Interior Stories

Villa Friuli

A farmhouse amongst the vineyards

2026

Located one hour north of Venice, in the lush countryside of Sacile, is the historic home of a young and vibrant family of 5. The design and build includes a full renovation of two of the three buildings, leaving the third as a future project.

Green arched wooden door set in a restored stone wall

Staircase with oak steps beside a lime-plastered stone wall

Bronze handrail on a hand-finished plaster wall

A complete spatial study transformed the once closed off and divided ground floor layout into an open plan entertainer’s dream. The repositioning of the main entry allowed for a sense of arrival with the addition of mud, cloak and powder rooms.

Ivy-covered stone farmhouse facade with green shutters

Red Virginia creeper climbing the farmhouse tower

Powder room with round backlit mirror, brass tap and oak vanity

Weathered wooden shutters on a pink plastered wall

Open-plan interior with exposed beams and built-in niche shelving

Built-in shelving niche with arched alcove and oak floor

Behind the entry sits a large kitchen complete with butler’s pantry, rustic beams, original stone work and milk coloured cabinetry. The existing arch framed windows were restored to maximise light and views across the orchard.

Kitchen with arched window and oak cabinetry

Kitchen with exposed beams, arched windows and a dark blue island

Kitchen island detail with brass handles and open shelf

Guest bathroom with blue tiles and an oak shelf

Freestanding bath in front of a large arched window

The First Floor focuses on a unique 80m² master wing; a parents’ retreat boasting vineyard and orchard views on three sides. The original pitched roof and old beams are celebrated through soft directional lighting. Below, a series of freestanding sculptural boxes contain the walk-in wardrobes, powder room and twin bathroom.

Principal bathroom with exposed beams, freestanding bath and double vanity

Cream glazed tiles in a herringbone pattern with bronze shower controls and a lit niche

Each bathroom has its own character. The principal bathroom opens onto the master bedroom, with a freestanding oval bath, walnut shelving and a custom vanity. The guest bathroom pairs soft beige tiles with a feature-tiled shower and copper wall lights, the children’s bathroom plays with blue mosaic and dragonfly wallpaper, and the powder room is wrapped in botanical paper with bronze details.