Fresh ideas, honest reviews, and room-by-room guides crafted for real homes in Madrid and beyond. No fluff — just design that works.
Explore the BlogFrom entryways to terraces — our blog tackles the spaces Madrid residents care about most.
Step-by-step articles for living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, and outdoor terraces — written with Madrid apartment layouts in mind.
We translate seasonal design trends into practical moves you can actually make without a full renovation or an unlimited budget.
Every post includes price-conscious alternatives — from IKEA hacks to local Madrid markets where you can find statement pieces for less.
Honest, unsponsored takes on furniture, lighting, textiles, and paint brands available in Spain — so you buy right the first time.
Confused by undertones, finishes, or fabric weights? Our visual guides make material decisions simple, even for first-time decorators.
Submit your space and get featured — we break down exactly what changed, what it cost, and why it works, so others can replicate the approach.
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These aren't staged shoots — they're genuine before-and-after stories from our readers and collaborators across Madrid.
Small ApartmentThe brief was simple: make a dark rental feel like home without touching the walls. We used layered lighting, a large-format rug, and two key furniture swaps to open up the space completely.
Kitchen RefreshNo knock-downs, no contractor. New cabinet handles, open shelving above the counter, and a terracotta backsplash panel from a local Madrid tile shop did all the work in one weekend.
Outdoor TerraceWind, afternoon sun, and a tight budget were the challenges. We solved them with a slatted privacy screen, heat-resistant outdoor fabrics, and a modular furniture set available at two Madrid stores.
We write for people who live in actual homes, not showrooms.
Every article starts with a real question from our audience. We research, test where possible, and write in plain language — not SEO filler. If a tip doesn't work in a typical Madrid flat, it doesn't make the cut.
Reader-first · No fluff · Tested advice
We show wide shots, close-up details, and honest imperfections. No heavily styled hero images that misrepresent the final result. What you see in our posts is what readers actually achieved at home.
Real spaces · No staging · True colours
Our comment sections and newsletter are genuinely active — readers swap sourcing tips, recommend local Madrid suppliers, and troubleshoot challenges together. We moderate personally to keep the quality high.
Active comments · Weekly newsletter · Local tips
Housefdesign was started in 2019 by a team of Madrid-based designers and writers who were tired of interior content that ignored how people actually live. Our apartments are smaller than Pinterest suggests, our budgets are real, and our taste doesn't need to match a hotel lobby. Every article on this blog reflects that honesty — written by people who shop at the same stores, live in the same city, and deal with the same south-facing light as you do.
Browse by space — living room, bedroom, kitchen, or terrace. Each category has articles ranked from beginner to advanced refresh.
Our posts are structured with a clear problem, a practical solution, and shopping links to products available in Spain right now.
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Tried a tip? Send us your before-and-after photos. The best transformations get featured in our Reader Makeovers column.
Straight answers about how the blog works and how to get the most out of it.
The majority of our articles, guides, and reader makeovers are completely free. Premium membership unlocks exclusive deep-dive content, downloadable room planners, and priority Q&A access with our editorial team.
We publish two new pieces every week — every Tuesday and Friday. Subscribers to our newsletter receive them directly in their inbox before they go live on the site.
No. We have a strict editorial independence policy. Some posts include affiliate links, which are always disclosed, but they never influence which products we recommend. If something isn't worth buying, we say so.
Absolutely — we welcome submissions from readers across Spain. Send us your before photos, a brief description of the challenge, and what you changed. We select two reader makeovers to feature each month.
Yes — while our local sourcing tips reference Spanish retailers and Madrid-specific suppliers, the design principles, colour advice, and layout strategies work for any home in Spain or further afield.
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