{"id":30597,"date":"2022-09-08T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/?p=30597"},"modified":"2022-09-08T16:20:56","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T16:20:56","slug":"a-1930s-porto-town-house-gets-an-eclectic-refresh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/interiors-decor\/a-1930s-porto-town-house-gets-an-eclectic-refresh\/","title":{"rendered":"A 1930s Porto Town House Gets an Eclectic Refresh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Founders of Ding Dong Studio, Michael Miranda and Davide Gomes, were hired by the new owner of a 1930s Porto town house to almost entirely gut the three-story home and restore it to its former glory but with a 21st-century twist. Let\u2019s take a look at this 1930s Porto town house<\/span><\/em><\/strong> with an eclectic refresh and get inspired!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The design duo maintained the original Nordic pine floors and staircase but knocked down multiple walls to eliminate a series of cramped rooms and create a modern layout. They also relocated the kitchen to the front in order to connect the living, dining, and patio spaces for a generous entertaining zone in the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For the interiors<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, the team blended influences from multiple eras to honor the building\u2019s past while bringing it into the present day. They juxtaposed traditional details like coffered ceilings and wainscoting with sleek lines and geometric figures. \u201cWe love historical design and contemporary art at the same time,\u201d Michael says. \u201cWe like to make this cocktail of new and old. It\u2019s a balance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A pair of\u00a0Draga and Aurel<\/a>\u00a0resin and brass coffee tables helm the living area.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Upon entering, guests encounter a striking purple tapestry, a playful custom console<\/a><\/strong>, and warm oak paneling. The pale wood walls carry through a narrow teal archway into a living room<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, with cozy furniture <\/a><\/strong>like a sink-right-in\u00a0Meridiani\u00a0sofa, a sculptural seat by\u00a0Vincenzo De Cotiis, and a coral leather chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Opposing plaster murals by Ivana Viana add texture and intrigue.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mirrored framing leads to the dining section, where checkerboard cement tiles act like a rug beneath the yellow metal table,\u00a01943 Jens Risom chairs, and blown-glass Paola Navone pendant. \u201cIt\u2019s very similar to the floors in the service areas of this kind of house,\u201d Michael explains of the tile. \u201cSo we used it like a carpet in one of the most important parts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The lush garden is an extension of the house.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Beyond glass sliding doors, a verdant courtyard is a rare slice of nature in the city. A leafy loquat shades the clinker brick pavers, while ivy climbs up the granite walls. \u201cYou have this cocoon feeling, and it\u2019s very, very private,\u201d Michael says. \u201cWe have a small tank that keeps water running. It\u2019s relaxing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cIt was the place that we had more freedom to include color,\u201d Michael says of the kitchen.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Ding Dong designed the black oak and liquid smoke table in the breakfast nook.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Though this three-part, open-concept setup is primed for socializing, the compact mint green kitchen<\/a><\/em><\/strong> is also outfitted with a breakfast nook for hosting. Friends can hang out on the built-in bench<\/a><\/strong>, which is upholstered in aqua leather and tropical\u00a0Leli\u00e8vre\u00a0fabric, while the homeowner cooks with the Smeg oven. Leopard motif wallpaper, fluted glass cabinets, and bronze hardware complete the look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Original wood floors contrast with contemporary walls in the hallway.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Deep eggplant and neon orange paint make for a moody stairwell.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

A groovy eggplant-colored stairwell features a neon stripe as it moves upwards to the primary bedroom, where blue, orange, and beige tones mingle for a soothing result. The ensuite is equally tranquil, with a travertine sink, trapezoid-shaped tiles, and a spa-style shower. It\u2019s a Portuguese oasis in every way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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High ceilings allow for a whimsical palette in the main bedroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The main bathroom is intentionally masculine.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A luxe dressing room gives a hotel vibe.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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