I’ve been continuing my recent deep dives into my magazine archives and came across this great project from Italian architect/designers Salvati & Tresoldi. It makes a strong case for using stripes. Now, stripes are nothing new in interiors, but how they have been used in this home is quite clever. The space in question is an old farmhouse that they restored from 1977-1978, located in Calvaglia, Italy.
These images were found in the Japanese architecture magazine GA Houses #5 (1978). I love the juxtaposition of the warm, organic textures found in the flooring, plaster walls, wood rafters, and exposed brick with the modern furnishings. I also love all the little country accents, like the copper pots and folk art pieces.
The bold diagonal stripes act as both a delightfully unexpected “pop,” but they are also used to define functional areas, such as doors, fireplaces, divider walls, and as upholstery on key furniture pieces, like the couch/main seating area.
I now have an intense desire to paint a door with diagonal stripes! Who’s with me?
Also, here’s a recent interview with Alberto Salvalti, where he discusses more of his work with Ambrogio Tresoldi.
All images scanned from GA Houses #5 (1978) photos by Y. Futagawa