Industrial Chic In Buenos Aires
Ready to see a lovely industrial chic loft in Buenos Aires, Argentina? Karina Manghi is a photographer (with an etsy shop) and blogger who authors site Le Blog Secret. Her loft has lots of bohemian elements to it as you will soon see. It’s a happy mix. It’s a home with a creative soul.
Karina and her husband decorated the house around the idea of being industrial with a touch of chic that would accommodate their family and not be too fussy since they have kids and entertain their friends and family often. She said the hardest part, because her taste runs the gamut, was to edit as she decorated. I think that this is a issue many face, especially when you are mixing and matching and have a more eclectic sensibility.
Some of her favorite prints look fresh and modern against that gorgeous vintage tile on the floor.
Her son’s bedroom – love the giant batman!
Her lovely daughter in their entryway, a festive welcoming with the fantastic assortment of colorful balloons! Nice idea for a party.
A quiet afternoon with mate tea…
Karina’s bedroom – lovely quilt…
A simple way to display photos on a wall – tape! No frills! Let the images speak.
Her daughter’s bedroom, complete with adorable dog and vintage bed found at a flea market!
A curious assortment of things.
Her amazing closet. Drool. I love the polished concrete floors, they reflect so much light and illuminate the space beautifully, naturally.
Don’t you love seeing her photographs taped onto that old green folding door? Pretty. And the lighting here is gorgeous. It reminds me of an old film…
Karina admits to not liking clutter but she does love to display illustrations from independent artist, beloved objects, her own photographs and those of others, her kids artwork, and travel souvenirs. Since she cannot fall back on a big box store like IKEA (there isn’t one there), she said she has had to find ways to be more creative and had built many affordable things by hiring a carpenter. She also hits flea markets for one of a kind vintage items.
Karina thank you so much for sharing your home with all of us today!
(images: karina manghi)
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March 25th, 2011 at 10:05pm
Completely. Madly. In Love.
March 25th, 2011 at 10:07pm
Her home is looking great..I love her pics! She sent me a couple pics of my prints in her home….I was so elated to see how cool she made them look :))))
Her daughter is so cute too! :)))
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March 25th, 2011 at 10:08pm
Very cool – love the party photo with the balloons… Buenos Aires is such a great (and stylish) place.
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March 25th, 2011 at 10:14pm
I love how she has photos taped to the green folding door! What a great idea! And…tape!! Who knew??
Love it!!
March 25th, 2011 at 10:38pm
love the easy, non-chain, authentic style. beautiful use of color and texture – very inspiring. thanks for sharing!
March 25th, 2011 at 10:49pm
oh I loved looking at Karina’s home. I heart her daughters bed, I want one like that….I loved the photos taped to the wall, fab idea. I also enjoyed the images taped to the green folding door. Overall I felt that this was a place I could feel at home in. Great Job Karina.
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March 25th, 2011 at 11:04pm
Such a wonderful space! I really love her unique way of styling and sense of color. Of course, the pink vintage bed is way to fab!!!
Happy Friday Holly.
xo
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March 25th, 2011 at 11:42pm
I love it; she has amazing taste. It has such an airy feel to it but always with a hint of colour. Great find!
March 26th, 2011 at 12:00am
Love everything here! Especially the hot pink tufted bed—oooh-la-la! And what a relief that I’m not the only person that tapes up her artwork–I don’t have time to get everything framed and sometimes you just gotta get it up there!
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March 26th, 2011 at 1:02am
ohhh love, especially the bright colors!!!
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March 26th, 2011 at 1:43am
I am in LOVE with many things of this loft, the tiles on the floor, the closet, the kitchen… and the pink vintage bed is any girls dream!
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March 26th, 2011 at 2:29am
i love it i love it!!!!! i visit this blog diary and im from argentina!!!!! it was rally amaizing this postttt
i love all thiingsss you postt
thank you for beeing my inspiration
love,
clari from ARG
March 26th, 2011 at 4:28am
what a delicious home..such lovely touches everywhere..love that tiled floor…it adds so much character…the giant batman…the aqua wall behind the pink bed…ahh the closet and finally the mix of red and turquoise dining chairs…perfection!! thanks for sharing this extremely beautiful home, holly…have a lovely weekend..and do visit my blog when you have a moment! xx meenal
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March 26th, 2011 at 4:42am
Wow absolutely gorgeous! She definitely has good taste! The tiles are great and so is her daughter’s room! The pink bedframe and the huge teddy at the back are cute!
