I’m in Love with Every Classic, Colorful Detail of This Small Barcelona Rental

Adrienne Breaux

13 November 2024 at 0:30 pm·3-min read

Door to Juliet balcony in living room of historic apartment. — Artist Hannah Deau pays 1500€ a month for this 675-square-foot Barcelona apartment. Credit: Sandra Regaldo Credit: Sandra Regaldo

Dweller opening media console drawer in living room. — "I use my flat as not only a living space, but my art studio as well," she reveals. Credit: Sandra Regaldo Credit: Sandra Regaldo

Light shining on brick living room wall. — "Every piece I’ve created has been made in my flat." Credit: Sandra Regaldo Credit: Sandra Regaldo

Ceramic folded artwork on brick wall. — This piece of art she created is made of plaster. Credit: Sandra Regaldo Credit: Sandra Regaldo

Plants hanging in natural light filled living room. — "I use my space to create, work, wind down, read, listen to music. It’s my sanctuary," Hannah explains of how she spends time in her home. Credit: Sandra Regaldo Credit: Sandra Regaldo

Plants hanging from rafters near kitchen area of historic apartment. — Hannah thinks it's the Spanish tiles and the exposed brick and French doors that are likely the oldest things about her rental apartment. Credit: Sandra Regaldo Credit: Sandra Regaldo

Vintage industrial lights hanging in kitchen of historic apartment. — Hannah says her best purchases have been her plants. "I’ve had a few of them for the last two to three years and I take pride in how healthy and big they’ve gotten over the years," she begins. Credit: Sandra Regaldo Credit: Sandra Regaldo

Painting above television in plant filled apartment. — "They make my place feel even more cozy." Credit: Sandra Regaldo Credit: Sandra Regaldo

View into bedroom closet from art filled living room. — "All of the plants that I’ve incorporated into the space" is her favorite element of the home. Credit: Sandra Regaldo Credit: Sandra Regaldo

Plants on top of closet in light filled bedroom. — "I’m not much of a DIY person. I’ve tried a few things, but outside of my art I typically purchase all of my things," Hannah admits. Credit: Sandra Regaldo Credit: Sandra Regaldo

Double doors open in plant filled bedroom. — Hannah says her home is a shoes-off home. "The Barcelona streets aren’t the cleanest," Hannah admits. Credit: Sandra Regaldo Credit: Sandra Regaldo

Wooden door in vintage apartment. — Hannah says she hasn't broken any design rules in the home. "I’ve been creative with my place and it represents me," Hannah explains. Credit: Sandra Regaldo Credit: Sandra Regaldo

Bar cart used as side table in bedroom of historic apartment. — "There are things I’ve added and subtracted, but because my walls are filled with my art I try to keep everything else very minimalistic!" Credit: Sandra Regaldo Credit: Sandra Regaldo

Rope lamp hanging in apartment hallway. — *Thanks, Hannah, for sharing your home with Apartment Therapy!* Credit: Sandra Regaldo Credit: Sandra Regaldo

ABOUT THIS TOUR

HOME TYPE: Apartment

LOCATION: El Raval, Barcelona, Spain

STYLE: Bohemian, Colorful, Eclectic

BEDROOMS: 2

SQUARE FEET: 675

After searching for a few months for an apartment after moving to Barcelona three years ago from Newport Beach, California, artist Hannah Deau discovered this apartment that was being renovated. Although it was a bit of a “mess” when Hannah saw the space, she says the landlord was amazing, and she “just knew it would be beautiful after it was complete.”

Black leather sofa in plant and art filled living room. — Credit: Sandra Regaldo Credit: Sandra Regaldo

Elements that initially sold Hannah on the rental were the French doors, Spanish tiles, high ceilings, and a gorgeous exposed brick wall. But while the space came with lots of architectural detail, Hannah’s added plenty of her own personality to the space. “My walls are also now filled with my art, and I have around 20 plants now filling up the space. I am also all about warm lighting and candles. I love at nighttime how warm and comfortable my place feels.”

Dweller standing in kitchen area of historic apartment. — Credit: Sandra Regaldo Credit: Sandra Regaldo

Hannah says that there weren’t a ton of challenges to moving into this apartment, “outside of a few minor things that come with having an extremely old apartment in an old building!” And she reports that even though the rental is located in Barcelona’s busy El Raval neighborhood, she says her home is blissfully quiet. “It faces the interior of the building, so not much of an amazing view, however, the amount of silence I have when I’m home is amazing.”

Plants and books on bar cart used as bedside table. — Credit: Sandra Regaldo Credit: Sandra Regaldo

Thanks, Hannah!

This tour’s responses and photos were edited for length/size and clarity.

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