Tasked with overhauling the entrance, sitting room, dining room and bedroom of her client’s home, Interior Designer Sharon Borg Cesareo brought her expertise to an already lived-in space for this interiors project, blending existing elements with a new and more modern design.
In the open plan kitchen, dining and living area, Sharon opted for an elegant, mid-century modern interior using soft and pale tones and textures, while retaining a bright, spacious and de-cluttered feel.
“The new open-plan area needed to integrate the client’s existing wenge kitchen, while maximising on storage space that primarily tackled the usual daily clutter, such as school bags and coats,” says Sharon.
At the entrance, the designer created a custom unit using lacquered cabinetry and slatted wood, which serves various functions for the family. “It contains a closet for coats and school bags, a shoe rack and dresser with mirror and key drawer below, as well as a discreet door on the side that leads to a spare bathroom. The look is clean and sleek, and successfully hides away the clutter that usually piles itself near the door.”
In the living room, a variety of materials and textures come together in a harmonious and sophisticated finish. Floor-to-ceiling slatted panels made with solid wood create a striking backdrop for the television, which is mounted on a dark-hued marbled board.
Along the same wall, a light-coloured textured wallpaper softens the darker palette used for the TV wall as well as the existing kitchen, alongside pale lacquered units and Natuzzi Philo reclining sofas, which bring elegance into the space with their tufted quilted feel, upholstered in cream microfibre.
Velvet curtains and cotton sheers continue to add texture to the space, accentuated with touches of gold that enhance the sophisticated feel the interior designer was after.
“To create flow and continuity, the same materials were used for the custom wall in the dining area, with the addition of a glass and drinks cabinet with underlaying wine chillers. The tinted glass top provides practicality, as alcohol stains are avoided when pouring drinks,” says Sharon.
“The ceramic dining table is a stunning addition to the dining area, finished off with elegant, mid-century chairs upholstered in a pale pink microfibre. The gold light pendants chosen for this area are in harmony with the rest of the gold accents in the open-plan area.”
For the renovation of the main bedroom, the client requested additional storage to the existing walk-in wardrobe. “In addition, they wanted a colour scheme that blended in with their recently-installed brown curtains.”
In keeping with the client’s sophisticated personality, the interior designer stuck with earth tones for the overhead lacquered wardrobe which provided plenty of extra storage.
“To create contrast with the cream-coloured wardrobe, I used a dark-hued wood as a backdrop for the bed. The upholstered bed frame and pillow-like headboard provided added comfort while the velvet upholstery in champagne brought added texture to the room. The black and gold side lamps rotate 360 degrees, allowing complete control over the desired spot angle for reading.”
The dressing table, which was previously being used in the hallway, found its new place in the bedroom, perfectly complementing the room’s colour scheme. “Here, I backed it up with a geometric wallpaper with linear forms in gold, finishing off the space with a large round mirror and a hanging glass pendant for overhead lighting.”
Sharing her satisfaction on the outcome of this interiors project, Sharon says the renovated spaces reflect the client’s personality and way of life, both of which are crucial contributors at the initial planning process of a design scheme.
“I take a lot of time analysing and observing their surroundings, their clothes and accessories, and the decorative objects they were happy to display before the renovation. I always try to incorporate pieces of furniture, decorative items or artworks that they like, wherever possible and whenever the design or space allows for it, giving their new interior as much of their personality as possible.”
Photos: Martin Agius
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