Open-plan living: let in the light

As our living spaces have shown themselves to be our homes, offices and exercise spaces in the last 20 months, we’ve had to review how we use the area we have. Opening our homes up to create flowing and inclusive spaces has become fashionable for a few good reasons. Not only is it practical and flexible, it can also add a sense of style and grace. Particularly with recent events, we have been shown that living space needs to be multi-purpose. Lockdowns meant we suddenly had a kitchen-turned-classroom or bedroom-turned-gym, as our homes became our entire active world. Open-plan living allows for

The pandemic and lockdowns have changed what buyers want from luxury property in Valencia. Affectionately known as “Spain’s third city”, Valencia’s star has been on the rise in the last 18 months and the coastal elegance of the city is giving Barcelona and Madrid a run for their money. In November 2020, Bloomberg named Valencia as the #1 city to live in for ex pats. Valencia’s natural scenic beauty, located as it is on Spain’s east coast, and authentic Mediterranean lifestyle combined make it an attractive proposition for luxury buyers. The region offers a broad variety of property styles, from high end

If you wander along the streets of Valencia, you’ll notice how romanesque structures sit comfortably next to industrial-style coffee shops and modern, geometric houses. It’s this eclectic mix of architecture that makes the city of Valencia so intriguing: old coexists with the new, and the classic mixes seamlessly with the modern. Valencia has a long architectural history, with buildings dating back to the Roman, Arabic and Christian eras, as well as newer-looking buildings from the modernist period of the early twentieth century. Aside from its beauty and diversity, Valencia is also an affordable place to live – and is decidedly cheaper than

For many Americans, living the “American dream” no longer involves residing somewhere in the United States – but in a European country like Spain. While the number of Americans visiting and settling in cities like Barcelona or Madrid is increasing year on year, Valencia – Spain’s third largest city – is also getting its share of attention. In fact, real estate agents are reporting an increase in the number of Americans searching for details on moving to Valencia – a trend which shows little sign of abating. This is hardly surprising given Valencia’s light and sunny climate, easygoing lifestyle, rich culture and