Quintana Companions do loads to the kitchens they rework, however you’d by no means understand it. Primarily based on the Spanish island of Menorca (land of white sand bays and British colonial structure, not be confused with its bigger neighbor Mallorca), the design agency concentrate on resuscitating atmospheric, previous seaside homes.

On the subject of kitchen remodels, relatively than taking the acquainted remove-and-replace scientific strategy, the three companions—Escat Benito Diaz; his son, Benito Escat Velez; and Pol Castells—consider in leaving subsequent to no hint. And they also introduce new plumbing, electrical energy, and home equipment, and sometimes re-scale the areas (“more often than not, there are peak sizes that aren’t appropriate anymore within the twenty first century; the inhabitants was shorter 100 years in the past,” Pol tells us), whereas additionally preserving tile work, revealing unique paint, and including simpatico antiques. Depend us among the many enthralled. Right here’s a sampling of their remodels.

Pictures courtesy of Quintana Companions.

Sa Calma

Above: “Se Calma means calming place or Home of Calm,” says Pol, of the townhouse within the island’s capital, Mahón. Within the kitchen, Quintana Companions reworked a trio of small rooms with “Formica components” into one giant, ethereal workspace.

The tiles and terrazzo ground are unique, as is the laundry sink, which was given a brand new use and pleasure of place.New home equipment embody a Smeg 5os-Type Fridge, Smeg 30-Inch Fuel Vary, Smeg Victoria Air flow Hood, and Corberó dishwasher.

the marble topped wooden counter and other furnishings are all vintage finds r 18 — Above: The marble-topped picket counter and different furnishings are all classic finds repurposed by the designers.

The pot rack is a standard Menorcan garments rail. The pendant lights got here from the native flea market. Discover the entire home in our put up The All-Classic Renovation by Quintana Companions.

Sa Calma Annex

the designers outfitted a top floor guest apartment in the house with an indust 19 — Above: The designers outfitted a top-floor visitor condominium in the home with an industrial kitchenette constructed utilizing copper piping and modular metal shelving. “It’s not a spot for lots of cooking, just a few tea and an omelette,” says Pols.

Be aware the embellished fridge: The house owners had purchased a generic white mannequin that caught out within the setting, and so the designers decoupaged it with previous journal and newspaper clippings and glue.