Spanish photographer Lluís Real and his wife, Gràcia live in a house where color, light and small details of the past are the stars. Spotted on www.elle.es, the place is one of the most interesting mixes of styles I have ever written about, moving somewhere between ‘eclectic’ and ‘collected’ aesthetics … under the sun of the Balearic Islands. The owners prove such an ability to edit and curate diverse pieces, eras and textures that I am ready to suggest the name of a style after their work. One tip they recommend: when you look to create a Bohemian atmosphere inside your house, let the materials and textures be the stars of the rooms (for example, open kitchens or dining rooms that combine rustic wood planks, and a slate floor with iconic modern pendants and contemporary chairs). Have a look on the photos and let us know if you’ve enjoyed the project!
Art deco style reigns in the living room: chairs and armchairs from ’50s, Novocomum table and TMC floor lamp.In the dining room: ?Sevilla chairs and table from BD Barcelona Design, and a chandelier from 30s. On the terrace: Lord I chairs and Aracnida table from BD Barcelona Design.Red painted boxes bought from EnglandThe cabinet of treasures: the desk, family heritage keeps various collections, miniature tin boxes, a reading lamp, and an ‘Imperial 200’ typewriter.The sea, present all the time: a glass fish from ’50s and a painting from ’20s.An Art deco buffet and a pink opaline lamp from ’30.A vase made from a beer bottle!Bound by their passion for photography, Lluís and Gràcia pose in the studio: she, in a row of chairs from an English football stadium, he, near a Danish armchair.Nothing to hide: lots to show in the kitchen!Victorian glass bottlesPerfect for reading!Unique pieces: voluptuous pale pink glass fruit bowl with metal foot from the 50s.Bench from a boat and blue chairsShow up the colors!In the living room, extra soft sofas contrast with aluminum shelves and table.A balance from the ’40s from a local antique shop, and? Lilliput salt and pepper shakers.‘Target retro’ telephone from 60’s, After Noah. More items on www.afternoah.com.
