Private villa in Kitzbühel

A dialogue between old and new: the Italian studio Storagemilano has extensively renovated a historic villa in the famous winter sports resort of Kitzbühel. Lavishly restored and ingeniously furnished, the interior combines traditional Alpine architecture with a minimalist, modernist style. In the bathrooms, Tara from Dornbracht complements the design approach.

Familiarity and discreet luxury: From the outset, Storagemilano was keen to preserve as much of the original building as possible. Accordingly, striking architectural features such as the rustic wooden ceiling beams have been retained. In the staircase and in parts of the hallway, they now encounter surprising, contemporary elements, such as shimmering dark gold wall panelling. The extravagant choice suggests that carefully selected materials played a key role in the interior design: This included the use of oak, natural stone, and numerous fine fabrics, as well as metals such as brass and pickled steel. Clear-cut geometries and fine finishes, submerged in a warm colour palette, create a sense of familiarity and discreet luxury.

Exclusively created designer pieces: A central aspect of the project was the collaboration with renowned design brands: The design of the furniture and accessories exclusively followed the owners’ ideas. Special attention was paid to quality, craftsmanship, and the little details. The interior thus reflects the personality and sense of style of the owners in a variety of ways – from colour compositions to selected works of art that accentuate the interior design time and again. Equally influential for the overall aesthetic are the light-coloured, terrazzo marble floor and elaborate lighting design: Carefully composed of direct and indirect lighting, this creates a calming atmosphere and deliberately highlights the design elements – or can even catch the eye itself, with expressive lamps.

Clear-cut lines and geometries in the bathroom: The bathrooms also feature openness and minimalism: Clear-cut lines and geometries shape the rooms, as does the generous use of natural stone and dark glass. Dornbracht’s classic Tara design consistently pursues this aesthetic: With its archetypal form, the fitting is in perfect harmony with its surroundings, sometimes harmonising with the veined natural stone, and sometimes with the square countertop basin. The Brushed Durabrass (23kt Gold) finish also emphasises the subtle elegance of the different bathroom architectures – and helps to turn the bathrooms into exquisite safe havens.