The Living Room by Kingston Lafferty Design

For L’Appartamento, Kingston Lafferty Design wanted to take visitors on a journey, to catch them off guard upon entering, and to evoke curiosity as they explore the space. To enhance the sense of discovery and challenge visitors' sense of what a living room should be, the firm designed a central component inserted within the space: ‘The Cube’. The Cube acts as both a sculptural interjection, a space within a space, and a backdrop to each experience, whilst subtly reflecting and echoing the beauty, scale and detail of the original historic characteristics.

One enters the Lounge, an informal living room evoking a sense of playfulness; KLD experimented with scale using oversize, sculptural objects, such as the Osaka Blue Sofa by La Cividina and the Pantelleria Purple Armchair by Medaarch, and brighter, bold colors to incorporating playful and elevated elements, such as the selection of vases by Gaetano Pesce for Corsi Design Factory. These bold shapes and forms are balanced through the use of light reflective objects and streamlined materials forming backdrops.

On the opposite side of the room is the Sun Room overlooking the terrace with a more refined and sensual palette of jewel toned objects rich in texture, tactility, such as the Wood Screen by Kabinet, creating a relaxed and calm atmosphere. There is a sense of layered, tonal, color- blocking at play here, which contrasts against the more elegant and sophisticated furniture pieces. The insertion of The Cube allows visitors to catch glimpses of each living room forming framed views as you meander through. To further connect each space is the implementation of a single staple light fixture, offset by similar furniture objects throughout, strengthening the cohesive design. Inside the cube is a gallery of lights. Using reflected wall coverings of mirror, metals and dramatic floor coverings amidst the Jud Wall Lamps by Draga & Aurel makes for a high powered, energetic surrounding. For KLD, the evocative nature of jewel tones, never tires. And in this case, the jewels are the central, secret gem within the overall space. The rich tones and exquisite details reflect and bounce off each other, creating a warm and endearing central glow.

The Living Room project includes pieces by A&B Living, Black Tie, Budri, Carlo D'Orta, Corsi Design Factory, Creart, Draga & Aurel, Elisabetta Cialli, fferrone, Glas Italia, JCP Universe, Kabinet, La Cividina, Laura Meroni, Marco Gaviraghi Calloni, Ma.Vi. Ceramica, Medaarch, MMairo, My Home, Officine di Murano 1295, Salvatori, Sigma L2, Sitap Carpet Couture Italia, Tapis Rouge, TrackDesign, VéVé Glass and VGnewtrend.