We fell in love with Lava as soon as we stepped through the front door. Inviting and luminous, the space oozes personality and soul. The colour scheme reminds us of nature (ocean/sky blue mix with earthy tones), while simultaneously being very twenty-first-century chic. Andrea is an interior designer, so it's no wonder why everything is arranged and curated with meticulous attention to detail. The immediate area isn’t Berlin’s liveliest, but you’re well-connected to the city centre, as well as the more dynamic areas of Charlottenburg. Home truths: *Even though the kitchen is well-equipped, it’s a little small *This part of Charlottenburg is lovely, but you’ll have to do some walking to reach the livelier parts of the neighbourhood *We found some fake plants in the home, this might not be to everyone’s taste