Bright Summer House in Southern Spain

Christina and her family had long dreamed of a country house. The dream came true. Now each summer they come to southern Spain to escape the urban rhythm. But first, they needed to beautify the house to make it really cozy.

Light shades dominate the interior: white walls, light furniture, natural fabrics—but what makes it special are numerous vibrant accents.

Some furniture and interior items were made by Christina herself. She buys old pieces and then restores, repaints or ages them. In short, she adds her own vision and puts her soul into them. Thanks to the freedom to bring their ideas to life, she and her husband and son Gil built the house exactly as they wanted.

I spent a lot of time finding handmade items that are affordable. It turns out such a combination is rare, so I decided to do everything myself.

The owners combined the kitchen and living room. So, no matter what each family member is doing—everyone is still close by. The central feature here is the 'marble island'. In reality, it's a bar counter with a marble countertop. Christina considers it a decoration, around which she gathered all the other decorative elements. This countertop was ordered according to an individual sketch.

I love expressing my imagination. I never leave things as I find them. That’s why the house turned out so unique.

The doors set the tone for the entire house. They are made of natural wood. After purchasing them, Christina aged them by hand.

The bedroom is bright but not shouty. The owners achieved this effect by combining warm textile tones and natural materials. For example, linen and wooden furniture. The main accent in the bedroom is wallpaper with ferns.

I thought long and hard about how to decorate the bedroom but couldn’t come up with a general idea. But when I saw the wallpaper with ferns, I imagined everything else around it.

The bathroom is made from eco-friendly materials: bamboo and wood. The sink and storage cabinet were aged by hand, just like the doors.

Another interesting feature of the house is that it has two terraces. One is perfect for welcoming the sunrise, and the other for watching the sunset.

Our wonderful house stands out from typical homes in this part of Spain. It is modern yet in a country style.