Spain’s World Cup triumph has sparked celebrations beyond sport, prompting a look at the country’s recent achievements in interior design as recognized by the inaugural ELLE Decoration A‑List.
Design meets celebration.
Casa Myttas: A Madrid home turned jewelry box
Casa Myttas, created by Casa Josephine, draws inspiration from Venice’s soft light and Titian’s palette. Jesus Cano, editor‑in‑chief of ELLE Decoration Spain, describes the residence as “a jewellery box.” Light‑reflecting materials—travertine marble, stucco and brass—give the space a luxurious feel despite limited natural illumination. Each room unfolds like a stage set, allowing colours, textures and historic layers to surface.
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Club Nuba flagship store blends travel and design
Designed by Sierra de la Higuera, the Club Nuba flagship store reimagines a travel boutique as an experiential hub. The venue hosts conversations, tastings, exhibitions and gatherings, merging art, culture, gastronomy and luxury. Geometric forms, natural stone, wood and water shape the interior, while Davide Groppi’s “Moon” lamp adds a distinctive touch. Natural light floods the area, reinforcing its role as a refuge for future travellers.
The project’s coherence rests on a solid aesthetic, with custom‑made pieces reinforcing the design language. Though the concept is contemporary, it retains authenticity, offering a destination where varied experiences coexist.
Cristine Bedfor guesthouse revives Seville’s Neo‑Mudejar heritage
Opened on 15 September 2025, the Cristine Bedfor guesthouse, a boutique hotel in Seville, adapts the former Teatro Trajano. Architect Lorenzo Castillo honors the city’s Renaissance gateway role through interiors that balance sight and feel. Marble, hand‑painted tiles, noble fabrics, natural stone and artisanal ceramics evoke Seville’s layered cultural history across 28 rooms.
Castillo’s design invites guests to pause and absorb the quiet poetry of the past woven into each detail. The result is a retreat where history and hospitality intersect, preserving the aura of 16th‑century Seville while offering modern comforts.
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MOP Center repurposes a dockside warehouse
The MOP Center, by Elsa Urquijo of Coruña, converts a former industrial complex on La Batería dock into a cultural landmark for the Marta Ortega Pérez Foundation. The adaptive‑reuse approach keeps exposed concrete and metal while introducing spaces for fashion, photography and the arts. A dialogue between city and sea informs the design, with skylights and subtle artificial lighting creating a calm, neutral backdrop for exhibitions.
One repurposed silo now houses MOP — The Bookstore, a circular venue for photography, fashion and design. Earthy tones and natural textures enhance the displayed works, linking the maritime heritage of the dock to contemporary creative practice.
These projects illustrate how Spanish designers are translating cultural narratives into built environments. The blend of historic reference and modern materiality suggests a broader trend where adaptive reuse and contextual storytelling may become more prominent in the country’s design scene. Continued momentum could bring further recognition on the global stage, reinforcing the link between its sporting victories and creative successes.
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