urb. Guadalcántara (www.e-illusion.es).

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High-Tech Homes AirPlay 2 connectivity has been added to Sonos’s cutting-edge range of speakers, allowing users to stream to a Sonos device straight from their iPhone - or ask Siri on an iPhone, iPad or HomePod to control their new Beam sound bar. Sonos is available from Illusion in Urb. Guadalcántara (www.e-illusion.es), and TD Sat & Sound in Pol. Ind. San Pedro Alcántara and Marmorin Design Center on Marbella’s Golden Mile (www.tdsatandsound.com).

Mimi Defined is a cutting-edge sound software that brings individual audio optimisation to all current and future Loewe TVs. This latest development advance in the field of audio enhancement and TV innovation has been solidified in a long-term partnership with international sound personalisation leader Mimi Hearing Technologies. Tailored to individual listening needs, Mimi De-

fined creates personalised TV experiences - what was previously only possible using headphones is now an option with speakers and the Loewe TV soundbar. Loewe is is available from TD Sat & Sound in Pol. Ind. San Pedro Alcántara and Marmorin Design Center on Marbella’s Golden Mile (www.tdsatandsound. com), and Illusion in Urb. Guadalcántara (www.e-illusion.es).

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Upholstery Fabrics

LUXURY FABRICS

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Above The luxurious Manipur Ochre fabric by Designers Guild is made from a refined rich pile velvet weave with a stylish hexagonal design, and comes in 12 gorgeous colourways. Available from Tela Bella near Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.telabella.es), UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es), Cort Idea on the Mijas Road (www.cortidea.es) and Estuco Interiors in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.estucointeriors.com). Opposite Page Above Left Rubelli’s 2018 Armani Casa range combines rich and vivid colours on a lustrous fabric. Rubelli is available from Tela Bella near Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.telabella.es), Aalto Exclusive Furniture in Urb. Carolina Park in Marbella (www.aaltofurniture.com) and ID Latinia in Edif. Playas del Duque in Puerto Banús (www.idlatinia.com). Above Right The Zoffany Bohemia stripe fabric is a striking range that combines especially well with florals and plains. Available from Estuco Interiors in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.estucointeriors.com) and

Tela Bella near Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.telabella.es). Below Left The Hamlin fabric from Romo’s Lorcan range features a geometric pattern on Linara brushed cotton-linen. Romo is available from UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es), Cort Idea on the Mijas Road (www.cortidea.es), ID Latinia in Edif. Playas del Duque in Puerto Banús (www.idlatinia.com), Aalto Exclusive Furniture in Urb. Carolina Park in Marbella (www.aaltofurniture.com) and Estuco Interiors in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.estucointeriors.com). Below Right The Paradise range from Harlequin’s Amazilia collection boldly depicts tropical plants and flowers and comes in three different colourways. Harlequin is available from Benington in Centro de Negocios Oasis in Marbella (www.benington.se), Estuco Interiors in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.estucointeriors.com) and ID Latinia in Edif. Playas del Duque in Puerto Banús (www.idlatinia.com).

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The Origami Rockets range from Kirkby Designs features a striking geometric pattern in rich and shimmering shades. Available from Estuco Interiors in Centro Plaza, Nueva AndalucĂa (www.estucointeriors.com), Cort Idea on the Mijas Road (www.cortidea.es), Femont Galvan in the Marbella Club (www.femontgalvan.com) and UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de AlcĂĄntara (www.udesign.es).

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Drapery Fabrics

Above All fabrics shown here are from Jane Churchill and demonstrate how clashing bold prints can sometimes work well together and add a designer feel to the room. Jane Churchill is available from ID Latinia in Edif. Playas del Duque in Puerto Banús (www.idlatinia.com), Tela Bella near Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.telabella.es) and Estuco Interiors in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.estucointeriors.com). Opposite Page Above Left The Trellis Addiction range from Aldeco features a geometric design that comes in six colourways. Available from UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es), Estuco Interiors in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.estucointeriors.com) and Arte del Lusso in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.artedellusso.es). Above Right The glamorous Eprisma semi-transparent bronze curtain fabric from Création Baumann comprises a semi-transparent sculptural

textile. Its three-dimensional appearance and iridescent shine make it a particularly eye-catching fabric. Available from Arte del Lusso in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.artedellusso.es) and Cort Idea on the Mijas Road (www.cortidea.es). Below Left The Script range by Fuggerhaus has an eye-catching design that makes a great statement in the room. Available from Arte del Lusso in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.artedellusso.es), Tela Bella near Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.telabella.es) and Cort Idea on the Mijas Road (www.cortidea.es). Below Right The Cinnabar Cameo from Today Interiors combines sumptuous velvets with a contrasting high lustre jacquard weave design, shown here in neon blue. Available from UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es), Tela Bella near Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.telabella.es) and Arte del Lusso in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.artedellusso.es).

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FLOURISHING

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It is amazing how a simple piece of textile in a room, such as a rug, can transform it from a space that feels cold and cavernous into an inviting and cosy area. Rugs provide texture and dimension. A bold design can add an artistic focus to the room, while a neutral design creates subtle warmth. Tassels, geometric patterns, multi-textured and irregularshaped rugs… there are so many options to choose from, including fair trade rugs that are eco-friendly and responsibly sourced.

Scratched by JAB Anstoetz features a textural design which has a loop pile and sections that are cut-away to give the rug its distinct allure. JAB Anstoetz is available from Cort Idea on the Mijas Road (www.cortidea.es), Arte del Lusso in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.artedellusso.es), UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es), Estuco Interiors in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.estucointeriors.com), Aalto Exclusive Furniture in Urb. Carolina Park in Marbella (www.aaltofurniture.com) and ID Latinia in Edif. Playas del Duque in Puerto Banús (www.idlatinia.com).

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Opposite Page The Rustic Chic Geo rug by Gan is hand-loomed and made from jute and wool, with a geometric pattern mixed with plains and a flash of pistachio green. Gan is available from ID Latinia in Edif. Playas del Duque in Puerto Banús (www.idlatinia.com), UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www. udesign.es) and Siesta Interior Design in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www. siestainteriordesign.com). Above The hand-tufted 100 per cent looped viscose Chareau rug by Designers Guild was inspired by their new geometric wallpaper collection, providing a three-dimensional pattern to the living space. Available from Tela Bella near Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.telabella.es), UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es), Cort Idea on the Mijas Road (www.cortidea.es) and Estuco Interiors in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.estucointeriors.com). Below The Score rug in natural grey, part of the Traces range by Serge Lesage, features a design that looks like ink bleeds on natural wool. Serge Lesage is available from Tela Bella near Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.telabella.es) and Estuco Interiors in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www.estucointeriors.com). HOMEANDLIFESTYLE.ES

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Rugs Vivienneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rose Dust rug was designed by Vivienne Westwood for the Rug Company. The bold and botanical design depicts an English rose garden in bloom with large open buds and small detailed thorn stems. Hand-spun yarns of Tibetan wool are knotted to make a high-quality, beautiful and timeless rug. The Rug Company is available from Tela Bella near Pol. Ind. Estepona (www.telabella.es).

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The stylish Cubis Umber hand-tufted rug by Romo has a striking design comprising interlocking squares. Romo is available from ID Latinia in Edif. Playas del Duque in Puerto Banús (www.idlatinia.com), Cort Idea on the Mijas Road (www.cortidea.es), Estuco Interiors in C. Plaza in Nueva Andalucía (www. estucointeriors.com), UDesign in Pol. Ind. San Pedro de Alcántara (www.udesign.es) and Aalto Exclusive Furniture in Urb. Carolina Park in Marbella (www. aaltofurniture.com).

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Bathrooms

BATHROOM inspiration

Bathrooms have become less fussy in the design of their sanitary-ware, which has allowed furniture items to creep into the room and give the space a softer feel. These days it is not unusual to find a statement chair, artwork or chandelier appearing in the bathroom, making this area of your home less of a functional and stark space and, instead, a room for relaxation and rejuvenation. Updating your bathroom does not have to break the bank: for example, changing small details such as decorative items or a shower screen, or updating your taps, can make subtle changes that instantly make your bathroom look contemporary and on-trend. The deep white Fontain washbasin from Inbani, with their white Code faucets, creates a sense of simplicity and purity. Inbani is available from Puya in C/ Zinc, Pol. Ind. La Ermita in Marbella (www.puya.es).

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Leading design company Kartell collaborated with Laufen to create an iconic bathroom range. Its award-winning designers, Ludovica+Roberto Palomba, are pioneers in bathroom design. Laufen is available from Mercasur in Pol. Ind. Estepona (www. mercasurestepona.com) and Proinco in Estepona (Pol. Ind. Estepona and Avda. Juan Carlos I), Pol. Ind. La Ermita in Marbella and C/ Isla Cabrera in Fuengirola, plus various outlets in Mรกlaga (www.proinco.es).

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Above The Antheus collection by Villeroy & Boch combines clean lines, precious materials and timeless design. Antheus exquisitely uses the finest TitanCeram, extravagant marble, polished stainless steel and beautiful wood. Available from Puya in C/ Zinc, Pol. Ind. La Ermita in Marbella (www.puya.es). Below The Xenz Dino Solid Surface freestanding bath has a double wall to make it more lightweight and provide better insulation so the water remains warmer for longer. Available from Xenz (www.xenz.nl).

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Bathrooms The Equilibrium range by luxury Spanish bathroom brand Pom d’Or combines Rosenthal porcelain with sophisticated metallic touches to create the ultimate in elegance and beauty. Pom d’Or is available from Proinco in Estepona (Pol. Ind. Estepona and Avda. Juan Carlos I), Pol. Ind. La Ermita in Marbella and C/ Isla Cabrera in Fuengirola, plus various outlets in Málaga (www.proinco.es).

