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The juxtaposition of different materials and textures, such as stone and glass, along with the harmonious combination of art, architecture and craftsmanship, defines a renovation that was both innovative and faithful to the original. “We were inspired by the Bauhaus school,” Cicchetti says, “which does away with the boundaries between these three disciplines, promoting a comprehensive and coordinated approach to different forms of expertise.”More home tours: Apartments | Small Homes | Colorful Homes | Contemporary Homes | Eclectic Homes | Farmhouses | Midcentury Homes | Modern Homes | Ranch Homes | Traditional Homes | Transitional Homes | All
2. Cuddle up in a cozy nest. Pull out every faux-fur blanket, sheepskin and other warm throw you’ve got and bring them all to the living room. If your furniture has been hanging out around the edges of the room, try scooting everything closer to the center for a more intimate arrangement. You can block drafty doors and windows with old-fashioned beanbag snakes, though even rolled-up blankets also will do the trick.
The large living room is organized into three zones. In the first, there is a minimalist fireplace, which Guida uses often in winter. Along the wall, a shelf consisting of a gray-white stone tops bricks made of tuff (a rock formed of volcanic ash). “This stone was the best deal I got when furnishing the house,” Guida says. “It comes from India, and I got it for free. I went to Gorgoglione, a little village in the Basilicata region [where Matera is located] that is famous for stone caves, though most of the stone there has been coming from India in the past few years. The people who gave me this stone were about to throw it away since they thought the fossils visible on the surface were a defect. It was a great deal, and I also really like it.”
Draw a line. In this open-plan space, a half-wall separates the sitting and dining areas so that the recliners feel anchored in the large space and the dining area feels distinct. The wall also creates a spot to display favorite items. Another open-plan dividing trick is employed here too. The bed is on a platform, enclosed but not shut off by glass, so it’s both apart from and above the living area, adding another level to the small home.
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The main living area is open on one side to the courtyard and on the other side to a deck with dramatic mountain views. A 800-pound sliding barn door made out of blackened steel can close off the bedroom-office for privacy.The home features minimalist furnishings. The main living area includes a large chaise for lounging. An antique wood coffee table and new Native American-inspired area rug complete the scene.
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