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; 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Marta de la Rica

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