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March 26th, 2011 at 6:12am
Each room is simple, bright and so fun. Muy linda la casa!
March 26th, 2011 at 6:21am
Very nice.
And those alfajores de maicena, next to the mate…yummy! (I’m from Argentina but I live in Cyprus, and we don’t get mate nor alfajores here)
March 26th, 2011 at 8:25am
Fantastic pictures and interior! These concrete floors are great, smooth and light, but still manage to add warmth.
The pictures and prints around the house add a nice personal touch.
I love the warm and eclectic kitchen and the look of the son’s bedroom the most!
Oh, and the walk-in closet of course! :D
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March 26th, 2011 at 9:54am
This is the place where I learn what the styles I love are called :) First it was vintage industrial, then mid-century modern and now industrial chic. Otherwise, I would only know what I’m attracted to, but never be able to categorize it. And I must say I love this international breath of fresh air.
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March 26th, 2011 at 10:27am
Thanks for this lovely pics!
March 26th, 2011 at 11:22am
the bed and closet are 2-die-4! and i really like the floors too.
Hannah´s last [type] ..oh the possiblities!
March 26th, 2011 at 12:33pm
Wow that bedroom is amazing and that vibrant pink bedboard :) What a lucky girl
All things nice…
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March 26th, 2011 at 2:40pm
adorable! how nice to meet a post from someone in my country. beautifull photos and home. Congratulations from Argentina. Mari
March 26th, 2011 at 3:08pm
Lovely home, very creative and eclectic. Great entryway very festive and original.
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March 26th, 2011 at 3:27pm
This is so beautiful! I’m so glad I found your blog,
I’m following you now!
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March 26th, 2011 at 4:25pm
Wow
March 26th, 2011 at 5:17pm
Wow…these are some seriously beautiful photographs…I have a case of closet envy for sure. Thanks for featuring this…will be heading over to check out her Etsy store now. XO
March 26th, 2011 at 7:12pm
Not only is that house gorgeous, but the pictures of it are beautifully done as well! I’m pretty sure that if I saw that pink vintage bed anywhere, I would immediately buy it, no matter the price!
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March 26th, 2011 at 8:06pm
Wow, I’m drooling! I love her closet, and her kitchen table and chairs, and…what a beautiful house!
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March 26th, 2011 at 8:23pm
ohhh the colors :) so bright and fun. i want the pink bed.
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March 26th, 2011 at 8:46pm
I admire the crocheted bed coverings in both the master bedroom and the daughters bedroom….gorgeous work. I am a knitter but, crochet very rudimentarily. I think displaying beautiful handwork that mostly women have done through history is such an important nod to this handwork that was just a matter of course in domestic life. I also really like the taped photos…simple!
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March 26th, 2011 at 9:15pm
Such an inspiring space!!
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March 26th, 2011 at 10:08pm
How great to see a home here in Buenos Aires featured Decor8. And what an inspirational home it is. I love the light and all the well chosen dashes of color. Those tile floors are also fantastic. And yes, that closet is making me drool. Off to spend the rest of the afternoon paging through Le Super Blog Secret!
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March 26th, 2011 at 10:42pm
Beautiful! I’m so jealous of anyone who gets to peruse the antique markets of BA and actually take some pieces home!:);)
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March 27th, 2011 at 12:44am
Holly, thanks so much for posting my home and your kind and nice words.
Ladies, your lovely comments make very happy today!!!!
March 27th, 2011 at 1:14pm
I’m a big fan of karina’s blog. She has an amazing eye!
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March 27th, 2011 at 3:12pm
Nothing industrial about that bed. That’s the greatest kids bed I’ve seen in my life! Gorgeous.
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March 27th, 2011 at 5:45pm
Where do I begin?? I love everything about this space – it manages to look relaxed but chic at the same time! Completely in love with all of the chairs too!
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March 27th, 2011 at 8:51pm
very sweeet blog :)
March 27th, 2011 at 9:37pm
Amazing ; i like bed so much , in fact i like decorative paints more than old paints
March 27th, 2011 at 10:46pm
Love seeing Karina´s house in your blog !!!
