Long white dining table with antique carved chairs beneath a crystal chandelier
Stainless steel kitchen island and extractor hood above restored herringbone parquet
Steel kitchen island with induction hob and suspended shelving beside leaded windows
Open kitchen with steel island, bar stools and bookshelves built into the island base
Bedroom with olive bedding, floral curtains and an antique chest on herringbone parquet
Timber panelled study with fitted bookcases, corner fireplace and a white desk
Living room with grey modular sofa, leather ottoman and antique crystal chandelier
Living room with marble fireplace, gilt armchairs and restored white stucco panelling
Grey sectional sofa and gilded mirror in a white living room hung with modern art
Reception room with white table, antique chairs and a crimson nineteenth century sofa
Garden room in pale green with stone urns, wicker seating and tall arched windows
Stone urns planted with greenery beside a classical bust in the garden room
Wide view of the pale green garden room with wicker chairs facing the garden
Small study with floral wallpaper, antique writing desk and a leaded green window
Dressing room with floral wallpapered wardrobe doors and a gilt stool on parquet
Child's bedroom with a white wrought iron four poster bed and low bookcase
Main bedroom with olive green throw, floral drapes and a restored parquet floor
Antique painted commode below a gilded overdoor carving in the hallway
Carved stone sideboard and gilt mirror against a pale green wall with a round table
Panelled library with fitted bookshelves, fireplace and a modern white worktop desk
Bathroom with twin basins, pink Bisazza mosaic splashback and backlit mirrors
Antique stone trough planted with a bonsai in a niche below a red glass lantern
Arched entrance doorway of the Tuscan house with planted urns and a chandelier beyond

– Project: Residential

702msq

In the refurbishment of this 1950s property, we were able to play to our strengths; combining old and new to create a comfortable, yet striking interior.  We took inspiration from the owners’ modern tastes and Argentinian art collection as well as the beautiful, existing inherited antique pieces.

We maintained and restored original gesso and stucco and then painted it white along with the remaining ceilings and walls to provide a contemporary feel.  In one bathroom, we restored antique Chinese wallpaper and added modern Fornasetti tiles to create contrast and a luxurious space. For the others we used coloured resins and Bisazza mosaic.

We refurbished the antique herringbone wooden floor throughout the house and added neutral tones and bold fabrics from the Designers Guild to create an intimate family home. Antique crystal chandeliers form a striking centrepiece while contemporary lighting from Delta Light, lends atmosphere and serves to highlight the Argentinian artwork.

Responding to the clients’ love of entertaining, we created a large modern kitchen and traditional, comfortable dining area.  Reacting to our clients’ changing needs and ideas, we revised plans and created a new entertaining area close to the kitchen. New openings towards the winter garden allow natural light to this living area.
 
We were asked to create his and her study spaces and based the design on the clients’ different personalities. For one, we preserved beautiful antique carpets and restored an original wooden carved boisery to create a comfortable and stylish study place.  For the other, we used heavily patterned fabrics and wallpaper, warm colours and mixed antique and modern furniture to craft a warm and secluded space.
 
 

Concept

Axonometric line drawing of the house plan showing the layout of the rooms
Photograph of the dated bathroom under a sloping ceiling before refurbishment
Entrance hall with dark antique furniture and glazed doors before refurbishment
Yellow painted veranda seen through sliding doors before the garden room was created
Dining room laid for a meal beneath a crystal chandelier before refurbishment
Living rooms with antique furniture and two chandeliers before refurbishment
Sitting room with striped sofa and heavy curtains before refurbishment
Hallway with painted overdoor panel and wall lights before refurbishment
Dated bathroom with tiled bath and open shelving before refurbishment

Facts + Figures

Appointed

2017

Completion

2018

Area

500 sqm

Location

Lucca, Tuscany

Photography

Carlo Carossio

Press

Maison Chic article card headlined villa de famille, showing a bright living space
702MSQ on Maison Chic
Casa Chic magazine masthead printed on a plain white page
702MSQ on Casa Chic
Quin magazine page showing curved shelving and leather armchairs in a villa
702MSQ featured by Quin
The Best of Architetti cover showing a vaulted stone room with a pool
PHA featured by The Best Of Ville & Casali

Client feedback

“Pardini Hall renovated our 1950s family home in Lucca with a rare balance of respect and imagination. They restored what deserved to stay — the herringbone floors, the stucco — and were never afraid of colour, or of our more particular requests, from the his-and-hers studies to the garden room. The house works beautifully for the family and still surprises us every day.”

— Private Clients, owners of the house, 702MSQ, Lucca, Tuscany