It's a cover-up

Decorating a dorm room in five easy steps

As a follow up to our recent compact living piece, this dorm room before and after reveal posted by Apartment Therapy was so great we just had to share it.

Gone are the days when dorm decor was just posters and milk crates. Dorm living has come a long way on the sophistication scale, and students are much savvier about setting up their space. No surprise then that Laken, an incoming college freshman, already had a strong sense of style, and cared what her room looks like, even if it's for only nine months.

Laken was greeted by a very typical sight: commercial grade carpeting, conspicuous vents, and standard issue furniture. The dorms are very nice by all accounts, but it's always a challenge to transform an impersonal space into a comfortable home.

Because painting is a big no-no — along with other permanent changes — Laken had to find temporary ways to bring texture and colour into her space.

This summer she created a Tumblr with images of homes and rooms that inspired her, and used it as reference while shopping for dorm decor. As you can see, she went for a boho meets Morocco meets flea market meets romance feel. On her wish list were rich jewel tones in warm colours, mixed patterns and layered fabrics, and a bed canopy for privacy.

And ta-da! - the finished product. Here's what Laken did to make it work:

1. Configured her furniture, including raising the bed, to allow for more storage. As a result, the dresser, some storage bins and a hamper fit nicely underneath and stay out of sight.

2. Bought a variety of textiles for colour, pattern, and texture.

3. Hung a simple vintage bird print using a wooden skirt hanger and Command strips.

4. Zoned the room with a rug.

5. Constructed a bed canopy to cover up unsightly vents, and to create some sculptural interest.

For more inspiration on how to stretch your living space visit the Bemz website. You'll also find tons of smart tips on how to get the most out of your space right here on It's a Cover Up.

Credits: Text and photos Apartment Therapy

Design-it-yourself: 1 chest of drawers, 3 ways

We did a design-it-yourself chest of drawers a while back but came across this little number from the folks at Style at Home and thought it was too fab not to share.

Plus, who doesn't have an old piece of furniture looking for a facelift? If you don't, pick one up at a flea market. This idea can be applied to any piece of furniture really.

Style at Home asked three design editors to to upcycle Ikea's versatile Tarva dresser - the perfect blank slate. The first was inspired by the luscious twirls of pink icing on a cake, going from the palest petal through to blush and cerise.

This take on the Tarva involved painting the three drawer fronts in an ombre effect, moving from pale pink on the top drawer to a rich raspberry on the bottom. Glass knobs complete the simple, refined look.

Vintage Hollywood and a tuxedo chest were the jumping off points for the second Tarva makeover.

And the result, this Tarva, kitted out with oversized rosette pulls and trim that the designer gold-leafed (not a technique for the faint of heart!) more than holds its own in this high-style sitting room vignette.

From jars of paint to rustic fibres to weathered surfaces, the unrefined, rough-edged beauty of the images in Swedish stylist Hans Blomquist’s book The Natural Home fired the imagination for the third Tarva makeover.

Part Scandi-chic and part raw refinement, the designer went for a spare, graphic look by distressing the dresser’s edges, stencilling numbers on the drawer fronts and adding casters for a locker room-style laundry area with practical punch.

Don't you just love the way Style at Home go from mood board to results. If you like this idea and would like to see more, then check out the full article at styleathome.com.

Credits: All photos and text inspiration from styleathome.com

IKEA Catalogue 2014: See furniture in your own home

Yes, it's that time of the year again: IKEA catalogue time. And although the 2014 catalogue may not have dropped into your mail box yet, be prepared. The 2014 catalogue will bring an even bigger smile to you face than usual.

We’ve all spent more than our share of time flipping through the new IKEA catalogue and wondering how a piece of furniture will look and fit in our homes. Wonder no more – thanks to IKEA’s 2014 catalogue app. This year, IKEA has taken the catalogue's Augmented Reality one step further, by enabling customers to visualise how IKEA products will look in their homes.

Now you can scan items right out of the physical catalogue and see them pop up in your own kitchen, bedroom, living or dining room in real-time right before your eyes. Watch as sofas, chairs, beds, bookcases and more are transplanted from the page and automatically scaled to size in the context of your space on your smartphone or tablet screen.

On the topic of the new app, IKEA says that its European customers in particular have small spaces and need to know prior to purchasing how much space a piece of furniture will take up and where to place it – and that in general shoppers rarely know their home dimensions by heart.

