A Century-Old Italian Villa Named After the Owner’s Dog Transforms right into a Modern (But Not Too) Home
Calvoire
November 16, 2025
On the alternative facet of the residence, nevertheless, continuity is essential: a big space the place the residing and eating areas move into one another is visually linked by stucco work on the ceiling. Dedar material paneling wraps across the perimeter of the room. Asymmetrical arches constructed with lacquered wooden hyperlink the kitchen to the residing and eating space, too. Other particulars like a lacquered cupboard recessed within the wall and the metal kitchen island additionally assist to create a way of unity within the room.
In the eating space, Medea 101 chairs by Fratelli Tagliabue and Enzo Mari’s Sof Sof chair for Driade (on the correct) are positioned round Gianfranco Fini’s Regolo desk for Poltronova.
In the kitchen, the Abimis metal island has a faucet from Mamoli’s Paola assortment, which enhances the {custom} lacquered pantry. A Swedish Ninja wall sconce and TRN A1 pendant mild by Pani Jurek full the scene.
Illuminating the eating room desk is an Otto pendant lamp by Servomuto. The paneling is Dedar material.
High design meets a comfy ambiance
If the residing space has a notable airiness, the sleeping space’s ambiance is that of a set in a luxurious resort. Behind the mattress, two iron and ribbed glass doorways result in a beneficiant walk-in closet and a chic lavatory. An Art Nouveau window on the alternative facet reveals a hammam area completed in resin, with a bathtub, bathe, and extra washbasin. The parquet ground, sanded by hand, additionally serves to offer coherence to the house, as do authentic doorways and fixtures and handcrafted stucco particulars. From the mixture of lacquered installations, metal components, and up to date furnishings items, an residence that mixes pure geometry with imperfection emerges.
In the ensuite lavatory, a custom-designed iron and ribbed glass window frames the area. The taps are a Giò Ponti design for Mamoli.
Also within the ensuite lavatory, the Bonola washbasin by Ceramica Flaminia completes the area with a vital and refined contact.
In the bed room, the {custom} mattress is in wooden and rattan with brass inserts.
Also within the bed room, the Bikini wall sconces are by Servomuto, the Charleston radiator is from Zehnder, and an Arcade carpet is by Tarkett. Clever particulars reminiscent of Madeleine handles by Dnd full the composition. Finally, {custom} iron and ribbed glass doorways result in the walk-in closet, which opens as much as develop into a pure extension of the personal suite.
The personal lavatory is lined with Alfabeto wall tiles by 41zero42. The Calla sink for Ideal Standard is designed by Palomba Serafini Associati and paired with taps from the Gio Ponti Collection for Mamoli. The Charleston radar is from Zehnder.
This Italian villa was initially revealed in AD Italy.