XL arises from an old desire of its owner, Alexandra S. Monteiro, to build a space that reflects her personality and experiences. The search for new things and new designers was one of her priorities, seeking to find a style that represented something fresh in Porto. There is a concern in bridging the gap between classic and modern, combining Scandinavian style, also characterized by simple and functional lines with old styles, such as the 1950s. XL assumes a taste for simplicity of lines, design and of functionality, closely linked to the sometimes chaotic, modern lifestyle, that makes one look for an uncomplicated, elegant and functional home environment.

Created in 1973, Móveis Carlos Cruz Lda. opens its first shop and, since then, works daily to materialise the dreams of its customers, betting on the quality of its products. It grew and opened new spaces in the city, becoming a family business, never losing sight of its mission: to surprise the customer with innovation, dedication and quality assurance of products manufactured in Portugal, while having a personalised delivery service, with free assembly of the furniture. It seeks to create decoration solutions that adapt to the routine of each client, improving in detail, in the colour of each piece of furniture that, as a whole, will make each client’s house their home.