VALENCIA, SPAIN. LOCAL BUSINESS REDESIGN
Commercial Property
Redesign / Commercial Property (bajo)
After moving to Spain in 2022, we had a large stock of art, plus we needed a studio to produce and store existing and new works, as well as a photo studio to photograph and present them.

To save money on rent (over two years, including commissions and additional expenses, we would have spent about €20,000 only for rent), we decided to invest in purchasing the space with the intention of renovating it, furnishing it to our liking, and then reselling it. You can find our financial figures at the bottom of this page.
Meet Our Team
Redesign and art have been our life for over 13 years.
We create places people want to buy, stay in, and return to.
  • Ros Kozhman
    Decorator, Light Designer, Interior Product Designer, Sculptor
  • Irena Antoniuk
    Decorator, Interior Stylist, Interior Product Designer,
    Artist
Where We Started
The acquired space had once been a grocery store, then a display store selling finishing materials, particularly laminate and tile. When we acquired the space, it still contained parts of the display samples, placed in the completed partitions, laid on the floor, and glued directly to the walls and columns.

We expended considerable effort initially removing them, but it later turned out to be critically necessary, as mould and crumbling plaster were hidden under the decorative panels, and a ceiling leak from the neighbours above gradually, over decades, flooded the floor and created mould and rot beneath the laminate flooring.

We also expended considerable effort removing the old "gotelé/popcorn" coating from the walls and ceiling, as the plaster was peeling off in patches in some areas, while in others it was firmly attached.

We also renovated a small patio with an outdoor bathroom that overlooked the "well" area inside the house and had been collecting dirty rainwater, debris, and clothes falling from the upper floors for years.
Our Final Point
Despite the need for extensive demolition and renovation, as well as addressing long-standing leaks and mold, we eliminated all the problems and transformed the space beyond recognition.

Finally, we got a safe, clean, and dry place to create and store our art and interior design.
✰ IDEA
We purchased this space primarily to transform it into our own private art studio, not only to create and store art and design objects but also to host photo shoots.

After the redesign, we divided the space into three main zones:
  • a separate room was used as a workshop for creating sculptures and interior design objects,
  • a separate area of ​​the main space was used for creating/filming wall art,
  • a separate area was used for photo shoots of art and interior design presentations.
✰ WORKSHOP (SCULPTURES AND ARTY INTERIOR PRODUCTS)
✰ WORKSHOP (WALL ART)
✰ PHOTOSTUDIO
Photo by Jacob
Photo by Leio
Photo by Jacob
Photo by Jacob
Photo by Shifaaz
Photo by Marion
Photo by Mike
Photo by David
Photo by Sven
Photo by Jason
Photo by Hal
Photo by Ed
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✰ PROCESS
✰ BEFORE AND AFTER
KPI, 2022-2024

Our Real Case Result: The Business Synergy Model


This is exactly how we optimised our own capital. By combining a strategic commercial redesign with our own operational creative business, we completely decoupled ourselves from the traditional real estate market.


  • The Reality: We didn't just wait for the property value to grow. We used the space as our active, private art workshop and photo studio for 24 months.
  • The Rental Saved: Over these 2 years, we completely eliminated our business's rent expenses, keeping €18,000 in saved rental costs directly in our pockets.
  • The Exit: In 2024, we sold the fully transformed, highly liquid asset at a premium.

Conclusion: Thanks to the massive boost from saved operational rent combined with the redesign value-add, this exact project achieved a staggering ~30.8% Annualised ROI (~61.7% Net Project ROI).

  • Buying Price
    €40000
    August 2022
  • Estimated Selling Price
    €69000
    October 2024
  • Saved Rent Cost
    €18000
    For 24 months (€750/month)
  • Annualized ROI
    ~30.8%
    ~61.7% Net Project ROI
    (2 years)

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Please note that we don't offer typical investment flips, major renovations, or standard investment interior redesigns.

We create a unique atmosphere and vibe for residential properties and local businesses through artistic, unique redesigns. We create spaces with an exclusive history and style that people want to visit and return to.