Watch IKEA's video about the app

From IKEA: “The 2014 IKEA catalogue gives you the ability to place virtual furniture in your own home with the help of augmented reality. Unlock the feature by scanning selected pages in the 2014 printed IKEA catalogue with the IKEA catalogue application (available for iOS and Android) or by browsing the pages in the digital 2014 IKEA catalogue on your smartphone or tablet. Then simply place the printed IKEA catalogue where you want to put the furniture in your room, choose a product from a selection of the IKEA range and see how it will look in your home!”

How the app works: “Customers can put the physical IKEA Catalogue into their room in the space where they want to test a product. The IKEA Catalogue App picks up the catalogue and uses it to gauge the correct scale for products that will be shown on-screen. The product then appears on the customer’s mobile phone camera within the IKEA Catalogue App so it can be tested for colour and size. Customers can then test different products to find the right one for their home – finding the perfect fit.”

Props to the folks from IKEA – now all you have to do is imagine that IKEA sofa with a sofa cover from Bemz!

See the online US version of IKEA's 2014 catalogue here.

Credits: All photos from IKEA.

Love loft living? This look could be yours

Call it what you will - loft living, open plan, or contemporary classic, loft living has carved out a reputation in cities around the world for being edgy, modern and minimalist, with soul and attitude. If you love lofts - especially those with the industrial vintage aesthetics of New York lofts - then you'll love this fabulous one located in the heart of Barcelona.

A former carpet warehouse, over a century old, has managed to maintain its industrial past. With soaring ceilings at 4 meters high, large guillotine windows divided into panels, wrought iron columns from floor to ceiling, white painted wooden beams, what's not to love!

And the interior strengthens the industrial chic look by using a balanced mix of concrete and vintage wood, tarnished metal and supple fabrics.

Furniture choices are sturdy and functional, with straight lines and simplistic design, softened by pure linen covers.

Now it's easier than ever to make this look yours with pure linen and linen blend covers from Bemz. We now offer 100% linen covers for our entire range of products from sofa covers, chair covers to cushion covers and bedspreads and every thing in between.

Bemz cover for Kivik sofa in Loose fit Urban style, Medium Grey Rosendal Pure Washed Linen

Recreating this look - at least the furniture side of things - is as simple as covering your sofa and armchairs in covers from Bemz. Take for example Kivik sofa modules and footstools and Nils chairs from Ikea covered in lovely linen Bemz covers.

Bemz cover for Nils chair with armrests, Loose Fit Urban style, in Absolute White Rosendal Pure Washed Linen

Love Bemz but don't have Ikea furniture? The Bemz Multi Fit cover, offered in over 180 fabrics, fits a wide range of furniture models and is available as a sofa cover, armchair cover and chair cover.

Bemz Multi Fit sofa cover and Bemz cover for Mellby armchair both in Absolute White Panama Cotton

Alternatvely, you can try to find secondhand models on sites like E-bay.com (Germany, USA), Blocket.se (Sweden), Leboncoin.fr (France), Gumtree (UK), Craigslist (USA) and others. Throw on a cover from Bemz and hey presto you have a designer piece without the designer price tag.

Visit the Bemz website for more information on how to introduce the Industrial Vintage look into your home.

Credits:
Barcelona loft photos via EtxekoDeco ;
All other photos from Bemz

Show us your sofa and we'll tell you who you are

Not to alarm you. But your sofa is talking. We don't mean that squeak of the springs. Instead, your sofa says a lot about your personality and attitude. Yes, we are what we sit on. So for a bit of fun, let's see what your sofa says about you.

Kivik in Teal Blue Panama Cotton cover from Bemz

Kivik sofa: Typical in classic homes where the owners have exceptionally chic taste. Seen in rare cases in the homes of the young and precocious with a penchant for the good life. Often matched with expensive designer cushions, dark wood and lush carpets.

Personality traits: Effortlessly elegant and alluring
Favourite colours: Neutrals
Favourite read: Design and fitness magazines
Loves: Eco brunch in a fab setting
Hidden talent: Small talk

To get the look see Bemz Urban Living style.

Bemz cover for Ektorp sofa, Loose Fit Country style, in Unbleached Rosendal Pure Washed Linen, Bemz cushion covers in Light Denim Blue, Eggshell Blue Prisma Stripe, Light Denim Blue True Rose

Ektorp sofa: Typical in country homes or homes of people who aspire for uneffected charm. The space is an eclectic blend of furnishings from salvaged finds to comfortable round classics creating rustic luxury. The owner is often found reclined with a cookbook or garden journal, devoting their precious time to planning the next family meal or summer planting projects.

