#03 IBIZA
THE BLOG - curated by Antonella Dedini
DESIGN ITALY IN THE WORLD
IBIZA
Imagine an island where the sun shines for three hundred days a year. It has rich and fertile land, with a distinctive red color due to its iron content. There are endless hills covered with dense pine forests, as well as almond, olive, and fig trees, with a spectacle of wildflowers that make Ibiza the most colorful island in the Balearic Islands, with surprising bursts of purple, pink, and red. The presence of palm trees, carob trees, cacti, and agave plants guarantees a tropical atmosphere all year round. It is a wild land, just like the spirit it instills in its inhabitants, who will never bore you with its pristine white beaches and the lively nightlife for which it is renowned. The houses reflect all of this, combining the need for relaxation in the welcoming Mediterranean atmosphere, where white takes center stage, with an eclectic mix of transgressive styles and colors.
How to furnish a house inspired by the island of Ibiza in Spain?
THE TERRACE
In this case, blinding white is combined with a mother-of-pearl and gold reflection to evoke the island's Arab-Phoenician tradition. The Anzis Gold marble mosaic from Sicis can be laid on both the floor and the walls. It perfectly reflects light and highlights the furniture
The Ziotom table, designed by Claudio Bitetti for Mogg, is entirely made of reclaimed antique larch wood, finished with a natural wax patina. The interior of the four legs is lacquered with a color of choice from the collection and integrates perfectly with the surrounding environment.
The Bollicosa Nautilus outdoor lamp from Cassina, along with rattan seats, reminds us of the details of an elegant steamship.
The famous Liba armchair, designed by Borek Sipek for Driade, is an iconic piece renowned for both its material craftsmanship and the sculptural skill of the designer, it plays with Baroque style and neo-colonialism.
The Cassero series of vases, designed by Patricia Urquiola for Serralunga, is made of weather-resistant polyethylene but resembles concrete molded by wooden forms (the cassero formwork) used in construction to shape buildings.
And an island known for its pink flamingos that take refuge in its lagoons, an umbrella in the likeness of this marvelous waterbird is a must-have in the house.
LIVING ROOM
Tables, coffee tables, side tables... as long as they are textured and unique in their special shape, craftsmanship, or material. The Moro coffee table from Suber has a base made of cork, a 100% sustainable material.
The reissue of the Sesann sofa by Gianfranco Frattini for Tacchini takes center stage in the space with its unmistakable archetypal forms reminiscent of 1970s seating. Comfort, softness, and sensuality are the most fitting words to suggest a comfortable and informal living experience. Its generous size draws all objects around it.
The iconic Nemo armchair by Fabio Novembre for Driade gazes sensually at it, just like the Missoni Home poufs with the typical colors of the island.
THE NIGHT AREA
The bedroom features natural tones inspired by the sea, white rocks, and local woods. The bookcase is significant and resembles a tree" in the center of the room. With its "branches," it protects and reassures us. The rotating bookcase by Gianfranco Frattini for Poltrona Frau is perfect for this space. Books are essential.
Summer is the best time to enjoy them, and a seaside home cannot be without a bookcase to hold them. The pop touch of the 1970s is echoed by the Dudet armchairs in soft fabric by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina.
Even the bedside lamps or the accessories that complete the room's decoration have reassuring organic shapes with pure and simple shapes. Thanks to the blown glass of its shell, Santachiara T1 by Sergio Prandina offers a personalized atmosphere through the touch-dim sensor.
Behind the shape that reminisces the pine cones of the island's pine forests, the Alma vase by Medaarch hides a very sophisticated 3D printing production technique.
