Creation: Lisbon Penthouse

Description: After living in a large house for more the twenty years, the client approached us to help with her moving into a new three bedroom penthouse in Lisbon, Portugal. The challenge was to edit her large collection of art and antiques to insure that the space looked fresh. Once the “cut” was made, the design process unfolded with the items that were to be incorporated into the new space. A modern staircase that leads to the common areas dominates the lower level entrance. A D. Maria commode presides over the foyer and is topped by an 18th century Brazilian oratory. Flanking the commode are 17th Century Buffoon prints of tropical birds. The adjacent living room is classical with brown and neutral tones. Three large 18th century Cusco paintings, purchased during a trip to Peru in the early 90s, are hung over two D. Jose commodes. A modern glass coffee table completes the seating area. The dining room has a very contemporary feel. A glass-topped dining table with travertine base is mixed with D. Maria style dining chairs. Over a travertine floating console, a large tapestry by Concessa Colaço brings back the colors of Brazil, a country where the owner previously lived. The guest bedroom features two twin beds and a collage by Ulisses Bahia while the master bedroom, painted in a serene blue, is furnished with an antique Portuguese D. José Bed with the original 19th century Portuguese bedspread. The overall result of this Lisbon Penthouse is a décor where the contemporary space seamlessly blends with the antiques and treasured objects of the owner.