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Cosentino’s natural stone defines the finishes and style of this renovated flat in Madrid’s Salamanca neighbourhood
Javier Durán, Estudio Deuve
Lieu
Madrid (Spain)
Matériau
SCALEA
Aplication
Tables; kitchen island and worktop; bathroom cladding, flooring and washbasins; cladding
Date de fin
2023
Architecture/Design
Javier Durán, Estudio Deuve
Couleur
Caliza Alba
Quantité
200 m2
Photographie
Ángel Vinuesa
The clean and refined style that characterises the work of Estudio Deuve is evident in the renovation project of this light-filled flat in Madrid’s Barrio de Salamanca neighbourhood. Neutral colours, wood as a guiding thread, small touches of colour combined with classic details and just the right amount of avant-garde design make this project a perfect canvas in which to live and in which Cosentino has played a major role.
The colour scheme chosen by Javier Durán, in charge of Estudio Deuve, required some very specific surface finishes, for which he chose Cosentino’s authentic natural stone, Scalea, which is quarried and selected under the highest standards. Scalea offers unique designs and the most exclusive collection of materials in the world, including marble, granite, limestone, travertine, etc. in a range of over 200 colours. In this case, the colour chosen was Caliza Alba.
Vertical and horizontal elements, as well as furniture
Durán used the Cosentino stone for all kinds of vertical and horizontal elements, as well as for furniture, which he says has brought him “great happiness”. And in making his choice, he considered the “whole package”: the technical properties of the material, its colour, texture and design.
Scalea Caliza Alba was used in several areas of the flat, some of which are unusual in most renovation projects. However, the surface looks elegant in every element where it has been used. In this sense, the round table in the living room and the small table in front of the green sofa – which was made from three slabs – are perfect examples of the versatility of this product, which can be used in any format.
The same goes for the kitchen island and worktop and the bathroom washbasins and flooring. More curious, however, is the use of the material for the balcony frames, the arches that separate the living room from the kitchen, or the bedside tables in the bedroom, which once again showcase the possibilities of the product.
The use of white and wood defines the project
The use of two materials creates a guiding thread throughout the project: Scalea by Cosentino and wood. The communal areas of the flat include the dining room, living room and semi-open kitchen. A bespoke wooden panel has been used to clad the wall that houses the television, which is placed in front of a light-coloured sofa. Behind this, the round dining table takes up a small, inviting space, behind which is a beautiful emerald green Chester sofa, above which sits a large smoked antique mirror. The perfect classic touch.
The kitchen has no door separating it from the other areas, nor is it directly connected to them. On the contrary, access is via two rectangular arches clad in Scalea Caliza Alba, which allow light to flood into the room and, thanks to the use of light colours throughout, increase the luminosity and visual amplitude. For a touch of understated elegance, the armchairs feature gold legs to match the taps and lamps.
Past the kitchen, a white corridor leads to the bedrooms and bathrooms, where again wood, natural fabrics and Cosentino surfaces have been combined to create a serene yet majestic home.