Bridge For Design Summer 2014 Bridge For Design Summer 2014 Issue | Page 122

The pool area offers an alternative alfresco dining area, with a hideaway during the intense sunlight in the summer months. The outdoor upholstery fabric is by Summit. A perfect outdoor spot early evening. With a terrace to the side of the kitchen, it’s a perfect spot to enjoy the morning light with a coffee have been given a new life with their pureblood Andalusian stud at its heart.Spinaltermine’s simple stone wall exterior was to set the tone for this interior. Using pale timber beams, brickwork lintels and a carefully curated collection of bespoke furniture I was able to create a tranquil living environment. Using a warm and neutral palette, with considered attention to textures, this rural home with its high ceilings and beautiful vistas through the bespoke window frames allows the surrounding landscape to glow 122 Bridge for Design Summer 2014 through the windows. With some noble treasures used throughout the property, each space features some exceptional pieces of design. Although the building was a complete ruin, we were able to retain the original feel by maintaining some of the existing stonework which is so striking, particularly in the dining room. Due to such extensive building work, we were also able to incorporate all the key standard requirements that come with such a stunning property, such as state of the art appliances and lighting technologies. B ■