HAPPY HARMONY

This home’s clever interplay of colour and texture is evident from the moment you step indoors. Beyond the entrance are two living rooms on each side. “One is where you can spend time with friends and family, and the other one is more like a library where you can read, write or play backgammon and chess,” explained Coutas.

The first space features a bright yellow artwork and rug that mingle with the Borghèse bench designed by Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance for La Chance. The second is a more formal affair, with deep blue shelves displaying a variety of curios, an aluminium coffee table and a backgammon table by Giobagnara.

The ground floor also features the spacious kitchen and dining room, which overlook the garden. A 10-seater dining table by Eichholtz is perfect for entertaining. A turquoise mirror above the table echoes the turquoise bar chairs at the bespoke marble-topped kitchen island. The socialising can continue either in the kitchen or through the glass doors in the garden.

There’s also a guest bathroom and even a hammam in black and white marble. “We usually like to add different functionalities to the houses we design,” said Coutas. “Adding a hammam and spa for relaxation was a great touch that the client loved.”

The master bedroom, master bathroom and gym are located upstairs, while another level above that floor incorporates two guest bedrooms. “We often suggest having a gym room if the space allows it and it corresponds to the client’s lifestyle,” said Coutas. The master bedroom features solid oak flooring, glossy wooden cabinets and beige curtains, while connecting with the other spaces in the home via colourful accents like the yellow and teal silk cushions. The same can be said for the reading nook between the two guest rooms, which features a yellow armchair by Dooq and yellow pouf by Eichholtz that mingle with a striking geometric throw by DAC Rugs.

Each level is connected by a stunning spiral staircase covered in carpeting by Roger Oates. “While the home has a beautiful architectural structure, the vertical circulation meant that we needed to make sure all floors were connected in the best way, to ensure the space was maximised and as fluid as possible,” shared Coutas. “We did this by using a combination of bright colours throughout the house and utilising the carpeting on the stairs to provide an overall link.”

Artworks provide the finishing touch. Throughout the property, vivid pieces by French-Hungarian artist Victor Vasarely and other artworks acquired from Kaezar Gallery grace the walls, showcasing SC Edition’s modus operandi of mixing custom pieces with exquisite art and antiques. The result is a home that is a head-turner, both inside and out.

From top: The guest room features wallpaper and cushions from Pierre Frey, a headboard upholstered in Nobilis fabric as well as a bedside table from Ana Roque and a Frezoli lamp; The travertine marquetry feature wall creates a tactile contrast against the polished walnut countertop and marble sink

Opposite, from top: The master suite features a custommade headboard, Ana Roque bedside tables, Nicholas Haslam silk lampshades and Zimmer + Rohde silk accent cushions; The wardrobe area in the master suite features cabinetry in a highgloss varnish