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.
Antonio Citterio’s wonderfully comfortable Maxalto sofa set and the handmade carpet by Tai Ping turn the living room into a relaxing oasis ...
... family heirlooms, such as this whimsical animal lamp, provide a cheerful touch ...
... 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 ...
... and in the foyer, the silky tweed fabric by Osborne & Little breathes new life into old-timey valet stands ...
... the cloakroom is hidden in a separate room, where the built-in closet, pouf, and Roman blind play with different shades of green ...
... the gently renovated wall fountain made of ceramic tiles is the focal point of the entryway ...
... it serves as the starting point for the soft runner, which winds its way through all floors like a catwalk ...
… and leads first to the master bedroom. Ceiling-high brass tubes both camouflage a radiator and serve as room dividers ...
... the walk-in closet is appointed with a carpet by Tai Ping made of luxurious-feeling sisal and silk ...
... the floor above is the children‘s domain. The girls sleep in this Ghost bed by Gervasoni ...
… the two teenagers can retreat to this built-in cosy corner in their attic room ...
... while their younger brother plays in his kingdom. Built-in cabinets by Porro keep things tidy; glen check wallpaper provides a fitting backdrop ...
… the wallcovering by Osborne & Little in the offspring’s dressing room feels a bit more poetic