Personality traits: Down to earth, practical. Finds slowness comforting. Does not like to be in a big rush for anything
Favourite colour: White, white and white, with a palette of pinks and yellows or turquoise, blues and reds
Favourite read: Surprise, surprise – cookbooks and gardening magazines
Loves: Farmers markets
Hidden talent: Finding thrift store treasures

To get the look check out the Bemz Scandiavian Country lifestyle.

Nikkala sofa in Sand Beige Belgian Linen Blend

Nikkala sofa: Typical in simple, naturally elegant interiors, where untreated or whitewashed wood plays a central role. The owner is or would like to be permanently by the sea, which is why the colour palette gives a distinct coastal feel. Neatness and order are de-rigueur in this home, where the owner likes to live as streamlined as possible. The look is classic but never outdated.

Personality traits: Goal oriented. No time for mental or physical junk
Favourite colour: Blues in a multitude of hues
Favourite read: Anything by Hans Blomquist
Loves: Spring cleaning
Hidden talent: Knots and knotting

See the Bemz Simple Life lifestyle to get the look.

Bemz cover for Ekeskog sofa in Sage brown/Black Stockholm Stripe, Bemz cover for Karlanda armchair in Moss Green Prisma Stripe, Bemz cover for Jennylund armchair in Aubergine

Ekeskog sofa: Typical in home filled with 50s style furniture from Denmark, accessorised with vintage finds from Paris, thrown together to evoke the image of a beautiful still life. The owner has an impulsive flair for interior expression and is luxurious and even a bit decadent. The décor can be a bit overwhelming, but once people look around, they fall in love with what they see.

Personality traits: Finds independence comforting and is not afraid to live life on own terms, even if they are unpopular
Favourite colours: Calm purple and brown hues, as well as muted pastels
Favourite read: Travel mags
Loves: Free flight upgrades
Hidden talent: Airline seating layouts (knows all the seats with extra leg room far away from the toilets)

See the Bemz Bohemian Chic lifestyle to get the look.

Bemz cover for Klippan sofa in Turquoise/Lime Kivet, design Marimekko and Bemz cover for Klippan footstool in Aqua Praliini, design Marimekko.

Klippan sofa: Characterizes a lively, fun home where the owner takes interior design seriously without being pretentious. Vibrant colours, vivid patterns and dynamic graphic details make this space modern and playful. The style is bold and even a bit over the top, surprising and unexpected.

Personality traits: Imaginative, optimistic, happy over haughty.
Favourite colours: The whole spectrum of bright colours and everything in between
Favourite reads: Comic strips
Loves: Pantone
Hidden talent: Candy Crush

See the Bemz Playground style to get the look

Bemz covers for Söderhamn sofas in Silver Grey Tegnér Melange Textured Cotton and Absolute White Panama Cotton

Söderhamn sofa: Found in the homes of smart, modern consumers. Trendy and contemporary, the great thing about this modular sofa is the owner can create his or her own combination and adapt it if seating needs change. Here, friends and family gather around the IT campfire – a gigantic flat-screen TV, with each person preferably equipped with a second screen in the form of a reading tablet or cell phone in case they might miss something.

Personality traits: In the know and up to date on latest news and trends
Favourite colours: Monchrome
Favourite reads: Consumer reports online
Loves: New apps
Hidden talent: Great personal shopper

See the Bemz Monochrome style to get the look.

Bemz cover for Karlanda in Dark Denim Blue Piper Twill

Karlanda sofa: Popular among Industrial Vintage afficanados, who make their homes in old, defunct factories and other rustic surroundings. Furniture choices are sturdy and functional, with straight lines and simplistic design, ideally a little worn with either rust or peeling paint to give it the proper tarnished look.

Personality traits: Big on sustainability
Favourite colours: Distressed greys, browns, blues and greys
Favourite read: DIY mags
Loves: Anything vintage
Hidden talent: Self-taught sommelier

See the Bemz Industrial Vintage style to get the look.

Credits: AP7 Förvalt, all photos from Bemz

Books to inspire: Paul Smith A to Z

Interested in finding out what inspires British fashion designer Sir Paul Smith, one of the most influential designers of our times? Then his latest book Paul Smith A to Z is a must-have. Available on Amazon, this is also a great book to browse through when you need some inspiration or something to smile about.

Paul Smith A to Z draws on a personal collection of photographs, sketches and documents, all arranged alphabetically, offering rare insight into his unique way of working. A for Abbey Road, E for Eccentricity, P for Post-Its and R for Rabbits and so on.

