Full Renovation of Penthouse Apartment with Rooftop Terrace in Gràcia, Barcelona

This penthouse renovation in Gràcia, Barcelona transformed a 58 m² top floor apartment into a sun-soaked, minimal, and carefully curated home. The property is in a 1940s building near Carrer de la Providència. It sits on the fifth floor with a 25 m² rooftop terrace accessed by an internal staircase. The apartment enjoys exceptional sun exposure from morning until late afternoon, with open views across the rooftops of Gràcia toward the hills.

Layout and Flow

The compact layout is highly efficient. It combines an open-plan living room and kitchen, one bedroom, one bathroom, and a staircase leading directly to the terrace. The renovation was designed to maximise light, improve flow, and strengthen the connection between the interior and the outdoor space above.

Materials and Finishes

All walls and ceilings are finished in white limewash paint. This creates a soft, slightly irregular texture that enhances natural light throughout the day. The interior floor is finished in light blonde cork, chosen for its warmth, acoustic comfort, and understated character. Together, these two surfaces give the apartment a quiet, handcrafted quality.

The kitchen is minimal and refined. Raw matte white lacquer cabinetry combines with open shelving in solid ash wood and a white honed Silestone countertop. The palette is restrained and bright. In the bathroom, large handmade white plaster-look tiles with a soft undulating surface introduce depth and softness without disrupting the apartment’s clean aesthetic.

Rooftop Terrace

The rooftop terrace is the defining feature of this penthouse renovation in Gràcia. Finished with pale grey porcelain outdoor tiles, slim white steel planters, rattan and rope furniture, and a canvas shade sail, the terrace works as a full extension of the home. It is a relaxed outdoor retreat above the city, usable from spring through to autumn.

Character

The overall character blends Japandi restraint with Mediterranean warmth. Every material has been chosen deliberately. The result is a home that feels sun-soaked, minimal, and serene — designed for someone who values simplicity, light, and intentional living.