MISTRESS AT WORK

HAVING learnt her trade at Central St Martins in London, alongside the likes of Paul Smith, John Galliano and Stella McCartney, Ellie Cormie has more than a decent eye for interiors.

So husband and owner of the Califa hotel, James Stuart, was incredibly lucky when the interiorist found a window to upgrade the 20 rooms in his emblematic hotel in Vejer.

The results are nothing short of amazing as she has carefully worked with the ancient building’s historical quirks and imperfections.

Each room has its own specific feel and look, with its own signature pieces, be it furniture, material or antique.

One thing each room has is personality and a sense of place… and guests are made to feel at home and able to quickly relax.

“What James wanted was to make each room a little bit more luxurious and so I used his incredible family collection of items from Lebanon, Syria and Botswana and mixed them with my own love of rich textiles,” explains Ellie, who heralds from Scotland.

“I hope the results speak for themselves.” www.elliecormie.com