Living
A city flat on the right bank of the lake
A couple swap the expansiveness of their villa for the vibrancy of the city, fulfilling their dream of an exclusive, urban-chic home with a bespoke maisonette. Walls give way to a new spaciousness, and sophisticated fixtures and fittings are added for comfort.
Black Tie’s artfully tufted upholstered pouf provides a warm welcome in the dining room, crowned by the iconic Terzani chandelier made from a sea of metal chains ...
... the guest bathroom, with its custom-designed vanity, can almost be seen as a symbol of the renovation, combining bespoke fittings with the finest materials ...
... in the entrance hall, the precious Murano glass of the manufactured chandelier harmonises with the hand-tufted silk and New Zealand wool carpet by Tai Ping ...
... the herringbone parquet in oiled oak is framed in all the rooms by a floor frieze with brass inlays, here replaced by the polished Calacatta marble floor ...
... this contrasts beautifully with the red Emperador marble on the worktops and walls in the bespoke kitchen ...
... like the downdraft hob, the brass sink virtually blends in with the expressive natural stone ...
... in the adjacent small dining room, the table lamp by CTO Lighting shines through its silk shade onto the textured wallpaper by Giardini Wallpaper, also made from the finest silk …
... the box-spring bed designed for the master bedroom is upholstered in sand-coloured leather by traditional furniture maker Wittmann. A fine contrast: the bedside tables by Antonio Citterio for Maxalto in black oak …
... the recess is discreetly occupied by a built-in cupboard painted in a matte wall colour with integrated lighting and burnished brass handles inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright for U.S.W. fittings ...
... concealed behind the elegant panels is a sliding door that retracts into the wardrobe, opening the way to the en-suite bathroom …
... this too features bespoke fittings. A marble top sits on a base of black-stained wood. Brass details frame the scene ...
... built-in units line the hallway, providing valuable storage space. Guests dream under an antique Murano glass ceiling light by Barovier & Toso ...
… like a work of art, a textile wall covering by Carlisle & Co. dominates the back wall. It harmonises perfectly with the Luiz bed linen.