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Fairs & Exhibitions

HÁBITAT IN VALENCIA INTERNATIONAL PLATFORM FOR “MADE IN SPAIN” DESIGN

Valencia regional president Ximo Puig highlighted the importance of design during an official visit to this year’s Hábitat fair. Inaugurating the ENAD Congress (organised by Encuentro Nacional de Asociaciones de Diseño), Puig said the “strength of creativity inspired by design” provided a response to homogenisation generated by globalisation. In addition to the Congress, other events held in conjunction with the annual furniture and lighting fair included “nude”, a conference for talented young designers, and a tribute to Valencian designer Pedro Miralles, considered an iconic figure of the 1980s “Movida” (“Movement”).

According to the organisers, the 2018 edition of Hábitat was visited by 26,140 professionals over the four days, 13 per cent more than the total the previous year. The number of Spanish buyers increased by 12 per cent, and international ones double that figure, mostly from Russia (21 per cent), Portugal (18), France (16), Italy (eight) and United Kingdom ( five) - with a total of 56 markets represented. www.feriahabitatvalencia.com

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Maison & Objet Paris

CUTTING-EDGE DESIGN IN PARIS

The biannual design fair Maison & Objet Paris was another resounding success this September, impressing the design world with latest trends in decoration. The show focused on peace and tranquillity naming itself as the “Comfort Zone” edition which highlighted feel-good products such as soft materials, colours and shapes. Tristan Auer, who renovated the Hôtel de Crillon in Paris, took over an area of the show to display his inspirational work as well as upcoming students from the French design school École Nationale Supérieure de Création Industrielle (ENSCI-Les Ateliers). www.maison-objet.com

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INNOVATIVE INSTALLATIONS at London Design Festival

Now in its 16th year, London Design Festival took place in September and celebrated 10 years at the V&A as the official festival hub. Each year for one week London transforms itself into an inspiring programme of landmark projects, installations and events, welcoming a record-breaking 450,000 individual

visitors from over 75 countries. The trade shows comprise 100% Design, Decorex (as shown in the photos), Design Junction, Focus/18 and London Design Fair - taking place in different locations across the capital. www.londondesignfestival.com

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Design Showcase

BREATHE™

REVOLUTIONARY DESIGN AND DINING CONCEPT IN MARBELLA

With environmental issues being on most people’s conscience these days, BREATHE™ are certainly setting the bar with their pioneering eco-friendly design concept - putting themselves, as well as Marbella, well and truly on the map. Home & Lifestyle Magazine was invited to meet the interior designer, Marta del Ganso, for this newlyopened mega venue, which had been the talk of the town for many months previous to its opening.

Marta is a young and spritely interior designer from Madrid who has always had a love for Marbella due to sharing many visits here with her family in their holiday home. On meeting Marta, we automatically sensed her unbounding enthusiasm for the project. There is no denying that this enormous venture would have been a daunting task for anyone, and at the tender age of 26 she was impressively confident in her vision and came across genuinely humble and down-to-earth. As mentioned in many of the articles that have been already published about BREATHE™, the concept is wholeheartedly committed to a natural and eco-friendly experience, which is why the talented and groundbreaking landscape designer Mathieu Lèbre really came into his own with his suspended garden that gloriously hangs over what they have called the “Stage” - the restaurant’s main dining area, pertinently named for its raised platform. Mathieu’s cutting-edge garden designs can be observed all over the venue, from the vertical gardens at the entrance of the venue, into the restaurant and the sky lounge on the upper level, and through to the idyllic patio area at the rear. Together with the cleverly-designed areas bursting with lush natural greenery, the designers have combined the natural vegetation with tasteful water features, natural stone floors and walls, together with beautiful fireplaces and fire pits to unify all of the Earth’s natural elements. BREATHE™ wanted to stay true to its roots and chose to work with one of Spain’s most recognised furniture brands, Becara, as they have over 50 years’ experience in the world of decoration, and BREATHE™ could order everything made-to-measure to perfectly fit their exacting brief and be assured of the utmost quality for which Becara is internationally-renowned. Marta comments, “I wanted different themes for each area but always with a reference back to nature using natural materials and colours wherever possible. The colour scheme for the patio area, for example, is blue and white, and in the sky lounge we have black and white marble tables. Different colours, textures and finishes instantly give a space warmth and enhance the ambience, and this was most important in the restaurant area where you will see a lot of wood, ceramic tiles and woven wall coverings, and a yellow and blue colour scheme going through the fabrics used in the upholstery.” Marta took a different approach to the design of the cafetería, which is situated on the ground floor, adopting a bolder and more retro-industrial style using more metallic features such as in the chair legs, the clock above the bar and the table top on the bar itself. Calle Lirios (at the entrance of Puerto Banús), Nueva Andalucía Tel. (+34) 952 036 494 www.breathe.life

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METROPOLITAN LUXURY DESIGN FOR STATE-OF-THE-ART COSTA DEL SOL URBAN PROJECT Interview with Eric Kuster. Palo Alto Marbella Interior Designer.

Palo Alto Marbella is much more than an urbanisation. It has, according to its developers, been created to become a destination in its own right – a master plan for a cutting-edge, contemporary, cosmopolitan community of discerning residents wanting to enjoy the finest lifestyle that southern Spain can offer. It is located in Ojén municipality but just two minutes from the La Cañada commercial centre in neighbouring Marbella. The first phase, “Los Almendros”, is currently under constrution and almost completely sold, and attention is now focused on commencing construction of four new apartment phases, Los Pinsapos, Las Jacarandas, Los Almendros II and Los Eucaliptos. As to be expected for a project at the state-of-the-art high end of the Costa del Sol property market, meticulous attention has been paid to the overall aesthetic and, in that respect, Round Hill Capital, Villarroel Torrico architects and Horizon Homes asked renowned Dutch interior decorator and furniture designer Eric Kuster to contribute his creative vision. Eric spoke exclusively to Home & Lifestyle Magazine during an open day at the Eric Kuster show flat. You effectively balance “classic” and contemporary” in your designs but how would you define your overall design philosophy? When we start with a new project we always start with the ingredients. We first look at the location, at the client and their situation, whether they are a single person, a family, older people, and then we look at the architecture, because those are the ingredients we cannot change. That’s what we call the measuring, almost like a dress. Then we aim to keep everything in balance, as part of our “Metropolitan Luxury” style. It is a very international style, like the look and feel of a hotel: everything is sort of arranged, everything is taken care of, a pleasant smell, nice towels... it’s like the mini-luxe details that make people happy.

We gained a lot of inspiration for this style from hotels. For every interior it’s very important to have the right balance - otherwise it will go wrong. When I talk about balance I mean old with new, shiny with matte, nature with glamour. It all has to be in the right balance and dimensions because if there’s too much glamour, or too much nature, or it’s too old or too new, it’s not exciting any more. We always tell our clients we want to create sexy interiors. Sexiness, for example, is satin on a linen sofa. If a shiny cushion was on a shiny sofa it would be too much, but now it’s the right balance. So that’s more or less how we approach it. So you draw to a great extent on classic styles from the past? Yes, I very much like traditional shapes. For instance, in our furniture collection we have traditional models such as a Chesterfield sofa but then we exaggerate the size; or we have classic wing chairs that used to be in Scottish castles, and we blow them up size-wise and then we use a very modern fabric on this traditional model. I like timeless designs, products that can stand the test of time. So for the Chesterfield sofa, which has been around for 300 years, we give it a new life, we re-invent it, we re-introduce it, and then we put modern textile on it, and you have a totally new piece. Do you use sustainable materials? We don’t actually have a green label. For me the green label is very commercial, but we are committed to sustainability. We give life-long guarantees for the wooden frames on our furniture, and I think that’s the best way to “green-produce” furniture that you don’t have to throw away after five or six years, even after 10 years. If the fabric is damaged or dirty you can reupholster it but the frame of the sofa will actually last for 20 years, or 30, or maybe even longer.

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What trends can we expect to see over the next couple of years? You usually see that, when there is a buoyant economy, interiors become very minimalistic; and during bad economic times they are glamorous. There is always this contrast. We had a crisis over the past eight or 10 years, and there was a lot of glamour when it started – Swarovski stones and chandeliers and opulence. Now the economy’s booming and, of course, there is still luxury, but it’s very toned down. Why do you think that is? Again, I think it’s balance. People want to have glamour at home at a time when maybe they are missing it in their business, and now business is booming – not everywhere, but in general business is good – people don’t want to show off so much. I don’t believe very strongly in trends because I think they are short term and we try to work more in the longer term. However, we do believe in personalisation, finding unique pieces: a nice antique painting from your grandfather, for example, and mixing it with a vintage chair and a new sofa. That’s an interior that is especially made for you and also tells your own story. Is there such a concept as “Mediterranean style” in interior decoration? Yes, the Mediterranean style varies – you have Greek, Spanish, Portuguese and Moorish, which I like also, northern African style. It’s more colourful, totally different from the northern European style where we come from. We are very grey. The German, Scandinavian, Dutch and English style is similar: we use a lot of non-colours, grey tones, because we have a very grey climate. Here you can use a lot more lighter colours and different materials because of the climate. And a distinctive Dutch influence? Dutch design has almost become like a brand name around the world because there are many famous interior designers, architects and product developers from Holland. So it helps for us to mention we’re from Holland, that we are Dutch, and we are proud of that. But we essentially promote our European, not Dutch, roots. We always mention we are European, because I also design my own furniture and textiles. Everything that you see here, or almost everything, is designed by our team and produced in the EU, so we’re proud of producing in Holland and Italy and Portugal. We like to remain a European brand. I like tradition. The reason I live in London now is because the English stay so loyal to their traditions. Also the Spanish, in a different way. I think people should be proud of their roots and their traditions. Sometimes if you are in London you see the same shops as in Istanbul, as everywhere, and I think it’s a pity. In addition to “sexiness”… how do you add your signature touch of “joie de vivre” to an interior design project? Again, I think it’s the balance because sometimes you want to make a little joke, a piece that is not completely perfect. Otherwise it can become boring if an interior is too perfect. Perfect is boring because then you can’t think about how to improve it. If you reach a perfect level you may as well stop tomorrow because if you cannot improve any more it’s over.

