Red Velvet

Red Velvet: Community of Madrid

A modern rustic home in the heart of Malasańa is a rare find. Behind the serious Nordic, highly polished furniture lies a love for traditional building materials and azulejo tiles. Some rooms in this home don't get as much sunlight as they should, but the yellow shutters in the master bedroom and living room are a unique way to highlight the unusually-placed windows.

Home truths:
* There's no elevator in the building and there are almost a hundred steps to get to this home – something for those with limited mobility or heavy luggage to keep in mind
* The toilet seat in the second bathroom is loose
* The second bedroom has no bedstand
* There aren't enough cooking supplies in this home to satisfy an ambitious cook
* The only views from the flat look onto the interior patio of the building and the rooftops neighbouring buildings