CENTRO STORICO
Arpino, Italy
This was one of our most interesting projects as it was filmed for a HGTV Pilot called, Reno Italiano. The two houses (originally it was a single family home that was separated decades ago) had been empty for over fifty years. There were holes in the floors, birds’ nests, and production deadlines. Oh and a global pandemic. This was not an easy renovation. Our clients’ home went through quite a transformation.
The biggest design/structural challenges were retuning these two very different houses back into one house and the restrictions/permitting process when renovating in a Historic Center. The clients asked for a Modern Rustic design, leaning more on the Modern as this was a townhouse in the middle of the village not a country house.
We were inspired by the architecture and history of Arpino. The clients wanted a warm neutral palette which some touches of green. It was important their new old home feel cohesive but in a way that didn’t lose the original character of the property.
Before - The Kitchen.
After - The Kitchen
Before - The Main Bathroom
After - The Main Bathroom
Before - The Front of the Two Houses
After - The Front. One House Again
Before - Living Room. Demo Day.
After - Same Living Room Wall
Before - Stairwell to the bedroom
Before - Hallway (no steps to the next floor)
After - Hallway and steps
After - Bedroom. We "discovered" the gorgeous beams when we removed the dropped ceiling.
