Sometimes, when renovating a home, the goal isn’t to achieve a brand-new, pristine look, but rather to evoke the warmth of a space that has already been lived in—a transformation that acts as a time accelerator, revealing an environment that feels renewed yet steeped in the experiences that make every home unique.
This was the vision of @beppegallo and @luluartist, two creatives with whom we shared the idea of translating the playful and whimsical world of their family into their new apartment. Together, we crafted a space that, without too many rules, embraces what they love and what brings them joy.
Nestled in the Villa Fiorelli area, this home is part of a historic housing complex—one of those examples of social architecture that simply aren’t built anymore.
The floor plan takes on an L-shape, with an entrance along the longer side and windows aligned on a single façade, following the typical corridor layout where rooms unfold in succession.
The heart of the home is the living area, positioned directly opposite the entrance. At its centre sits a dining table, around which the living room and kitchen unfold, each with its own distinct identity. These spaces, in turn, visually connect to the corridor through large yellow-framed glass partitions that multiply perspectives and sightlines, giving the sensation of a true open-plan space.
To the left of this central area, the corridor extends, punctuated by three arched doors lacquered in a delicate sugar-paper blue, leading to two bathrooms and the first bedroom. On the opposite side, separated by a full-height pivot door, are two additional bedrooms.
An eclectic and layered aesthetic ties together vintage elements with industrial-inspired additions, antique pieces, and bespoke furnishings. This is further enriched by the owner’s artistic interventions—geometric frames and optical patterns that mark thresholds and decorate the walls, creating a dialogue between art and architecture.
The flooring is composed of natural larch planks, while the walls, intentionally left unpolished, feature a raw-textured lime-based IG21 finish. This “unfinished” effect harmonises beautifully with the home’s rich and stimulating universe.
The result is an inviting yet surprising space—a joyful synthesis of the diverse personalities that will inhabit it. A place where one immediately feels at home, finds inspiration, and above all, experiences happiness.
