INTERIOR DESIGN CHALLANGE! MODERN MASTER PIECE! POPS OF COLOUR!
BOAVISTA DREAM
Empatias Project
dream A FAMILY INTERIOR DESIGN CHALLENGE
Pieces of Art Carlos Santos, Armanda Passos, Júlio Pomar and Jorge Molder.
Contemporary Brands Vitra, Flos, Foscarini, MDF Italia, Baccarat, Artemid, BB Italia, Lalique.
Inspiration Heritage, Roots, Memories, Douro River, Best Design Brands, Porto, and, Nature
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BOAVISTA DREAM BY ISABEL SANTOS From a challenge thrown by a mother that was well received by her
daughters,
this
creative
apartment in Boavista was only designed by the mother itself that surprised all the family by the amazing final result. Isabel decided to shake off the dust of the old and infuse the house’s iconic structure with a dose
of
contemporary
vigor. Minimalism and creativity align with good taste in color shapes and above all the best pieces of art. Isabel Santos, it's the owner of the Interior
Design
Company
Empatias, and with almost 30 years working with interior design Isabel needed a challenge in her life, and that's when she had the idea, to take upon herself the challenge of decoration her own home, without her own family getting involved in the end result.
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´´Isabel decided to shake off the dust of the old and infuse the house’s iconic structure with a dose of contemporary vigor''
HALL Boavista Secret A bright orange front door greets visitors and opens onto an entrance hallway currently boasting a broad piece of art. This painting it's a small taste of the grandiosity of this house. Oranges, greens, and pinks penetrates your eyes and lead to a living room you don't want to miss. In this hallway, you can find the graceful armchair Gran Papilo from B&B Italia in orange. This armchair was inspired by butterfly's and graceful their movement is in the air, accompanied by a floor lamp Romeo Moon Floor by Flos. It's not just a simple hallway, Isabel created an area that you need to stop, breathe the design and prepare do you fell the rest of the house design that expects you.
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HALL ART ''Armanda Passos is a Portuguese artist whose works are mostly present in figures of women, animals and bright colors. Since 1976, the artist has exhibited her work in Portuguese houses and exhibitions, such as Isabel Santos' house. ''
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LIVING ROOM Boavista Secret This living room is a modern masterpiece!
Especially in the art that complements the white walls, Carlos Santos, Armanda Passos,
With the most contemporary brands, Isabel
Julio Pomar e Jorge Molder,
created a modern masterpiece where her roots and memories were combined with furniture
They decorate the walls and create stories,
and decor elements that she inherited from her
moments that complement all the classic and
grandparent, family, and brought on auctions.
timeless pieces present in the room as the Lounge Chair design buy Charles & Ray Eames,
There many strong spots in this living room, but
in 1956 for Vitra, and Zenith Chandelier by
the white is deftnility the mighty color, and then
Baccarat design by Arik Levy.
your eyes will catch attention to some bright colors.
These two iconic pieces contrast with the modern and minimalistic dining table from MDF Italia.
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One of the main issues with this
living
room
was
the
massive area that had to be filled
without
being
full,
so
Isabel created different areas with different purpose but that were
always
connected
by
texture and colors. In the Tv area the main star isÂ
Elliptical-Table
ETR
by
Charles & Ray Eames, 1951 to Vitra and the color details of the pillows that complement the colors of the painting in the room.
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As for decor accessories the choices were Baccarat and Lalique. Here, Isabel chose more neutral pieces: Pieces that go unnoticed at first glimpse, which runs away directly to the strong colors on the walls. The decoration details capture the attention at the second glance and create for everyone who visits the house a feeling that in every corner at every sight there is a new detail that you want to discover
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MASTER BEDROOM Boavista Secret The bedrooms were the only areas where Isabel received some kind of input of the personal taste of each member of her family, and here with the fusion with the great taste of Isabel and the personal experiences and inspiration of each person, it's where the magic occurs. The first big challenge was the small size of Isabel's bedroom in addition to her and her husband's distinct personalities. So to create the illusion of a bigger space, the main wall of the room it's cover with mirrors supplemented with light tones and just some pops of color especially in the art of the room such as the painting of Armanda Paços. To respect the individuality and personality of each one, Isabel smartly created two different bedside areas to each one, where the husband has a more modern and practical inspiration with a bedside table from BB Italia and a table lamp from Santa & Cole named Diana, design by Federico Correa, Alfonso Milá, Miguel Milá. This lamp effortlessly combines a classic air with a modern design, the perfect piece to unite the distinct styles of the bedroom. On Isabel Side, her passion for heritage and history was well represented by the Luis XV table and lamp.
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DAUGHTERS BEDROOM Boavista Secret InĂŞs Castro the older daughter, is probably the old soul of the family, with the most sophisticated taste. The inspiration for this room was the American classic style such as Ralph Lauren. The wallpaper in shades of green with feminine details complements the
vintage couch dusty green. The Vitra chair Eames Plastic Side Chair DSW mix plastic and wood that lends to the classic bedroom design a certain warmth and casual appeal.
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Isabel Castro the young daughter is the rebel and more creative soul. Bright colors and crazy furniture, express to the distinct detail her personality. In this bedroom, all the furniture all the details catch your eye attention, rejoice the soul, and make your curiosity simmer. The desk and the chair are the perfect duos! The Heart Cone Chair design by Verner Panton in the late 1950s, takes its name from the expressive, heart-shaped silhouette
of
its
seat
shell,
this
distinguished chair found its match with orange Baobab Desk by Philippe Starck,
however, this provocative pieces, are not strong enough to steal the attention from the Wiggle Side Chair design by Frank Gehry's in 1972, another classic in this room, an original and innovative chair, created by material such as cardboard. All the pieces are from Vitra.
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KITCHEN Boavista Secret Unabashedly white and with just enough pops of green, it brings to mind a modernized vegetables bake. But upon closer inspection, some of its sharpest details come into clearer view: such as the white marble on the floor that merges with the contrast of light wood, bringing memories of nature and the trees that surround the property. The main star of this kitchen is the Artemide celing lamp Skydro Ceiling design by Ross Lovegrove, this lamp is a series of pebbles forms a bright sky reflecting the light that bounces on its biomorphic surfaces. With this lamp a simple white kitchen became a place where every blink of an eye increases the curiosity to discover even more.
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SKYDRO CEILING LAMP ARTEMIDE ''As an art lover a piece of furniture that resembles a sculpture will always be my choice'' Isabel Santos
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OUTDOOR Boavista Secret From its roots as a child in OPorto City, and in the north of Portugal. Isabel has a deep connection with the river, the sea, and nature. for this reason, the inspiration by the sea, water, and nature could not be missing! and even in a small outdoor space, Isabel Santos created a small oasis on her balcony. The choice from this space was Crinoline Outdoor chairs by BB Italia, these chairs are designed to reflect the elegant look of the dresses that women wore in the 1800s and the bellshaped skirts held by crinolines. These aren't simple outdoor chairs, they carry feminine inspiration, aesthetics combined with technology, and above all the most stunning of the women's fashion history.
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BATHROOM Boavista Secret When we believe that it is not possible for a bathroom to be designed with creativity, Isabel
Santos
proves
once
again
her
attention and eye to detail. Isabel choose a wooden shower, that it's really far away from the typical shower. But still we have the main focusin the bathroom to be the sculpture of Paulo Neves. Proving that even Bathroons can inspire and be your favourite place.
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