La Dolce Vita Apartment - Lucca
Oak, vertical slatted wall panelling and marble-effect surfaces come together in a residential interior design project with a warm, understated atmosphere, where every sculptural detail finds its balance.
In Lucca, La Dolce Vita Apartment is shaped by a balance between domestic warmth and contemporary elegance. Natural oak flows through the interiors, from the living area to the bedrooms, creating a continuous thread throughout the home, while marble-effect surfaces, burnished metal details and golden accents add depth and refinement.
At the heart of the home is a fluid and welcoming open-plan space, where the bespoke oak kitchen, central island and oval stoneware table define an environment designed for gathering and conviviality. A bookcase with mirrored gold details frames the back wall, reflecting the light and adding a subtle decorative presence.
In the sleeping area, upholstered headboards, wood panelling and cognac and anthracite tones create a more intimate atmosphere, complemented by circular wall lights and softly shaped lamps. The bathrooms continue the same exploration of materials, combining marble-effect finishes, white ceramics and burnished metal fittings. The result is a warm, harmonious and contemporary home, where each space retains its own identity while remaining part of a cohesive design.
The living area unfolds as a single, continuous space, unified by the oak used throughout the kitchen and wall panelling. The central island, topped with light-coloured stoneware, sits alongside the full-height kitchen cabinetry, while the oval dining table, also finished in marble-effect stoneware, is paired with upholstered chairs in midnight blue and anthracite grey. A modular grey bouclé sofa, complete with chaise longue and matching pouf, defines the conversation area in front of the wood panelling, where three black-framed oval mirrors are arranged vertically and highlighted by linear accent lighting.
A large suspended sphere in opal glass, with a distinctive textured finish, illuminates the dining area, while slender burnished metal pendant lights punctuate the cooking area. On the back wall, an internally lit bookcase with vertical mirrored panels alternates wood and glass shelves. Below, a suspended sideboard with a fluted front adds texture and depth to the composition. In the kitchen, satin copper fittings stand out against the light worktop, complemented by an organised drawer fitted with grey fabric compartments.
The bathrooms are defined by a restrained and carefully considered material palette. Large marble-effect surfaces clad the shower walls, combined with burnished metal showerheads and mixers. Oval matt taupe ceramic basins rest on suspended fluted oak vanities, paired with organically shaped, backlit mirrors. Flush-to-floor shower trays with glass screens and white wall-hung sanitaryware complete the spaces with a soft yet functional aesthetic.
In the sleeping area, each bedroom is designed around an upholstered headboard with vertical detailing, finished in either cognac or anthracite tones and paired with cylindrical or wall-mounted oak bedside tables. Pairs of concentric LED rings cast a soft light above the bed, while small adjustable black wall lights with articulated arms are mounted directly onto the headboard, alongside matching black switches, providing focused reading light. The bedside tables feature sculptural table lamps, while vertical slatted wood panelling defines the transitions towards the bathrooms and walk-in wardrobes, punctuated by small faceted wooden knobs.
Bespoke wardrobes with smooth oak doors and open compartments for the TV are framed by integrated lighting running flush with the ceiling, ensuring material continuity throughout the space. Lightweight curtains and neutral fabrics soften the overall atmosphere. In the en-suite bathrooms, matt dark ceramic countertop basins sit side by side on a continuous double vanity, paired with minimalist dark wall-mounted taps.
