A Century-Old Italian Villa Named After the Owner’s Dog Transforms into a Modern (But Not Too) Home

On the opposite side of the apartment, however, continuity is key: a large area where the living and dining areas flow into each other is visually linked by stucco work on the ceiling. Dedar fabric paneling wraps around the perimeter of the room. Asymmetrical arches constructed with lacquered wood link the kitchen to the living and dining area, too. Other details like a lacquered cabinet recessed in the wall and the steel kitchen island also help to create a sense of unity in the room.

In the dining area, Medea 101 chairs by Fratelli Tagliabue and Enzo Mari’s Sof Sof chair for Driade (on the right) are placed around Gianfranco Fini’s Regolo table for Poltronova.

In the kitchen, the Abimis steel island has a faucet from Mamoli’s Paola collection, which complements the custom lacquered pantry. A Swedish Ninja wall sconce and TRN A1 pendant light by Pani Jurek complete the scene.

Illuminating the dining room table is an Otto pendant lamp by Servomuto. The paneling is Dedar fabric.

High design meets a cozy atmosphere

If the living area has a notable airiness, the sleeping area’s atmosphere is that of a suite in a luxury hotel. Behind the bed, two iron and ribbed glass doors lead to a generous walk-in closet and an elegant bathroom. An Art Nouveau window on the opposite side reveals a hammam space finished in resin, with a tub, shower, and additional washbasin. The parquet floor, sanded by hand, also serves to give coherence to the home, as do original doors and fixtures and handcrafted stucco details. From the combination of lacquered installations, steel elements, and contemporary furniture pieces, an apartment that combines pure geometry with imperfection emerges.

In the ensuite bathroom, a custom-designed iron and ribbed glass window frames the space. The faucets are a Giò Ponti design for Mamoli.

Also in the ensuite bathroom, the Bonola washbasin by Ceramica Flaminia completes the space with an essential and refined touch.

In the bedroom, the custom bed is in wood and rattan with brass inserts.

Also in the bedroom, the Bikini wall sconces are by Servomuto, the Charleston radiator is from Zehnder, and an Arcade carpet is by Tarkett. Clever details such as Madeleine handles by Dnd complete the composition. Finally, custom iron and ribbed glass doors lead to the walk-in closet, which opens up to become a natural extension of the private suite.

The private bathroom is lined with Alfabeto wall tiles by 41zero42. The Calla sink for Ideal Standard is designed by Palomba Serafini Associati and paired with faucets from the Gio Ponti Collection for Mamoli. The Charleston radar is from Zehnder.

This Italian villa was originally published in AD Italy.