A Design Inspiration

Today I bring you a wonderful Madrid apartment featured in Elle Decor Espana.  The apartment is on an upper floor of a 19th Century building in the heart of one of Spain’s most charming cities. This is the home of lighting designer Maria Covarrubias.  When Maria bought this flat she made a few updates but kept the bones in place including the original parquet hardwood floors in a herringbone pattern and the ornate crown molding.  The key to her design was letting the original architecture and natural light play key roles.  As a lighting designer, she supplemented what was already there as far as lighting with floor or table lighting. She furnished the space with a lot of traditional pieces but edited the look so the space feels quite modern.   The mix is eclectic and includes her modern lighting designs along with elements like a painted Chinese wooden screen in the living room.  Really