This Small Buenos Aires Apartment Was Transformed by One Very Cool Curved, Custom Bookshelf
When 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Guadalupe, an architect, bought this 710-square-foot apartment in Buenos Aires six months ago, it was 70 years old and “outdated, neutral, and lacking warmth and life.”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.”
This tour’s responses and photos were edited for length/size and clarity.
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