Shelter on the Lake, Como

Malachite Design Studio
Private apartment

The Elegance of MIPA's Terrazzo in Your Dream Home

Imagine a lakeside house, a perfect retreat to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in the slow rhythm of nature.

This delightful apartment, recently renovated, has found new life thanks to custom-made furnishings and carefully selected colours that bring a fresh touch to the environment.

What truly makes this home unique is the versatile use of MIPA's terrazzo, particularly the Fancy colour from the SLABS collection, which is used here as the kitchen table's surface.

This is the design project of a residence, crafted by the Milanese firm Malachite Design Studio, which blends elegance and functionality in a cosy and refined space.

In the living room, the heart of the home, we find an imposing custom-designed bookshelf made of lacquered wood with Vienna straw details. This piece not only provides space for books and objects but also becomes a display of taste and style. Multifunctional, this bookshelf also serves other roles: it frames the window and has two doors covering the radiator which simultaneously forms an additional seat under the window.

The kitchen, designed with maximum practicality and functionality in mind, features custom-made elements in neutral tones and clean lines. A slab in MIPA’s Fancy colour serves as the top for the delightful circular table at the centre of the room, which has a central hole to accommodate a decorative insert in terracotta-coloured lacquered wood. The historic design lamp that illuminates the snack counter creates a focal point that elegantly divides the spaces.

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MIPA's terrazzo is highly versatile and finds extensive use in various fields. Besides covering floors and walls, it can also be used on other surfaces, bringing coherence and harmony to the entire space. A precious material that combines aesthetics and functionality, transforming this lakeside home into a true design gem.

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