Coup D’œil: 6 Striking Projects At A Glance

Luini12 architects Federica Gambigliani and her husband Giovanni Maria Sacchi have facilitated a dialogue between industrial and rustic in their Milan home kitchen. Their collaborative work embodies their passion for the instinctively unique, including the large industrial ceiling lamps, juxtaposed with the warm colors of the decorated walls. On the shelves: vase by Carlo Moretti, Krenit bowl by H Krenchel Denmark 1955, silver collection by Lino Sabattini. Floor in Palladiana Arlecchino. Lisa Corti curtains. Photography by Helenio Barbetta.

This New York Upper West Side penthouse kitchen, designed by Mario Egozi, features a custom banquette fabricated by Paul Brayton upholstered in DeLaney & Long Ltd. fabric. Photography by Timothy Bell.

This eclectic powder room designed by Hollis LaPlante and Jordyn Grohl of Hollis Jordyn Design features a turquoise sink, brass finishes for the faucets and walls wrapped in a beautiful pink hue, which creates a stunning visual effect. The sculptural element of the pendant adds a sense of playfulness in conjunction with the materials, finishes and colors to create a moody and romantic burst of drama. Photography by Gavin Cater.

After a first career as a decoration stylist in Brazil, French interior designer Raphaëlle Levet launched her own agency in 2015. As evidenced here, Levet fashioned her home with a bohemian spirit, combining natural materials, rich color and unusual objects. Photography by Yann Deret.

James Veal and Christine Stucker – the husband-and-wife team behind design and architecture studio Stewart-Schäfer – used pine paneling in the sleeping loft in their guesthouse. They created ample space for two beds, while considering the height restrictions of the roofline. The end result is a dramatic yet cozy space for guests, with clean lines and modern design. Photography by Alice Gao.

In the dining room of her Turin home, a pair of tables designed by Cristiana Ruspa are placed side to side to accommodate a healthy-size gathering. Armchairs by Francesco Rota for Paola Lenti. Photography by Monica Spezia.

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