Lifestyle

Maison: from the salons of Paris to the private villas

From Parisian salons to private villas: how haute couture houses and Engel & Völkers share the same philosophy of exclusivity, elegance and lifestyle.

Engel & Völkers at Ecléctica Barcelona 2026: the return of the dining room as a space for togetherness

From 4 to 13 June, the Círculo Ecuestre will host the first edition of Ecléctica Barcelona, a new cultural event dedicated to interior design, architecture and creative disciplines.

10 Steps to Basement Renovation: Utilize the Basement as Additional Living Space

A basement can be much more than just a place to store boxes and garden tools. With a little creativity and the right planning, it can be transformed into a full-fledged living space. Whether you need a new bedroom, office or guest room, a basement conversion can be the perfect solution. In this blog article, you'll learn how to turn your basement into an additional living space in 10 steps.

Juan-Galo Macià appointed President of Engel & Völkers South America

Engel & Völkers has announced the promotion of Juan-Galo Macià as President of South America to further establish the company as the leading luxury real estate broker in the Hispanic world. Macià takes over this role in addition to his position as CEO of the company`s brokerage business in Spain, Portugal, and Andorra. Under Macia`s leadership the Iberian market experienced remarkable growth and developed as a strong strategic region for the German real estate company. “We are highly committed to further growth in this market and to expand our presence in South America,” says Jawed Barna, CEO of the Engel & Völkers Group. In his new additional role Macià will lead the activities in South America - including those countries already operating under the Engel & Völkers brand.   

Prawn tartare canapé: a delicate, quick bite for the perfect welcome

Some welcomes turn an ordinary afternoon into a meaningful moment. In the campaign we created with chef Nino Redruello, we wanted to focus on exactly that: cooking as a way of caring. This prawn tartare canapé is proof of it. Quick to prepare, elegantly flavoured, and ideal for doing something beautiful without spending hours in the kitchen. Perfect for greeting the people you love at home.

Warm foie bonbons: Nino Redruello’s star appetizer to surprise at home

Some recipes amaze from the very first bite. And some gestures convey care without needing words. That is the essence of our campaign with chef Nino Redruello: celebrating the value of thoughtful details, of what is prepared calmly, of what shows that opening your door also means opening your world. These warm foie bonbons capture that idea perfectly—small, delicate, with a centre that melts the moment it touches the plate.

Engel & Völkers and Porcelanosa team up to offer a more exclusive service

In a sector as diverse and complex as real estate, at Engel & Völkers we want to offer an exclusive and 360º service to our clients to offer an exclusive and 360º service to our clientswhether they are buyers or landlords. In this way, our objective is to satisfy all their needs at every stage of the process, from pre-sale to post-sale.

Creative Recycling: Upcycling ideas that make your interior design bloom

Creative recycling, better known as upcycling, has experienced a real boom in recent years. Redesign your living space, reduce waste and become artistically creative. With a little imagination and craftsmanship, you can turn everyday items or old furniture into something unique and stylish that gives your living landscape a personal touch. Here are some inspiring upcycling ideas for your interior design:

Strategic partnership for streamlined financing in the high-end Real Estate sector

10 tricky questions in a job interview

All job interviews are different and, of course, this includes the questions that are asked during the interview. However, human resource managers often resort to certain 'trick' questions to test the candidate's ability in complicated situations, the interest they have in the job, and so on. The following are the ten most frequent ones:

ARCOmadrid 2026: art, encounters and the Engel & Völkers Guest Lounge

Every spring, ARCOmadrid transforms IFEMA Madrid into one of the major meeting points for contemporary art in Europe. For several days, gallerists, collectors, artists and industry professionals walk through the fair’s halls in search of new proposals, trends and perspectives on the current artistic landscape.

The advantages of living in a converted loft apartment

A loft conversion is a large dwelling consisting of open spaces, not just rooms that are divided by walls or doors. This type of property originates from New York, in the second half of the 20th century, when some people, especially artists, decided to take advantage of the locally abandoned houses in the declining housing industry. This is why loft apartments have high ceilings and large windows that take full advantage of the natural light.