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How to Decorate Your Home Like Buenos Aires

By Dobrina Zhekova
February 14, 2017
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Take a stroll along one of Buenos Aires’ many sleepy, cobbled streets lined with colonial buildings and it will immediately become clear to you why the Argentine capital has been dubbed the “Paris of South America.” The European heritage that so many South American cities have by way of their history is probably nowhere as obvious as it is in Buenos Aires. The neo-classical architecture oozes an undeniable Old World charm and the café culture—elevated here to cult status—is indeed reminiscent of the City of Light.

But Buenos Aires is also a city of passion, which is a distinct Latin trait. The impromptu tango lessons on the streets will seduce anyone, and the bustling markets and fairs offer an incredible wealth of local foods and artisanal products. So if you are looking to add to your home a bit of the rich and complex character of Buenos Aires, you have to be ready to mix up classic pieces with vibrant pops of color.

“Buenos Aires’ interior design aesthetic balances urban sophistication with rural elements originating from the farm and polo lifestyle outside the city,” says Cecilia Reboursin, architect and founder of Larebour, a design firm based in New York City. The Buenos Aires native says it is exactly this chaotic and colorful environment that has led to the emergence of so many local designers, each contributing with his or her distinct style to the city’s design stage.

And when it comes to home décor, Reboursin prefers mixing contemporary furnishings with rustic and industrial elements.

“My favorite Argentine textiles are knitted vicuña throws, Aguayo fabrics for a touch of color and of course leathers for the sofas and chairs,” Reboursin suggests.

She explains that the Aguayo fabrics were originally used in South America by Andean women to carry their children and take products to the market. “It is soft, thin, and easy to cut, but sturdy. The fabric is reversible, woven with patterns on both sides.”

Of course, we can’t talk about Argentine home décor without mentioning the Butterfly chair, or the BFK chair, designed in Buenos Aires in 1938 by the architects Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan, and Jorge Ferrari Hardoy. It consists of a folding frame upholstered in leather.

And speaking of materials, there are plenty of local wood options to choose from, such as lenga, guatambú, paraíso, lapacho, and incienso. Reboursin’s favorite is petiribí, a tree native to North Argentina, that she loves for its distinctive color.

Now peruse some of our favorite home décor items inspired by Buenos Aires.
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Palermo Butterfly Chair

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To buy: shopspring.com, $675

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Rustic Wood Cabinet

Credit: Courtesy of World Market

To buy: worldmarket.com, $180

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Desert Santa Maria Kenway Upholstered Loveseat

Credit: Courtesy of World Market

To buy: worldmarket.com, $850

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Live Edge Large Floor Mirror

Credit: Courtesy of Crate and Barrel

To buy: crateandbarrel.com, $749

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Sil'ouette Crochet Raffia Pillow

Credit: Courtesy of ABC Home & Carpet

To buy: abchome.com, $75

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Palecek Wood Swirl Wall Décor

Credit: Courtesy of horchow.com

To buy: horchow.com, $895

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Engage Bonded Leather Sofa

Credit: Courtesy of lexmod.com

To buy: lexmod.com, $1,118

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Aspen Magazine Rack

Credit: Courtesy of ahalife.com

To buy: ahalife.com, $128

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Aguayo Mate Gourd

Credit: Courtesy of Etsy

To buy: etsy.com, $23

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Sticotti Shelving System

Credit: Courtesy of Sudacas.com

To buy: sudacas.com, $750

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Sticotti Coatrack

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To buy: sudacas.com, $400

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Argentinian Knit Throw Pillow

Credit: Courtesy of Etsy

To buy: etsy.com, $39

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Modern Wood Air Plant or Succulent Planter

Credit: Courtesy of ahalife.com

To buy: ahalife.com, $75

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Palomino Gunnar Chair

Credit: Courtesy of World Market

To buy: worldmarket.com, $250

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Seguro Reclaimed Wood Square Wall Mirror

Credit: Courtesy of Crate and Barrel

To buy: crateandbarrel.com, $599

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Aguayo Artisan Throw Blanket

Credit: Courtesy of Amazon

To buy: amazon.com, $35

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Herald Sideboard in Walnut

Credit: Courtesy of lexmod.com

To buy: lexmod.com, $991

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Buenos Aires City Bus: El Libro de los Colectivos Book

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To buy: amazon.com, $25

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Black Walnut Tray

Credit: Courtesy of Ahalife.com

To buy: ahalife.com, $175

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Pace Armchair in Walnut Red

Credit: Courtesy of lexmod.com

To buy: lexmod.com, $349

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Argentina. The Landscape Book

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To buy: amazon.com, $48

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Prabang Wide Centerpiece Bowl

Credit: Courtesy of ahalife.com

To buy: ahalife.com, $120

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Exotic Cowhide Rug

Credit: Courtesy of Pier1 Imports

To buy: pier1.com, $399

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Seg Vinyl Accent Chair

Credit: Courtesy of lexmod.com

To buy: lexmod.com, $545

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Response Fabric Ottoman in Sunny

Credit: Courtesy of lexmod.com

To buy: lexmod.com, $232

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Polaris Woodside Table

Credit: Courtesy of lexmod.com

To buy: lexmod.com, $141

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Cupcakes and Cashmere Indigo Stripe Duvet Cover

Credit: Courtesy of Nordtrom's

To buy: luluandgeorgia.com, $200

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Avani Coffee Table

Credit: Courtesy of Pier1 Imports

To buy: pier1.com, $400

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Pulperia La Argentina Bar Photograph

Credit: Courtesy of Art.com

To buy: art.com, from $15

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Tuscan Brown Shelf

Credit: Courtesy of Pier1 Imports

To buy: pier1.com, $280

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Takat Coffee Table

Credit: Courtesy of Pier1 Imports

To buy: pier1.com, $300

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Stilt Floor Lamp

Credit: Courtesy of Lumens.com

To buy: lumens.com, $339

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Santana Tapestry