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head board , made and installed in individual pieces to create a trompe l ’ oeil effect , while the rest of the wall is covered in bronzed mirrors . Paired , a set of two night tables by Formitable © , grace the side of the bed . Curtains made of velvet panels and sheer material open to breathtaking views of the sea and , if you look up to the ceiling , you are reminded of the lines that run all around the room . Bespoke lighting by Masiero Lighting adds brightness to complete the look . protrudes from the wall . The closet is also inlaid with thin strips of mother of pearl , with the handles hidden behind a minimalist leaf pattern . In lieu of curtains , moveable aluminum panels with stylized oriental patterns draw in the sunlight as desired . Pinup light units from Studio Italia bring the whole mood together .
The corridors are fully covered with a unique custommade wallpaper , Pajlo by Wall & Deco , which stretches from the entrance to the rest of the house . Wood paneling hides the doors to create a harmonious feel . The bedroom corridors lead to an open space that was turned into a work and study place . To the left of the corridor , Dana , a bespoke sofa table from the Formitable © line , stands proudly .
The study or work area was designed in all white , with a touch of bronze to stimulate calm and clarity , and white back painted glass walls . To the left , a shelving unit made of white wood cabinets and carrara marble partitions and glass mix for the shelves that come in a variety of depth . To the right , deep cabinets allow the architects daughters of the household to store her maps and plans . The L-shaped work area , in high end Formica from Polymer , was enhanced with plants to infuse regenerative energy into the working routine . A one of a kind lighting unit made of customized stylized and suspended leaves from Formitable © adds a sculptural element to the whole space .
Working Areas The kitchen area , part of the original plans , was upgraded by Wael Farran Studio ’ s creative team with Skygarden chandeliers from FLOS , a spot for green plants , as well as Soul , a unique wallpaper from Wall & Deco on the ceiling that makes the space all the more special . The walls were covered with painted glass to facilitate the cleaning process and bring in a freshness feel . Equipped with state of the art appliances from Miele , the kitchen has everything for the perfect home cooked meal . A door opens to a dirty kitchen to handle the heavier tasks that are usually messier . Conceived in a highly technical way with a custom-made barbeque , the dirty kitchen ensures a beautiful and smooth workflow . Glass walls facilitate the cleaning process .
“ A family is composed of people who are similar yet different , and that is what we try to convey in our projects ,” concludes Wael Farran , lead designer and founder of Wael Farran Studio . “ While a single thread leads the whole project , we take detours in creativity to let every personality in the family feel at home in their own personal space .”
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Last but not least , the master bedroom greets you with clear lines and soothing emotions as you enter the ton sur ton space . You first step into the dressing room with closets from end to end . The closets are made of Caleidolegno MW Toglio wood veneer , supplied from Tabu Italy , and feature hidden handles and bronze mirrors . Both joints and handles , made of oxidized steel , follow a unique path that goes all through the room . The TV unit facing the bed hangs from the ceiling and holds drawers and storage spaces . Further down the line , is a dressing table with a tryptic of mirrors , with the side mirrors that double as storage . The bed features a customized velvet
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