"I was being filmed for a documentary by the French company Arte and they originally wanted to make a small booklet to go in with the DVD," said Smith to Vogue. "When they started talking and visited my London studio they realised they could make it into a simple book instead - a little story about each letter along with my photographs taken over various years and in different locations."

Paul Smith has a very unique yet relatable outlook on life and every ounce of it is translated in his brand. He reckons that being dyslexic hones his way of working and his creative chaos. The book, as you would expect, is beautifully put together.

What is amazing is the simplicity and diversity of the images – a cross section of Paul Smith’s creativity. It also clearly shows the importance of keeping sketchbooks or visual diaries, such as an Instagram account.

Paul Smith A to Z gives us a peek into the personal collections of the designer, what he loves and how he relates to things as a designer, businessman and inquisitive gentleman.

Credits: Vogue
Photos: Amazon, Zimbio

Compact kitchen design: Six ways to stretch your space

Follow these smart décor tips from the Bemz Design Team to create space (or, at least, the illusion of it) and personalise your spatially-challenged kitchen.

Bemz cover for Henriksdal chair, Loose Fit Urban style in Cobalt Brera Rigato, Noir Brera Fino and Cloud Brera Fino, design Designers Guild

Small kitchens dictate small-scale, visually light-weight furnishings, with savvy storage and worktop solutions helping to squeeze out the last smidgen of space.

Bemz covers for Nils chairs in Peach and Aqua

1. Opt for a cohesive palette of light, bright shades and materials to create a seamless, expansive look and an illusion of greater space, dotted with bold accents of colour.

Bemz Multi Fit chair cover in Sage Brown Rosendal Pure Washed Linen and Bemz cover for Henriksdal chair, Long, in Soft White Rosendal Pure Washed Linen

2. Use a long, narrow table, which doubles as a food preparation surface and dining table.

Bemz cover for Henriksdal chair in Jet Black and Bemz cushion cover in Bamboo Green

3. Add a bench, a great space saver, softened with cushions in chic, colourful cushion covers in a variety of styles and textiles from Bemz. The recently released 3-pack cushion covers from Bemz, such as the Scandinavian Country No. 1, is the perfect design tweak, with cushion covers in Silver Grey/Absolute White Gotland Stripe and Candy Pink/Absolute White Stockholm Stripe Panama Cotton, and Vanilla Yellow Belgian Linen Blend.

Bemz 3-pack Bohemian Chic

Bemz 3-pack Scandinavian Country

Both the bench and the table can be pushed up against the wall when not in use and give you some precious extra inches.

Bemz covers for Nils stools in Light Denim Blue Belgian Linen Blend

4. Group stools or chairs without arms around the table, as they are easier to get in and out of when space is tight. A set of Nils stools or Henriksdal chairs from Ikea are the ideal solution, given a fresh look in new stool covers or chair covers from Bemz.

“Here, you can have fun with accent colours, enabling you to create a highly personalised style in your kitchen.” says Bemz Creative Director Lisbeth Toivonen. “Set a casual, family-friendly mood for mealtimes by mixing and matching covers, swapping for new tones when the mood strikes. For example, inject summer into your kitchen with new crisp Panama Cotton chair covers in Aqua, Peach, Light Denim Blue and Sand Beige from Bemz.”

5. Lighting is key in making your small kitchen look spacious. Let in as much natural light as you can – swapping bulky window dressing for neat café curtains in lovely linen. Although whites and creams are obvious choices, muted pastels, such as Lavender Rosendal Pure Washed Linen, are also great for conjuring up a roomy, airy feeling. A new line of made-to-measure curtains will be available from Bemz in August this year.

Bemz fabric per metre in Mandarin Orange Gotland Stripe and Fuchsia Panama Cotton (placemats)

6. Create a focal point in the kitchen with a stunning tablecloth or place mats, made from Bemz fabric per metre, available in over 200 machine-washable colours and patterns. A summer-inspired striped tablecloth in Mandarin Orange/Soft White Gotland Stripe will make your narrow kitchen feel broader and breezier.

Bemz Loose Fit Urban style covers for Henriksdal chairs in Medium Grey Rosendal Pure Washed Linen

For more inspiration on how Bemz can help you style your compact kitchen, visit www.bemz.com.

Credits: All photos from Bemz except for the Café Curtains photo from Martha Stewart

Top tips for a super family summer with lovely linens

Nothing says summer quite like linen. It is light, airy and perfect for hot, humid days.

