From outside, this very unusual chalet in the Italian Alps resembles the Hobbit house – arched vaults and small size wound up associations with the housing of some fairy-tale hero. The chalet harmoniously blended with the mountain landscape, so the owners got two small terraces with views at different levels, and from the windows they…
We love the work of the wonderful Italian photographer Davide Lovatti for the places of amazing beauty where he conducts his shootings. David is often invited to photograph the best new designer hotels in different remote corners of Europe – not everyone can stay there, but in his photographs, we can have at least a…
We are accustomed to bohemian interiors with golden stucco molding in luxurious old palazzos. But the designers of Il Palazzo Experimental hotel in Venice went for an experiment – and reflected this not only in the name but also in the interiors. The lobby is decorated in red tones, and breakfast and cocktails are served…
We are used to the fact that the tile can only be used on the floor, on kitchen apron or on bathroom walls. But the young Italian studio H + O created a truly amazing apartment design in an old house, where the use of tiles in the interior is completely reimagined. In each room…
This bright apartment is located in the famous resort town of Como, near the lake of the same name, in one of the historic houses in the center. But the design of its interiors is unexpectedly modern and stylish – like apartments of a big city. It should be noted that the home belongs to…
Clean lines and minimalist design are the perfect solution to enjoy the beauty of a historic building. In the minimalistic atmosphere of this apartment in Milan, located in a house from the beginning of the 20th century, luxurious architectural details come to the fore: huge French windows with a balcony, original parquet, various arches. Designers…
Designing ancient Italian villas dating back several centuries is both easy and difficult. On the one hand, there is no need to reinvent a wheel, extravagant modern solutions and cool designer tricks will look inappropriate in these magnificent homes. The main task of designers is to restore and emphasize the historical splendor proven over the…
The studio GEZA that designed this chalet in the Italian Alps chose black for interior design for a reason – in such a place, nothing should distract from the scenery. Outside, the house has two simple geometric shapes. Inside, everything is also straightforward: two levels, wood, metal and modern furniture. And, of course, a large…
The landscapes of the picturesque Italian region of Umbria have not changed for many centuries: the same beautiful hills, the same cozy stone houses, the same lavender fields and cypresses. But the wonderful house Castello di Reschio, in addition to all of the above, can also offer very comfortable modern interiors that have been recently…
Until 2009, this Sicilian stone villa, where Dimora delle Balze is now located, was in ruins. The restoration took several years, but now it is a secluded residence with 11 rooms, where everyone can feel like the owner of a castle by the sea. Guests get into the hotel through the main entrance, located in…
