Nordic Standard seems to have found the perfect combinations of past and present. The studio works in Madrid, where it restores apartments in the numerous historical buildings that the capital of Spain is so rich of. The company was founded by three Swedish entrepreneurs, so the Scandinavian footprint is felt in their projects. At the…
Luxurious Villa Mercedes – a house built in 1900 – is located a one-hour drive from Madrid. High ceilings and large windows with original frames are combined here with stucco and pine floors. Upon entering, the guest immediately got into the corridor, which is decorated with floral motifs and an impressive staircase. It was exactly…
The owner of this apartment in Madrid has a very unusual and entertaining job. Her position is called a ‘property critic’ for The Plum Guide website, which specializes in renting the best homes in world-famous capitals. She personally visits every house or apartment and evaluates housing according to many parameters, from the proximity of a…
This apartment in Madrid is filled with sophisticated taste in every detail – its owner, interior designer Lucia Marinas has shown all her skills to create such a beautiful space. Classic wall moldings have become wonderful backdrops for sophisticated contemporary furniture and soft color scheme. Gold details, marble and original wall panels in the dining…
The designers of the Spanish studio Abaton are convinced that the ancient decor elements do not interfere with the modern minimalist design, but even vice versa – make it more noble and refined. It is not surprising that in their fresh project in Madrid, fragments of rough brick walls, vintage doors and classic shutters perfectly…
When the soul requires both elegance and passion, it is worth choosing a modern classic with unusual furniture and decor. This is exactly what the owners of this apartment in Madrid have decided. The previous design was too sterile and boring so they wanted to add color and a cheerful mood, but not go into…
Apartments like this one on the top floor in a building in the center of Madrid are always a challenge for designers. Inconvenient layout of a 50-sqm space, small windows, dilapidated walls and almost unrealistic request of the owner to create 2 separate bedrooms. But with the right approach and with the hands of good…
Although this apartment is located in a magnificent 19th-century neoclassical building in Madrid, the previous owners did not much care about preserving the historical characteristics of the housing. As a result of numerous repairs and alterations in the past, the apartment has lost many of its original architectural advantages, such as stucco, wall moldings, antique…
The stunning space of this loft in a quiet central area of Madrid is impressive at first glance: the apartment is located on the last two floors of a unique historic building, some architectural features of which have been carefully preserved and harmoniously integrated into the new design. The luxurious open living room boasts high…
Green is a great way to liven up an interior without dramatic changes. The owners of this apartment in Madrid think exactly in this way. City homes often lack easy atmosphere and a relaxed mood, and green touches can add all of this. They are perfectly combined with white and beige tones and wood, at…
