I keep on gravitating towards romantic-looking kitchens lately. Who can blame me when it’s about a beautiful kitchen like this one though…? Full of plants, pots of flowers surprising you in every corner, warm green cabinets and tall up-to-ceiling windows, it’s beyond charming! I can imagine myself sitting on the counter top, yes you read that right, looking out the window while enjoying my afternoon coffee…
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French are graciously eclectic, Italians are modern innovators, but Spaniards are all about clutter-free. Decorator Gema Cidri with the collaboration of Luis Puerta were looking for simple forms to make this home relaxed and elegant at the same time. Something I’m a fan of if you allow me to tell you. The layout of this entire flat in Madrid was reassigned to make it suitable to the owner’s lifestyle. Keeping a monochromatic scheme and all furniture close to one height helps with the serenity of the environment. Madrilenian design is a bit on the minimal side in a way that they don’t go too much overboard with art. It seems they rather keep their walls bare more often. Another aspect very often found in Madrid is the use of sliding, or pocket doors. I really love that because of their space saving effect.
This room seems to have no windows but the glasses on the right wall double as an indoor window allowing light from the adjacent room to flow in.
Some Interior Designers are in the business by calling or by good taste. I think in Monika’s case it’s both. “I remember drawing rooms in the sand with a large stick and decorating them for as long as I could until my older brother and his friends kicked me off the field…” she says. Her house was recently featured in the last issue of Rue Magazine and it doesn’t take anyone by surprise the laid back elegance atmosphere with a good dose of Swedish influence that accentuates the warmth and coziness.
Monika describes her style as edgy classic with a Swedish twist and I think she successfully translates that into her interiors. Monika is not only an Interior Designer, she is also an entrepreneur. Importing Swedish goods like the beautiful Ilse Jacobsen rain gear to the US market. You can visit her shop here. Below are a few images, including never before seen shots of her beautiful home that Monika was kind to share with us. Thank you Monika for accepting to be part of this new series!
Above is a sneak peak into Monika’s son’s room, which is already showing signs of a little boy’s beautiful and creative room with that edgy Swedish design that characterizes Monika’s style. I can’t wait to see the final result.
