Bright Summer House in Southern Spain

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

Light tones dominate in the interior: white walls, light furniture, natural fabrics—but what makes the house special are its numerous bright accents.

Some of the furniture and interior items were made by Christina herself. She buys vintage 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 have arranged the house exactly as they wanted.

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

The homeowners combined the kitchen and living room. That way, no matter what each family member is doing, you’re still close by. The central element here is the ‘marble island’. In reality, it’s a bar counter with a marble countertop. Christina considers it a decoration that brings together all the other elements of the decor. This countertop was custom-designed by her.

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

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

The bedroom is bright but not shouty. This effect was achieved by combining warm textile tones with natural materials such as 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. When I saw the fern wallpaper, I imagined everything else around it.

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

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

Our wonderful house stands out from typical houses in this part of Spain. It’s modern yet in a country style.