Airy and Simple Barcelona Apartment Photos

Identify: Lula Poggi, Lluis Consul, Asia and Vega
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Measurement: 1290 sq. toes
Years lived in: 1 yr

We have been dwelling in a stunning small house in Gracia—the place Lluis used to stay as a bachelor—when our first daughter, Asia, arrived. We continued to stay there for nearly a yr and a half after Asia’s beginning, with only one bed room and 538 sq. toes for the three of us. Once we realized that Vega was on her approach, we determined we would have liked to discover a bigger place to stay. That’s a tough job when your funds isn’t consistent with what you’re on the lookout for (or with Barcelona accessible actual property alternatives).

In the future Lluis noticed an house for hire that he appreciated however I used to be too drained (pregnant and with a 1-year-old little one) to go, so he went alone. He appreciated it a lot that the next day I went to see it with him. I beloved it too, however in fact it was over funds. However we made a proposal anyway, solely to be disillusioned when it was rejected. Luckily, two weeks later the company referred to as to say our provide was accepted and now right here we’re, having fun with our pretty house!

I’m from Argentina and Lluis is from Catalunya. We met after I got here to Barcelona on holidays with my brother 5 years in the past. Lluis and I fell in love and determined to begin a life collectively in Barcelona. I’m an inside designer and work as a contract inside, way of life, and youngsters photographer. Lluis works as a monetary adviser and is launching a line of power lollipops referred to as Golders Vitality.

Fashion: We establish ourselves with a classic fashion and a contact of fine design. I (Lula) like colours and prints and Lluis prefers white colours and a purposeful design.

Inspiration: Touring, New York, resorts

Favourite factor: The Andy Warhol image

Greatest problem: To determine what to do with a lot house; we have been coming from an house of 538 sq. toes and we had to purchase extra issues for our new house.

What buddies say: They love the house!

Greatest embarrassment: The wall paint just isn’t good all through the house however as a result of it’s not ours we don’t wish to make investments cash on it… it’s a disgrace as a result of it’s a very nice house.

Proudest DIY: The chest of drawers in our bed room. It was a easy furnishings piece from IKEA, so I painted it, put mirrors on the highest, and adjusted the knobs.

Greatest indulgence: The kitchen cupboard’s knobs… the cupboard is from IKEA and we wished so as to add some worth to it, so we purchased two actually costly knobs simply to make the distinction!

Finest recommendation: Don’t spend an excessive amount of… generally simply by wanting in the precise place you’ll find low-cost and superb stuff. Easy issues can turn into one thing nice by simply altering the colour or including some accent.

Dream Sources: Anthropologie

Thanks Lula, LLuis, Asia and Vega!