La Cuisine Bourgogne Dorée, Inmaculada Recio's proposal for the Trae brand brings vibrant color to Casa Decor

Once again, Casa Decor fills Madrid with innovative design and interior proposals, and in 2026 it will be located at the Marqués de los Vélez and Conde de Niebla palace-house, 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. As part of this tour, the proposal from the kitchen furniture brand Trae, created by Inmaculada Recio Studio, presents a kitchen that blends everyday life, aesthetic appeal, strong material presence, and precise color control.

The project, titled La Cuisine Bourgogne Dorée, introduces a palette dominated by burgundy and golden tones, applied to larger scale elements like cabinet fronts and the extractor hood, combined with stone surfaces and dark wood. The space is organized around a central island serving as both operational and supporting piece, paired with a table integrated into the dining area.

This is where Cosentino plays a role with Silestone Versailles Ivory, used for both the island countertop and the table surface. Both applications feature seamless pieces with exposed edges and clean joints that allow the veining to be viewed in full. The detailing is particularly notable on the island, where the surface integrates an undermount sink and metallic faucet, resolving both the workspace and water usage in a single piece.

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

Meanwhile, the perimeter countertops and the backsplash behind the cooktop are crafted with Scalea Rosso Lepanto, a Turkish marble in almond brown tones interlaced with thousands of fine white veins, creating a natural and dynamic pattern. This material is placed in direct contrast with the Silestone Versailles Ivory used on the island, offering a clear distinction between the central workspace and the wall-mounted technical zones.

The walnut wood furniture, featuring smooth doors and discreet Trae handles, runs along the lower perimeter, while the upper modules incorporate glass fronts framed in golden metal. This combination allows for alternating between closed storage and display areas for dishware. The hood, with a golden finish, becomes a central element above the cooktop, reinforcing the kitchen's visual axis.

The designer herself describes the space as “a rich combination of burgundy with golden accents in perfect balance between luxury, sobriety, and warmth. The lines are pure, the materials noble, and every object serves an aesthetic and functional purpose. Light caresses the marble and wood surfaces, forming a perfect combination. It’s a homage to timeless elegance: marbles and mineral surfaces blend with the warmth of walnut and Hungarian point flooring, while linen curtains and a delicate porcelain rug bring texture and softness. The classic, detailed lighting bathes the space, transforming every corner into an area for gathering.”

For this project, the spatial foundation is based on collaboration with Trae, which developed the material framework for the space. Their approach, focused on comprehensive process control from design to finish, results in meticulously crafted wooden furniture with technical precision and attention to detail. Inspired by Nordic aesthetics, the design strives to achieve "more order, more flow, more kitchen."

The setup is completed with an upholstered bench partially surrounding the table, wooden-framed chairs with printed textiles, and a large-format pendant lamp over the island composed of layered glass pieces. On the walls, decorative coatings feature a repeated geometric pattern combined with moldings and paneling, integrating the space into the architectural language of the building. Additionally, the materials are sustainable and produced with environmental consciousness. “By using these natural materials, we reduce plastic consumption and waste that harms the ecosystem,” the designer concludes.