Deca Estudio transforms a small attic in Bilbao into a modern, elegant apartment

At the top of a stately building in the heart of Bilbao, where the beams brush against the sky and light filters gently through sloping rooftops, Deca Estudio has carried out a delicate transformation: a modest attic of barely 50 square meters, reimagined as a serene, harmonious, and balanced refuge.

Far from the noise and bustle of the city, the new apartment breathes spaciousness and clarity thanks to a layout that eschews traditional compartments in favor of an open and continuous flow. A soft color palette, paired with Hungarian Point oak flooring, brings a sense of organic warmth to the whole.

The kitchen, the heart of the project, is organized around a central island placed before a large window that opens onto the terrace. This architectural gesture turns the kitchen into a gathering point, a space for daily exchange and shared moments. The design is not only functional, it seeks to awaken emotion.

Integrated secrets

The precision of the design is revealed in the details. A paneled wall, with a sober and elegant design, conceals storage space, a breakfast nook, and the best-kept secret: a bathroom that surprises with its delicacy. Finished in microcement, with a natural wood vanity and brushed gold fixtures, this small space becomes a domestic oasis, a quiet corner of retreat in the heart of the city.

Light, air, and architecture

The sloped ceiling becomes an expressive ally. The living room is framed by the original architecture and its mouldings, recovering the classic essence of the dwelling through a contemporary lens. For the furnishings, Deca Estudio selects pieces of soul and craftsmanship: the Spanish Chair by Fredericia, the Artum lamp by Ferm Living, and a low table in travertine marble coexist in harmony, giving voice to noble materials and honest design.

The bedroom connects to the living area through a partition of glass and white-lacquered wood. By forgoing solid walls and conventional doors, spatial continuity is enhanced and natural light flows freely, unifying the entire space.

A quiet atmosphere

In the bedroom, linen textiles and dusty hues create a peaceful, intimate ambiance, an invitation to rest and contemplation. The entire project, from spatial layout to the choice of finishes, seems guided by a common premise: to respect the existing and infuse it with new life, free from excess. An architectural act of listening that links the memory of the place with a renewed aesthetic.

Furniture and materials

Entrance console: Bestform. Entrance mirror: Zara Home. Entrance lamp: Bicoca by Marset. Adjustable ceiling spotlights: Hofflights. Flooring: natural oak in Hungarian Point pattern, Gyor model by Woodcover. Paneling, bedroom partition and custom furniture: Gaiur Carpinteria.

Kitchen: Kitchen stools: Kave Home. Kitchen lamps: Kave Home. Kitchen countertop: Argentium by Dekton.

Living room: Sofa: Westwing. Coffee tables: Westwing. Armchair: Spanish Chair by Fredericia. Sideboard lamp: Cestitaby Santa & Cole. Floor lamp: Artum by Ferm Living. Rug: Westwing. Artwork: Linea Lateral. Wall light: Harlekin Duoby Nordic Nest.

Bedroom: Wall light: Game by House Doctor. Pendant lamp: Ellipse 65 by Watt & Veke from AndLight. Zara Home: bedside tables, bench and bed linen. Bed base: Mobenia. Curtains and Venetian blinds: KA Internacional Getxo.

Bathroom: Faucets: Imex. Washbasin cabinet: Unibaño.

Project: Máximo Aguirre.
Location: Bilbao.
Interior Design: Deca Estudio. @decaestudio
Photography: Erlantz Biderbost. @biderbost_photo
Completion: 2024.

Deca Estudio

Deca Estudio was born from the shared passion of its founders, Clara Ibáñez and Elena Sellán, for interior design and architecture. A young, energetic studio in constant evolution, they have brought together a multidisciplinary team of professionals from various fields of architecture and interior design, each contributing their own strengths and drawing inspiration from the collective exchange of ideas.

Deeply connected to their craft and driven by a love for spatial design, the team at Deca Estudio builds close relationships with their clients, immersing themselves in each project to create environments that reflect their way of living. Their work is defined by functionality, warmth and an attention to detail that gives each space a distinctive, personal character.

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