A few days ago I came across Shootfactory, a location agency that manages shoot locations for music videos, films, and photo-shoots in the U.K. and abroad. Their website, which features an incredible variety of amazing houses, is a fantastic source of inspiration: sleek, contemporary London apartments; elegant English country manors; charming French chateaux; exotic Moroccan houses…and a stunning contemporary studio in Mallorca.
I don’t know the details of this beautiful Spanish house; judging from the exterior, it could be a barn renovation, or perhaps it was once a small farmhouse. Beautiful stone walls, terracotta roof, and weathered blue doors give character to the building and its ample courtyard; sliding shutters made of dark timber protect the large glass doors, providing shading during the hottest part of the day and total privacy at night.
The spacious, uncluttered open plan interior is predominantly white, with just a few touches of dark wood to add warmth and character. The expansive use of white provides unity and gives a sense of purity to the interior, which seems to have no boundaries.
Light pours in through large glass doors and many skylights, making the interior bright and luminous; the main living areas are placed at the far sides fo the building, shaded from direct sunlight.
The mezzanine level, accessed through a sculptural, seamless staircase, hosts the sleeping area and the bathroom; a wood cabinet and rattan accessories soften the contemporary, minimalist design of shower, bathtub and washbasin, adding textural interest to the area.
Outside, the paved courtyard is full of character, and offers shaded areas for dining al fresco, or just sit with a good book, and relax.
Photo Credit: Images courtesy of Shootfactory.
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Beautiful space! I love the stairs… but they look a little dangerous, don’t they? I wouldn’t mind trying to live there for a spell. Thanks Cristina!
The stairs are definitely not suitable for children. I’d use a glass blaustrade to retain the sculptural effect, and offer protection at the same time. I’d love living there for a while, not in the hottest months, though!