A home for a collector
When a young collector set about designing his first home, he chose not to stick to the usual white-cube format to display his art. Banished were the typical icy white walls and cold, anonymous expanses, he instead chose to create an inviting space where the soft pastel colours of the walls and the alternating parquet and resin floors give an unexpected twist – coexisting harmoniously with his collection of precious objects.
The rich finish of Absolute colours on the walls of the living area, against the shades of pale pink KK 126, light olive green KK 55 and calm cream colour KK 87, combine to create a warm, enveloping and lively space. From twisting steel sculptures to graphic tapestries and shaggy sofas, each piece scattered within this classic Milanese apartment feels right in its place.
Light streams into the small galley kitchen, painted in a delicate but lively KK 55 light green that continues the neutral colour scheme found in the rest of the house. A bold onyx countertop and backsplash form the room’s focal point, which acts as a counterpoint to the minimal finish of the Decor, perfect for spaces that require maximum washability. Window and radiator are decorated with Microresina, also in the colour KK 55.
Textured shades of pale brown create an earthy naturalness within a house so full of coveted objects. A Cementoresina floor in warm dove grey KK 81 covers the corridor and bathroom, while Wallcrete Living walls in the bedroom and Wallcrete in the bathroom are combined with the wooden surfaces and Roman travertine. By combining elements of masculine and feminine, the informal mood is translated into a space rich with old-world charm.
