马德里顶层公寓 | Oscar Lucien Ono
As the founder of Paris studio Maison Numéro 20, Oscar Lucien Ono follows in the footsteps of the 20th century’s master decorators, fusing influences from the 1930s onwards with a dedication to the decorative arts, enhanced by his training as an art historian. Recently, he has been expanding his work in Spain, particularly Madrid, where this elegant three-bedroom penthouse is located.The project, for a Spanish-German couple, encapsulates Ono’s love of craftsmanship, and its owners’ passion for design heritage. “The apartment is situated in Madrid’s prestigious Salamanca district, in the iconic Casa-Palacio del Conde de Cedillo, a building with a rich history,” the designer says. “Built in 1923, it was once home to the novelist and playwright Ramón María del Valle-Inclán. The owners were drawn to its unique past, its majestic, heritage-protected facade, and the elegant neighbourhood that combines culture, history and a sophisticated lifestyle.”
Ono’s concept was shaped by the couple’s desire for a “practical and luxurious” space. As a result, alongside its highly crafted interiors, the home now boasts a gym and an indoor pool. “It is a home meant to be enjoyed with family and friends, which is why we created a large wine cellar, open to the kitchen and entrance, so everything flows together for entertaining - like a work of art to be shared and appreciated by all,” Ono explains. “The same philosophy applies to the spacious living and dining areas, with a large table designed for long, leisurely meals. However, the owners also wanted private, intimate areas for day-to-day living.”
The first things you notice about the apartment are its classical-meets-modern aesthetic, its opulent material palette, and the tableau-like feel of the rooms, which are framed in crisp straight lines. “Each room was designed like a piece of art,” says Ono. “As for inspiration, the cosmopolitan lifestyle of Madrid and the craftsmanship of France played a key role in shaping the narrative. The owners embody the same bon vivant spirit that Madrid exudes, with the simplicity that a home needs to feel truly lived in.”Eucalyptus wood, brass and marble are other foundational elements of the design - as in the kitchen, which has custom cabinets by Molteni & C and glass doors to keep the space light and bright. Here, Ono also installed a bespoke wine cellar for the couple. “This is visible on both sides, like an architectural passage to a gallery, so it becomes a dramatic feature,” he explains.
Over a year and a half, Ono’s team stripped out a poorly judged past renovation and reworked the apartment from scratch, preserving original mouldings where possible and adding new ones that honour the building’s past. “We used murals, trompe-l'oeil and custom mouldings to tell a visual story combining tradition and modernity,” he says. Every detail contributes to a “seamless, poetic narrative”, from the neutral colour palette to the sensuous finishes, opening with a custom bronze sideboard in the entrance hall. Here, this statement piece is paired with walls panelled in Nobilis fabric, and a gleaming mirror disc artwork by Christophe Gaignon (from Galeries Bartoux). “The decorative ceiling painting, created by Spanish painter Gerardo Rafael, was inspired by straw marquetry,” adds Ono, “while the floor features marble marquetry in travertine and black marble.”
Faux-marble accents on cornices, delicate gold filigree on mouldings and luxurious textile wall hangings complete the apartment’s tailored framework, which is illuminated by subtle lighting, including Murano-glass sconces by Veronese. “The colour palette is anchored in soft shades of grey, beige and natural tones that highlight architectural details and textures, giving the apartment a timeless elegance,” says Ono.Collaborating with Paris designer Raphaël Pontais, Ono created many custom pieces of furniture. The curvaceous, 1930s-style sofas were made to measure in cream Lelièvre fabric, and the lacquered dining table was crafted by Cafedesart in Italy, its sunburst pattern complementing antique classical busts and urns. For the living room, Ono commissioned Signature Murale, a specialist in decorative finishes, to make a linear fireplace in ivory plaster, on which hangs a modern canvas by artist Javier Cámara. “The fireplace serves as a sculptural focal point that draws attention to the quality of materials and craftsmanship throughout the apartment,” says Ono.The principal bedroom and bathroom are decorated in slightly richer tones: the former features a panelled headboard and wardrobes in Dedar fabrics, with accents of olive green and dark timber, while the latter is clad entirely in Emperador, a rich, chocolate-brown marble. Altogether, this is a singular reimagining of the fabled French art de vivre, filtered through Maison Numéro 20’s distinctive blend of modern comfort and heritage charm.
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