Barcelona boasts a unique type of apartment, found nowhere else: the Eixample apartment, featuring hydraulic mosaic tiles, high ceilings, and a glazed "galeria" facing the inner courtyard. These three characteristics dictate almost every furnishing decision in the city.
The Floor is Already the Pattern
The typical "mosaico-hidráulico" floors feature bold geometric patterns in multiple colors. They are the reason why many apartments, despite expensive furniture, still appear restless: a second pattern is added to the existing one. If you wish to preserve the floor, you should work with monochromatic elements above it. A large, calm rug beneath the seating area will soothe the space without concealing the floor, and armchairs in a single color will define the zone.
The Galeria as a Separate Space
The glazed loggia facing the inner courtyard is bright, sheltered, and climatically an intermediate space: cool in winter, hot in summer. It is the ideal spot for a reading chair, a bench, or planters. Due to the abundant light, delicate textiles are not suitable here. Woven materials appear fitting, see Rattan and Woven Furniture, though only as natural materials if the galeria is truly enclosed.
Humid Sea Air
Unlike Madrid, Barcelona is located by the sea, resulting in high and often oppressive humidity in summer. For furniture, this means: solid wood is more likely to swell than crack, metal parts require a proper coating, and upholstery in unventilated rooms should be aired regularly. Near the water, salt is an additional factor that corrodes unprotected metals, see Stainless Steel.
Delivery
Eixample buildings often have narrow elevators, frequently with folding doors, and tight stairwells with narrow turns. An external lift is common in Barcelona and usually the quickest solution, but requires a street permit. In Ciutat Vella, narrow alleys are an additional challenge, necessitating transshipment to smaller vehicles.
Shipping to Barcelona
We deliver to Barcelona. The price is determined by the shipping weight, which for furniture is calculated based on dimensions and packaging. Zone: EU. The prices are gross prices.
| Shipment | Shipping Costs |
|---|---|
| Parcel up to 31.5 kg | 34.90 € |
| Freight up to 150 kg | 169.90 € |
| Freight up to 300 kg | 210.00 € |
| Freight up to 600 kg | 280.00 € |
Freight goods are delivered curbside. This means: to the curb in front of the address, not into the apartment or the designated room. If you require delivery to an upper floor, please arrange this locally; this page provides information on what to consider.
The complete table with all weight categories can be found under Shipping and Delivery, and the delivery times under Delivery Time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you furnish a space with mosaic tile flooring?
Monochromatically. The floor already features a strong pattern. A calm, large rug beneath the seating area and upholstery in a single color will soothe the room without concealing the floor.
What is the "galeria" and how should it be used?
It is the glazed loggia facing the inner courtyard. It is bright and sheltered, but hot in summer. Ideal for reading chairs, benches, and plants, but unsuitable for delicate textiles.
What role does humidity play in Barcelona?
It is high. Solid wood is more likely to swell than crack, metal parts require a good coating, and near the water, salt corrodes unprotected metals.
Personal advice
We advise you personally and online. Send us your room dimensions or a photo at info@casa-luxury.de and we will put together a suitable selection for you.
Luxury Furniture for Barcelona: Eixample, Tiles, Sea Air: Models from the Collection
A selection from the categories discussed on this page. Each image leads to the product page.
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