Ana Castillo and Álvaro Mel's Madrid home: a cream sofa, a red oriental rug and an armchair by the window that the cat has claimed

Spanish actress Ana Castillo has just turned 31, and through the photos she shares we can also peek inside her Madrid flat. She lives there with her partner, actor Álvaro Mel, and their cat Capitán, who goes by Capi at home. The two met on the set of "A Perfect Story" (Un cuento perfecto), Netflix's adaptation of Elísabet Benavent's novel, and have been together for almost four years. Castillo recently also starred in the Movistar+ series Se tiene que morir mucha gente, alongside Macarena García and Laura Weissmahr.

This is not a catalogue flat. No style or trend dictates the space - vintage pieces sit next to contemporary furniture, and every room looks like it was put together over years rather than bought in a single weekend. That is exactly why it is worth a closer look.

Warmth in neutral tones. The base is white: white walls and a large cream sofa as the centrepiece of the living room. Cream cushions, soft background lighting and a ceiling lamp with a retro feel round out the picture. Framed artworks bring colour and artistic character, the coffee table is glass on a rounded, contemporary base, and the floor is herringbone parquet, which adds warmth.

When red takes over the living room. A large red rug covers a good part of the floor - according to Castillo's social media, from Kuatro Carpets. The pattern is oriental and geometric, and it is the strongest colour in the room: a contrast to the neutral sofa and walls, accompanied by beige and wood tones. Many of us in the Balkans remember the red oriental rug from our grandmothers' living rooms. In Madrid it is a style statement - maybe it is time to bring ours down from the attic?

Capitán's favourite corner. By the window, where the natural light falls, stands a simple wooden armchair with a vintage feel, draped with a soft-textured blanket with a touch of blue. Above it hang two small framed artworks, a reflection of Castillo's interest in art and illustration. Officially, the corner is hers. The photos suggest the one enjoying it most is the cat.

Where the rooms meet. The layout is open: the dining area and living room are visually connected, so the red rug can be seen from the table too. White interior doors with moulded frames and high ceilings keep the classic Madrid character, and the herringbone parquet runs through the whole flat. The paintings on the walls carry colour from room to room.

A mix of eras and styles. The dining table is wooden, with simple lines, surrounded by black chairs inspired by mid-century design. Colour comes from a checked tablecloth in bottle green. Plants and pictures repeat throughout the home, and the dark wood display cabinet with glass doors does not hold crystal glasses for guests who never come - it holds everyday things: food, bottles, glasses.

Light with character. Every part of the flat has its own light. A large floor lamp with simple lines and a retro look gives warm ambient light and contrasts with the dark wooden furniture, while a vase of dried flowers continues the botanical motif.

In the end, this is a flat that is not trying to impress. Vintage pieces, contemporary furniture, art, textiles and everyday objects live together without strict rules. A home with personality instead of perfection - a recipe that works in any flat, whether it is in Madrid or in Skopje's Karpoš.