Friday, September 30, 2011

Glamorously Casual









The London flat of Sofia and Niccolo Barattieri di San Pietro is designed to not only be beautiful, but easygoing, too — a place where the family can relax and entertain in a casual way. Designer Paolo Moschino, who renovated the couple’s apartment, describes it as the Italian way. “In Italy, you might have a big palazzo, but you serve mozzarella and tomatoes for lunch, and your guests are all laughing and talking. It’s a relaxed approach within the historical grandeur of a room.” I particularly like the nonchalant display of antiques, the natural light throughout — and the great art, too. Read more here on Elle Decor.


(photography by simon upton)

1 comment:

Pamela Bates of Mercantile Muse said...

I realy love that sliding door along the wall. I've been thinking about doing something like that to cover a large cubby on concrete block office wall.