How do you make a small apartment feel like home? In Barcelona, a couple asked Egue y Seta to turn their apartment into a space that feels bright, connected, and functional. The result is a home that mixes rustic character with contemporary touches while maximizing every inch.
To open up the once-cramped apartment, the architects removed interior walls and reconfigured the plan into three visually connected spaces. This allowed natural light to flow through while keeping areas distinct. The exposed brick, a nod to the building’s past, was preserved as a unifying element across the home.
Just off the entryway, the living area holds a loveseat and round coffee tables, creating a reading nook and keeping the space lively when someone is cooking nearby.
The dining area, anchored by a wooden table with black steel legs, comfortably seats four. Behind it, a custom-built storage wall with open shelves and built-in lighting doubles as both storage and a divider, separating the living and dining zone from the bedroom.
The kitchen blends warm wood countertops and backsplash with white cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. Open shelving with integrated lighting keeps the room bright while exposed brick ties it back to the apartment’s rustic heart.
In the bedroom, the storage wall extends to become closet space with sliding white doors. A multi-functional headboard adds shelving for plants, photos, and lighting, while contrasting beautifully with the exposed brick. The palette of white, wood, and brick is accented with blue, bringing continuity and brightness.
Blue doors lead into a bathroom finished with white cabinetry, wood accents, and light blue walls. Pendant lights above the sink brighten the space, while plants bring in a natural touch. The materials echo the rest of the apartment, creating a seamless flow.
The floor plan shows how the living, dining, and kitchen areas connect seamlessly, while the bedroom and bathroom remain private. Each element was designed to make small-space living feel open and cohesive.
Egue y Seta’s design captures the essence of Barcelona life in just 430 square feet. With clever storage, thoughtful use of materials, and a balance of rustic and modern details, Jacques and Hannes now have a compact apartment that feels both warm and complete.
Photography by VICUGO FOTO | Design and Floor plan © Egue y Seta | Team members: Daniel Pérez, Felipe Araujo, Gaia Trotta, Szymon Keller and Covadonga Díaz.
