9 October 2024, Barcelona

Rita Rosés, founder of Rita Rosés Interior Design studio, has over 30 years of experience in interior design across residential, hotel, retail, and office sectors. 

Originally from Barcelona, she studied Psychology before pursuing Interior Architecture, integrating her psychological insights into design. Her notable projects include collaborations with the Arum Group, designing for Abama Luxury Residences in Tenerife in Tenerife and La Manga Club Properties in Murcia. She has also worked on the Palmaroga Hotel Asuncion, part of Hilton’s Tapestry Collection. 

Rosés’ expertise spans interior design, decoration, architecture, and space refurbishment, reflecting her broad design sensibilities.

How do you integrate lighting into your interior design projects?

Lighting is one of the most relevant elements in the creative process of a project. Its use is not only for aesthetic purposes, but also essential to generate different atmospheres, highlight objects and, in short, bring the project to life. Its importance also contributes to integrating the entire interior environment of the space with the architecture, where it is essential to preserve the cultural references of each project. In this way, the main objective is to achieve a harmonious result between beauty and functionality. 

 

Do you think sustainability is already a ‘must’ for design brands in the field of decoration?

Sustainability should be present in most lighting manufacturers and, in general, in all products, using recycled and natural materials such as fabrics or woods that help sustain the planet. In my work, the use of wood and different materials from nature is always predominant. The natural is also present in the different chromatic ranges of my work with the use of tones based on pure colors such as white, blue, grey and sandy tones. The main objective is to turn the home towards a functional, beautiful, simple and natural base that harmonizes everything.

 

You were born and live in Barcelona. Do you think this city has defined and influenced your work?

My influence is more global, through numerous trips I have been able to visit hotels and the homes of very interesting friends who have contributed to my way of seeing the world, providing me with different references which, when integrated with my own artistic vision, are reflected in my creations. 

 

You studied Psychology and Interior Architecture. Do you apply any principles in your projects to the emotional management of the people who are going to live in or visit those spaces?

In the process of tackling a new project, I believe that active listening to the client is crucial. It is very important that their vision is reflected in the final work. For this, the listening process is essential. Based on their concerns, interests and needs, I try to give them the best possible advice based on my own experience.

 

Abama Luxury Residences has also relied on your work to develop the interior and exterior decoration of single-family homes for owners who have fulfilled in this corner of Guía de Isora, one of the most exclusive in Europe, the dream of their lives by building a unique and personal home, both architecturally, landscaping and interior design. Which of all your projects are you most proud of?

Several, not just one. Although there is no one project better than another, as all of them are a challenge to reach the best achievements, I would highlight the ones developed in Los Jardines de Abama, in Tenerife, in the Hotel Palmaroga, in Asuncion, capital of Paraguay, and in my house in Deià, a particularly beautiful secluded corner in the Sierra de Tramontana, in Mallorca. 

 

How do you think interior design will evolve in relation to lighting?

Lighting is an absolutely articulating and integrating element, so its use will always be linked to that of interior design. In the creative process, first, the different trends brought about by interior design come together, and then lighting is intertwined with them. They are indivisible aspects.

 

What are your references?

I would mention several, but I think that, in my imagination, personalities such as the American architect and interior designer Ed Tuttle, the Indonesian interior designer Jaya Ibrahim, or the Australian architect Kerry Hill, with his spectacular work in the design of hotels in tropical Asia, are references in my way of creating. 

 

Which LZF product do you like the most?

I have a great weakness for the Link, Agatha and horizontal Bird models. I would say they are my favorites of all the LZF creations where simplicity combined with excellence is the key. 

How did the collaboration with the different projects of Abama Luxury Residences, and specifically with Los Jardines de Abama, come about?

This year marks the tenth anniversary of a collaboration that has been more than fruitful. In 2014 I received the first of the proposals that materialized in the fantastic project Las Terrazas de Abama. Since then, I have been working on different projects in Abama until I reached one of my creative zeniths, such as the one represented by Los Jardines de Abama, a work of which, as I said, I feel especially proud. All of them have been very gratifying.

What is the creative process at the beginning of a project?

My inspiration comes from the architectural lines of the project, but also from the type of client it is aimed at, as well as the latest trends offered by the market, without losing sight of the fact that I always try to ensure that the result is timeless and endures over time.

 

What 5 words would you use to describe yourself?

Creative, elegant, functional, hard-working and decisive.

 

Finally… Which five personalities would you invite to a dinner party?

Of course, my family. They are my main pillar.