Shades of Lisbon

Shades of Lisbon: Lisbon

Making a great first impression with an entirely tiled facade, in this restored building is where you’ll find your next city escape home. Echoing the blue and white theme of the ceramic squares out front, you’ll find that the crisp colour palette and minimal aesthetic of the home brings an openness to the space that encourages a very natural flow between rooms.

Thanks to the light streaming in, it’s also bright and we encourage you to throw open all of the large windows – don’t forget the Juliette balcony doors – to get the sun, breeze, and buzz of city life below inside. Go about reading on the sofa with a coffee, or sketching from the leather chair, surrounded by Lisbon and when you’re ready to leave your home and have the city envelop you entirely, you can start with a stop at Pink Street. Once you’ve walked under the umbrellas and had a cocktail with lunch, visit the historic Rua Augusta Arch, the museum, and many galleries.

Return home after a long day to enjoy a light bite at the dining table before sinking back into the sofa with sweet treats and your favourite singer crooning over the Marshall speaker. The neighbourhood does have quite a bit going for it in terms of nightlife, so if you’d like to explore it, head out to one of the local bars.

Home truths:
*Parking in Lisbon can be tricky, so we recommend sticking to the easily accessible public transport where possible – though we think the best way to see the city is on foot *At full occupancy, two guests will be sleeping on the sofa bed in the living area *Hen and stag parties are not allowed at this home *This home is in a central spot, so noise is to be expected *Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace *We think the kitchen is better suited to lighter bites than large meals *Your host asks that you please respect quiet hours between 10pm and 8am *There isn’t a reception area here, but your host is available 24/7