Vibia lighting complements a contemporary private residence in Barcelona

Barcelona-based studio, Verdadera Magnitud, was commissioned to improve the design and distribution of a stunning private residence located in central Barcelona. Architect Mateu Subirà Ramoneda reduces the number of bedrooms and expands the existing spaces to reveal a new open floor plan. For the redecoration, interior designer Carlota Portavella introduces soothing natural aesthetics enhanced by a range of elegant lighting solutions from Vibia.

The new owner wanted a large room with soft light, opening up the day-area so that they could enjoy the activities from the kitchen. Both in the dining room and in the kitchen, the dividing walls were removed to achieve visual permeability from facade to facade. In the living room, wooden panelling, soft furnishings and decorative wallpaper create a warm and comfortable atmosphere.

To illuminate the dining area, Portavella selects a pair of Skan pendants, designed by Lievore, Altherr and Molina. Skan is balanced and refined, a return to the essential. It features a fine cable and slender diffuser, concealing a high-performance LED-powered lightsource.

Vibia The Edit - A contemporary private residence in Barcelona - Skan

Potavella opts for a Terra Red finish, a soothing tone that integrates easily with the apartment’s laid back style. Suspended in perfect symmetry, the pair lends an understated elegance to the space, illuminating the table with a warm, broad downlight.

In the bedrooms, access to the bathrooms was improved and more dressing room space was added. A specific space was allocated for the laundry room with direct access to the gallery.

Vibia The Edit - A contemporary private residence in Barcelona - Mayfair Pin

Moving into the master suite, Portavella opts for a pair of Mayfair table lamps, their soothing matte-white finish complementing the textured wallpaper, beige furnishings and wood flooring.

Vibia The Edit - A contemporary private residence in Barcelona - Mayfair

Designed by Diego Fortunato, Mayfair is perfectly proportioned. Featuring a sleek steel stem and shade, its sophisticated silhouette is defined by an intriguing play of lean lines and curved contours.

Positioned either side of the bed on a shelf above the headboard, the pair casts pools of diffuse downlight that creates an intimate ambience. A small opening at the top of each shade balances the LED-powered brightness below by lending a subtle radiance to the stem above.

Credits:
– Architecture and Interior Design: Verdadera Magnitud
– Photography: Josep Castillo