The Art of Design Issue 41 2019 | Page 72

72 VILLA, MARBELLA UK-based Bernard Interiors was Making the most of the villa’s coastal location commissioned to design and project manage was paramount for the client, so the three the redevelopment of a luxury second home main ground floor spaces - living, dining and in Marbella, Spain for a private client. kitchen - were combined and now connect to the outside terrace with views across the “The focus of the brief was to create a light gardens to the sea. and comfortable family residence with a contemporary European feel, that also The terrace is multi-functional and works encouraged relaxation and had space for exceptionally well as an open plan social hosting informal family and social gatherings,” space for lounging or dining. A combination commented Jen Bernard, founder and of comfortable seating surrounds a bespoke managing director of Bernard Interiors. coffee table where family and friends can socialise with drinks or watch tv. The screen “Having worked closely with the client for is concealed in a bespoke kitchen unit with many years we understood their vision for a a motorised lift. The outdoor kitchen houses luxurious, colourful and inviting place where everything needed including a fridge, freezer the design for outdoor living is as important and storage for crockery and glassware. as the interior.”