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In the living room, a vintage B&B Italia sofa designed by Mario Bellini faces a pair of armchairs by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina.

August 21, 2025

Words: Athena Waligore 

Photography: Germán Saiz

Discover How Art Deco Elegance Transforms A Madrid Residence

Some people want to be surrounded by their inspirations. This was certainly true for an economist with a passion for literature and Art Deco, who desired a renovation of their home in central Madrid. They tapped Madrid-based De la Villa Studio, a rising firm led by architects Miguel Otero and Juan Esteve, with interior designer Alberto Mirror. The 1,450-square-foot apartment needed a complete renovation and reimagining, with architectural detailing and new furnishings. De la Villa Studio considered every detail and added many custom elements.

The library became the center of the residence. The client’s extensive collection of books was set into varnished oak shelving, with lower cabinets upholstered in leather. An aged, mirrored ceiling reflects the room’s elements. De la Villa felt that mirrors on the ceilings would add “spaciousness and brightness.”

Inside This Art Deco Dream by De la Villa Studio

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A mirrored ceiling reflects the oak library shelving.
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The library’s reading nook.

The room’s reading nook is served by an Eames lounge chair, a 265 wall lamp by Paolo Rizzatto for Flos, and a painting by Sabine Finkenauer from Alzueta Gallery. The library also functions as a dining area, with oak dining chairs and seats upholstered in gazelle leather. A balcony brings in natural light, one of several balconies in the apartment.

The design firm added numerous custom elements in stone, linen, wood, and other materials. Flooring in the entry, bathroom, and kitchen is in geometrics designed by the firm to complement the space. Numerous furniture pieces are custom as well, including the living room’s bronze-smoked glass coffee tables with honed travertine. Some detailing designed by the firm nods directly to Art Deco, such as arches on the bronze-and-glass doors in the bathroom. In the bedroom, oak sliding doors were also custom-designed in a nod to the era.

Custom Elements Give This Residence a Dazzling Touch

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The linen headboard in the bedroom was also designed by the firm.
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De la Villa Studio designed patterned stone tile seen throughout the residence, including in this bathroom.

Throughout the renovation, De la Villa Studio respected the apartment’s original architecture, including high ceilings and balconies. Steps from the bustling Gran Vía street, the home is now a refuge packed with inspiration and warmth.

This Stylish Residence by De la Villa Studio Is Brimming With Flair

living room with white couch
In the living room, a vintage B&B Italia sofa designed by Mario Bellini faces a pair of armchairs by Patricia Urquiola for Cassina.
entryway with black console table and red art
A painting by Aythamy Armas complements a black-stained oak console in the entry.
kitchen with bar stools and white kitchen island
Bar stools by Leon Ransmeier for Hay pull up to a stone island in the kitchen.
dining table with book shelf
Oak dining chairs upholstered in gazelle leather surround a bronze-tinted smoked glass table by De la Villa Studio.

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