08/06/2026
I spent some time in Barcelona this summer, and happened upon Cotton House Hotel. The original structure was built for Miquel Boada, a cotton merchant of the Catalan bourgeoisie, by architect Elies Rogent, back when the textile trade was thriving. That history is still so present in the proportions, the plasterwork, and the luxurious bones of the place.
What I loved most about the interiors is how the design respects the original architecture while layering in modern touches. Clean lined leather upholstery, contemporary lighting, modern artwork and oversized lamps, a la Dorothy Draper, sit comfortably alongside the Neoclassical details. It gives the space a rich, but current feel. Look closely at the details throughout and you can see a quiet nod to the Boada family’s roots in the cotton trade, a lovely way of honoring where the house came from.
It’s the kind of preservation that takes imagination, and it’s part of why I like the interiors. Sharing a few of my favorite photos from the hotel.
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