So you incorporate deliberate flaws? Yes, we sometimes do it on purpose. Those pieces people will always remember. You have been described as a “holistic lifestyle guru”. What does that mean? I’m not sure where that came from, but I do truly believe in energies and positive vibes and negative vibes. I believe in feng shui, as an eastern way of approaching interior decoration and even architecture. If you have a mountain behind your home and a sea view in front for example, you feel protected as a person. It’s your subconsciousness, you feel relaxed. In houses you have to have certain rules: the position of the sofa, where you feel safe, always sleeping with your face towards the door… Feng shui is about energy, letting the energy circulate through your house. I wasn’t aware of this until I bought my own showroom in Holland, 10 or 12 years ago, and one of my clients said this was the perfect house because we had a round staircase in the middle. They said that meant all the energy in the house would never cease or become stuck - it would always flow - so the house would bring us luck. And it did actually. I’m not sure if it’s about the round staircase or me and my team’s work but at least we are quite successful. I think the staircase helps (laughs). How did you become involved with the Palo Alto project in Marbella? Arianne (Gerritse - Eric’s associate on various projects) and her husband are friends with the developer, Matías Villarroel, and his wife. I worked on a project with Hugo Torrico, the main architect on the Palo Alto project, many years ago, so when Arianne moved to Marbella I also became close to Matías and his wife, and the Palo Alto project - Matías spoke about it very enthusiastically. I also met Hugo again, and they told me they needed someone to do the interior design. What were the main features that attracted you to Palo Alto? If you get a little bit older, like me, you start to appreciate quality more - in people, in time. If you build something, you should think about it long enough to do it the right way immediately. Sometimes we have to break down new buildings because they’ve been developed totally wrong. The wrong layouts, the wrong materials, poor finishes… Sometimes, because of the pace at which people are building, they don’t really think about the layout of a building or how people really live. That is something that we think about every day, and my clients think about every day. How do I want to live in a house? Palo Alto has the right finishes, beautiful materials, hardware and bathrooms, but also a good layout so we can actually work with this project, We are very proud to work with Palo Alto - they have created the whole master plan. If I were to buy an apartment in Marbella, I would live in a place like Palo Alto because, again, it’s like a hotel. You have the concierge service, you have the spa, the restaurant, a members’ club. It’s like a community, so you’re being taken care of. People should have the hassle taken out of buying a property in a foreign country, and just be able to enjoy the process. The construction is already taken care of here at Palo Alto, and they can meet us and make the choices for their furniture and colours. We give every new buyer a free HOMEANDLIFESTYLE.ES

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consultation, we have a lot of options with the layouts and I bring my own furniture - we are very flexible. Of course, people are also free to work with different interior designers, because you cannot work with someone who has a completely different style. Palo Alto will even arrange the kitchen appliances, and we can decorate the beds and arrange all the towels. It’s completely turnkey, and that’s what we normally do with our other clients. It’s a concept that is relatively new for Spain. People can enter their new house and all they have to do is turn the key, and bring in their suitcase. Do people also like to bring their own home touches? Many people say, “Yeah, but I have my own sofa and I have this little cabinetry from my grandmother, and I want to integrate it”, and we always say yes. But then, when we do the first presentation, and it’s not that we don’t want to use it, they say, “Wow, that’s so beautiful, forget about this. I don’t need this old sofa any more.” That’s how it goes often. The climate here must have a lot to do with people’s choices as well… Yes, for instance, velvet is not a nice material to work with because it’s just too heavy. You have to use linens, and cottons and satins, more for the southern European climate, so that’s something we take into consideration. Every house should be practical to live in. We make beautiful interiors but I think the real comfort is when you can live in a house without being worried if there’s a drop on your carpet. It should also be practical. We have loose covers on sofas that you can take to the dry-cleaners. We use a lot of non-stainable and durable materials, and dirt-protection finishes. The hardware, such as the floors and kitchens, also has to be practical because otherwise it can become irritating.

Is marble still in common use for floors in new Spanish homes? I love marble. I cannot get used to ceramics. In Spain they use a lot of ceramics now. You have a lot of production here, some huge brands, and they’re beautiful products. But we are big fans of real marble, at least on the floor, because real marble is from nature, and ceramic gives the house a totally different feeling. It’s something personal. If clients want ceramic, there are beautiful ceramic floors as well, but I’m happy that Palo Alto also decided to work with beautiful marble floors, stone floors that give the houses a lot of extra value I believe. Do you have any other projects planned in southern Spain? When I started my company 20 years ago, we did many units at Las Dunas in Estepona, a lot of villas in El Madroñal, and later at La Zagaleta. A lot of Dutch people were buying properties at the time, so we always had projects here. We know the area very well, so we know the right partner companies. If not, we bring them in from Holland. We use some local companies, some Dutch, depending on the project. But of course this is a very unique project, Palo Alto, and we are very proud that our name is connected with the project. It is something we haven’t done before and we will not do with anybody else, at least until this project ends. We work on an exclusive basis. I believe it’s the best development, and that’s why we wanted to work with Palo Alto. Palo Alto www.paloaltomarbella.com Eric Kuster Metropolitan Luxury www.erickuster.com

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MATTHIEU VENOT

AN ICONIC ABSTRACT PHOTOGRAPHER FOCUSED ON ARCHITECTURE

A French photographer originally from Paris, Matthieu Venot started his career as a sound engineer. He says he found that to be unfulfilling so he decided to enter the world of abstract photography – feeling “a need to be involved in work that stirs the emotions”. Matthieu moved to Brest in Brittany and began taking photos of a town he was, at the time, unfamiliar with but which he wanted to show through his eyes, taking photos of buildings in different ways – sometimes triangular, sometimes flat or just at an angle. “I am drawn to colour,” he explains. “The light brings out the colours spectacularly so I never like to take photos in the morning or evening when the light isn’t perfectly bright. I love it when the colours are flat and very graphic, sim-

ple and streamlined. I have developed my style over time and I now try to fit more into the frame.” In spite of having established himself as an iconic photographer who clearly focuses on architectural buildings, Matthieu does not like to refer to himself as an architectural photographer – rather an abstract photographer whose subject matter happens to be buildings. He endeavours to “celebrate urban surroundings by capturing a section of a building that offers artistic and geometric beauty in its composition and colour”. With over 100,000 followers on Instagram, this self-taught photographer is capturing the attention of many with his graphical interpretations. www.matthieuvenot.fr

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VILLA PARADISO

SERVING CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH DIGNITY, RESPECT AND PRIVACY

Interview with Clinic Manager Geraldine Darby and Lead Therapist Matthew Idle

What is Villa Paradiso? Villa Paradiso is a residential treatment centre specialising in providing treatment for addictions and trauma. Our experienced team offers effective addiction treatment in a very private, discreet and rejuvenating environment. We don’t publicly reveal the full address for confidentiality reasons, but we can say it is nestled in the stunning Andalucian mountains between Málaga and Marbella, overlooking the southern Spain coastline. What services/treatments does Villa Paradiso offer? At the heart of what we offer is understanding – an understanding of your needs, problems and how to help you overcome addiction, whether that be from drugs, alcohol or any other type of addiction. Villa Paradiso is not a clinic with set medical procedures but a place of peace and rejuvenation that is run by a highly experienced, skilled and dedicated team of people who know their stuff. We are the most experienced drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in Spain. Many years of experience and exceptional results confirm that our addiction treatment works. Is it only about treatment and support? Not at all... In addition to the highest standards of professional treatment and personal support, we include a range of optional activities to help re-focus mind, body and soul. All of these elements come together with highly effec-

tive psychotherapy to break the shackles and allow people to live free of addiction. Activities during a client’s stay are not only fun, but they also help to strengthen and heal, along with healthy meals that we guarantee will satisfy even the more demanding taste buds. How can you tell if someone has an addiction? Matthew Idle: It’s all about behaviour changes and how someone acts. You can watch the changes in personality and at times physical appearance... lots of denial around being addicted and defending their behaviours as normal or everyone else’s thoughts. I always say they are so sick they don’t even know they are sick. People with addictions and behavioural conditions are no different to anyone else. The only difference is that they have come to believe that they can’t overcome their problems or issues, and this can lead them to become dependent upon substances that can cause depression and/or lead to severe anxiety issues. How do you deal with this dependency? The staff help with the physical aspect of a person’s addiction or problem. They will support you with what is really at the heart of taking control of your life again and help you work towards reversing the “sense of defeat”. They will assist you on your journey, helping you to reclaim the confidence and belief that “you can face your demons and overcome them”.

