A HEALTHY Home is Your Smartest Asset. Let’s Build Both
and Control the Process from Anywhere in the World
REVAMPING YOUR NEW HOUSE MAKES YOU ANXIOUS?
As an international home owner, it can be stressful to re-design a home from a distance.
Navigating bureaucracy, traveling back and forth, managing deliveries from a distance, etc.
I know how in Spain, new buildings tend to be bland and older stylish ones are frustratingly inefficient.
You want to switch the “soulless luxury” of a cookie-cutter flat or an old gem to a comfortable and authentic space designed using sustainable practices, Feng Shui, Biophilic Design and Neuro-architecture to lower cortisol and boost deep work?
You need a designer who speaks your language, knows the local market AND cares about sustainability, health and productivity?
YOU COULD START WITH THESE BASICS
Invest in natural materials
In our humid climate, cheap synthetic materials can trap moisture and off-gas toxins. Check the labels on your soft furnishings. If they aren't natural fibers (linen, cotton, wool), they are likely to trap heat and dust—not ideal for the Mediterranean humidity!
Mix and Match
Do not buy matching sets from furniture stores, but rather look for 1 or 2 vintage pieces from a local handicraft market or second-hand shop. Combine this with custom-made pieces and beautifully curated art and your home will reflect the beauty of your international personality!
"Lock-Off" Strategy
Planning to rent in 3-5 years? Design a custom floor-to-ceiling wardrobe with one "owner’s section" that uses a separate key. This allows you to transition the home to a rental in 24 hours without moving your personal treasures to storage.
Loved these tips?
There's plenty more where that came from!
Alright, but who is Elisa Rivera?
I'm an international interior designer truly engaged in sustainable practices and healthy living
After years of world travel, my search for a home in Barcelona led me to a “desperate” hunt through dark, energy-inefficient apartments.
Eventually, I bought a very bright old flat and personally overhauled its thermal and acoustic comfort.
Not only did this create a comfortable Sanctuary-like space to work from, but the property’s value jumped 30% in eight years, proving that high-performance living is both a lifestyle and a financial win.
Recently, I started hunting again for a larger place and became frustrated by a market full of “bland and boring” newer and more energy efficient buildings.
Refusing to settle, I studied interior design, neuro-architecture, Feng Shui and Biophilia to bridge the gap between health, aesthetics, comfort and return on investment.
I now offer my services to help international residents turn their newly acquired property in Spain into healthy, eco-friendly homes that prioritize health, productivity and energy efficiency without sacrificing bold, personal style.
What others say about me
I help you TRANSFORM YOUR NEW HOME INTO a sanctuary that nourishes your soul, respects the planet and protects your investment
while you Control the process from anywhere in the world
The 5 Steps of my 100% remote method to transform your home into a high-performing sanctuary
Still unsure about this?
I travel too much
That's why we meet online and stay in touch through a shared Canva presentation and WhatsApp. You can write from your phone or tablet from anywere in the world.
I don't have time
That's why I'm flexible to fit your busy schedule, and I'll take the stress out of the process, so you don't need to spend hours and energy on it.
What if it does not withstand future rental?
As a nomad myself, I know that you might not live in your new place forever, and I'll carefully curate the furniture and materials to make them last.
I am not much for a handy person
I have fantastic collaborators that I can recommend to do the manual work, once you've received all the furniture.
What you GET
Fully remote Collaboration
All meetings are online.
Online style check and needs questionnaire.
All decisions happen through remote collaboration tools.
Sync with Your Life
We'll set out a clear calendar to fit your travels so you don't have to stress out about anything.
Feng Shui Distribution
Whether you work at home or have to fit an entire family, your home must work as hard as you do —serving as a private retreat, a functional workspace, and a high-yield asset.
By optimizing the flow of energy (Qi), I ensure your space supports your specific goals.
List with Only Natural & Sustainable Materials
Your health is non-negotiable. I exclusively source locally produced materials, natural fibers, and non-toxic finishes. The result? A home that breathes with you and leaves a minimal footprint on the Earth.
Exhaustive Furniture List
With a precise order calendar so you can adjust the deliveries to your schedule. I will curate until the last pillow for you.
Biologically-adapted Lighting Recommendations
You'll receive a short guide of recommended intensity and colour for the different rooms. Because optimizing lighting regulates sleep, makes the space feel vibrant and restorative. Also, smart, layered lighting is the cheapest way to add "perceived value."
BONUS: A Personnalised Painting
Because a home is not a home without art, I will create a personnalised digital painting for you to print and exhibit in your sanctuary.
Are you ready to TRANSFORM YOUR HOME base INTO A SANCTUARY that works as hard as you do?
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