Bemz cover for Nils stool in Light Denim Blue Belgian Linen Blend

Just as a linen shirt can put you at ease in the heat of summer, linen touches in the home have the same cool, calming effect on your family.

Bemz cover for Ektorp sofa, Loose Fit Country style, in Cobalt Brera Quadretto, design Designers Guild

According to Bemz in-house designer Katarina Wiklund, Summer 2013 is all about relaxed linen in timeless stripes and checks, which sit beautifully alongside muted solids like Soft White, Sand Beige and Deep Navy Blue.

Bemz cover for Nikkala sofa in Sand Beige Belgian Linen Blend

"Don’t be put off bright and breezy colours because you have little fingers around," Katarina stresses. "One of the best things about linen covers from Bemz is that they are stain resistant and machine-washable. Twice as strong and durable as cotton, linen covers from Bemz get more beautiful and softer over time. And perhaps even more important to families, this fresh summer-friendly fabric is eco-friendly, non-allergenic and a natural insect-repellent!”

Bemz cover for Klippan sofa, Loose Fit Urban style, in Lapis Brera Largo and Bemz cushion covers in assorted Designers Guild linen fabrics

Katarina’s top five tips for keeping the family cool and comfy this summer - inside and out - without sacrificing on style are to:

1. Treat your sofa to a Bemz cover in chic, laidback Brera linen by Designers Guild, so you can enjoy yourself without having to fret over melted ice-cream or paw stains as your children and furry friends romp around.

Bemz Multi Fit armchair cover Tie Arm Classic and Bemz cover for Karlstad sofa in Light Denim Blue Belgian Linen Blend

Bemz cover for Ektorp sofa, Loose Fit Country style, in Lavender Rosendal Pure Washed Linen

2. Move your favourite old armchair in a Bemz Multi Fit cover in Lavender Rosendal Pure Washed Linen outside to watch your children play.

Bemz cover for Henriksdal chair medium long, Loose Fit, in Absolute White Rosendal Pure Washed Linen

Via Country Living

3. Host a dreamy summer al fresco dinner party for family and friends around a long wooden table surrounded by Henriksdal chairs in crisp linen covers from Bemz.

Bemz cover for Tomelilla armchair, Loose Fit Country style, in Soft White Rosendal Pure Washed Linen

Bemz curtains in Absolute White Rosendal Pure Washed Linen

4. Add flowing linen curtains that billow in the breeze. Although whites and creams are obvious choices, muted pastels are also great for that chilled summer look. For extra drama, keep the curtains longer than the length of the window so excess fabric can bunch on the floor. In August, Bemz will be launching a brand new line of curtains, offering made-to-measure up to six metres long!

Florö bed frame in Soft White Belgian Linen from Bemz

Bemz bedspread in Loose fit style, Bemz cover for Abelvär headboard and Bemz Loose fit Urban bed skirt, all in Absolute White Rosendal Pure Washed Linen

5. Swap winter for summer bedding in Absolute White linen from Bemz to help you and your loved ones sleep comfortably on hot summer nights. And while you are at it, add a matching linen bed skirt and headboard cover from Bemz, to create a versatile, coordinated look for tiny tots, teens and up.

Bemz daybed cover in Deep Navy Blue Belgian Linen Blend, Bemz cushion covers in Zinc Grey, Charcoal Grey, Black Classic Ruta and Graphite Grey Belgian Linen Blend

For more inspiration on how to get your home ready for summer using lovely linens visit Bemz.com

All photos from Bemz with exception of one from Country Living. See captions for more information.

Colourful ways to lift the spirits

Colours can affect mood in many ways, so why not take this into account when decorating your home? Here are some easy and cost-effective tips for adding colour - using textiles - from the Bemz design team.

Bemz covers for Nikkala sofa in Sun Yellow Panama Cotton and Karlstad armchair in Candy Pink/Absolute White Stockholm Stripe

Identify the purpose of the room and choose the colour that will enhance the desired result: reds and yellows to activate and energise, greens and blues to relax and soothe.

Bemz covers for Henriksdal chairs, medium long skirt, in Rose Tegnér Melange. and for Nils chair in Black Classic Ruta, for Klappsta armchairs in Silver Grey Tegnér Melange, Rose Tegnér Melange

Bemz Daybed covers in Candy Pink & Absolute White Stockholm Stripe and Candy Pink Panama Cotton, with a mix of Bemz cushion covers and a Bemz cover for Henriksdal chair long in Sun Yellow

Ensure each day starts on a positive note by injecting a little year round sunshine into your kitchen with energising and warm Mandarin Orange or Sun Yellow chair covers from Bemz.