She used to have a beautiful blog, el beso, but this year
she had decided to stop posting…and it has been a big lost !!!
I can see what she had been doing…decorating her amazing house !!!
I am also from Buenos Aires !!!
Xoxo
March 28th, 2011 at 3:02am
Amazing, seriously. I cannot even choose which room is my favorite, I honestly am amazed by all of them. Unbelievable that there actually are people living in this house, I would have thought it’s from a magazine or something. Love it!
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March 28th, 2011 at 3:10am
Wow! Love these images! The house is so colourful and welcoming! Love it!!
xx
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March 28th, 2011 at 4:49am
What a lovely space! I particulary like the first picture and the bright yet delicate lighting in all the serie!
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March 28th, 2011 at 7:35am
Wow, I’m still recovering from the pink bedhead… its so totally gorgeous and very, very Barbie’s Palace! Stunning photography.
Angela
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March 28th, 2011 at 9:40am
Stunning, I love the polished concrete floors! And who could go past that fantastic bed? Gorgeous.
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March 28th, 2011 at 12:11pm
I love Karinas home! Thanks so much for sharing it !
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March 28th, 2011 at 1:45pm
This is so inspiring. Very do-able on a budget. Love the door against the wall with photos displayed, the tiles, the colourful cushions on her son’s bed – and that polished concrete floor… yes, wow…
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March 28th, 2011 at 2:20pm
Hello! I’m from Brazil and I read your blog every day… I pass a lot of hours of my days reading here, because I love decoration and your blog inspire me so much! so thank you and keep doing these beautiful work that you do here!
And, omg, I LOVE the balloons! xx
March 28th, 2011 at 2:36pm
Lovely!
I Like!!!!
Maliin
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March 28th, 2011 at 3:40pm
This is a truly lovely and eclectic space. I cannot get over her daughter’s bed – so bright and beautiful! I really like the interesting mix of artwork in the space, as well. There is a lot of visual interest in the mix of artistic styles.
March 28th, 2011 at 4:30pm
I love buenos aires. And Karina’s house is amazing! It has everything to do with the atmosphere of Buenos Aires!
Kisses
March 28th, 2011 at 7:12pm
Love the bursts of colour! I think one of these would be fantastic on a little white shelf:
March 28th, 2011 at 7:43pm
That pink flea-market find bed is absolutely stunning. Do you know if she re-upholstered it or did any other work on it? I just love the color and shape!
Hazel.
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March 28th, 2011 at 7:49pm
@Hazel – I’m sorry, I don’t know.
March 28th, 2011 at 9:25pm
Hazel, hi, I just re-upholstered it.
Take a look here,there is a pic of the bed before.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/elbeso/5558520302/in/photostream/
March 29th, 2011 at 2:01am
That tile is so beautiful!
March 29th, 2011 at 5:45am
that closet is completely swoon-worthy. The island–brilliant!!
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March 29th, 2011 at 12:33pm
Karina is just amazing, great photographe, amazing decorater, she is so chic, so femenine! So happy to see her home and photos on your blog!!
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March 31st, 2011 at 2:08am
Hi Holly! I love your blog!
I´m really amazed you publish an Argentinian Home!!! I check your blog almost daily and I was hapily suprised, `cause I`m also from Argentina! :)
A!
April 4th, 2011 at 1:39pm
That pink bed is amazing and looks great against the coloured walls! Love seeing how people incorporate bright colours into rooms.
April 12th, 2011 at 3:44am
Very nice to see a mate in this post! lovely place! and very happy to find argentina in decor8!
I`m from Argentina!!
xxx Vero.
April 13th, 2011 at 7:03pm
beautiful
omg where can i find a bed like the pink one?!!!
April 24th, 2011 at 3:10am
im very excited to see karina’s house in decor 8!!!! im from argentina too, and your blog is my diary bilble. Karina’s house is really beatiful, creative, glam, chic and inspired. loved the chairs in red and turquoise, that pink bed, amazing!!!! and the crocheted quilts… just lovely, congrats karina, you’ve a very good taste!!!
Cecilia- Córdoba- Argentina
August 15th, 2011 at 2:42pm
What a beautifully decorated living space! I am a huge fan of the industrial chic look. I especially love all the personalized touches throughout that really make this a “home” rather than just a showpiece. Thanks for sharing!