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By strengthening your sense of self and your position in relation to others we begin the process of dealing with your addiction until you are stronger, have developed new coping strategies and can take back control of your life. This is achieved by using a range of psychological therapies, including regular 1:1 therapy sessions, group therapy and workshops. Addiction recovery is built upon developing an internal sense of the self and awareness that you as an individual have the power to re-focus your life and take it in the direction that will provide greater happiness, self-esteem and contentment. The three pillars on which this is built are psychotherapy, physical health and emotional balance. Our sole aim is to help our clients recover in their health and vigour, and we at Villa Paradiso are very proud of the success rate our rehab approach produces. What makes Villa Paradiso so special? Matthew Idle: Our previous clients always say to us that it’s the surroundings and the personal care and detailed recovery programmes that are personalised for each client. We always support them with a caring and loving approach, support them to love themselves, and help them to discover themselves in a supportive environment. Geraldine Darby: Our ability to help our clients comes from a deep understanding not just of what they are experiencing, but why. Ultimately the reasons behind an addiction or condition are the causes for it, and once you have identified them you can confront the triggers, develop coping mechanisms and allow the real you to re-emerge and take possession of your life and your future. As part of any admission to our rehabilitation clinic, we reference the following treatment processes and they are included your individual treatment plan: · Assessment After a medical examination and personal consultation, we develop a treatment adapted to your individual needs once we understand the root cause of your addiction. · Planning for the Future Our rehab approach is not a heavy-handed, one-sided affair. We work with you to establish your lifestyle aims for the future and set goals to achieve during the treatment and thereafter. · Detoxing Where applicable, this medically managed programme weans the client off their drug or substance addiction, providing a physical aid to the psychotherapy treatment that tackles the emotional triggers, the causes of their addiction and backgrounds to the addiction, and facilitates rehabilitation. · Recuperation Our approach focuses on returning body, mind and spirit back to health, so recovery includes a healthy diet with nutritional counselling from a professional, rest in an invigorating setting, yoga and/or exercise, the opportunity to spend time with family, activities that allow you to reconnect with fun and, if desired, the very soothing and rewarding interaction with animals. · Aftercare After the treatment has been completed at Villa Paradiso we don’t forget about you but realise that you must have ongoing support and advice when you need it. For this reason, we provide an ongoing aftercare programme aimed at ensuring ultimate success in beating your addiction. Villa Paradiso Tel. (+34) 689 806 769 info@villaparadisospain.com www.villaparadisospain.com HOMEANDLIFESTYLE.ES

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DE TROPEN

OUTDOOR RELAXATION IN SUPERB STYLE Interview with Marcel Kluijtmans

What does the name “De Tropen” mean and how did it come about? “De Tropen” means “Tropical” and it started as a furniture brand 25 years ago in The Netherlands with the import/export and distribution of teak garden furniture. The brand and its owner moved to Spain 15 years ago, and during this time have developed into the biggest retail specialist for outdoor furniture in Spain. What can we find when we visit De Tropen’s showroom? When you visit De Tropen’s showroom you will first be able to park your car in a covered private parking lot extending over 5,000 square metres. Throughout 13,000 square metres of wheelchair-friendly premises you will find a large range of over 100 complete garden sets in which more than 200 combinations are possible. In addition to several dining sets to dine in a delicious way, De Tropen also offers a wide selection of lounge sets for pure relaxation, garden chairs, garden tables, garden benches, loungers, ottomans and daybeds. All furniture ranges are carefully selected and are highlighted by outstanding quality. Besides outdoor furniture you can also find umbrellas and bases, par excellence, shade sails, cushions and cushion boxes in all shapes, sizes and colours. With over 25 years of experience we offer expert advice. Can you tell us more about the services you offer - including delivery across the Costa del Sol? De Tropen represents and distributes quality brands such as Hartman Outdoor Products®, AppleBee® and 4 Seasons Outdoor® besides our own De Tropen® furniture and other brands. We import only full container loads and stock everything in our own warehouse facilities before distributing the products throughout the whole of Spain. Because of the close proximity of our premises to the Costa del Sol and Costa Tropical, we deliver for free in these coastal and inland areas of Málaga and Granada. Delivery takes place with our own fleet of transportation and the furniture is installed and assembled for free by qualified employees on the spot in accordance with the client’s indications. Obviously, all packaging ma-

terial, and occasionally the old furniture that has to be replaced, will be removed after installing everything to the 100 per cent satisfaction of the client. How would you describe the current market for outdoor furniture on the Costa del Sol? As for availability and supply, we distinguish basically only two types… The first one is that offered by chain companies such as Leroy Merlin, Aki, El Corte Inglés, etc., and we are talking about furniture for the bottom end of the market. Those chains have a central buying office, compete on price and offer cheap furniture that might last a couple of years in the northern part of Europe, but it has a very limited lifespan in southern Europe. Because these companies compete on price with each other they look at how many units fit into a container rather then if a chair is comfortable or long-lasting. At the other end you find the second type of outdoor furniture offered on the Costa del Sol by brands such as Kettal, Manutti, Vondom, Ethimo, Point, Expormim, Gloster and Dedon, and distributed by interior designers and home styling agencies. Most interior designers offer the same brands and the choices are therefore limited. We fill in the gap between these two extremes with our own collections, but also with many other collections from Hartman Outdoor Products®, AppleBee® and 4 Seasons Outdoor®, to name just a few. You will not find these collections anywhere else in southern Spain, and we are proud to sell them exclusively and out of stock from our Mega Store in Vélez-Málaga. Delivery is usually completed within a few days, and every visitor is offered an excellent cup of coffee - even if they only want to visit us to obtain some inspiration. De Tropen Autovía del Mediterráneo A-7 (exit 272), Vélez-Málaga Tel. (+34) 618 963 609 info@detropen.es www.detropen.es Open every day except Sundays and national holidays, from 10.00am to 8.00pm

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Property Showcase

MAGNIFICENT FAMILY HOME IN MARBELLA

Newly available on the market, this exceptional villa in Nueva Andalucía is within convenient reach of all top amenities and services in the renowned “Golf Valley” area - and the rest of Marbella. Situated in the tranquil Lagomar residential area, the property offers buyers a superb opportunity to secure a family home at a very reasonable price. Renovated and finished to an extremely high quality, the home is highlighted by a magnificent façade which is detailed with stunning grey marble around its windows and portals. With automated gates leading into the driveway, visitors are welcomed by a generous space for parking that includes a double garage. Steps lead up to the villa itself, where a delightful patio garden has been created with a gazebo and seating area to make the most of the afternoon sun and evening sunset. On entering the villa, the L-shaped layout opens up to showcase a spacious openplan kitchen to the left and a comfortable sitting room area to the right. The exterior walls are fitted with floor-to-ceiling patio doors, which provide wonderful

views and access to a stunning swimming pool and al fresco dining area. The villa comprises four bedrooms including an impressive master suite with a large and well-appointed bathroom. With absolute privacy guaranteed, this is the perfect home for a family to enjoy Marbella’s celebrated lifestyle. Property File 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms 273 m2 build 1,039 m2 plot Price: €1,575,000 Luxury Villa Sales Tel. (+34) 952 774 433 sales@marbellalvs.com / www.casaroma.es

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MINIMALIST GARDENS Small maybe… but never dull By Alia Babapulle

Small gardens have a lot more potential than you realise. Whether dealing with a long narrow space, a cramped back garden that lacks privacy, a run-down garden being given a facelift or a terrace which has nothing going for it, the possibilities are endless. So don’t write off your outdoor area just yet - with the right design, it could be an incredible garden. The best small garden designs, as I have said before, are simple but elegant; no complicated arrangement and trying to mix different garden styles together Trying too hard also will not work. Step back, have a good look at your space and think it through. Designing a garden in a small space is challenging - I love doing them - and yet they have many advantages compared to a larger one. Since the area is small, less effort is needed to maintain the area. Also, you can concentrate on very detailed accents and accessories. Never forget to take clippings form healthy plants and re-plant them. One more important thing is to use vertical spaces efficiently, and opt for plants that grow upwards. Another aspect while planning a small garden is the inclusion of a private space. You need to decide whether you need tables and chairs where you can enjoy your morning tea or evening wine. If you have a terrace, especially think how about the sun moves; shade for the midday sun is important, or plants which can withstand the powerful heat. Small garden plans should include a proper selection of flowers and herbs for cooking. As per the availability of space and sunshine, you can select from among the large variety of flowers that grow in light shade, deep shade, full sun and partial sun. If you do not want to be too bothered, find plants which are not fussy and do not need a lot of looking after. Always put in plants which attract bees, as they are vital for us. As for other criteria… Create a list of essential things you want to apply

in the garden. Good planning of plants placement and other elements is very important. Optimising curves and circles visually expands the available space. Remember the importance of negative space; even a tiny courtyard or lawn can provide balance to a small garden. Include built-in seating in a corner to keep your garden from feeling crowded. Use a living wall to add lushness where ground space is limited. Step back and look at your yard with fresh eyes, then simplify and tidy. Even if your outdoor space seems overwhelming, pick just one thing that you most want to change. Think big. Ample pathways and gathering spaces are inviting, and large features are engaging in any size space. You can maximise the liveability of a small yard by taking advantage of changes in terrain to segment the space into different living areas. Dividing a garden, even when small, often has the paradoxical effect of making it seem larger. In small gardens where space is too limited for major focal points, compose a series of mini views within the garden itself, offering interest in every direction while using plants to provide a framework. If you are planning to entertain groups, keep furniture and plantings along the perimeter of the garden to allow for mingling in the centre of the space. When selecting plants for a relatively small space, don’t go colour crazy. Stick with a more monochromatic scheme of cooler colours (such as blues, violets, yellows and silvery greens) -otherwise you might end up with a garden that feels close and confined, which is what I have noted in previous articles. Finally, don’t forget lighting to extend the use of your yard well into the night. If you do all this, you will enjoy your small garden just as much as those with a large one do. Have fun!

