Shape the space

On a blank canvas and with the foundations of respect for architecture and the pursuit of client comfort, the interior designer Jose Lara Design this home in Madrid's Salamanca neighborhood.

This project chooses indigo blue as the key to the decoration, as it is one of the owner's favorites, as well as red accents, yellow notes, and the use of textiles, wallpaper, and moldings. All of this to launch a renovation that respects the essence of the property.

Living room. Sofas by Becara. Armchairs by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina. Wallpaper by Stacy Garcia. Coffee table by Ava Wood. Curtains by Alhambra. Cushions by Gancedo and Alhambra. Moldings by Orac Decor.

Interior designer José Lara says “The owner contacted us after we had worked for the family. He was a very busy, great professional who was looking for comfort when returning home and a place where he could enjoy gatherings with friends and family.. Inspired by its elegance and simplicity and giving new use to some pieces and mementos I had been acquiring, we created a home with simple lines, quality materials and finishes, and touches of color.”the interior designer continues.

The project prioritized natural light coming in through the balconies – which still retain the original carpentry of the building and which the interior designer restored to maintain the essence of the property without sacrificing insulation and comfort –.

Living room and dining room

The interior designer wanted to achieve a functional home that conveyed the owner's style while respecting the essence of the building, and they succeeded.“implementing some walls with magnificent moldings or installing oak wood flooring in a Hungarian point pattern with a perimeter border that gave the home a lot of character; also the black baseboard, which continues on door modules and cornices and emulates the continuous stroke of a pencil”.

“One of the key decorative elements was to use a single element as a unifying thread, providing continuity to the project: I chose black baseboards, which also continue into door moldings and cornices, emulating the continuous stroke of a pencil.”.

Other standout elements include the wallpapers and the use of color in small doses, such as the red armchairs, which are a design by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina. You can also see a coffee table with a wooden top Ava Wood. On it, horses acquired from an antique shop and a crystal center Asiatides. Pillows Gancedo and Alhambra.

In the dining area, the owner's table and chairs were kept, and a sideboard designed by José Lara was added. The mirror is an antique, and the curtains are from Alhambra. The leaf centerpiece can be found at Green Pepper and the yellow vases in Asiatides.

The hallway and the foyer

When the study discovered the great potential of the housing, it also became aware of the challenge posed by the long, narrow corridor. That's why it started the design work from this point.“I decided to use overhead lighting and also some floor-recessed fixtures to visually expand the space, and I worked on the detailing of wall moldings, baseboards, and woodwork.” assures the interior designer.

Both in the hallway and at the entrance, the indigo blue of the walls takes center stage. In the foyer, a wooden dresser was placed Dutchbone and custom-made mirror, designed by José Lara.

“To visually reduce the feeling of narrowness in the hallway, I used overhead lighting and recessed floor-oriented fixtures, and I worked on the detailing of the wall moldings, baseboards, and millwork.”

Bedroom

The blue is still very present in the bedroom. There we see the Könige Holz floors and the wallpaper from Coordinates. The headboard is a design by José Lara. The nightstand and lamp can be found at Dutchbone and the plaid in Gancedo.

Bathroom

The bathroom is designed as a space for relaxation and self-care. To achieve this, a careful selection of materials is made. A sliding door designed by the studio is installed in the foreground. On a wooden vanity with a black countertop, the Stone sink Rio by Bathco, flush-mounted faucets and light fixtures Orac Decor.

The walls are covered with microcement, it has a niche for the mirror, and wallpaper is applied flush with the ceiling. Pepe Peñalver as a border.

The final result is a warm and welcoming home, where you can enjoy great moments in good company, work, or savor moments of solitude.

Dressing room

From the bedroom, you access the dressing room, which is composed of a wooden and metal unit designed by the interior design studio itself. It leaves clothes visible at the top and provides storage space with shelves and drawers at the bottom and in the loft. On the ceiling, you can see wallpaper Cole & Son.