LUXURY HOMES 27
The bespoke Kitchen is handcrafted from aged wood , seamlessly complementing the existing wood in the apartment . The Grigio Carnico marble work surfaces provide an elegant statement against the aged wooden joinery .
The kitchen has been fitted with appliances from both Gaggenau and SubZero , providing a striking modern statement .
The Dining room , integrates well with the kitchen , an aged wooden table is matched with elegant bespoke chairs covered in Jim Thompson grey velvet and from the ceiling , is an antler style chandelier , from Restoration Hardware , providing chalet warmth and ambient lighting .
The Living Room is squared off with a beautiful sumptuous mohair rug from Gallery Zozan Antwerpen , Belgium .
The modern , yet very comfortable furniture is a mix of both vintage and new . An original vintage Cassina armchair mod 849 , designed by Gianfranco Frattini , reupholstered in Pierred Frey
Bridget sits elegantly facing a bespoke modern couch upholstered with De Le Cuona Cobbles linen fabric , adorned with Oyuna cashmere pillows and throw .
Two marble top tables from De Padova round up the Living Room and ambient lighting is provided by a wall light from De Padova .
The apartment offers 3 full bathrooms , two en-suite and one guest . Each bathroom offers subtle differences , but all have a common , modern , elegant and luxuries theme . The bathrooms are a warm sumptuous sanctuary during the winter months . The colours and tones bode beautifully with the chalet .
The marble and vanity units are from Salvatori , the Master marble in Silk Georgette and the remaining two in Gris du Marais . The tapware from Cea Design showcases the meticulous attention to design detail .
The shower areas are enclosed using bespoke designs from Vismara Vetro . The three bedrooms still retain the chalet theme , aged wood
floors and joinery are paired with modern but warm textures and finishes .
The main bedrooms offer bespoke beds with storage , finished off with elegant headboards covered in De La Cuona velvet . The curtains from Pierre Frey Apolline Crème are both contemporary and sophisticated .
The lighting is ambient and elegant from CTO , finished off in bronze . The guest bedroom shares its use as an office . It offers a bespoke wardrobe with an integrated pulldown bed .
The joinery is upholstered with Johnston of Elgin lambswool cloth Teviot , which matches the walls . Under the window rests a bespoke desk , made form aged wood and the window is dressed in Roman Blinds using De Le Cuona Seahorse fabric .
Alessia ’ s inspiration was to integrate the charm and warmth of a Swiss chalet with that of Italian style and luxury . Walking into the apartment , one can feel that marriage between the quaint and the modern , the synergies work so well together , creating a warmth ambiance . www . alessiamainardi . com
ISSUE 67 2024 THE ART OF LUXURY