This Small Buenos Aires Apartment Was Transformed by One Very Cool Curved, Custom Bookshelf

"Ignacio Barreiro and his girlfriend, Guadalupe, an architect, bought this 710-square-foot apartment in Buenos Aires six months ago, it was 70 years old and "outdated, neutral, and lacking warmth and life." But the creative couple had imagination, and saw the potential in the small space. "We wanted our first home to reflect who we are and who we aspire to be," Ignacio begins. "Through thoughtful design choices, color, and light, we transformed it into a warm, vibrant, and personal space that truly feels like home.""

"The couple says they've worked to make sure their identity is "deeply reflected in our home. Through color palettes, artwork, textures, and personal objects, our space expresses our values, creativity, and the way we live. Color plays a central role in shaping the atmosphere of our home, while art and accessories add layers of personality and meaning to each space.""

"When it comes to advice on how to create such a lovely home, Ignacio suggests that you don't be "guided only by trends - while they can be inspiring, what truly matters is personal taste. Creating a home you want to live in, enjoy, and truly inhabit comes from feeling identified with the space. A home should feel personal, and that is achieved through meaningful objects, color choices, and decisions that reflect who you are.""

Ignacio Barreiro and Guadalupe bought a 710-square-foot, 70-year-old apartment in Buenos Aires and transformed it from outdated and neutral into a warm, vibrant home. They applied thoughtful design choices, color, and light to shape atmosphere and personalize each room. Identity is expressed through color palettes, artwork, textures, and meaningful objects that reflect values, creativity, and daily living. Color plays a central role while art and accessories add layers of personality and meaning. The couple advises prioritizing personal taste over trends and using deliberate choices to make a home feel lived-in and true to its inhabitants. Comments were temporarily moved to community forums and will return with moderation.

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