How These American Expats Renovated Their Neoclassical Palazzo in Bologna

"Throughout the house, textural and chromatic coherence is built on a palette of neutral tones, inspired by the home's location; Doodesign built in Bolognese reds while still respecting the owners' desire to avoid colors that are too bright. Beiges, earthy, and burnt tones create a soft range that imbues the room with a light warmth. The most colorful notes are found in the dining room, where deep blue cyanotypes by Irene Fiestas Contreras pick up"

"tones from the ceiling frescoes. The collection is a powerful addition to the space, engaging in a discreet dialogue with the building's past without being overwhelmed by it. Other colorful accents include the houseplants in Atelier Vierkant ceramic pots, Niccolò Morgan Gandolfi's photographs, the pink fossil stone of the coffee table, the burgundy bouclé by Pierre Frey, and the Dedar fabrics on the bed. The result is a harmony in which each element finds its natural"

Neutral beiges, earthy and burnt tones establish textural and chromatic coherence inspired by the home's location, with restrained Bolognese reds to avoid bright colors. Deep blue cyanotypes in the dining room echo ceiling fresco tones and provide the most vivid notes, creating a discreet dialogue with the building's past. Additional accents include Atelier Vierkant ceramic pots, Niccolò Morgan Gandolfi photographs, a pink fossil coffee table stone, burgundy bouclé by Pierre Frey, and Dedar bed fabrics. Most furniture is new, supplemented by a few retained and custom pieces, resulting in a harmonious, comfortable, and understated family home.

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