Marta de la Rica

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPXAzHZx5O2WoSBIYFaeKJ6ZqMXI8Sk5Pe8e9QHZRGNR4p6VfsyJpu_qEv-ISU6GOTlG8pdDTFW3KxonQulND3rMzX1DM9pb_pH7Ft8_4U5RNXBniCPpyPPdn1z08K1UBEhMu6tAVUe2G2/s1600/marta+de+la+rica+home.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPXAzHZx5O2WoSBIYFaeKJ6ZqMXI8Sk5Pe8e9QHZRGNR4p6VfsyJpu_qEv-ISU6GOTlG8pdDTFW3KxonQulND3rMzX1DM9pb_pH7Ft8_4U5RNXBniCPpyPPdn1z08K1UBEhMu6tAVUe2G2/s640/marta+de+la+rica+home.jpg" width="432" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Interior Designer <a href="http://www.martadelarica.es/" target="_blank">Marta de Rica</a> seems to favor mixing iron vintage chairs, distressed wood with polished cabinetry.  She also seems to prefer concrete finishes over tiles or marble for bathrooms and kitchens.  These choices of hers translate into homes that have a modern sensibility yet feel homey and livable.  Enjoy!  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn_ARfEQ0v_aDCrUrNNaCuknvZmg4B_GoyehRe6OkE80S4n_HlBAFRL7SGbT5Phj53VgicGQwuwi4urW3DAevvZ-_seLeVZ5BP4RsKlbXoks7B-RrCl6U0_Wnzp1a7Z6TwD_FJpbnUia34/s1600/entry+way.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn_ARfEQ0v_aDCrUrNNaCuknvZmg4B_GoyehRe6OkE80S4n_HlBAFRL7SGbT5Phj53VgicGQwuwi4urW3DAevvZ-_seLeVZ5BP4RsKlbXoks7B-RrCl6U0_Wnzp1a7Z6TwD_FJpbnUia34/s640/entry+way.jpg" width="430" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Beautiful vignette.  I adore the sconces. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrJc09Y1BCVConiRy3MZdO_M2iDxkFT6H2QsL6MOAJOjeAk5YIIyTJyWGJkDhws7PRGN9Qj7eO56jx0csTvaH0L-mF6apmaJGCjgM1McoNbvNoATsQclZJHNb7kSROiRc-RhJRIjkuimxp/s1600/antique+mirror+in+the+bathroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrJc09Y1BCVConiRy3MZdO_M2iDxkFT6H2QsL6MOAJOjeAk5YIIyTJyWGJkDhws7PRGN9Qj7eO56jx0csTvaH0L-mF6apmaJGCjgM1McoNbvNoATsQclZJHNb7kSROiRc-RhJRIjkuimxp/s640/antique+mirror+in+the+bathroom.jpg" width="432" /></a></div>Antiqued mirror and french chandelier in a bathroom.  The bathtub looks like a personal pool. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Jc98ujw4o_LWM6HElWySQmbFlohwyEVXsMQwigkUbpgdbgZf_GgFCeSz2qBeM-vllUcXn1LtTbv8ymK8yjRSZn-QG2sZ7ra3-zIFUHVVIz0Gq3VrjcMVrJXsw9A8VGB1NyQXLQfVUneF/s1600/distressed+doors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Jc98ujw4o_LWM6HElWySQmbFlohwyEVXsMQwigkUbpgdbgZf_GgFCeSz2qBeM-vllUcXn1LtTbv8ymK8yjRSZn-QG2sZ7ra3-zIFUHVVIz0Gq3VrjcMVrJXsw9A8VGB1NyQXLQfVUneF/s640/distressed+doors.jpg" width="434" /></a></div>Distressed wooden door gives interest to a very delicate room.  Adore the black reading sconces. