Wide, light wood floorboards and white-painted walls run throughout and all the furnishings chosen also reflect this airy feel. Light colored wood pieces play off shades of white as well as off of pale tones of mainly gray and beige. But a couple of touches of brighter colors seem to "sneak in," such as the pale green side table in the living room and the blue pattern on an otherwise predominantly white rug… in a serene, predominantly white bedroom.

The kitchen is also white; a choice which beautifully plays off of the deep blue, sea views coming in from the wide windows. The dark gray marble in the bathrooms seems to be the only deep color in the entire scheme, making it an all the more dramatic, stand-out choice.

The scope of this apartment was a standout from the beginning. And what this recent refurbishment has accomplished is to provide tweaks and enhancements to the original, respecting Álvaro Siza's design while beautifully infusing it with the personality and desires of its current owners.