19/08/2026
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A seaside home should belong to its setting.
The risk is to build a stereotypical image of the holiday house, with decorative nods to the marine world. We believe instead that the character of these spaces comes from a more authentic relationship with the context: natural materials that age well, colours that speak to the landscape, greenery and plants in abundance. Rather than evoking the sea, the architecture should let the sea itself enter the home.
The best furnishings are those that leave you free.
In a small holiday home, every object should be able to serve more than one function. Flexibility isn't born of some clever mechanical trick but of intelligent design: a bench that doubles as storage, a table that accompanies different moments of the day, a niche that shifts between bookshelf, pantry, or wardrobe.
Continuity is the guiding logic for designing a compact space.
Perception matters more than actual dimensions. Materials, colours, and finishes should carry the eye without interruption, building a coherent language across floors, walls, and furniture. Reducing the number of materials frees both mind and eye from excessive layering. A glossy floor finish encourages reflections and expands the space. If there's also a terrace or garden, keeping the same flooring will help the outdoors flow into the home.
Let light define the space.
In a seaside home, light is the most important material. Better to avoid heavy curtains and opt for natural fabrics that filter the sun without shutting it out. In the evening, warm lighting distributed across multiple levels makes the space feel more welcoming than a single overhead fixture.
Designing the empty space matters as much as designing the furniture.
The quality of a project also depends on what you choose not to build. Leaving surfaces bare, avoiding unnecessary furniture, and preserving the continuity of the space allows the home to breathe. It's precisely this balance between full and empty that makes a room feel larger, brighter, and more serene.
Photography: 1 Francesca Ferrari, 2 Peter Molloy; 3-4-5-6 Serena Eller
