Shades of the Adriatic Sea Inspired This “Tutti Fruity” Italian Apartment

“The living areas, which are now more seamlessly connected with each other, are open and functional,” the duo explains. “A pink load-bearing wall separates different spaces without enclosing them.” The color is inspired by an Adriatic sunrise, while the kitchen is a restrained presence in a pale, plantlike green. The tone contrasts with the dark wood of the dining table and the blue of the Viscontea armchairs. The latter cerulean tone travels into the living room, where it can be found in a painting and Ingo Maurer’s LED wall sconce, which is rendered like a literal blue moon.

The living room features rough brick walls that rise above a contemporary black resin floor. A load-bearing wall, which divides the kitchen from the living room, has been painted a warm pink. The home is filled with memorabilia from the owners’ travels. Ceiling lights have been placed to emphasize various objects and to focus attention on different artworks.

One of Termoli’s historic trabucchi. These ancient fishing structures, built on wooden stilts and connected by piers to the mainland, are typical of parts of Italy’s Adriatic coast.

A view of some of the rooftops of Termoli.

Different eras and styles coexist inside this unique home: from the neutral velvet sofa to the Clessidra stool from Riva 1920, from the metal bookcase by Kriptonite to the 19th-century wooden end table. On the wall, Ingo Maurer’s Moodmoon hangs.

Diverse materials create ever-changing atmospheres

“The rough surfaces of the walls, the bricks, and the different fabrics of the furniture all emphasize texture, in contrast to the smooth surface of the resin floor,” the designers share. The same contrast can be found in the bedroom, which juxtaposes textures as well as past and present styles. The original bricks, painted white, define many of the spaces; Rispoli and Guerrera highlight the bedroom’s soft, white fabrics, faux leather closets, and wooden elements, including a sculptural cantilevered shelf. The bathroom, on the other hand, features a red marble sink with visible fossils. It’s a custom piece that evokes ancient tales.

Tradition and modernity meet in the bathroom’s rough bricks and custom sink.

The custom vanity is carved from a red marble block with fossils.

The bedroom is a bright, neutral sanctuary in pale earth tones. The closet, in faux leather, stands out in this light composition. On the wall is a delicate abstract work.

Next to the bed is a stone Ionic capital, which serves as a nightstand.

Different corners of the home balance past and present. On this wooden shelf, abstract artworks and a ceramic lamp are looming presences. Completing the scene is a black Sissi Slim chair by Zeus Design.

The shelf acts as a perfect desk for the principal bedroom.

There is also exposed brick in the bedroom, creating a textured backdrop for the artwork and small sculptures on display. The wardrobes on the right are by Pianca.

The guest bedroom is also in shades of white and other neutral colors. Antique wooden details complete the scene and pair elegantly with the all-white sofa.

This Termoli home tour on the Adriatic Sea was originally published in AD Italy.