MONTICELLO FARMHOUSE – ITALY

Our firm oversaw the design, oversaw the general renovation of the exterior facades, completely restored the interiors in six months, and provided furnishings and lighting with an ambitious turnkey project tailored to this type of residence.
The property, constructed primarily of stone, showcased its heritage with a stone facade that conveys all the charm of these country residences.
When faced with a 15th-century residence that has survived through various eras, it is important to consider its historical value. Respectfully renovating means preserving the characteristic elements and peculiarities that make this country residence unique without distorting its essence.
Exposed stone is a hallmark of the project and was revived in some rooms throughout the house, while the flooring was entirely replaced, striving to maintain the charm of the natural materials of the past.
The entrance to the living area echoes the exposed stonework next to the dining area, enhanced by low-profile lighting embedded in wood paneling.
The table and chairs are antique, made of solid walnut, inherited from the family over time. The fireplace warms this space, complemented by a classic English Chesterfield sofa.
The kitchen is the heart of the home. The main wall is made of stone, with recessed shelves that enhance the material with hidden lighting. The furnishings are brushed knotty oak, and the countertop is a next-generation composite wood for greater functionality while still retaining a stone-effect finish. The sink under the window is seamless with the countertop and features a stone-effect finish on the front, as was once the custom, just as these vertical elements
are a clear reminder of the past.
A portal was created to accommodate three columns, two of which are large refrigerators with freezers and one is a pantry. Above the portal, hidden LED lighting enhances the beamed ceiling and antique wood.
The spectacular, oversized island houses a 90 cm oven, a generous induction hob, and a stunning glass hood that extends from the top to improve extraction performance and create a striking contrast between the past and today's technology.
The bookcases to the sides of the island are also noteworthy, lending a sense of lightness and uniqueness despite its large size.
The snack bar blends seamlessly with the island top to create a large work surface where, in addition to cooking, you can enjoy breakfast, a quick lunch, or an aperitif.
The heart of the room, however, is the fireplace, redesigned by our studio and completely redone with a touch of the past: large dimensions, the use of natural stone, and an antique wooden architrave that is over 200 years old.
On the ground floor, there is also a small guest bathroom, which we enhanced with elegant details such as gold faucets and radiators, mink-colored glazed ceramic bathroom fixtures and sinks, and a solid, antique cedar countertop.
Going up to the first floor, we find the second living room, the more private one that preserves the owners' passions. Here, we find warmer flooring with an antique, knotty wood effect.
On this floor, there is a second bathroom full of interesting details, such as the use of water-repellent resin wallpaper in the shower, which evokes a forest atmosphere. The faucets and every detail are black, and the fixtures are a sophisticated and unusual forest green.
The master bedroom is charming on the top floor under the attic, where we chose to evoke the stone, enhanced by indirect lighting that contrasts with the warmth of the wood in the antique roof beams and the architrave designed by Leonardo da Vinci, and a more contemporary honey oak parquet.