A house in Asturias that merges with the sea

In a town on the Asturian coast, we find this cabin that overlooks the sea, which is equal in calm and beauty with a calm decoration that invites you to relax.

Dream Views

There are places that seem designed for Instagram centuries before this social network existed: Tazones, with views of the Picos de Europa and the lighthouses of Tazones and Llanes, in Asturias (the historic town where Carlos I of Spain landed in the 16th century and V of Germany) is the perfect example: picturesque, seafaring and photogenic.

A Little House Almost In The Sea

Here we find this unique fishing house because it practically looks out over the sea as if it were a stranded ship that, due to the Coastal Law, could not have come true if it had not been located on a previous construction that had not been used for 70 years.

A Haven To Retreat

The owners, a married couple from Madrid who plan to retire here, commissioned the (re)construction and the paperwork to legalize the works, almost on the seafront, to the architects María García de Viedma and J. Hugo Peláez. The interior design and soul of the house were the work of the interior designer Natalia Zubizarreta who turned it into a cozy and chic refuge, intimate for when they were alone, and playful when they had visitors.

A Completely Rebuilt House

The key was a light and neutral color palette and, above all, wood, lots of wood! “The beams and the structure are all new because the house was in ruins. They are painted white, but I wanted the knot of the wood to be seen, that’s why almost all the wood (including the interior doors) is made of bleached pine that reveals the grain”, tells the interior designer.

Open-House

Natalia Zubizarreta was in charge of interpreting the dreams of the owners: “They wanted the house to retire in the future, but above all to share with the whole family, because they both have a lot, and they are always bringing people together and enjoying Item”.

An Instagram Dream Home

“We wanted them to be able to take advantage of the window to sit here, that’s why we built that typical American gazebo bench which is also the best option for weddings. And also they could read, have a coffee, get lost in the views, and, incidentally, we expanded the seating area,” says Zubizarreta.

All Integrated

The bay window bench “is very integrated with the fireplace,” continues the decorator. The lighting has also been very careful. Look at this detail of the ceiling: being so high, lighting was a huge challenge that was solved by hiding the cables between the slats of the interbeam or the lamps placed halfway up the cabinets.

When Everything Flows

In the background, the dining room. To the right, the stairs. Being such good hosts, they needed a kitchen open to the dining room and living room where all guests would feel welcome.

The Romantic Dining Room

Pay attention to the wood because, although the house is actually practically new (it was erected on a dilapidated construction), we have sought to ensure that knots and natural veins. In addition to a great aesthetic decision, it is a commitment to the warmth of the home.

Salvaged Woods

The soil also has its history. The owners rescued, from the same house where the stone fireplace on the porch comes from, some long planks of Elondo wood. It is one of the most used woods today, due to its beauty and its high resistance, and they put it in the living room. Meanwhile, “the floors of the stairs are porcelain tile with a neutral stone effect because it is an area that suffers a lot,” explains the interior designer.