Interior Design Minimalist

Back in Oct. '09 I posted about Lorenzo Castillo's beautiful Madrid home. Now here is the equally stunning courtyard. Aren't the black and white tiles incredible?
I particularly like the photographer's choice of photo here - with the reflections in the antique mirror.

All images from Nuevo Estilo, here, name of photographer not known. Hope you have a great start to your week.

Back in Oct. '09 I posted about Lorenzo Castillo's beautiful Madrid home. Now here is the equally stunning courtyard. Aren't the black and white tiles incredible?
I particularly like the photographer's choice of photo here - with the reflections in the antique mirror.

All images from Nuevo Estilo, here, name of photographer not known. Hope you have a great start to your week.

Ensombra Patio Umbrella

We will try to compile a list of nice modern patio umbrellas before summer. The Ensombra patio umbrella caught or eye with its sleek minimal look and smart system which allows wind to pass through. The Ensombra outdoor umbrella was inspired by oriental art. Its simple opening system recalls how fans work, through a repetition of a module that turns on its central axis. Odosdesign reinterpreted a traditional object by applying new materials which, together with its structure, provide it with great visual lightness. New materials are employed to achieve a combination of light, color and shades that turn a garden or terrace into an idyllic and lively space. This beautiful modern patio umbrella received multiple awards: First Prize Grand Design Awards London, First Prize Gioia Casa, Delta selection and CDIM Selection Professional.

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These beautiful interiors are from Lorenzo Castillo's Madrid home and were recently featured in Nuevo Estilo magazine here. I love the contrast of the dark furnishings against the white walls, the eclectic mix of antiques and contemporary styling, and the incredible marble flooring. The basket of African violets is a great touch - you don't often see these in photo shoots.

I like how the gallery of paintings and mirrors is wrapped around to the adjoining wall.
Here's another view of the lattice work that borders the doorways and runs along the lower part of the wall in this part of the home.