Valentine's Day and Lenços dos Namorados
In Portugal, Valentine's Day has a special significance, combining age-old traditions with modern elements, and is closely associated with the famous Lenços dos Namorados...
3 ideas to dress up your home in the Portuguese style
Have you just bought a house in Portugal or do you want to add a Portuguese touch to your interior design and don't know where to start?
Typical Portuguese decoration is a very rich and colorful style of decoration. The Portuguese like to bring different materials and colors in their interior. Very different from the Scandinavian style, Portuguese decoration is characterized by a consistent use of space. The furniture is imposing and the decorative objects are numerous.
Typical Portuguese house - Photo credit unknown
From the kitchen to the living room, discover our 3 ideas to decorate your home like the Portuguese!
★ Add a Portuguese touch with azulejos
Azuléjos are the must-have of Portuguese decoration. Whether for the kitchen or the bathroom, this type of typical Portuguese tile adapts to all colors.
Mural Anjo Barroco - Collection Luisa Paixão
If we have in mind the traditionally blue azulejos panels, you should know that they come in all shades and designs. Lisbon, the country's capital, is living proof of this. Its multicolored streets are often decorated with colorful azulejos!
"xtagstartzspan style="color: rgb(127, 127, 127);">Azulejos" coasters and table mats - Luisa Paixão Collection
The rebirth of Barbotine
Barbotine, which fell into disgrace in the 20th century, is enjoying a captivating renaissance at the crossroads of ancestral techniques and modern creativity.
5 minutes to read the history of Portugal
Curious about Portugal and its history? Take 5 minutes to read our blog post!