Montse Gené is the woman behind SOLID Projectes, an interior design studio that seeks to create unique and functional spaces for everyday life. Its philosophy is based on coming up with custom designs that fully reflect the tastes and personality of each client while providing functional and attractive spaces.
With extensive experience in the field of home, office and commercial space renovation projects, this studio offers customised solutions adapted to meet the expectations of each client.
How would you describe your interior design style and how do you apply that style to your projects?
Despite fully adapting ourselves to each client and each space, we have a fundamentally contemporary style that is particularly focused on simplicity and elegance through the use of modern and stylish features.
We often use neutral colours, such as white, grey or black, while highlighting the premium materials used for the finishes: natural wood, iron, stone, etc., which attract the eye and bring warmth into the space.
We try to make the most of any available space by using functional and versatile furniture that is often custom-designed.
Mountains are the defining characteristic of Andorra. Do you think there is an interior design style or trend that epitomises the homes in Andorra?
The physical location of the space you work on is obviously very important. Being in Andorra means we often work with authentic materials from this country to create a sense of cosiness and warmth. Wood, iron and stone help us a great deal when working in Alpine environments. Combined with wools, leathers and textures with traditional patterns, they provide a very comfortable feel.
The colours used in Alpine styles are often neutral and earthy, with a strong presence of white to represent the snow and our clear mountain air. They also contrast well with warm, more intense colours to add striking visuals.
How do you choose the right tapware for each project?
I choose tapware from Tres Grifería because they have an enormously wide variety of models and finishes. It is genuinely easy to find the perfect model for each project and budget.
Such a huge variety lets us adapt to the needs of each client and individual project, with options that range from basic models to high-end electronic taps, which I have at home by the way and thoroughly enjoy every day.
We can see that you have made a firm commitment to matte black tapware in your projects. What makes you choose this finish?
A ceramic finish has been traditionally used in the past for the wall tiles and fittings in a bathroom, with chrome-plated taps. We bring typically decorative materials from other rooms of the house into the bathroom. You will often see wood, stone and natural iron in my projects, which I consider to be more natural and biophilic in Alpine environments.
I often apply a matte black finish to the details and door handles, as well as for the bathroom accessories, and being able to do the same on the taps helps me bring consistency, harmony and style to the overall look.
What do you like the most about the tapware from Tres?
The quality and service.
I consider the fact that everything is made in Barcelona to be a very important added value because it means the entire manufacturing process and product quality can be properly controlled. I should add that they also have a well-trained and professional network of distributors, which makes everything far simpler and means the whole process is overseen precisely as it should be.
So, having access to designer products and innovative finishes, as well as being sure that my client will be able to enjoy them for many years to come, is a huge added value that I greatly appreciate.
