Canal Decasa (commonly referred to simply as Decasa) was a Spanish pay television channel owned and operated by AMC Networks International Southern Europe, specializing in lifestyle programming with a focus on home decoration, interior renovation, wellness, beauty, and fashion. It was the only channel on Spanish pay television exclusively dedicated to home and lifestyle content of its kind. The channel broadcast continuously from May 14, 2007, until February 10, 2026, when it was relaunched and rebranded as AMC Living, a broader lifestyle and travel brand operating under the same ownership. [1]
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| Country | Spain |
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| Broadcast area | Spain Andorra |
| Headquarters | Madrid, Spain |
| Programming | |
| Language | Spanish |
| Picture format | 1080i HDTV (downscaled to 16:9 576i for the SDTV feed) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | AMC Networks International Southern Europe |
| Sister channels | AMC Canal Cocina Canal Hollywood Canal HISTORIA Odisea Crimen + Investigación BLAZE SundanceTV Sol Música Canal Panda Biggs |
| History | |
| Launched | May 1, 2007 (test transmissions) May 14, 2007 (regular broadcast) |
| Closed | February 10, 2026 |
| Replaced by | AMC Living |
| Links | |
| Website | decasa.tv (defunct) |
History
editLaunch and early years (2007–2008)
editCanal Decasa began test transmissions on May 1, 2007, at which point the channel broadcast only promotional bumpers previewing its forthcoming content. On May 14, 2007, Decasa commenced regular broadcasting via Hispasat, with its signal encrypted for distribution by pay-television operators to their subscribers. On the same day, the channel became available on Movistar TV, the IPTV platform operated by Telefónica.[2]
On January 1 and January 4, 2008, the channel was added to the offerings of Digital+ (now Movistar+) and ONO (now Vodafone TV), respectively, alongside The Biography Channel. These early distribution agreements established Decasa's presence on the two dominant cable and satellite platforms in Spain at the time, positioning it firmly within the country's pay television ecosystem. [3]
Expansion across operators (2013)
editOn February 29, 2013, Canal Decasa was added to the channel lineup of Telecable, alongside BBC World News and Bloomberg. Later that year, on October 13, 2013, it was announced that Decasa would join the new Orange TV platform, with broadcasts beginning on October 30.[3]
On November 1, 2013, a high-definition feed — designated Decasa HD — was launched, made available on ONO (later Vodafone TV), Telecable, and Orange TV. The introduction of HD broadcasting reflected the channel's growing investment in production quality and its expanding subscriber base across multiple operator ecosystems.[3]
HD era and planned 4K rollout (2013–2024)
editAs early as June 2017, Canal Decasa announced plans to begin broadcasting in 4K Ultra HD. While the 4K rollout was publicly anticipated, no confirmed full deployment was documented in subsequent years. [3]
The channel continued to air through the late 2010s and early 2020s as one of the flagship lifestyle properties within AMCNISE's Spanish portfolio. The broader AMC Networks International Southern Europe group, which produced and distributed 25 thematic television channels across Spain, Portugal, France, and Italy reaching over 10 million subscribers, categorized Canal Decasa alongside Canal Cocina under its "lifestyle" vertical. [3]
Departure from Movistar+ (2024)
editOn December 31, 2024, Canal Decasa ceased broadcasting on Movistar Plus+ due to a commercial disagreement between Movistar and AMC Networks. This was a significant distribution loss, as Movistar+ had been one of the channel's primary carriers since its earliest years of operation.[1]
Rebrand as AMC Living (2026)
editOn February 10, 2026, Canal Decasa was officially relaunched as AMC Living, a new lifestyle brand that expanded the channel's editorial scope beyond the home to encompass travel and wellness content, while retaining Decasa's core identity as Spain's only pay television channel exclusively dedicated to home renovation and decoration. [4]
The transition was framed by AMC Networks as a natural evolution of the Decasa brand, built on the premise that "home is no longer just a physical space, but a starting point from which we relate to the world: how we travel, how we take care of ourselves, or how we seek inspiration." The rebranded channel was described as aspirational and accessible, with a contemporary visual identity aimed at maintaining emotional resonance with its existing audience while attracting a broader viewership demographic. [5]
Programming
editCanal Decasa's programming slate consisted principally of original Spanish-language productions centered on home renovation, interior decoration, and related lifestyle subjects, supplemented by acquired international content in the same genre. The channel was notable for developing a recognizable roster of Spanish presenter-led formats, many of which continued under the AMC Living banner following the 2026 rebrand.[2]
Original productions
editThe channel's flagship original productions included Reforma Integral, Minipisos Asombrosos, Redecora con Raquel, Busco Piso, and La Cocina de Tus Sueños. These programs formed the editorial spine of the channel and were consistently cited in official AMC Networks communications as flagship titles representing Decasa's brand identity. [6]
Redecora con Raquel featured decorator Raquel Regueras transforming real domestic spaces in response to the specific needs and aesthetic ambitions of homeowners. La Cocina de Tus Sueños and its sequel edition La Cocina de Tus Sueños 2.0 focused specifically on kitchen renovations. Minipisos Asombrosos examined the design ingenuity applied to compact urban apartments across Spain. Reforma Integral documented comprehensive whole-home renovations, often involving structural demolition and complete interior redesign.[3]
