Dekton adds the most innovative touch to the home of an interior designer with a story to tell - Cosentino Nederland (2024)

Interior designer Raúl Martins has masterfully crafted what is undoubtedly one of the most distinctive and intimate projects of his illustrious career: his own home, which seamlessly integrates his interior design studio. The aim was to create a welcoming environment in which to bring together an array of unique decorative items collected during his extensive travels to Italy, Portugal and Morocco. At the heart of this design collection is an earth-toned tapestry from the 1950s, which he fell in love with in Paris and used as a source of inspiration.

Nestled in Madrid’s Plaza de la Villa de París, in the grand confines of a 19th-century building that once housed the German Embassy, Martins’ residence was frozen in time, with its 1980s interiors still intact. Undeterred, the interior designer embarked on an extensive refurbishment that has revived the classic, stately charm the apartment once had, while retaining its essence of comfort.

Spread over 250 square metres, the home is divided into three spacious rooms. As you enter the first, you are greeted by a grand entrance, adorned with two impressive resin-coated rope panels sculpted into captivating geometric configurations. Beyond this is Raúl’s studio, where he and his team carry out their daily design work.

The second room unfolds into a double living area, overlooking the square below. Here Raúl Martins shows off his skills, having personally designed the sofa, the lamp, the lacquer and marble coffee table and the oak side table. A virtuoso in harmonising different spaces with the help of all types of pieces, Martins uses a palette of earthy tones to create an atmosphere of comfort, cosiness and visual allure.

Within this living space, an exquisite geometric table in cotton paper and lacquer steals the spotlight. Of course, this exclusive piece is also a bespoke creation by Martins. To enhance it (even more), it is accompanied by precious relics with a rich history: a German oak sideboard and a framed Moroccan tapestry, both from the 19th century.

The third room, which completes the project, is the home’s secluded sanctuary, containing the kitchen, dining area and master bedroom with en-suite bathroom.

The kitchen is a symphony of textures and materials based around earthy tones that reflect the dominant theme of the home. In a nod to the home’s heritage, Raúl kept the old wall panelling as a treasured feature. But on top of a pristine white lacquered cabinet we find one of the keys to the project: a Dekton Aura worktop, which adds a contemporary flair that blends perfectly with the rest of the kitchen’s elements. Dekton Aura is an iconic colour within this ultra-compact stone, featuring an off-white canvas with varying greyish veins, reminiscent of Calacatta and Carrara marble.

Against the backdrop of an Abraham Lacalle masterpiece that brings colour and vibrancy to the room, a 19th-century French chest of drawers stands sentinel, housing Raúl’s meticulously curated collection of cookery books and porcelain designs.

Moving into the dining area, bespoke furniture and textiles seamlessly continue the aesthetic journey. Here, natural stones and resins converge around a fireplace, creating a magnetic attraction that enhances the room’s inherent warmth.

The bedroom is decorated with soft, earthy coloured textiles and mirrored bedside tables, creating a fascinating play of contrasts. The en-suite bathroom oozes character, highlighted by a stunning natural stone washbasin, surrounded by the vintage and sophisticated aesthetic full of personality that characterises all Raúl Martins projects.

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