Bemz cover for Nils chair in Burnt Orange Tegnér Melange and Real Red Tegnér Melange

Or turn up the heat using textured fabrics, like Tegnér Melange. They’ll boost well-being, without sacrificing on style and sophistication.

Bemz bedspread in Loose fit style, Bemz cover for Abelvär headboard and Bemz Loose fit Urban bed skirt, all in Absolute White Rosendal Pure Washed Linen from Bemz

Always opt for tranquil, soothing colours for the bedroom. Combine medium blues with lavenders and greens for optimum effect.

A bedskirt in Lavender Rosendal Pure Washed Linen paired with a Loose Fit bedspread in Absolute White Rosendal Pure Washed Linen will create the perfect oasis required to keep your spirits up while mind and body are rested.

Contrasting pillow covers in Dusty Rose Gustavian Flowers, Chocolate Brown New Baroque and Tea Green Belgian Linen blend will strike the right balance and give the room a personal note.

Bemz bedspread. Loose Fit, in Medium Grey Rosendal Pure Washed Linen

Neutrals are synonymous with tranquillity. Vary textures as well as light and dark tones to optimise impact.

A Sand Beige sofa cover from Bemz combines comfort and class in one effortless brushstroke. Pair it with a plush rug, plenty of natural wood and cushion covers in True Blue and Dark Denim Blue and Cobalt Brera Rigato from Bemz for the requisite pop of colour to chase those dark clouds from your mind.

For more inspiration on how to use colour in your home, visit www.bemz.com.

Top Tips: South American dinner party with pizazz

With spring here and the weather warming up, it's time to spice up your home entertaining with a South American dinner party. Follow these five easy tips from the Bemz design team for an unforgettable fiesta - beyond the food.

Bemz cover for Nils stools in Jet Black Stockholm Stripe, Light Denim Blue Belgian Linen Blend and Bemz fabric per metre in Mandarin Orange Gotland Stripe, Deep Navy Blue Herbarium, design Stig Lindberg for the Bemz Desginer Collection

1) Try new recipes: According to food trends for 2013, sustainability and local ingredients have not lost their mojo. Menus are venturing to South America to include feisty flavours from Brazil, Argentina and Peru. With its roots in simple home cooking, South American cuisine is the perfect choice to serve at a dinner party. Don’t be scared to try a trendy variations on the popular seafood dish, ceviche, or to organise an Argentine asado (an Argentinian BBQ).

Bemz fabric per metre in Mandarin Orange Gotland Stripe and Fuchsia Panama Cotton (placemats)

2) Staging your entertaining is just as important as getting the food right – as well as great fun. Decorate with colours and patterns that are a feast for the eye.

Bemz covers for Nils armchair in Lemongrass Flamingo Park, Nils chair in Black/White Coconut Grove, Henriksdal chair in Fuchsia Flamingo Park, all designed by Designers Guild, and Henriksdal chair in Fuchsia Panama Cotton

Use festive, colourful streamers wherever you can, and a tablecloth in bold strong colours and patterns for extra pizazz. If you have potted plants around the house, collect them in your entertaining area to get a (however slight) feeling of tropical beauty.

Daybed in Black/White Coconut Grove by Designers Guild. Cushions in Sun Yellow and Soft White also from Bemz

3) Set the mood. Play the sultry tones of Brazilian Seu Jorge or some salsa by the Latin Brothers. And don't forget the flowers and candles.

Bemz Daybed covers in Candy Pink & Absolute White Stockholm Stripe and Candy Pink Panama Cotton, with a mix of Bemz cushion covers and a Bemz cover for Henriksdal chair long in Sun Yellow

4) Chill out. While cooking and serving your meal, stay relaxed: South American food is hearty, flavoursome and doesn't call for perfectionism. Focus on enjoying your guests instead.

Bemz cover for Kramfors sofa in Cobalt Espanola Way, design Designers Guild and Klippan footstool in True Blue

5) The clean up: Since all Bemz covers are durable, stain-protected and machine washable, you don’t have to worry if you splash a bit of Chilean wine or spill chimichurri sauce on them.

Bemz covers in a variety of Designers Guild fabrics

Visit our website for more ideas about how Bemz can help you style your next dinner party.¡Salud!