Warm and cosy tones with an occasional sprinkle of colours
Two architects have turned an old farmstead into an intimate and cosy refuge using natural colours and materials
Story Joanne Lam Photography Fabrizio Cicconi/Living Inside Styling by Francesca Davoli/Living Inside
Whether it is a romantic space for a couple or a warm space for a family, the home should always be a sanctuary. For architects Silvia Giacobazzi and Giulia Pederzini, their home is their safe haven.
Located in the picturesque town of Seravezza in Tuscany, an old farmstead was turned into a cosy and intimate refuge by the dynamic duo. For Giacobazzi, who is known for restoring and renovating abandoned buildings, it was no doubt an easy task - but one she took to heart. And what translated is a piece of her creative soul.
The architect has retained much of the rustic charm of the estate, opting to simply restore parts of it. And where sections were rebuilt, she kept the original materials and purposes.
Using wood from the original roof and ceiling and retaining the use of exposed stone for the floors and walls, Giacobazzi not only preserved the historic elements of the estate intact, but also kept the home in tune with nature. These minute but significant references to nature give the space a warmer, more intimate ambience.
The furnishings also speak volumes of the architects' desire to create an oasis for their mind and soul. Stepping into their rustic home, one may be taken aback by the abundance of white in the space. In the living area, large white sofas are positioned against white shelving, walls and doors. Yet, in true testament to the duo's magical creative touch, 50 shades of white are balanced with rustic wooden tables and pastel accents from fresh flowers. It is an undeniably inviting and intimate abode, and it's easy to see why residents consider their home an oasis.
