Transforming History into Modern Aesthetics: Carla Maria Designs' Spanish Oasis Story
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11/02/23 • 23 min
Get ready to embark on a journey of transformation with our guests, Carla and Rosa Palenzuela from Carla Maria Designs, who took a Spanish waterfront gem in Coral Gables, Florida from the 1940s and turned it into a modern oasis. Highlighting their dedication to preserving history and sustainability in their designs, they intertwine the charm of vintage elements with the contemporary needs of their clients. As a woman-owned venture, Carla Maria Designs proudly brings forth spaces that are not just visually captivating, but also narrate tales of the past.
Carla and Rosa share their personal experiences, with a special focus on their Spanish home renovation, where they used Mallorca and Lake Moon ceramic subway tiles to breathe new life into the third floor. They talk about the wonderful interplay of light in design, the magic of matching wall and floor tiles, and how to choose the right ones for your space. Drawing on Rosa's experiences in Spain and their shared love for vintage aesthetics, they emphasize the importance of preserving the beauty of vintage pieces and best practices to seamlessly integrate them into a modern design aesthetic.
As we near the end of our journey, the duo gives us an insider's look into their upcoming Bahamian house project, as well as their recently concluded Spanish project. They share practical advice on home renovation, including investing in quality materials, trusting your instincts, and not shying away from expressing yourself. With their commitment to honoring the past while creating beautiful and sustainable spaces, this conversation with Carla and Rosa Palenzuela is a treasure trove of inspiration for all passionate about design and history.
LINKS:
- Follow Carla & Rosa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlamariadesign/
- Mallorca Tiles
- Lake Moon Tiles
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/mellow-bop
License code: DMOG7RNGEPGMIPJH
Get ready to embark on a journey of transformation with our guests, Carla and Rosa Palenzuela from Carla Maria Designs, who took a Spanish waterfront gem in Coral Gables, Florida from the 1940s and turned it into a modern oasis. Highlighting their dedication to preserving history and sustainability in their designs, they intertwine the charm of vintage elements with the contemporary needs of their clients. As a woman-owned venture, Carla Maria Designs proudly brings forth spaces that are not just visually captivating, but also narrate tales of the past.
Carla and Rosa share their personal experiences, with a special focus on their Spanish home renovation, where they used Mallorca and Lake Moon ceramic subway tiles to breathe new life into the third floor. They talk about the wonderful interplay of light in design, the magic of matching wall and floor tiles, and how to choose the right ones for your space. Drawing on Rosa's experiences in Spain and their shared love for vintage aesthetics, they emphasize the importance of preserving the beauty of vintage pieces and best practices to seamlessly integrate them into a modern design aesthetic.
As we near the end of our journey, the duo gives us an insider's look into their upcoming Bahamian house project, as well as their recently concluded Spanish project. They share practical advice on home renovation, including investing in quality materials, trusting your instincts, and not shying away from expressing yourself. With their commitment to honoring the past while creating beautiful and sustainable spaces, this conversation with Carla and Rosa Palenzuela is a treasure trove of inspiration for all passionate about design and history.
LINKS:
- Follow Carla & Rosa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlamariadesign/
- Mallorca Tiles
- Lake Moon Tiles
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/mellow-bop
License code: DMOG7RNGEPGMIPJH
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Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/mellow-bop
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Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/prigida/mellow-bop
License code: DMOG7RNGEPGMIPJH
Tile Trends x Tile Club - Transforming History into Modern Aesthetics: Carla Maria Designs' Spanish Oasis Story
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Welcome to Tile Trends by Tile Club , the podcast where we explore the world of interior design and the role of tiles in creating beautiful spaces . I'm your host , lindsay Flukiger , and today we have two very special guests with us Carla and Rosa Palenzuela of Carla Maria Designs . Stimming from their shared journey of transforming a vintage 1940s Spanish waterfront gym in C
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