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HEALTHY KITCHEN

Eating Well For Less in Puerto BanÃºs Photos by Julia Roder: www.juliaroder.com

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The healthy eating phenomenon is taking the world by storm, with raw food, gluten-free, unrefined, organic and free-range now standard words used in our daily lives. And the superfood revolution - including quinoa, goji berries, Matcha, chia seeds and the like - has also become part of our gastronomic vocabulary. Many sceptics say that all these new ways of consuming our food are just dietary fads that clear the conscience but are actually overpriced, tasteless and unsatisfying. Nevertheless, best friends and owners of Healthy Kitchen, Natalia Belaiche and Katerina Bashur, are hellbent on overturning this theory. (Natalia is founder of the Nutrition School of Health in Marbella specialising in detox and weight-loss programs that address gut issues and immunity problems; and Katerina is an Integrative Nutritional Institute graduate specialising in hormonal health, gut healing programs and general wellbeing.) Nearing the end of the summer this year, Natalia and Katerina opened Healthy Kitchen, which is situated in Glow Wellness & Fitness in the Playas del Duque building in Puerto Banús. Their concept is to offer creative gastronomy that not only looks delicious but is also full of flavour and nourishes you so that you are ready to take on the challenges of the day. Their dishes are rich in vitamins and minerals that are, on the whole, glutenfree and made from unrefined sugars. Their meat and fish come from freerange and organic-certified farms, and their fruit, vegetables and grains are delivered daily from local and organic suppliers. They never deep-fry or microwave and they use pure oils that are low in saturated fat such as coldpressed extra virgin olive oils, for example. Natalia likes to refer to Healthy Kitchen as a delicatessen, as you order from a wide choice of hot and cold dishes at their bar and then you take your table while they meticulously prepare your food and then bring it over to you. They offer breakfast and lunch plus snacks, smoothies and organically freshlysqueezed juices throughout the day. Natalia comments, “For breakfast, our homemade granola has no sugar or gluten, and our eggs Benedict is very popular and is made from organic free-range eggs with Hollandaise sauce made from ghee butter. We serve Belgian waffles that are gluten-free, fresh bread free from artificial ingredients and preserva-

tives, and our Açaí bowl seems to have become quite a hit with our clients.” For lunch there is a salad bar that changes daily, offering a range of flavours originating from Thailand, India and the Mediterranean. If you fancy a quick coffee, you could try one of their Matcha lattes or their “golden drink” (a turmeric latte). Healthy Kitchen can best be described as a veritable oasis of tranquillity. There are two outdoor terraced areas at the front of the venue which are surrounded by tropical vegetation and covered by retracting roofs to protect you from the sun or rain. Inside, there is a wonderful dining area that is flooded with natural sunlight together with greenery and oversized wicker lampshades hanging gloriously above. There are workstations available with a very fast Wi-Fi connection, and in one of the outdoor terrace areas they hold healthy eating workshops every Thursday (details on their webpage or Instagram page). The workshops teach you how to combine your food, control cravings and hormonal system and, basically, understand your body. At Healthy Kitchen you can take away your food in recycled packaging and, if you want Healthy Kitchen to come to your home or office, there is a delivery service available between Cancelada and Elviria. If you want to hold an event at home, they can offer catering but, if you would prefer to hold an event at Healthy Kitchen, they would be happy to accommodate your group and even offer a cooking workshop for a bit of educational fun to learn about new ingredients and how to prepare them for a nutritious and tasty meal. If you just want to buy healthy ingredients such as chia seeds, goji berries, etc., go to their Bio Shop and everything you can imagine is available there. Many people might jump to the conclusion that all of these quality ingredients and preparation come with a price tag, but this is not the case at all. Coffees start from €2.50, salad bowls start at just €6.90 and breakfasts hover around the €7 mark, so good-quality healthy food does not need to break the bank. Avda. Playas Del Duque, Edificio Sevilla, Puerto Banús Tel. (+34) 600 673 357 www.healthykitchen.es Open 8.30am-8.30pm Monday to Friday, Saturday 9am-4pm, Sunday closed. HOMEANDLIFESTYLE.ES

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sherry... Spain’s National Wine By Andrew J Linn

Although never officially recognised as such, sherry must be considered Spain’s national wine. It was the first to be exported, and the first to be declared a protected product with its own title of origin. Even before claret was known outside France, sherry had a flourishing export market and was drunk in England before Shakespeare’s time. Foreign merchants started the trade, giving many bodegas their original Anglo-Saxon names (e.g. Williams, Humbert, Domecq, Garvey, Croft, Sandeman, Osborne, Harvey, Byass). Unless it comes from the enchanted triangle formed by the towns of Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa María and Sanlúcar de Barrameda, this remarkable wine cannot be referred to as sherry. Unlike the young Rueda or Albariño white wines that are riding high currently, sherry’s popularity has been declining over recent times, but there are several good reasons why you should consider becoming an aficionado. Historically the most under-priced wine in the world, a good dry sherry will today cost around six euros, and you are buying something that has taken many years to produce. There is hardly a top-line sherry bodega that is not now part of a larger national group or a multinational. Of the registered bodegas, only Caballero, Osborne and Barbadillo, together with a handful of the smaller ones, remain family-owned. These three big independents were faster on their feet and, instead of waiting to be taken over, acquired wineries in other Spanish regions to strengthen their core business. A case of eat or be eaten. Young people do not want to know about sherry, whether it be dry fino, salty manzanilla or lip-smacking oloroso. The trade has tried reinventing sherry in various ways but without success. If it were not for the ferias of Andalu-

cía, sherry sales would be in even more trouble. The traditional feria drink of Jerez, fino, was replaced by Sanlúcar manzanilla two decades ago, possibly because it was slightly less alcoholic, although both are now the same grade. Barbadillo sold half a million bottles of its Solear manzanilla at last year’s Sevilla feria, one-third of the total annual consumption and seven per cent of the annual production of all manzanillas – and that’s just one feria, though admittedly the biggest. After the grape pressing the fermented must or grape juice decides for itself what it is going to become: Fino, Manzanilla, Amontillado, Oloroso or Palo Cortado - a unique characteristic of sherry. Once it has made up its mind it is introduced into the multi-tier solera ageing system, where it will take years to travel (manually, not by gravitation) from the top row of wooden barrels that make up the first stage to the floor-level, ready-for-bottling level. During this period it will have absorbed the characteristics of the solera, meaning it will taste the same as the original wine produced many years previously already in the barrels. Providing only limited amounts are drawn off for bottling, the quality of the solera will remain constant. There is no other wine in the world that is capable of being blended with older wines in order to take on their characteristics. The magic of sherry… The golden age of sherry was probably the last half of the 20th century, when demand outstripped supply, and if you belonged to a sherry family you did not have to work. There were around 800 Domecq family members in Jerez, for example, of which 180 were employed by the bodega. The rest lived off the dividends that were declared each year. Few people in Europe enjoyed as good a life as the so-called sherry barons, and the vast sums they invested in horses (a Jerez must), fighting bulls, country estates, luxury motor cars and travel has never been calculated. At that time nearly all sherry bodegas were family businesses, Almost without exception foreigners had founded the important firms such as Domecq, Garvey, Williams & Humbert, Wisdom & Warter, Osborne and Mackenzie. Family ties are still strong, though, in the smaller wineries of Sanlúcar de Barrameda. Maybe we can expect a rebirth. Finally it has been acknowledged that sherry was sold too cheap in an effort to satisfy northern European demand for a low-cost alcoholic drink. It is illogical that you can buy a bottle of wine that has needed, ultimately, many decades to bring it to maturity, for a few euros, when even a mediocre young red wine from any Spanish region will cost more. The owners of the remaining bodegas have very sensibly realised that they were underselling their product, so are currently rummaging around in the cobweb-steeped cellars to find butts of wine that have been there for centuries. These old wines are not cheap but, even if they cost 30 euros, how can any wine aficionado deny that this is price worth paying for a significant chunk of the history of the oldest wine-producing region in Spain?

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The Exercise Placebo Effect By Rachel Garrod

Is there such a thing as a placebo effect where exercise is concerned? We are probably all familiar with the concept of a placebo effect when related to medicines; it is the reason medical trials have to be so stringent and why people are often randomly assigned to a “treatment” group or “sham” group. Medicines have to be shown to be more effective than placebos before we can recommend them in health care. Even in physiotherapy trials we often have a “placebo” arm, where the participant in the trial will meet with a physio for the same amount of time as participants in the active arm, but only those in the treatment group will be offered the physiotherapy session that we hope makes the difference. However, we are just now beginning to understand how our mind-set, or our beliefs about the exercise we undertake, seem to have an important role in the effectiveness of that exercise. Sort of like a “placebo effect” for exercise. Allia Crum and Ellen Langer, from Harvard University, investigated whether a person´s perception of the activity they undertake impacts on the health outcomes achieved. Eighty-four female room cleaners were assigned two different research options. Staff in four of the hotels were offered education regarding the benefit of the physical activity they undertook as part of their job. They were provided with written information specific to their daily work: for instance, vacuuming for 15 minutes burns 50 calories and cleaning bathrooms for 15 minutes burns 60 calories. Those in the intervention group were informed that their

work was clearly helping them to achieve and even exceed recommended weekly exercise guidelines and would expend on average 200 extra calories a day. In another three hotels staff were given general information about exercise but not related specifically to their own work. Before and four weeks after the intervention measures such as waist-hip ratio, blood pressure, weight and body fat were recorded. After four weeks neither group reported any change in their actual weekly physical activities and hotel managers said there was no increase in the daily work performed. However, those in the informed group considered themselves up to 60 per cent more active than previously whereas those in the control group perceived no change. After only four weeks of knowing that their work was good exercise, the subjects in the informed group lost an average of two pounds (0.9 kilograms), lowered their systolic BP by 10 points, and showed significantly lower body-fat percentage and BMI. There was no change in the control group. Mind-set is important to all aspects of life and, while we still don´t fully understand the placebo effect, we know it’s real. So next time you take your dog for his daily 30-minute walk remind yourself that this will have real cardiovascular and physiological benefits, and help your brain maximise these physical effects by harnessing that exercise placebo effect. Physiotherapy lecturer and counsellor Rachel Garrod can be contacted at: Tel. (+34) 652 281 122; rachelgarrod1@gmail.com

