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table , and a home theater . This space leads off to two guest rooms and the bathrooms .
The mellow gray shades of the HD Surface concrete resin floor are broken by the color of the textured walls and by the large cork wall intended to hold notes , drawings , and mementos linked to this place , in the form of photos and polaroids .
Like the rest of the house , this storey takes advantage of a sophisticated home automation system , allowing all aspects to be managed remotely : security , temperature , sound and video systems , the opening and closing of entrances , lighting , sauna , steam room , and swimming pool . from the master bedroom . The latter has been conceived as a stylish independent suite , with the custom-designed furniture allocating various functions to the different spaces : a walk-in wardrobe , sleeping area , breakfast area , home office , and bathroom .
Here , again , the materials have been carefully selected , ranging from DeCastelli oxidized sheet metal , desaturated green and blue timbers , and caramel leather inlays to the green leather of the upholstered bed , OmniDecor decorated glass , and Aurisina stone .
Copper-toned metallic mesh divides the home office area from the bed and acts as a light source . Indeed , a well-concealed LED grazing light makes its surface vibrate , turning it into a “ jewel ” of light and reflections .
grays are offset by the textured wood on the wall , bringing warmth to the space . The decorated glass comes from the Linee collection , designed by Egidio Panzera for OmniDecor .
A wine cellar is also located in the basement . It ’ s a semi-circular room dug out of the mountain rock . This little amphitheater is divided vertically into three parts . From bottom to top is a wooden bench , followed by rock , and , finally , the bottle display stands hanging from the ceiling .
Great emphasis and theatricality are bestowed by the lighting ; a linear light brightens the stone surface and casts indirect backlighting on the bottles . An Occhio Light spotlight illuminates a circular impression in the ceiling , enabling , by reflection , this flattened dome to become the light fixture for the space .
The double-height with a sloped wooden ceiling casts the space towards the sea view .
The bedroom opens onto a large private terrace , providing an exclusive view of the headland and the Duino Castle .
Simple and elegant shades adorn the bathroom . For its design , the architect again used local materials , such as Aurisina stone , which covers the floor and blends perfectly with the furniture . The neutral
BASEMENT
The basement , which has been specifically designed as a space for recreation and entertaining guests , provides direct access to the jetty . An extensive open space houses a custom-designed kitchen , a living area with large reconfigurable sofas , a large co-working egidiopanzera . it
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