This is a tale of two facades. From the street, this residence in Lisbon, Portugal, blends in with its neighbors, modest, unadorned old townhouses painted in soft shades. From the back courtyard, though, it looks like a stylish, modern building, thanks to a rear extension designed by José Andrade Rocha (of Atelier José Andrade Rocha). In the process of reimagining the home’s flow, he made the courtyard an integral part of the living quarters.
Have a peek, then find out how to replicate the look. (For a tour of the rest of the home, head to Remodelista.)
Photography by Francisco Ascensão, courtesy of Atelier José Andrade Rocha.
Above: A palette of orange, blue, and green dominates the interiors—and extends into the courtyard.
Above: Ivy artfully creeps up the plastered walls. River pebbles keep the courtyard tidy and low-maintenance.
Above: A bistro dining set, in blue, echoes the blue industrial flooring on the inside.
Above: The view from inside.
Steal This Look
Above: The classic Butterfly Chair, with stainless steel frame and white canvas, is $600 at Circa50. (Steele Canvas also has a version with a black frame for $449.95.)
Above: A set of 2 Fermob Metal Outdoor Bistro Chairs, in Acapulco Blue, is $290 at Pottery Barn.
Above: Fermob’s Bistro Rectangle Folding Table is $575 at Lumens.
Above: Henry Dean’s Straw Votive is $56.33 at March SF.
Above: The Erbe Pot in terracotta is $73.80 at Cigale & Fourmi.
Above: The Bamboo Teepee Trellis is $23 at Plant Material.
Above: The Corten Steel Series Garden Bed Planter by Veradek comes in two sizes; from $189.99 at Wayfair.
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