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Globetrotting Entrepreneur’s Home in Barcelona Carved out of Old Workshop

55 square meters of space might not sound like much, but for Mariana de Delás + Marcos Duffo, it was enough of a space to be turned into a stylish and exceptional apartment for a young entrepreneur based in Barcelona. This space-savvy apartment with low ceilings seems even more amazing when you consider that it was previously a motorcycle workshop a neglected squatting house. The new interior borrows architectural elements from the existing structure like the exposed brick wall in the living room and the wooden ceiling beams even as the white epoxy resin flooring adds contemporary gloss and radiance to a small, forgotten space.

Exposed brick walls and ceiling wooden beams bring contrast

Since the homeowner is more on the move and the Raval Hideaway is mainly a space to rest, rejuvenate and host between his long trips, the need for extensive use of décor was avoided. A loud club and bar right across the street and the noisy street itself dictated the presence of a front garden with twin doors – one that is made out of folding, perforated iron sheets and the other crafted using sliding glass doors. This creates a fabulous front garden with built-in seating that also acts as an acoustic shield, keeping out both noise and prying eyes!

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White epoxy resin flooring gives the interior a more spacious visual appeal
Sliding glass doors of the front garden
Old motorcycle workshop turned into a modern apartment in Barcelona
Iron mesh doors keep out the busy street noise
Custom furniture and bench for the living area
Custom low-slung decor for the Barcelona apartment
Front garden and seating create a buffer zone

Step inside and you will find an open living area with minimal décor in the front and a relaxing, private bedroom in the rear. Custom built-in décor along with smart partitions delineate the public and private zones with pops of green and yellow adding color to the bright, modern interior. Despite the low ceiling, one still finds the apartment visually spacious thanks to the flooring, color scheme and the lack of conventional décor. A perfect hideaway for the constant traveler! [Photography: Jose Hevia]

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Bedroom in white with built-in shelving, green window frames and ceiling beams
Colorful and creative bedroom with low ceiling
White gives the interior a uniform backdrop
Green adds vibrancy to the bathroom in white
Unique wall fan designed specifically for the apartment with low ceiling
Floor plan of Raval Hideaway

Sherry Nothingam

Sherry is a blogger who loves to live her life to the fullest. She enjoys everything associated with design, décor and stylish modern trends. Born in California, Sherry has grown up on open ranches and in a wild setting, which has defined her taste for design and developed her interest in examining how structures and homes interact with the beauti[...]

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