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Living
Old villa on the outskirts of the city
Creating a comfortable home for a family of five in a house with history is not an easy undertaking—especially when some of the heirlooms need to be considered as well. The perfect solution? An exciting mix of old and new.
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Antonio Citterio’s wonderfully comfortable Maxalto sofa set and the handmade carpet by Tai Ping turn the living room into a relaxing oasis ...
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... family heirlooms, such as this whimsical animal lamp, provide a cheerful touch ...
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... meanwhile, in the next room, the oak table by Van Rossum beckons you to take a seat. The striped curtains from Dedar bring in a fresh look ...
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... and in the foyer, the silky tweed fabric by Osborne & Little breathes new life into old-timey valet stands ...
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... the cloakroom is hidden in a separate room, where the built-in closet, pouf, and Roman blind play with different shades of green ...
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... the gently renovated wall fountain made of ceramic tiles is the focal point of the entryway ...
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... it serves as the starting point for the soft runner, which winds its way through all floors like a catwalk ...
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… and leads first to the master bedroom. Ceiling-high brass tubes both camouflage a radiator and serve as room dividers ...
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... the walk-in closet is appointed with a carpet by Tai Ping made of luxurious-feeling sisal and silk ...
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... the floor above is the children‘s domain. The girls sleep in this Ghost bed by Gervasoni ...
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… the two teenagers can retreat to this built-in cosy corner in their attic room ...
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... while their younger brother plays in his kingdom. Built-in cabinets by Porro keep things tidy; glen check wallpaper provides a fitting backdrop ...
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… the wallcovering by Osborne & Little in the offspring’s dressing room feels a bit more poetic