Description The Porcelain Penguin: Madrid

This is an elaborate home that impresses with the broad strokes as well as fine ones. An enviable structure with high ceilings and big windows is filled with custom-made furniture that leaves plenty of space to move around. We loved the use of space that puts desks, chairs and bold art pieces in unexpected places – against all odds, it works.

Home truths:
* We felt that the bathrooms needed a style update
* The mattresses in this home are on the firmer side
* The living room windows are the only ones with a good view – the others look onto the inner courtyard of the building
* The WiFi is a bit patchy in the bedrooms
* We spotted some visible wear and tear, including a crack in the bathroom wall