Set in the Empordà, a natural and historical region of Catalonia, Spain, this country house is surrounded by warm sunshine and immersed in the magic of Christmas. The design of this home is inspired by traditional farmhouses and adorned with natural, rustic holiday decorations made from branches and fruits gathered by the family on forest walks.
Like the home itself, the decorations fuse with nature. The Christmas tree is decorated with white decorations instead of red. The desire to bring light into the home was the focal design concept of this family holiday retreat. Built 12 years ago, this home is used as a summer and weekend getaway year-round.
All the interior living spaces open to the porches that surround the house. In the living room, expansive windows and a sliding door let in natural light. Rolling shutters on windows and porches help regulate clarity and desired light, both in summer and winter. The homeowners’ favorite area is the inner courtyard, around which all the rooms are organized. It is an excellent source of light; during the summer, it is cool and shady; and during the rest of the year, it is protected from the wind.
The home is surrounded by a garden and embraced by a forest, from which many of the natural materials the homeowner uses for festive decorations come. Collected during walks, items include: boxwood crowns, eucalyptus clusters, or magnolia branches, which have been added to the Christmas tree. This year, they wished to make their Christmas theme more unusual, without much red and very much linked to nature, just as their house is.
Another key element was to make living spaces comfortable to enjoy spending time relaxing with family and friends. Comfort was the second important idea for designing this home. With spacious porches with living and dining areas, a large living room with sofas grouped around the fireplace, and an open plan kitchen and dining area with access to the outside. Bedrooms are clothed with natural fabrics for texture, warmth, and added comfort.
The interiors are characterized by whitewashed walls with cream-colored natural pigments and a warm Iroco wood flooring (African teak). The homeowners were inspired by the traditional style of the farmhouses in the area, and priority was given to functionality to make life easier.
Additionally, they often enjoy entertaining, so much detail was given to decorating these spaces. An old tureen serves as a floral centerpiece, filled with grapes and figs, and adorned with hydrangeas and roses. Cutlery is presented in individual bags of sackcloth, and from the back of each chair hangs a bunch of eucalyptus and a box with the initial of each diner.
What We Love About This Home
This Christmas-decorated country house is full of charm and personality, with plenty of natural elements, making it the perfect holiday home. From the beautifully decorated Christmas tree, so fresh and natural, to the gift-wrapped presents and centerpiece displays, everything is magnificent. Cozy, warm, and full of luminosity.
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