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge450qyCR_8VQx2LHz7lQkVLPi-VSt5wU0idfqKO5vyzV4Js1uxJTFiflw6amkRm_eGlCux05X4UyViipTSN1ThuYXc7JdcGnP8AjJM-n7TdiG_7DY7hxFKCDbS8uEAjjwxFvuP6nAc_qp/s1600/ornate+doors+in+a+bedroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge450qyCR_8VQx2LHz7lQkVLPi-VSt5wU0idfqKO5vyzV4Js1uxJTFiflw6amkRm_eGlCux05X4UyViipTSN1ThuYXc7JdcGnP8AjJM-n7TdiG_7DY7hxFKCDbS8uEAjjwxFvuP6nAc_qp/s640/ornate+doors+in+a+bedroom.jpg" width="432" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Another view of the bedroom where Marta displays a chair without upholstery.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijrVQW1M6tUgG72wRnV4HOTLiEPDo-awZexwmeLSi8tcv15SlB7_vbYc9C251ECk50PO8P70vDd7IQyQ_94_KD53VpKpsVrRLWbsPk_HkJxEhIFJ4T8q6JaARqg-cmWeZnO32LP6nRSLnL/s1600/modern+kitchen+with+traditional+patterned+floor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijrVQW1M6tUgG72wRnV4HOTLiEPDo-awZexwmeLSi8tcv15SlB7_vbYc9C251ECk50PO8P70vDd7IQyQ_94_KD53VpKpsVrRLWbsPk_HkJxEhIFJ4T8q6JaARqg-cmWeZnO32LP6nRSLnL/s640/modern+kitchen+with+traditional+patterned+floor.jpg" width="430" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A modern kitchen with traditional patterned floor.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCyJsIQftP5qRSusUxvboAQ0uSm4uccTRIv19L8iDj8xDHndFdL14-Y8DNAvCxsFJuTtzvgWqNjaRVpuaJXrVZDpHpeFYAOpLOAciZ49Cfw3lM1yKS8xBlhFcna_afwGuQ9TIsdosuccJ4/s1600/sputnik+sconces.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCyJsIQftP5qRSusUxvboAQ0uSm4uccTRIv19L8iDj8xDHndFdL14-Y8DNAvCxsFJuTtzvgWqNjaRVpuaJXrVZDpHpeFYAOpLOAciZ49Cfw3lM1yKS8xBlhFcna_afwGuQ9TIsdosuccJ4/s400/sputnik+sconces.jpg" width="450" /></a></div>Symmetry frames the door with A pair of Sputnik sconces over a pair of draped sconces designed by <a href="http://bellevivir.blogspot.com.br/2012/01/frederique-mechiche-one-bathroom-four.html" target="_blank">Frederique Mechiche</a>.  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiuQts_e5gEQLsyQt-IE2WeSN3MMmMnNrVFNQNN0XHft0k-wf7HcMT2jvvKnUCdvKc3wAdYZIAECkZtYG9yDQ4kHjPVctwq15LS1bJ8I9xBW60Lm0WfF0WRS5Wy84z_YBb3t_n2rJBUNkd/s1600/home+office.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiuQts_e5gEQLsyQt-IE2WeSN3MMmMnNrVFNQNN0XHft0k-wf7HcMT2jvvKnUCdvKc3wAdYZIAECkZtYG9yDQ4kHjPVctwq15LS1bJ8I9xBW60Lm0WfF0WRS5Wy84z_YBb3t_n2rJBUNkd/s640/home+office.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOW70KoQaB99VRgfTBEWFrm3l8Kl8sd3CRKcm2y5DAhRGc-CYq0_uc1ujufWAN5FnjCcQeSKS7-WCgrjM2tAVZDubSmPirYrBmKD5lKCk0vwd-A8nqakn3gOmSPc1HTkQO7vhcHpcK-nRs/s1600/marta+de+la+rica+bathroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOW70KoQaB99VRgfTBEWFrm3l8Kl8sd3CRKcm2y5DAhRGc-CYq0_uc1ujufWAN5FnjCcQeSKS7-WCgrjM2tAVZDubSmPirYrBmKD5lKCk0vwd-A8nqakn3gOmSPc1HTkQO7vhcHpcK-nRs/s400/marta+de+la+rica+bathroom.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A powder room wallpapered in a Grisaille wallpaper depicting old buildings.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Marta de la Rica

