Project: A Home with a Terrace in the Heart of Barcelona
Project Leads: Raúl Morlans
Contractor: Ritual Lifestyle
Location: Sarria, Barcelona, Spain
Area: 180 m2
Year: 2025
Photo Credits: Maria Pujol
The project “Home with a Terrace” transforms a newly built residence in Sarria, Barcelona, into a soulful and deeply personalized family home. Although the house already had generous space and natural light, it initially lacked warmth and identity. Through careful design, craftsmanship, and a focus on everyday rituals, the interior evolves into a serene and emotionally rich environment where comfort and beauty coexist naturally.
From Blank Walls to a Living Space
When the design team began work on Home with a Terrace, they were met with 180 square meters of white walls and exposed wiring—an empty shell awaiting character. The goal was not merely to decorate, but to shape a home that reflects its inhabitants’ lifestyle and emotions. Each step in the design process revealed new layers of meaning: textures, colors, and lighting that together created a calm yet inspiring atmosphere.
A Symphony of Light and Nature
Natural materials are at the core of the Home with a Terrace project. Stone masonry defines the main living areas, grounding the interior and connecting it to nature. Lighting was treated as an emotional tool rather than a technical necessity. Minimal yet expressive, it enhances textures and creates comfort throughout the day.
The sculptural fireplace embodies this philosophy. Acting as both centerpiece and light source, it projects soft shadows and golden glows that encourage gathering and reflection. The fire’s movement and warmth become the emotional heart of the home, turning light itself into a design element.
The Terrace as an Extension of the Home
True to its name, the project “Home with a Terrace” celebrates outdoor living. The terrace features lush landscaping, a large-format ceramic floor, and a sleek pergola that ensures privacy while inviting natural light. This space offers year-round comfort—open and breezy in summer, cozy and protected in winter—becoming a seamless continuation of the interior.
Bespoke Craftsmanship and Material Harmony
Throughout the project, attention to detail defines every choice. The design team created custom furniture in their own workshop, giving the home a distinctive identity. The combination of natural stones, fine veneers, ceramics, velvets, and lacquers builds a tactile richness that feels both refined and welcoming. A home automation system further enhances the experience, allowing lighting and ambiance to shift effortlessly according to mood and time of day.
A Home That Reflects Daily Rituals
In essence, Home with a Terrace is not just a design project—it’s a story about how spaces can nurture emotion and mindfulness. Every material, texture, and beam of light was chosen to support the family’s daily rituals and to evoke a lasting sense of calm. Through its simplicity and craftsmanship, the home stands as a warm retreat that celebrates both everyday life and timeless design.
