The Art of Design Issue 23 2016 | Page 78

78 The master bedroom features the bed placed in the middle of the room with a built in headboard in wide tongue and groove sandblasted timber, creating a dressing space behind the bed. A gite/annex has been transformed into a comfortable TV & games room. Dressed with lounge sofas, oversized cushions and two large bespoke Berber rugs, the games rooms is perfect for relaxing and watching films or playing table tennis. The lounge effect continues onto the outside poolside dining area with Ethimo lounge seating, Alice in Wonderland peacock chairs and a hanging tent in the trees. “Our approach when creating the perfect holiday escape for the Brown family meant re-evaluating the usual priorities of the space. The villa needed to be playful, fun and invigorating; but also be able to offer restfulness in equal measure. The result is a space that is both serene and rejuvenating, perfectly at home in the magical setting of Joucas. The team were delighted to work on such a wonderful and exciting project.” says Tiffany Duggan, Design Director at Studio Duggan. Studio Duggan’s eclectic design, the mixing of furniture, textures and colours alongside more contemporary pieces, is very prevalent throughout the house. The final result is ideal for Liz and Duncan and their two girls. The house benefits from a huge open plan living area, which connects to the outside terrasses and is perfect for entertaining. The bedrooms are located at either end of the house, which means two or three families can stay without feeling overcrowded. It’s completely the opposite from, and the perfect antidote to, their London home. www.studioduggan.com