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An Artist's home in Bavaria

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5N5YJ6T7o5xxSrlc6tBxmm2w6XS5FYbCP3JxYfXB5qiaHqx6VB8FniJCiIMCOzrxN1YbXoLXDQEJ15cWZcoGd7u0wG7U7Y_x6DtongMiQDTjBQK9IwSTLenYMSFr4ouERQFsFceerSCpz/s1600/baroque+golden++console.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5N5YJ6T7o5xxSrlc6tBxmm2w6XS5FYbCP3JxYfXB5qiaHqx6VB8FniJCiIMCOzrxN1YbXoLXDQEJ15cWZcoGd7u0wG7U7Y_x6DtongMiQDTjBQK9IwSTLenYMSFr4ouERQFsFceerSCpz/s400/baroque+golden++console.jpg" width="402" /></a></div>While in Buenos Aires a couple of weeks ago I bought a the November edition of Architectural Digest Spain where they showcase a home of an anonymous artist (yes, some people do so well don't need the publicity) who inherited a home in Bavaria.  The house was built in the 60's and he smartly decided to furnish it with nothing less than gorgeous pieces of furniture from the same period.  Most of the furniture is by Philippe Hiquily.  The result is a perfect setting of a very spare and sophisticated home with an good amount of gold throughout that assures me this owner's work should be amazing.  I took photos with my iPhone to share the beauty of this home with you.  Enjoy!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqe4426kjHLMYlMBXeNWP50gEB5-Z_YGxew-IJV-ldFMVCimbfg0U3WZE0YDj-szhyphenhyphenFIUeUkhkiJ5dUX7jDMhyphenhyphensLXrOSP_LNFxDCHxpG3JNKXCEp64t3xN_-OM0kuTWI4UTUNUfDjNLh6f/s1600/white+sideboard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqe4426kjHLMYlMBXeNWP50gEB5-Z_YGxew-IJV-ldFMVCimbfg0U3WZE0YDj-szhyphenhyphenFIUeUkhkiJ5dUX7jDMhyphenhyphensLXrOSP_LNFxDCHxpG3JNKXCEp64t3xN_-OM0kuTWI4UTUNUfDjNLh6f/s640/white+sideboard.jpg" width="469" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The white sideboard is by Raymond Loewy</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRKYIyqMmwe_hrchdzC5WXr4RVgEMbX85VpsiiLUNBrOpFl-wJ0C3coe6q328CB3HMleBcw4fHhgN7wN51S2hHZ3mMgMrx_vbatLB4H3WzXiu9wAOLy-xiR6dAdN5mnLjEqLl1W9z_hLV2/s1600/philippe+hiquily.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRKYIyqMmwe_hrchdzC5WXr4RVgEMbX85VpsiiLUNBrOpFl-wJ0C3coe6q328CB3HMleBcw4fHhgN7wN51S2hHZ3mMgMrx_vbatLB4H3WzXiu9wAOLy-xiR6dAdN5mnLjEqLl1W9z_hLV2/s640/philippe+hiquily.jpg" width="470" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2oLTuRNw-S7rCnZoRGIbvY2W7yDCEluOmDAi8n9YGiK7EAzCz2eOhFsaxUSgDBJ0c8ospmkrumaXmRdVZVc_AoOpy03oKMaQLL6oDUM4j1e4x2-DjAWfZNkE3K6mMtIKhv9J-McRaqtoL/s1600/bedroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2oLTuRNw-S7rCnZoRGIbvY2W7yDCEluOmDAi8n9YGiK7EAzCz2eOhFsaxUSgDBJ0c8ospmkrumaXmRdVZVc_AoOpy03oKMaQLL6oDUM4j1e4x2-DjAWfZNkE3K6mMtIKhv9J-McRaqtoL/s640/bedroom.jpg" width="484" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioCGKoSNfQWLNvc8o8YMDh_chIwGbFt1J1foHjlL4W_-gagZKhbFNNkGgDsdeC6Rdboo3RhNcqsxoyD3Z_IMV3SxnrnVbe8APJy-L35fmW9naWu6YewBb6AnJgrqcwrsHr5VR4-Ac2Ddtl/s1600/bathroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6gIurHUIHb3wrfNTLggyE5RG8nDY6S2__H_F6RlLvwuNDtWzVtJ8VQTNYasSNbmEiDdINN2iw_5CdS7abPLKcLbibVyGLXNjAQCI85HkAwLHv4_hyphenhyphenOWm2txuQZOF_CYbc1EIIBacSDm5M/s1600/diningroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6gIurHUIHb3wrfNTLggyE5RG8nDY6S2__H_F6RlLvwuNDtWzVtJ8VQTNYasSNbmEiDdINN2iw_5CdS7abPLKcLbibVyGLXNjAQCI85HkAwLHv4_hyphenhyphenOWm2txuQZOF_CYbc1EIIBacSDm5M/s640/diningroom.jpg" width="466" /></a></div>Original photos by Belen Imaz</div>

An Artist's home in Bavaria

While in Buenos Aires a couple of weeks ago I bought a the November edition of Architectural Digest Spain where they showcase a home of an a...

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