Additional original programming included Reforma y Sé Feliz, a lighter format in which presenters tackled targeted, budget-conscious home improvements; En-Papel-Arte, hosted by decorating specialist Chus Cano; El Arte de los Artesanos, a documentary series profiling traditional Spanish artisans; and Un Jardín a Tu Medida, a garden design program presented by landscaper Monique Briones, which premiered on Decasa in September 2014.[3]
Acquired programming
editDecasa also carried acquired international lifestyle and renovation content. La Casa de Mis Sueños (Property Brothers), the Canadian format hosted by twins Jonathan and Drew Scott, aired extensively on the channel. Los Gemelos Reforman Dos Veces (also featuring the Scott brothers) was likewise a recurring fixture in the channel's schedule.[1]
Programming
edit| Title | Genre | Format | Country of Origin | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reforma Integral | Home renovation | Original production | Spain | Flagship renovation series |
| Minipisos Asombrosos | Interior design | Original production | Spain | Focus on compact urban apartments |
| Redecora con Raquel | Interior decoration | Original production | Spain | Hosted by Raquel Regueras |
| Busco Piso | Real estate / lifestyle | Original production | Spain | Property search format |
| La Cocina de Tus Sueños | Kitchen renovation | Original production | Spain | Also produced as 2.0 sequel edition |
| Reforma y Sé Feliz | Home improvement | Original production | Spain | Budget-focused renovation format |
| En-Papel-Arte | Interior decoration | Original production | Spain | Hosted by Chus Cano |
| El Arte de los Artesanos | Documentary | Original production | Spain | Profiles of traditional Spanish artisans |
| Un Jardín a Tu Medida | Gardening / landscaping | Original production | Spain | Hosted by Monique Briones; premiered September 2014 |
| La Casa de Mis Sueños | Home renovation | Acquired (Property Brothers) | Canada | Spanish adaptation/dubbing of Canadian format |
| Los Gemelos Reforman Dos Veces | Home renovation | Acquired | Canada/US | Scott brothers format |
Distribution
editAt the time of its closure, Canal Decasa was carried by the major Spanish pay-television operators, with channel numbers varying by platform. The following table reflects distribution as documented during the channel's active years:
| Platform / Operator | Channel Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Movistar+ (Digital+) | — | Carried from January 1, 2008; ceased December 31, 2024 |
| Vodafone TV (formerly ONO) | 123 | Carried from January 4, 2008 |
| Orange TV | 068 | Added October 30, 2013 |
| Telecable | 068 | Added February 29, 2013; HD available |
| R Cable | 059 | Carried during active years |
| Jazztel TV | 068 | Carried during active years |
| Euskaltel | 039 | Carried during active years |
| Hispasat (satellite) | — | Distribution uplink from launch (May 2007) |
Ownership and corporate context
editCanal Decasa was produced and distributed by AMC Networks International Southern Europe (AMCNISE), the Southern European division of the American media conglomerate AMC Networks, Inc. AMCNISE operated as one of the largest independent thematic channel producers and distributors in Spain and Portugal, with a portfolio spanning cinema and drama, factual and documentary, lifestyle, music, children's, and general entertainment verticals. [3]
Within the AMCNISE lifestyle vertical, Decasa operated alongside Canal Cocina, Spain's dedicated food and cooking channel, forming the two pillars of the company's non-fiction lifestyle offering in the domestic market. The broader sibling portfolio included AMC, Canal Hollywood, SundanceTV, Canal HISTORIA, Odisea, Crimen + Investigación, BLAZE, XTRM, DARK, Somos, Sol Música, Canal Panda, Biggs, and SELEKT, among others.
Awards and recognition
editAMC Networks International Southern Europe received numerous industry recognitions during Canal Decasa's operational period. The broader AMCNISE group was recognized with over 82 Promax awards for creative excellence, was named Best Thematic Channel by the Spanish Academy of Television for five consecutive years, and received six Premio Control awards for Best Television Channel. Canal Decasa, as one of the flagship properties within this portfolio and the group's primary lifestyle brand in Spain, was a consistent contributor to this recognition. [7]
Succession
editCanal Decasa was succeeded on February 10, 2026, by AMC Living. The new channel retained all of Decasa's core original productions and expanded into travel and wellness categories, with new formats including Hoteles para Mimarte, a series visiting unique Spanish wellness retreats, and Escapadas con Gregg Wallace, a European travel format. AMC Living was presented by the network as a continuation rather than a replacement, preserving the production team, the presenter pool, and the channel's position within AMCNISE's Spanish distribution agreements. [8]
See also
edit- AMC Living (successor channel)
- Canal Cocina
- AMC Networks International Southern Europe
- AMC Networks
References
edit- 1 2 3 "AMC Living", Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre (in Spanish), 4 May 2026, retrieved 11 June 2026
- 1 2 "Fig. 5. Natural frequency spectra of the test bench and tractor transmissions". doi.org. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Teleinforme Junio". Issuu. 14 July 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- ↑ DRAFTING (20 January 2026). "The historic Decasa Channel evolves into AMC Living, expanding its editorial territory". Panorama Audiovisual. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- ↑ DRAFTING (20 January 2026). "The historic Decasa Channel evolves into AMC Living, expanding its editorial territory". Panorama Audiovisual. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- ↑ A451, Redacción (19 January 2026). "Nace AMC Living, la "evolución natural" de Canal Decasa". Audiovisual451 (in Spanish). Retrieved 11 June 2026.
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