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EAT IN · TAKE AWAY · WOKSHOPS · BIO MARKET · DELIVERY · CATERING Avda. Playas Del Duque, Edificio Sevilla, Puerto Banús Tel. (+34) 600 673 357 · www.healthykitchen.es

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Improving Insomnia… AND CONTROLLING CHOLESTEROL Medical Minutes by John Schieszer

USING NEW TECHNOLOGY TO GET A BETTER NIGHT’S SLEEP A whole new approach to getting a good night’s sleep is now just a click away. A new study from the University of Oxford and Northwestern Medicine has found treating insomnia with digital programs can improve symptoms. In a year-long study involving 1,711 people, researchers found online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) improved not only insomnia symptoms but also functional health, psychological well-being and sleep-related quality of life. A major limitation of insomnia treatments is the lack of providers to deliver CBT, but this study used an online platform that made it easily accessible to users. It also automated and tailored the treatment based on the user’s sleep patterns. Study co-author Jason Ong said there is a four-to-six month wait for an insomnia patient to get an appointment in his sleep clinic. “We can reach many more patients with insomnia by using a digitally based program,” said Ong, associate professor of neurology in sleep medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago (Illinois). Insomnia has been identified as a risk factor for the development of mental health disorders, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. “Sleep ranks with air, water and food as one of the essentials of life, yet 10 to 12 per cent of the population doesn’t get enough of it due to insomnia,” said lead study author Colin Espie, Oxford University professor of sleep medicine and chief medical officer of Big Health, a provider of automated and personalised behavioural medicine programs for mental health. He said these study findings, which were published in JAMA Psychiatry, suggest that digital medicine could be a powerful way to help millions of people not just sleep better but achieve better mental and physical well-being as a result. Though insomnia has traditionally been treated with pharmaceuticals, new guidelines published in 2016 by the American College of Physicians recommend that CBT be used first-line, ahead of sleeping pills. Study participants received treatment using the Sleepio program and an associated iOS app. Delivery was structured into six sessions lasting an average of 20 minutes each, with participants having access to the intervention for up to 12 weeks. Researchers assessed the study participants online at zero weeks (baseline), four weeks (mid-treatment), eight weeks (post-treatment) and 24 weeks ( fol-

low-up). Program content was based on CBT manuals and included behavioural, cognitive and educational components. In the digital CBT (dCBT) group, 689 participants (80.8 per cent) logged on for at least one session, 491 participants (57.6 per cent) completed at least four sessions, and 413 participants (48.4 per cent) completed all six sessions. At each follow-up visit, dCBT was associated with significant improvement in global health and mental wellbeing.

RETHINKING STATINS IN SOME OLDER ADULTS A new Spanish study is questioning whether some older adults should be taking a statin medication for their cholesterol levels. The study does not support widespread use of statins in healthy older people to prevent heart disease. Any protective effect was limited to those with type 2 diabetes aged between 75 and 84. In a newly published study researchers found statins are not associated with a reduction in cardiovascular disease or death in healthy people age 75 or older. The results of the study do not support the widespread use of statins in adults 75 and older, but they do support treatment in selected people, such as those aged 75-84 years with type 2 diabetes, said Spanish researchers. Using data from the Catalan primary care system database (SIDIAP), they identified 46,864 people aged 75 years or more with no history of cardiovascular disease between 2006 and 2015. Participants were grouped into those with and without type 2 diabetes and as statin non-users or new users (anyone starting statins for the first time during the study enrolment period). Primary care and hospital records were then used to track cases of CVD (including coronary heart disease, angina, heart attack and stroke) and death from any cause (all-cause mortality) over an average of 5.6 years. In participants without diabetes, statin treatment was not associated with a reduction in CVD or all-cause mortality in both old and very old age groups, even though the risk of CVD in both groups was higher than the risk thresholds proposed for statin use in guidelines. However, in participants with diabetes statins were associated with significantly reduced levels of CVD (24 per cent) and allcause mortality (16 per cent) in those aged 75-84 years. The study showed that this protective effect declined after age 85 and disappeared by age 90.

John Schieszer is an award-winning national journalist and radio and podcast broadcaster of The Medical Minute. He can be reached at medicalminutes@gmail.com.

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Services carried out in your salon, at home or come and enjoy a treatment at the Natural Beauty Studio, Centro Comercial Cristamar, First Floor, Local 3. Tel. (+34) 687 534 255 or (+34) 699 016 933.

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SHOREDITCH HOTEL

Innovative Urban resort in London

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When designing the mixed-use Shoreditch Hotel building in East London, the architects’ objective was to explore an “alternative contemporary language” as a formal response to the site conditions. The intersection of Old Street and Great Eastern Street is an iconic landmark in the area, with the ancient Roman street widening on the western side after crossing what is popularly known as the “Silicon Roundabout”, the intersection of City Road, and opening the doors of Shoreditch at Haggerston. According to the AQSO architects studio, “This junction is not only significant from the morphology of the urban fabric but also for becoming a regeneration catalyst in this old industrial area influenced by the City of London that has experienced an important creative and artistic boom.” The building includes a hotel, cinema and retail area. “Against the monolithic presence of a totem that divides the paths in two, the building becomes a flexible element that blends with the perspective of the resulting streets while respecting the pedestrian flow of the public area.” The building prow was devised to enhance the angle of the junction and respond to the urban views, while stepping back at ground level to emphasise the cycling and pedestrian flow that crosses perpendicularly. “The overlay of these two urban circulations shapes and defines the building form, creating an iconic element, distinctive but not monumental, that is subtle when seen from the adjacent streets. “The twisted façades of the building contrast with a regular arrangement of openings, creating a language that translates into the interior. An internal courtyard creates a discreet and enigmatic breach that becomes a secondary access point, bringing light into the enclosure and widening at the bottom to host the drop-off area.” The hotel rooms themselves are located around an internal atrium that concentrates the vertical circulation of the building, while the cinema and retail area occupy the rear of the courtyard, next to the party wall. The structural system responds to the geometry of the twisted facade, comprising ruled surfaces along arches and straight lines; while the parametric design of the shell is compensated with a rational layout, allowing a consistent distribution of rooms and openings. www.aqso.net HOMEANDLIFESTYLE.ES

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Iconic Ferrari Style NEW CONCEPT IN DESIGN AND ENGINEERING

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Inspired by legendary Ferrari Sports racers of the past, the Monza SP1 and SP2 are the first models unveiled in a new limited-edition special series called “Icone”. They reference the most evocative Ferraris of the 1950s and feature the most advanced sports car technology available today. Aimed at dedicated clients and collectors, the Monza SP1 and SP2 draw inspiration from the iconic Ferrari racing barchettas of the past, including the 1948 166 MM, which originally inspired the name “barchetta”, and the 750 Monza and 860 Monza. These uncompromising models were designed with the sole aim of winning, and they helped build the Ferrari legend in the 1950s by delivering numerous victories in the World Sports Car Championship. According to Ferrari, the Monza SP1 was “designed as an uncompromising single-seat road car that offers a truly unique experience behind the wheel”. The second configuration, the Monza SP2, on the other hand, is “a two-seater enabling the passenger to share the same driving sensations... thanks to the elimination of the tonneau cover and the addition of a second protective screen and a second roll-bar”. In addition to an exceptional design, the Monza SP1 and SP2 incorporate the best weight-to-power ratio of any barchetta, thanks to the extensive use of carbon-fibre in construction, as well as distinctive details such as head-and taillights, wheels and interior – to enhance the cars’ exclusivity. They are equipped with the most powerful engine Maranello has ever built: a 810 cv V12, they can sprint from zero to 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds and zero to 200 km/h in 7.9 seconds. The two cars’ architecture is based on a monolithic form with an aerodynamic wing profile “where the complete absence of a roof and windscreen gave the designers the freedom to create unique proportions that would not have been possible on a traditional spider”. The result, says Ferrari, “is the feeling of blistering speed normally only experienced by Formula 1 drivers, which derives from the concept of a cockpit carved from the car’s very volume that wraps around the driver.”

The Ferrari Design Centre’s aim was to create a pure design, “as though born of a single pencil stroke, to convey an ideal of timeless elegance, minimalist form and refined detail. Visually complex solutions, such as those seen on recent racing cars, have been avoided, giving way to a more understated formal design language. Never has a model expressed such a narrative power, highlighting its appeal as a driver’s car where the link between man and automobile becomes symbiotic.” The centre also opted for a “radical choice” in the design of the cars’ compact doors, which open upwards, and placed equal importance on the all-carbonfibre one-piece bonnet-wing assembly, which is hinged at the front to showcase the imposing V12 engine once open. In tune with their racing model pedigree, the Monza SP1 and SP2’s bodyshells are made entirely from lightweight carbon-fibre. “The entire interior is trimmed in the same material with a natural finish to enhance the sporty impact of the design. Weight reduction and the ‘barchetta’ configuration guarantee unique vehicle dynamics: perfectly balanced with no roll whatsoever for pure, uncompromising sports-car handling.” One of the other major challenges in designing these authentic “en plein air” sports cars was managing the aerodynamic flows inside the cockpit in the absence of a windscreen. The designers found the solution in an innovative patented “Virtual Wind Shield”, which has been incorporated into the fairing ahead of the instrument panel and the steering wheel. The shield deviates part of the air flow to maintain driving comfort. To complement the driving experience exclusively for Monza SP1 and SP2 owners, Ferrari, in collaboration with leading luxury brands Loro Piana and Berluti, has created “elegant gentlemen-driver-inspired apparel and accessories”. The driver’s selection includes racing overalls, jersey, helmet, gloves, scarf and driving shoes, featuring a various technical solutions to guarantee a comfortable fit and ensure freedom of movement while driving. HOMEANDLIFESTYLE.ES

