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Atelier Malet renovates historic Barcelona apartment with bold blue and open plan

architecture-design · 2026-06-08

In Barcelona's Gràcia neighborhood, Atelier Malet has transformed a historic apartment spanning 170 square meters on Gran de Gràcia street. This renovation creates a bright environment enhanced by deep petroleum blue accents on the kitchen cabinetry and a bespoke library. A beautifully restored marble floor from the 18th-19th century greets visitors in the entrance hall. The design cleverly distinguishes the sleeping quarters from the open living area, marked by furniture and a black steel beam. An interior terrace with a garden is linked by three expansive semicircular arches. The kitchen boasts a Carrara countertop, while the master suite includes a gray lead headboard and a black Marquina marble bathroom. The children's room features custom furniture and blue-green baseboards. Notable furnishings include a Bauhaus Cesca chair and a TMM lamp. Photography credits go to Meritxell Arjalaguer.

Key facts

  • Atelier Malet renovated a 170-square-meter historic apartment on Gran de Gràcia in Barcelona's Gràcia neighborhood.
  • The entrance hall features a restored 18th-19th century marble floor.
  • A petroleum blue color unifies kitchen fronts, high baseboards, and a custom library.
  • A black steel beam runs across the high ceilings to subtly define different zones.
  • Three large semicircular arches connect the open living area to an interior terrace.
  • The terrace includes a garden of plane trees and terracotta walls.
  • The master bathroom uses black Marquina marble with brushed gold fittings and a reclaimed wooden vanity from an antique shop in Empordà.
  • Furniture includes Cesca chairs, Mogens Kold chairs, a mid-century dining table, a tile-colored sofa, and a TMM lamp by Santa & Cole.

Entities

Artists

  • Meritxell Arjalaguer

Institutions

  • Atelier Malet
  • Santa & Cole
  • Bauhaus

Locations

  • Barcelona
  • Spain
  • Gràcia
  • Gran de Gràcia
  • Empordà

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