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Houzz Tour: Eclectic Home in Spain Lets the Light In
Lush fabrics, purple accents and global decor make for a bright yet soft contemporary apartment in Barcelona
Interior designer Mireia Pla created this eclectic-contemporary apartment in Barcelona, Spain, without a specific style in mind. Instead she concentrated on evoking a feeling of warmth without losing the stylish sensibilities of her client, a professional woman in the fashion industry. "We wanted a home that was timeless, cozy and comfortable," says Pla. Using white as her base color and purple as her accent tone, the designer transformed a ground-floor apartment "without any special views" in Barcelona's Eixample district into a light-filled, warm and feminine home.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: A single woman in the fashion industry
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Size: 1,130 square feet
Design challenge: Flooding the ground-level apartment with as much light as possible
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: A single woman in the fashion industry
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Size: 1,130 square feet
Design challenge: Flooding the ground-level apartment with as much light as possible
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Pla contrasted bright white walls and dining area furnishings with the warm wood tones of an Ikea side chair, rustic oak flooring and tree branch accent tables. Abstract art, a standing photo tree and books stacked on the ground give the place a lived-in feel.
Rocking chair: PS Gullholmen, Ikea
Rocking chair: PS Gullholmen, Ikea
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| The designer made a conscious effort to not have everything in the room match. "The word I had in mind to describe how I wanted the place to feel was 'soft.' A soft home is where someone can exhale. It's a home, not just a house, where you can recline on the couch or sit on the floor comfortably," says Pla. |
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Plush cushions, a plump sofa and a casually placed throw all speak the easy language of an informal sitting room.
Sofa: Mayfair Modular, Ascensión La Torre
Sofa: Mayfair Modular, Ascensión La Torre
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| Pla created a lounge area that's just below the apartment's main level (marked here by steps). The space mixes a prehistoric statue, a Victorian bust and a neoclassical stool with contemporary pieces. |
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"My design philosophy is that you can mix different styles and furnishings and art — but you have to know when to pull back and edit," says Pla.
She added punches of color and visual interest to the back wall with leftover wallpaper arranged in a collage.
She added punches of color and visual interest to the back wall with leftover wallpaper arranged in a collage.
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| Before the remodel, the ground-level apartment was hungry for light. Pla installed floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding doors and skylights, allowing plenty of light to flood the entire apartment. |
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The light wood countertop, custom-built plank table and accessories balance the squeaky-clean appearance of the white tile backsplash and sleek cabinetry.
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Pla softened the covered patio with a heavy sprinkling of throws and cushions, leaving the client the option to use the space for naps on a lazy afternoon.
Bench and daybed: custom by Vuong Interior Design; banana-fiber low stools: Alseda, Ikea
Bench and daybed: custom by Vuong Interior Design; banana-fiber low stools: Alseda, Ikea
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Potted trees and plants and a view of the sky bring nature into a space surrounded by high walls and with no street-view windows. Furnishings and textiles from Indonesia and other parts of Eastern Asia add a global touch to the eclectic-contemporary home.
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| Purple is the chosen accent color for the client's bedroom. The plum, eggplant, lilac and violet tones make a fresh and luxurious pairing with the crisp white bedding and decor. Tufted headboard: custom, Vuong Interior Design |
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A pair of grape-colored and -shaped sconces make room for the most dramatic piece in the bedroom: an ornate Spiridon table lamp dripping with crystals.
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Teak shower slats add warmth and an outdoor feel to the contemporary shower. Sleek drawer pulls echo the strong lines in the space; they also show how Pla maximized the undersink storage for her client, who has loads of accessories and toiletries — and wanted them out of sight.
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ej610 Cool place. Well done!
11 months ago · Like
koolbeanzzzz I'm in love. Beautiful space.
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Cindy Strobel love the mixture of rustic wood accessories in to the Asian appeal of the home! unexpectedly beautiful!
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Cathy Lara If I was still single, all of the images in this pad would go in my design style ideabook. Except instead of purple I'd go with blush pink or a light yellow.
11 months ago · Like
lianab Great look for an early 20's keeping the budget down with op shop finds
11 months ago · Like
patricia beharry beautiful warm home. looks like someone lives there.
10 months ago · Like
Olga@Stardust-decorstyle.blogspot.com This is a place with so much personality! Woman's personality! Do we know what's the white color on the walls?
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marcie31 Love this place, but, Ikea? Really? Still, love the bedroom!
10 months ago · Like
Kasia Really nice :D I love the colours!!!!
10 months ago · Like
bajablue I'm absolutely IN LOVE with every single room! So vibrant and inviting!!!
10 months ago · Like
decocrush I love everything in this beautiful space ;)
10 months ago · Like
feiheli Oh my gosh, can I move in? This is totally my style: "timeless, cozy and comfortable!!!"
10 months ago · Like
Timeless Wrought Iron The bedroom dressed in purples is divine. The little grape wall sconces are so clever.
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Ideabook published on July 11, 2012.
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