Houzz Tour: An Italian Villa With a View to the World
Get ready for some holiday home envy with this dreamy Houzz Tour
Smooth whitewashed walls, a brilliant turquoise pool and a dazzling view of the Tyrrhenian Sea….this Italian villa is a beautiful blend of traditional architecture and modern materials. The home, which is located near Mount Vesuvius in Naples, Italy, was originally built in the early 1970s. For Italian designer Fabrizia Frezza, the challenge was updating the look of the place while still paying tribute to the local style.
While the interior was outdated, the structural base and the exterior were of excellent quality, which made the redesign fairly easy.
Planning the terrace and swimming pool was one of Fabrizia’s favourite parts of this project. She wanted this outdoor living area to have a more modern look while also giving it timeless style.
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She positioned the pool in a way that the top of Mount Vesuvius would be visible from the pool steps. For Fabrizia, keeping the design in line with the region’s style was very important. While she wanted the home to meet the expectations of her clients, she also wanted it to maintain its original coastal and Mediterranean characteristics.
The white terracotta tiles in the living room tie the interior to the exterior and are a practical, easy-to-clean choice for this summer home.
Coffee table: Imported from India
Ottomans: Designed by Frezza and sold through her line, 8888interni
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Coffee table: Imported from India
Ottomans: Designed by Frezza and sold through her line, 8888interni
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To emphasise the look and culture of the surrounding town, Fabrizia chose materials, furniture and accessories from local artisans and added many custom pieces of her own to the design. “I like to use local materials to create a project that keeps the location alive,” she says. “I like to link the past and the present.”
White chairs: La Maison Retrouvée
White chairs: La Maison Retrouvée
The main living room is a long narrow space that Fabrizia divided into several seating areas. This corner was outfitted with plush white sofas and a coffee table found in India.
White sofas: BBK
White sofas: BBK
The living room is her favourite space in the house. “The Mediterranean tones, the pastel linens and the deep purple sofas are the perfect backdrop for the family’s antique furniture and my pieces,” she says.
Purple sofa and large ottoman: 8888interni
Purple sofa and large ottoman: 8888interni
This plush purple ottoman dominates the design on this side of the room. This statement piece can double up as seating and is easy to move around to change the furniture arrangement.
The master bedroom was decorated in soothing shades of sage and moss green. Polished, white-brushed oak floors lend an organic feel to the room.
Canopy and tassels: 8888interni
Canopy and tassels: 8888interni
The smooth canopy is one of Fabrizia’s own designs. It’s a surprisingly modern take on a more traditional bedroom feature.
Curtains: Custom linen
Bedding: 8888interni
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Curtains: Custom linen
Bedding: 8888interni
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In the guest bedroom, she whitened the antique armoire and dresser and gave them a gold patina for a soft look that’s reminiscent of the master bedroom. The bed frames were custom designed by Fabrizia.
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Outdoor table and chairs: Unopiù