Lisbon-based firm aires Mateus has completed an almost invisible house in close proximity to the alqueva lake in southern Portugal. Secrets From Portugal brings you ‘house in monsaraz’, which was completed for a private client, is topped with a green roof that appears as an extension of the surrounding landscape. the property measures just 174 […]
Carolina Irving Crafts a Romantic Retreat in Remote Portugal
Globe-trotting textile designer Carolina Irving unwinds at her romantic retreat on a remote stretch of Portugal’s west coast. Secrets From Portugal is here to make you fall in love with Portugal as Carolina did. ♦ Discover All About Portugal & Subscribe to Our Newsletter ♦ Six years ago I fell in love with the Alentejo, a […]
The Wonders Of Craftsmanship – Details Of Wood Carving
The wonders of craftsmanship are very much present in the essence and core of Boca do Lobo and its furniture designs. Because they’re such a big part of our history and our legacy, Secrets From Portugal has decided to open the doors of its knowledge, one technique at a time, starting with the bases: Wood […]
This House In Portugal Has A Monolithic Roof
This House In Portugal Has A Monolithic Roof ♦ Located in Portugal, this house with a monolithic roof was designed by Spaceworkers, a Portuguese architecture, and design studio. Join Secrets From Portugal if you want to see this amazing project. ♦ Discover All About Portugal & Subscribe to Our Newsletter ♦ Designing from the inside out, spaceworkers began […]
The Wonders Of Craftsmanship – Details Of Filigree
Secrets From Portugal started off our journey into the wonders of craftsmanship with the luxurious details of the wood carving technique, so let’s continue our journey with another precious art: Filigree. ♦ Discover All About Filigree & Subscribe to Our Newsletter ♦ The large wall mirror’s edge is made of brass cords gilded in 18k gold, […]
Portuguese Outdoor Furniture: Bring The Inside Out
Portuguese Outdoor Furniture: Bring The Inside Out ♦ Summer is just around the corner which means that it’s time to redecorate your outdoor space according to the new freshest trends, color, and styles. Today, Secrets From Portugal will help you get the best outdoor space for eating, entertaining, or just relaxing. Hope you feel inspired: ♦ […]
Fall In Love With This L Shaped House In Porto De Mós
Fall In Love With This L Shaped House In Porto De Mós ♦ Designed by Contaminar, this family house also known as ‘casa tojal’ is located in the Porto de Mós municipality, in Portugal. The building looks like it was torn into the ground, created as an integral part of the landscape, and leaning over the […]
The Wonders Of Craftmanship – Details Of Marquetry
Having discussed several other craftsmanship techniques, like wood carving or filigree, Secrets From Portugal has been doing to you, what our master artisans do to our furniture designs daily: imbibing the culture and know-how of our ancestors and sharing with the world the magnificence of high-end craftsmanship. Now, it is time for another time-honoured artistry: […]
Lavandaria Morinha: A Modern Laundrette in Portugal
Lavandaria Morinha: A Modern Laundrette in Portugal ♦ Located in the municipality of Amarante, Lavandaria Morinha is a laundrette that includes a service area for garment alterations, repairs, dry cleaning, and ironing. Join Secrets From Portugal and discover everything! ♦ Discover All About Portugal & Subscribe to Our Newsletter ♦ The Design studio Stu.dere looked into […]
The Wonders Of Craftsmanship – Details Of Leaf Gilding
The path through years of artistry and time-honoured high-end craftsmanship continues, with Secrets From Portugal letting you in on all the secrets that make our furniture designs truly iconic and unique. Gold has always been a strong part of our DNA, and our artisans have become masters in manipulating this treasured material. Much like Filigree, […]