Deserving winners of the World Cup, Spain has much reason to be in high spirits this week. If you have been inspired by the team and their success, we suggest taking a look at the country’s wins on the world’s design stage too. These projects, voted for by an international panel of ELLE Decoration Editors as part of the first annual ELLE Decoration A-List are a good place to start…
Casa Myttas by Casa Josephine
Inspired by a trip to Venice – its soft light and Titian’s colours – this private home in Madrid (pictured top) is, says Jesus Cano, Editor-in-Chief of ELLE Decoration Spain, ‘a jewellery box’. In Casa Josephine’s hands its lack of light has become its greatest virtue, with light-reflecting materials such as travertine marble, stucco and brass enhancing its luxurious atmosphere. The different rooms unfold like a theatrical stage set in which colours, textures and layers of history are allowed to shine. casajosephine.com
Club Nuba flagship store by Sierra de la Higuera
Club Nuba has created a new experiential concept for those who love to travel the world. More than just a travel boutique, it has become a contemporary and inspirational agora tailored to travellers and flâneurs for sharing conversations, tastings, exhibitions and gatherings. The Sierra de la Higuera studio has turned Club Nuba into a destination in itself – a place where art, culture, gastronomy and luxury coexist – but without losing its authenticity. Its layout maintains a very solid aesthetic and architectural coherence, which is reinforced by geometric elements, natural materials, custom-made pieces and icons such as Davide Groppi’s ‘Moon’ lamp. Stone, wood and water envelop these sophisticated environments, bathed in natural light to illuminate a refuge destined to fulfill the desires of future travellers. sierradelahiguera.com
Cristine Bedfor guesthouse by Lorenzo Castillo
The Andalusian capital radiates a powerful identity, perfectly distilled in Guest House Cristine Bedfor. Opened on September 15 2025, this boutique hotel transforms the former Teatro Trajano through a refined interpretation of its Neo-Mudejar architecture. Lorenzo Castillo’s project honours Seville’s historic role as Europe’s gateway during the Renaissance, shaping interiors meant to be felt as much as seen. Marble, hand-painted tiles, noble fabrics, natural stone and artisanal ceramics evoke the city’s timeless cultural layering, elevating the atmosphere across its 28 rooms. Conceived as a living, immersive space, the guest house preserves the spellbinding aura that defined Seville in the 16th century. Castillo’s sensory approach invites guests to pause, converse, and absorb the quiet poetry of the past woven into every detail. It offers an retreat where history and hospitality meet. lorenzocastillo.org
The Mop Center by Elsa Urquijo
The MOP Center, designed by Coruña-based architect Elsa Urquijo, transforms a former industrial complex on La Batería dock into a contemporary cultural landmark and home of the Marta Ortega Pérez Foundation. The project exemplifies adaptive reuse, preserving the port’s industrial heritage while introducing spaces for fashion, photography and the arts. Urquijo’s intervention restores the original warehouse and silos, maintaining exposed concrete and metal structures while adapting them for modern exhibition needs. A constant dialogue between city and sea shapes the design, with visual connections to the maritime landscape. One converted silo now houses MOP – The Bookstore, a circular space dedicated to photography, fashion, and design. Skylights and discreet artificial lighting model the interiors, while earthy tones and natural textures create a calm, neutral backdrop that enhances the works. elsaurquijo.com