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Museo Picasso Málaga EXPLORING THE SYNTHESIS OF SPANISH ART

A new exhibition in Málaga provides a journey of discovery from Iberian art through Classical Antiquity and Baroque before concluding with the modern art of Pablo Picasso’s own contemporaries. Inaugurated in October, “Picasso’s South: Andalucian References” is scheduled to continue at Museo Picasso Málaga until 3 February as part of its 15th anniversary celebrations. The show takes a look at the history of Spanish art by displaying works by Málaga-born Picasso – the protagonist of an essential chapter in modern art – alongside valuable archaeological artefacts and paintings by great masters including Zurbarán, Velázquez, Murillo, Goya, María Blanchard and Juan Gris. “Picasso’s South” is described by the organisers as exploring the intellectual journey that Picasso made from south to north, using the symbolic heritage of

his homeland to return to his point of departure. “It focuses on the profound imprint that Mediterranean culture left upon Picasso’s work and sets up a dialogue between a selection of works from his various creative periods and examples of Spain’s rich historic and artistic heritage, of which he was a great connoisseur. “One of the aims is to illustrate how the visual nature of his work bears features and qualities such as austerity and loss of faith that are akin to those in Spain’s own collective memory. These features are both tangible in the nation’s artistic heritage and present in the emotional expression of a people who have, artistically, been constructing a cultural identity over many centuries. In the specific case of Andalucía, it is clearly that of a melting pot of three different cultures.”

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PICASSO AND THE MASTERS According to exhibition curator José Lebrero Stals, Picasso was “additive, cyclical and loyal to the memory of an iconography that he appropriated by incorporating it into the very act of demonstrating his own alterity. He turned art history into his own personal ‘other story’. The exhibition constructs a game of double correspondence between an outstanding selection of works produced by Picasso over a period spanning seven decades, and the two-and-ahalf-millennia history of Spain’s heritage, looked at in a different way.” A total of 204 pieces are brought together in the exhibition, with paintings, sculptures, drawings and graphic works by Picasso seen alongside a major collection of archaeological artefacts from the Iberian and Phoenician cultures and the Greco-Roman period, as well as paintings, engravings and polychrome sculptures by great masters of Spanish art such as Juan Sánchez Cotán, Juan van der Hamen, Francisco de Zurbarán, Diego Rodríguez de Silva y Velázquez, Alonso Cano, Antonio de Pereda, Bartolomé E. Murillo, Pedro de Camprobín, Juan de Zurbarán, Pedro de Mena, Luis E. Meléndez and Francisco de Goya.

PICASSO AND THE SOUTH Picasso’s influence and contribution to the history of 20th-century western art began in Málaga, where he was born at the end of the 19th century, and it continued during an eight-decade artistic career that ended back on the Mediterranean, on France’s Côte d’Azur. The organisers note that the exhibition uses several premises to support the idea that Picasso never ceased to be interested in the origins and traditions of painting, “in much the same way as his migrancy bound him emotionally to his homeland, never shedding his loyalty to his cultural ties: Málaga, Andalucía and Spain were all part of his ‘southernness’, and not just in artistic terms. “The influence of the Mediterranean, the magical gaze, the portrait throughout history, the Classics, the depiction of life and death in the Baroque period, the pietá, archetypes and rituals… These are just some of the arguments for examining subjects that formed part of Picasso’s iconography, such as the bullfight, still-life, vanitas paintings, motherhood and rituals, or his pictorial affinity with the masters of the Spanish Baroque, and which reveal diverse aspects of his strong identification with Spain’s artistic heritage and the novel way in which he interpreted it.” The “call of the south” is also apparent in Picasso’s poetry: free-flowing, spontaneous texts that he worked on during two decades from 1935. A selection of these poems is on display in the exhibition, which also offers visitors the opportunity of listening to Picasso’s voice, in two interviews that a Spanish journalist recorded for Radio Paris in Vallauris for the artist’s 80th birthday. HOMEANDLIFESTYLE.ES

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HOME & LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY MILESTONE Home & Lifestyle Magazine celebrated its 10th anniversary at the exciting new hotspot that everyone is talking about - Kah Marbella in Aloha. Advertisers, colleagues, supporters and friends joined the team to celebrate a decade of dedication to and passion for the world of design and décor, enjoying the Kah’s stunning swimming pool setting with an evening of entertainment, cuisine and conviviality. Guests had their photos taken up against a beautiful photo call backdrop made from Cryomoss, which consisted of moss and lichens built into a large-scale frame; and there was belly dancing from the ever-glamorous Anandi and her companion, as well as live music by a talented violinist organised by PP Music Productions. Vedette de la Fête offered gorgeous macaroons to guests and Kah provided an array of delectable canapés and beverages. Photos by Johnny Gates

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PANORAMIC LUXURY LIVING. THE VIEW - WILMA SIERRA BLANCA. Wilma Sierra Blanca held a hugely successful launch party to introduce the incredible features offered by new development The View. Simon Boxus from Wilma Sierra Blanca gave an informative speech while guests, who were mainly from the real estate sector, listened on and enjoyed the luxurious residential project’s panoramic vistas. Drinks and canapés were provided and there was even a mini golf putting tournament to entertain the guests. For more information on this project, visit www.wilmasb.com. Photos by Johnny Gates

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FOURTH EDITION OF HOME FAIR MARBELLA Organised by Yves Sirejacob and Nathalie Debruyne, the fourth edition of the Home Fair took place at the end of October in Marbellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Palacio de Congresos. Home & Lifestyle Magazine, together with several interior design and outdoor furniture companies, exhibited at the event during the three-day extravaganza. Visitors of numerous nationalities perused the exhibition stands, discovering latest offers from businesses in the Marbella decoration sector. www.homefairmarbella.com Photos by Johnny Gates

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PRESENTATION OF LUXURY OTERO PROJECT IN LA DUQUESA This autumn Otero unveiled their latest project, Don Amaro, in a stunning setting near La Duquesa marina. Presiding over the official presentation on the plot where the residential complex will be built were Manilva mayor Mario Jiménez, the head of the town hall’s urban department, Aitor Menoyo, and Otero managing director Rubén Otero. Guest attending the event savoured canapés from Chili Gourmet and cava as they enjoyed views over the Mediterranean and Gibraltar. The licence has been granted for the Don Amaro project, which will comprise 42 luxury and eco-friendly villas with sea views, starting from €495,000. All will be constructed using latest techniques and feature finishes to the highest standards. With Manilva beach, Royal Valderrama Golf Club, Santa Maria Polo Club and Gibraltar airport nearby, this is an excellent location for people seeking a luxurious new home on the Costa del Sol. www.otero.com.es / www.chiligourmet.es Photos by Johnny Gates

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RESOUNDING SUCCESS AT SMART DESIGN & WELLBEING

Organised by Villeroy & Boch in conjunction with leading international architecture and design online platform Dezeen and the Spanish Luxury Federation, the Smart Design & Wellbeing event was held in October at the Convent dels Àngels in Barcelona. Attracting more than 250 guests - interior decorators, architects and journalists, with an international focus - the congress included speeches by Equipo Creativo, Sundukovy Sisters, Pepe Leal and GCA Arquitectos, all of whom highlighted their concepts of innovative interior design and décor as part of the conference’s main theme: Smart Design & Wellbeing. www.villeroy-boch.es PROGIBESPA

INAUGURATION OF LUXURY SHOWROOM IN MARBELLA

The only Jacuzzi dealer specialised in hot tubs, saunas and hammams on the Costa del Sol, ProgibeSPA recently opened a luxury showroom in Marbella - in Polígono San Pedro de Alcantara. The company has its roots in Helsinki (Finland) and (Alicante) Spain, and the ProgibeSPA story begun when the owners of Gibeller and Pro Patio met at a Jacuzzi conference in Italy, both selling products by Jacuzzi - the company that invented hydrotherapy. Gibeller, a 90-year-old family company dedicated to the distribution of materials for remodelling homes, was looking for ways to better serve its

wellness customers; and Pro Patio, the leading spa specialist in Finland, was seeking growth opportunities. ProgibeSPA is dedicated to customer service, offering integral solutions with the best brands and high-quality products. They say their aim is “to always leave a smile on customers’ faces by living the values of the company: honesty, humility, responsibility and, of course, professionalism”. Now with three specialist showrooms, ProgibeSPA is experiencing solid growth and plans to continue its expansion in years to come. www.progibespa.es

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CONTINUING TO BRING QUALITY HOT TUBS TO THE COSTA DEL SOL Serving their clients since 2004 from showrooms in San Pedro and Fuengirola, as the biggest spa dealer on the Coast, Aquapool Spas celebrate their 14th anniversary this year. In 2017 Aquapool Spas added Endless Pools swim spas to their range: a wide array of advanced swim spas where you can combine treadmill workouts, swimming and hot tub relaxation - all in one. Apart from the benefits you would get from a normal hot tub, with a swim-spa you also benefit from special recreational training, low-impact exercises or just staying in shape. According to owner Anja Kielskov, in addition to property owners on the Coast, Aquapool are seeing increased interest from owners of rental properties. “A spa is considered to be the ultimate ‘luxury treat’ and properties with spas installed are rented out much easier and at a considerably higher price. The two showrooms contain an array of different models which accommodate clients with different budgets. With a price range from €2,995 to more than €60,000, there will be a hot tub or swim spa for everyone.” Aquapool Spas is the only dealer in Andalucía that sells American high-quality brand HotSpring Spas. Tel. (+34) 952 927 811 info@aquapool.es www.aquapool.es

