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