La Cuisine Bourgogne Dorée, the proposal by Inmaculada Recio for the brand Trae, brings colour to Casa Decor

Once again, Casa Decor fills Madrid with innovative interior design and architecture proposals, and in 2026 it is hosted in the palace-house of the Marqués de los Vélez and Conde de Niebla, a late 19th-century building in the Barrio de las Letras. As in every edition, it showcases various spaces developed by interior design, architecture, and design studios. Among these, the proposal by kitchen furniture brand Trae, created by Inmaculada Recio Studio, presents a kitchen that balances the everyday, the aesthetic, a strong material presence, and precise colour control.

The project, titled La Cuisine Bourgogne Dorée, introduces a palette dominated by burgundy and golden tones, applied to larger elements such as cabinet fronts and the extractor hood, and complemented by stone surfaces and dark wood. The space is organised around a central island that serves as both an operational and support piece, accompanied by a table integrated into the dining area.

This is where Cosentino comes in with Silestone Versailles Ivory, used for both the island worktop and the table surface. Both applications feature continuous pieces with exposed edges and clean joints, allowing the veining to be fully appreciated. The detailing is particularly noticeable on the island, where the surface integrates the undermount sink and metallic tapware, combining the worktop and intensive water use into a single piece.

The table uses the same material, supported by cylindrical metallic legs with a golden finish. Its position, aligned with the island but staggered, creates visual continuity between the two surfaces and reinforces the concept of a unified kitchen-dining space. The flooring beneath the table, made of small ceramic pieces, introduces a change in scale.

Meanwhile, the perimeter worktops and the splashback in the cooking area are crafted from Scalea Rosso Lepanto, a Turkish marble in almond-brown tones with thousands of fine white veins interwoven to create a natural, dynamic pattern. This material contrasts directly with the Silestone Versailles Ivory on the island, creating a clear distinction between the central work area and the technical zones attached to the walls.

The walnut wood furniture, featuring smooth doors and discreet handles by Trae, lines the lower perimeter, while the upper modules incorporate glazed fronts framed in golden metal. This combination alternates closed storage with display areas for tableware. The cooker hood, with a golden finish, serves as the central element above the hob, reinforcing the kitchen's visual axis.

The designer herself describes the space as “a rich combination of burgundy with golden highlights, achieving a perfect balance between luxury, sobriety, and warmth. The lines are pure, the materials noble, and every object serves both aesthetic and functional purposes. Light caresses the marble and wood surfaces, forming a perfect combination. It is a tribute to timeless elegance: marbles and mineral surfaces blend with the warmth of walnut and a Hungarian point parquet floor, while linen curtains and a delicate porcelain rug add texture and softness. The lighting, classic and detailed, bathes the space, transforming every corner into a place for living.”

In this project, the spatial foundation stems from collaboration with Trae, which has developed the material framework of the space. Their approach, focused on comprehensive process control from design to finish, translates into wooden furniture executed with technical precision and attention to detail, aligned with a Nordic-inspired aesthetic and designed to achieve “more order, more flow, more kitchen.”

The ensemble is completed with an upholstered bench partially wrapping around the table, wooden-framed chairs with patterned textiles, and a large-format pendant lamp above the island, composed of layered glass pieces. On the walls, decorative cladding introduces a repeated geometric pattern combined with mouldings and panelling, integrating the space within the building's architectural language. Additionally, the materials are sustainable and produced with environmental awareness. “By using these natural materials, we reduce the consumption of plastics and waste that harm the ecosystem,” concludes the designer.