UTROPICAL

CREATING STUNNING OUTDOOR AREAS

Utropical is a family business that was established with the objective of improving the style of thatched roofs and pergolas with latest trends and options - adapting them to the shape and form of modern homes. “Our great team of highly qualified technicians, builders and carpenters have major experience in the industry, and can offer you the best service in developing your desired project, guaranteeing the best result.” They install South African thatched roofs, pergolas, outdoor pool areas, terraces, railings and all kinds of wooden structures. The plans are created in AutoCAD, enabling clients to preview the end-result of their proposals. Tel. (+34) 642 304 177 / info@utropical.com / www.utropical.com

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SANEAMIENTOS PUYA

ALISON BETHELL-COLLINS

FIFTY YEARS OF PACESETTING SUCCESS

PASSIONATE COMMITMENT TO DESIGN

Marbella company Puya, specialists in bathrooms and kitchens, remain a standard-bearer in the sector as they celebrate their 50th anniversary. As a key part of their celebrations, they are organising a series of sponsorship and social initiatives in the city during the year, including collaborating with sports clubs and supporting nongovernmental organisations and local business organisations. In addition, at a commercial level, the company has launched a campaign of discounts for clients at each of its three stores, in San Pedro Alcántara, Marbella and Ronda. www.puya.es

Alison Bethell-Collins has lived in Marbella since 1979 and has spent most of those years creating fabulous interiors for discerning clients. She originally trained for her career in design in Florence, says she loves to design special pieces for her clients, and is equally at home designing a finca or a sleek modern home, using all the latest products. Her experience with fabrics is immense and her passion for the job means that she feels she never has to “go to work”. Alison recently left working in the Sotogrande area and returned to Marbella, where she has opened her own design studio and is happy to undertake full projects and designs or a refurbishment. A call to her will not only save money, but make sure your project is in professional hands. Tel. (+34) 627 487 364 / design@alisonbethellcollins.com

ACOOLA EUROPE

NEW INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR DESIGN DEPARTMENT Now cleverly merging with shade guru Acoola Europe, Acoola Décor deliver “a home styling service with soul”. The new and improved Acoola provides an all-round turn-key service, from shade design and installation to indoor and outdoor furniture and home accessories. Led by interior designer Cathelijne de Vilder, who has over 10 years of experience styling homes on the Costa del Sol, the team add value to a client’s lifestyle by creating their “dream home inspired by coastal living and a bohemian lifestyle”. For extra living spaces, for example, they can create a whole new room, ideal for rainy days and chilly winters. “Our bioclimatic pergolas have customisable aluminium frames which allow you to open up to the sun and close down in the winter – the best of both worlds. Combine with

glass, fabric panels, light and heating and enjoy your new space.” For this winter, they suggest clients stay cosy and snuggle up with a design heater. “At Acoola you’ll find a range of sleek and stylish, low-energy heaters from our partners at Heatsail, EcoSmart™ Fire and Bromic®. Easy to install, eco-friendly and delivering up to 6,000 watts.” And finally… “Avoid the winter blues and style out these dark months with stunning outdoor lights from Royal Botania® - an eye-catching way to brighten the winter and allow you to enjoy your terrace or garden for longer.” Pol. Ind. San Pedro Alcántara (Marbella) Tel. (+34) 951 569 655 info@acoola.eu / www.acoola.eu

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POST-SUMMER WELCOME FOR RETURNING GOLFERS The View Marbella and Los Naranjos Golf Club organised a tournament and 1920s-themed party to welcome Scandinavian golfers back to the Coast after the summer months spent back in their home countries. According to Simón Boxus, head of sales at The View Marbella residential development, visitors and clients from Sweden are now second in the ranking list of nationalities, led by Belgians. Previously, the market had been headed by Britons, he noted, but since the Brexit decision Sweden and Belgium have risen up the real estate list. “Nordic buyers have been visiting the Costa del Sol for decades and are extremely familiar with the local real estate market, making them highly well-informed and demanding. Initially, they opted for a standard twobedroom home for use during the winter months, but their situation has evolved enormously and they are currently seeking high-end housing with spacious rooms and modern architecture in price ranges starting from €1 million in the case of apartments and €2.5 million for villas.” The View Marbella comprises seven iconic buildings with 49 spacious residences surrounding by exceptional gardens. This first phase of the exclusive boutique complex, highlighted by an innovative architectural concept, will be completed with an additional 70 homes in a second phase. www.wilmasb.com BESPOKE FURNITURE

NEW LOOK FOR TODOMADERA ESTEPONA

COSMETIC SURGERY

FAST AND EFFECTIVE FACIAL REJUVENATION Todomadera Estepona have been established for many years on the Coast, offering high-quality wardrobes, doors and accessories at great value. Now, they have updated their showroom with a great new look as well as offering new ranges in contemporary and classic styles to suit all tastes. Todomadera Estepona can offer bespoke wardrobes to fit any kind of living space. Calle Monterroso, 39, Estepona Tel. (+34) 952 793 391 / www.todomaderaestepona.com

Leading Costa del Sol cosmetic surgeon Dr Pietro di Mauro has expanded his services to include the latest non-invasive aesthetic procedures for effective results. He is a specialist in the field of cosmetic surgery, and his treatments include a full range of non-surgical procedures including Botox and fillers to smooth wrinkles, rejuvenate your skin and put the brakes on the ageing process. Dr Pietro di Mauro is highly acclaimed for facial and breast augmentation surgery, and now he is providing women throughout the coast with the opportunity “to look great and to feel even better about themselves”. Tel. (+34) 648 434 593 / www.pietrodimauro.es

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EXPERT ADVICE

Spanish Taxation

ASSIGNMENT OF PRIVATE PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR DWELLINGS UNDER CONSTRUCTION Article supplied by Welex Lawyers & Accountants

Did you buy a property in Spain that is under construction, and are you willing to sell your purchase option to a third party? Are you willing to purchase an already existing option to purchase a property that is under construction in Spain? This issue we set out a full explanation of the tax liabilities that you should be taking into account at the time of the assignment of a private purchase contract for properties under construction in Spain. First, a quick brushstroke of the taxation that derives from the assignment to a third party by the purchaser of the rights they have of a private purchase of contract of dwelling, normally under construction, taking place with the developer, subrogating the third party in that Spanish contract. Initially it is necessary to confirm with the developer, and that it is stated in the contract, that, in effect, the private purchase contract has been signed between the purchaser and the developer and that it states the option of transfer. Suppose the following example: An “X” purchaser has signed a Private Purchase Contract in Andalucía for a property that is currently under construction with a “Y” developer. Once finished, the final price of the Spanish house is 300,000 Euros (IVA/VAT included). The delivery date of the finished future home is estimated in the contract to be about 20 months from the signing of the contract. “X” has made a payment on the account of 40,000 Euros, including for the corresponding IVA/VAT. With the written authorisation of the developer, the purchase agreement allows the transfer of the rights subscribed by “X” to a third party. Ten months after the signing of the private contract of sale, “X” receives an offer from a third party “Z” for the assignment of the rights of the purchase contract, subrogating “Z” in the position of “X”. Both parties — “X” and “Z” — agree on a price for this assignment: 50,000 Euros, which means that “Z” must pay “X” the amount of 40,000 Euros, which is the amount paid on account under the Private Purchase Contract, and an additional amount of 50,000 Euros, would be the price agreed for the transfer. According to the different binding resolutions of the Spanish DirectorateGeneral of Taxes, this legal assumption of transfer to third parties of the rights of a private contract for the sale of a property in Spain would be an assumption of a transfer of rights, not of property, and would be subject to the Spanish Transfer Tax in the form of onerous patrimonial transfers. According to the law that regulates this tax, in this case, the taxpayer would be “in the transmissions of goods and rights of all kinds, who acquires…” (Article 8.a RDleg 1/1993, which approves the Property Transfer and Legal Document Tax).

Therefore, it would not be the transfer of property but the rights held by the transferor against the vendor entity, which comes as the result of the conclusion of the private contract of the property. According to article 17.1 of the law regulating the tax, “In the event of real estate under construction, the tax base will be constituted by the real value of the property at the time of transfer of the credit or right, without it being less than the amount of the consideration paid for the assignment.” The applicable tax rate will correspond to the property that is transferred, in this case the type corresponding to the transfer of real estate. In Andalucía, the tax rate would be eight per cent in its first tranche (article 11.1.a). In our example, there are several values that can generate doubts when determining the tax base. – On the one hand, we have the price paid on account for “X” at the signing of the private contract: 40,000 Euros. – On the other hand, we find the value that the parties have agreed upon for the assignment: 50,000 Euros. – Finally, there is the real value that the property would have at present, that is, 10 months after the granting of the Private Purchase Contract. This value can be difficult to quantify by the parties “X” and “Z”, so we could go to the developer who, through his architect, certifies the value of the property based on the volume of the construction executed. The architect certifies this value in the amount of 150,000 Euros. Therefore, the taxable base would be formed by the real value that the asset has at the time of the assignment per the amount of construction completed (150,000 Euros), unless the amount of consideration paid for the assignment is greater (50,000 Euros), in which case this would be the tax base. That is, the tax base is placed on the higher of the following variables: the value of the construction at the time of the assignment or the price paid for it. Consequently, the degree of development of the building under construction constitutes an essential element to be taken into account when determining the tax base of the operation. In our example, “Z” is subject to the tax on property transfers on the real value of the construction at the time of the assignment; this is 150,000 Euros and is calculated at a tax rate of eight per cent. This practical case does not imply any legal case or tax advice. Any similar situation must be analysed carefully and should always be carried out by consulting with the corresponding tax offices.

Welex Lawyers & Accountants Avda. Ricardo Soriano 12, Edif. Marqués de Salamanca 1º-3, Marbella Tel. (+34) 952 775 521 · info@welex.es · www.welex.es

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