Casa Decor 2023: Six extraordinary spaces not to be missed
Casa Decor is back for another year — and it doesn’t disappoint. This time, the address enjoying the ultimate makeover is Calle de Serrano 92 in Madrid. Built in 1929, the property has been transformed by 152 professional interior designers and home decor studios. A striking theme of this year’s event is the diversity of finishes on display: from painted wallpaper to stucco, stone, ceramics, leather, textiles, wood, plaster and even brick. This smorgasbord of materials makes each of the 55 rooms, spread across the building’s four lower floors, a unique and stimulating experience.
Here are a few of our most memorable highlights:
The upside-down kitchen. Summumstudio
Prepare to be disorientated in this surprising kitchen, where light fittings emerge from the floor and a fully set dining table dangles from the ceiling, surrounded by plastic chairs. This disruptive architectural design flips the rulebook on its head. Working with ceramics, its creators use reflected light to give an illusion of space, adding to the magical sense of defying the laws of physics. The result is an immersive, fantastical space where gravity and perspective play an essential role.
The symphonic bedroom. Estudio Sandra Antón
The arresting brass-plated headboard that dominates this stunning bedroom suite instantly evokes the world of the orchestra. Indeed, its designer was inspired by the organ that presides over the Sala Sinfónica at the Auditorio Nacional de Madrid. The selected materials (marble, wood, iron) speak for themselves.
The nomad lounge. Helen Sánchez, David Moya and Javier Páramo
A circular space made for firelit evenings. Decorated in a palette of black, white and neutrals, this yurt-like room’s rippling curves capture the movement and speed of the 21st-century luxury nomad. Warm, natural materials, including Brazilian quartzite and fluffy textiles suggestive of animal pelts, provide a welcome contrast. Take a seat by the hypnotic steam fireplace, and you might never leave.
Indoor garden. David Jiménez and Víctor Manuel Gil
An enchanting miniature Eden awaits in this cloistered space. Bursting with greenery, it’s the perfect place to lie back with a book. The verdant tones are offset by extraordinary pink stucco walls, crowned by a decorative plaster moulded ceiling. It’s an elegant, timeless space inspired by classical Venetian decadence.
The space-age apartment. Andreína Raventós
Gleaming whites dazzle in this 18 sqm space, packed with avant-garde details. Inspired by space ships, beneath its canopy of stars are a kitchen, bathroom and elevated bedroom. This high-tech design has been achieved using sustainable materials, including a mosaic floor made of recycled glass, natural sintered stone worktops and recycled textiles.
A book-lover’s bathroom. Jean Porsche.
A riot of colours, styles and motifs somehow makes perfect sense in the hands of this skilled designer. A sculptural wooden table piled with books commands the centre of the room. Look out for the magnificent orange-lacquered wardrobe next to the washstand. This Hollywood-esque temple to relaxation just oozes sophistication and style, embracing the principles of emotional interior design. The sintered stone floor in finely veined black and white beautifully complements the vibrant tones of the textiles and artworks displayed on the walls.
