Like many people, Sebastian has been spending a lot of time at home, which he shares with his boyfriend Alejandro and their cat, Edith. “I love cooking and entertaining friends and to receive traveling family members (I’m originally from France!). I really enjoy spending time cooking yummy brunches and dinners in this great kitchen,” he explains.

“I have always wanted my apartment to have big white spaces and neutral color basics to feel open, and clean, but also want it to be cozy, welcoming, and lively. I have tons of small colorful travel souvenirs and plants, and the entire thing brings a joyful feel to it.”

My Style: Mid-century modern/Scandinavian style

Inspiration: Emotions are my inspiration. I want my guests (and us!) to feel welcome and at home in my apartment. I wanted big open white spaces, neutral color furniture, colorful accessories, and lots of plants!

Favorite Element: No specific element but all my travel souvenirs — I love buying local handcrafted dishes wherever I travel to.

Biggest Challenge: One of the biggest challenges has been to combine all my very colorful and eclectic items I have recollected through my travels. That’s why I’ve gone for a very neutral color palette for walls, floors, and the big pieces of furniture, so the color items would pop out, but not overwhelm.

Proudest DIY: I’m not very handy at crafting, so most of my DIY attempts have not lasted for long!

Best Advice: Plants, the more the merrier!

What’s your best home secret? Nice scents, and Berger Lamp! Adequate lighting atmosphere depending on moods and rooms.

• Sofa — Centro de Diseño Italiano
• Coffee table — Tabureto
• Red armchairs — WoodMarket
• Carpet — The Carpet Co.
• Plant pot — Viverio Mario
• Rounded white side table — Nebula
• Crockery cupboard — Imported from Mexico, found in antique store in Puebla, MX
• Wicker basket — Falabella
• Blanket — Arredo
• Pillows — Falabella
• Embroidered pillow — Bought in a Mexico market
• Ceiling Lamp — Fiumine
• Floor lamp — Flo’s market
• Base cabinet — Local antique shop
• Painting — Vani Casella

• Table — Nebula
• Chairs — Tabureto
• Library — Made by local woodworker
• Centerpiece — Falabella
• Metal cabinet — Nebula
• Frames — Bought in Collioure (France) and Sevilla (Spain). Framed by MyC Arte

• Stools — Tabureto
• Ceiling lamp — Flo’s market
• Red cabinet — Vespa Furniture
• Bowls — Traditional Mexican handmade Calavera
• Toaster and kettle — SMEG

• Yellow cabinet — Vespa Furniture
• Vase — Falabella
• Bed linen — Arredo
• Bed headboard — Nebula
• Pillows — Falabella
• Carpet — The Carpet Co.
• Frame — Gavia
• Lamp — Purchased online
• Night table — WoodMarket
• Shawl — Wanama
• Armchair — Gavia
• Mirror — Gavia
• Drawer — WoodMarket

• Mirror — Local artisan
• Frame — Malba Museum Shop
• Vase — Falabella
• Candle — The Candle Shop

Thanks Sebastian!

This house tour’s responses were edited for length and clarity.

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