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Treasured pieces of furniture were incorporated into the new
interior design. They were distributed among the rooms in the
house and used as the inspiration for each room’s individual colour
scheme and feel, thereby creating an eclectic, personal overall
design aesthetic.
For the relaxed and informal living spaces, the client requested
timeless nautical style that would translate to a contemporary
English countryside setting. In order to achieve this, Maurizio
designed a scheme inspired by the signature Hamptons style - an
effortless mix of smart tailoring, cool blue and neutral tones and
natural materials.
His aim was to mix the coastal elegance of New England
styling with the quintessentially British country look to create a
perfect backdrop for relaxed living and entertaining - his design
conjures up memories of summer days spent by the beach, while
retaining an element of timeless English tradition and charm.
The nautical stripes of the cushions and the statement Hamptons
rug are mixed with floral details on armchairs and porcelain lamps
and vases. By using the same blue tones throughout, the contrasting
patterns effortlessly create an eclectic yet harmonious aesthetic with
a nod to the fun and informality of the coast, remaining relevant
all year round. Brass metallic detailing finishes the scheme and
contributes to the tailored and refined look. The smart palette of
navy blue and white, is softened with wicker furniture, patterned
textiles and an abundance of greenery.
MPD completely redesigned the kitchen alongside a local
expert kitchen maker, sourcing the perfect finishing touches like the
custom made Carrara worktop for the kitchen.
Particular attention was paid to final details throughout
the property in order to achieve a high-level of elegance and
sophistication in the design, such as the beautifully crafted door
handles by Charles Edwards. Ralph Lauren, de Le Cuona and
Andrew Martin furniture and fabrics are used throughout to c