With the Daybed Air from Broste Copenhagen, the aim was to create an informal and welcoming lounge bed in a modern expression that was equally as comfortable as it looked.

Showcasing a timeless sculptural quality, it is a beautiful contemporary-styled modern chaise lounge/daybed that is the epitome of fine living.

The eye-catching daybed draws attention because of its unpretentious yet elegant appearance and visual lightness. With a decidedly contemporary look, its design and composition are pure, simple and stylish.

With a slender silhouette and a pared back composition, it is the essence of function and understated styling. Its simplicity gives it a clean beauty, making it equally suited to private and public settings.

The use of the basic element of wood and the sober coloured upholstery make the daybed both appealing to the eye and wonderfully comfortable. Its generous dimensions of 200 centimetres by 88 centimetres provides an inviting and relaxed way to enjoy the good life.

Its elegant style and functionality makes the daybed a wonderful decorative piece and a must-have for any modern home.

www.brostecopenhagen.com

Alpaca, one of the world’s most luxurious fabrics, is a jewel amidst all the synthetic fibres and harsh materials found in our everyday lives.

One of our favourite fibres for all seasons, alpaca is softer than silk, rarer than cashmere, stronger than mohair and warmer than wool. One of the rarest and highest quality materials in the world, we love the rich history of alpaca and its unique and remarkable characteristics.

Alpacas were domesticated by the Incas more than 6,000 years ago and raised for their exquisite fleece. In those ancient Incan times, the alpaca fibre was used to make clothes for royalty and nobility, and was known as the fibre of the Gods.

Today, fashionistas cherish alpaca not only for its exclusivity but also for its natural attributes, including its fineness, durability, strength, antibacterial, hypoallergenic and lightweight qualities.

Alpaca is harvested without harm to the animals and comes in 22 beautiful natural colours and hundreds of shades – from white through all shades of grey and brown, to deep, rich black.

For sheer unadulterated indulgence, 875 grams of 100% pure alpaca reaches new heights of desire in the seductively soft, ultra-posh throw by Dutch company Yumeko.

Sumptuously soft, delightfully light, yet warm and inviting all year round, the good-looking throw offers the perfect balance of cosiness and elegance for both indoor and outdoor use. It is perfect for curling up and watching a favourite movie, reading a book, napping or just lounging, in style. For interior design lovers, draping the alpaca throw over a couch, armchair or bed is an easy way to add an elegant touch to a room, even changing the entire mood of the decor.

Expertly crafted by skilled artisans in Peru, and made entirely of the purest alpaca, the wonderfully luxurious throw is heavenly soft and exquisite to the touch. Masterfully knitted in a fine cable pattern, it offers a decorative mix of classic and contemporary, underpinned by understated sophistication. Fabulous to look at and lavish to touch, this is the kind of throw that will have one wondering how they ever lived without it.

Offering an all–season palette, only the natural and pure colours of the wool are used by Yumeko. The wool has not been dyed, which means it preserves its special natural softness. Available in two refined colours – light grey and dark grey – the throw will complement any decor effortlessly. The size of about 130 centimetres by 180 centimetres makes it both functional and versatile.

The throws are made in accordance with the World Fair Trade Organization, which dictates fair trade principles, good working conditions, no child labour and fair compensation to farmers and manufacturers. It also guarantees respect for the environment and the humane treatment of all animals during the shearing process.

For perennial beauty and comfort derived both tactilely and visually, this luxurious throw is the ultimate in elegant living.

www.yumeko.nl

Create an enchanting focal point with a smartly designed lantern by AYTM of Denmark.

Oozing fine timelessness, the Turris lantern illuminates any living space with sophisticated style.

Featuring a decidedly contemporary take on classic design, the beautiful lantern becomes a natural extension of the modern home. Thanks to its clean, reduced design, its timeless good looks will complement any space.

Sleek and effortlessly stylish, the lantern’s lines are inspired by city skyscrapers. Its simplicity, purity and elegance lend it tons of designer appeal, with or without a candle lit inside.

The gorgeous lantern is made from iron and sheets of coloured glass, which bathes the atmosphere of the spaces around it – indoors or outdoors – with warm, sober light.

It comes in three sizes and glass tinted in three colours – amber, mint and black. Looks fabulous positioned on its own or as part of a larger collection with lanterns of different sizes and colours.

More than just an outdoor lamp, this designer lantern fits naturally into any space and style to create attractive and cosy atmospheres on cold winter days and warm summer nights.

www.aytm.dk

Those of us at THE ADDRESS Magazine are always on the lookout for items that are not only fashionably chic, but are also practical and long-lasting. Therefore, I am very happy to have stumbled upon the Italian brand, UASHMAMA.

I discovered their products whilst searching for the perfect laundry bag, one that was large enough to hold a good load, yet light enough to carry when full. It also needed to be the right size for a small space and, of course, visually appealing.

Super-versatile and stylish, these cleverly designed bags by UASHMAMA allow for the easy separation of laundry items. The bags may be used individually or snapped together. Each individual bag has a press-stud interlocking system that allows as many bags as needed to be snapped together. The front of each bag features a removable, blank label that can be written on in chalk for easy identification of the contents.

Tall and narrow, these laundry bags will fit into any tight washing space and will make dirty laundry look good. Alternatively, they fold flat when not in use. 

I love the design and functionality and will probably buy one in every colour available: white, natural, olive, grey and black.

Designed and made in Italy, UASHMAMA’s unique bags have a wonderful leather-like look and smoothness to them, yet they are made from paper.

Fusing tradition, craftsmanship and innovation, UASHMAMA products are handmade by Italian artisans and contain 100% virgin fibres from vegetables as well as trees that were cultivated, so there is no need to worry about deforestation.

The manufacturing process is similar to that used to produce leather, with each individual sheet of paper stretched and tanned to make it strong enough to withstand daily use. As well, they use vegetable dyes and mimosa vegetable extracts to colour the paper and its accompanying leather accents, so the product is chemical-free.

The result of this unconventional manufacturing process is an exceptionally pliable and durable paper bag that can withstand washing, be flattened for easy storage and be reused countless times.

Le Sorelle, which means “the sisters”, is a small family-owned company in Tuscany that started the UASHMAMA brand. It takes its name from “uash” for washable paper and “mama” as a tribute to the family’s beloved mother.

The company is based just outside the walls of Lucca, in Montecatini. The village now thrives with the growth of UASHMAMA, which employs a large group of local men and women.

UASHMAMA started with their original paper bags that were designed to be used as bread bags for the table. Now they bring washable paper designs into fashion, accessories and homewares.  With endless possibilities, UASHMAMA bags look great everywhere, with anything.

Combining style and beauty, quality and multifunctional versatility, UASHMAMA bags are timeless with a minimalist aesthetic.

uashmama.com