{"id":49600,"date":"2025-06-23T10:30:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T08:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.instabilelab.com\/?p=49600"},"modified":"2025-06-23T10:30:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T08:30:34","slug":"residential-project-padua-instabilelab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instabilelab.com\/en\/residential-project-padua-instabilelab\/","title":{"rendered":"Residential project – Padua"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some homes tell a story the moment you step inside. Not through words, but through surfaces, lighting, and textures that reveal the identity of those who live there\u2014and the vision of those who designed it. Such is the case with \u201cCasa GPV<\/strong>\u201d, a residence crafted by the Padua-based interior design studio, trattosottile<\/strong>, where every choice contributes to a silent yet powerful narrative<\/strong>. This project goes beyond the idea of simply living\u2014it balances theatrical atmosphere with everyday functionality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Each space was designed to be lived in\u2014crafted to evoke emotion through tailored atmospheres, distinctive surfaces, and storytelling materials. The Grenoble<\/strong> wallpaper, with its dreamlike landscape of stylized branches and blossoms, becomes the scenic focal point of the living room, even covering the sliding door to enhance the perception of space<\/strong>. In the sleeping area, the Lilibet<\/strong> design introduces a more intimate, poetic tone\u2014a stylistic variation on the floral theme<\/strong> already present in the living area.<\/p>\n

The identity of \u201cCasa GPV\u201d<\/strong> takes shape through a constant dialogue between technical choices and aesthetic vision. A result made possible in part thanks to Instabilelab<\/strong>\u2019s expertise, which translated the design studio trattosottile<\/strong>\u2019s creative vision into custom surfaces and tailored details. We met with them to uncover the soul of this project.<\/p>\n

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– The residential project \u201cCasa GPV\u201d in Padua offers an original interpretation of domestic space\u2014one that responds to both aesthetic sensibilities and functional needs. What were the initial guiding principles, and how did they take shape in the definition of the interiors?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The design of Casa GPV was conceived to make the most of a compact living space\u2014typical of a modern apartment\u2014while maintaining a strong visual impact. One of the main challenges was a prominent door located on the main wall of the living room, leading to the sleeping area. To preserve the room\u2019s visual continuity and sense of harmony, we chose to cover the door with the same floral wallpaper used on the wall, creating a camouflage effect that seamlessly integrates the living and sleeping zones.<\/p>\n

We also complemented the existing furniture with new custom-designed elements, tailored to meet both the functional and stylistic needs of the space. Each room was envisioned as a cohesive environment, where materials, lighting, and decorative details work in concert to create an atmosphere that is both welcoming and practical.<\/p>\n

– The Grenoble wallpaper gives the living room a strong and theatrical identity, enhanced by its extended application on the sliding door. What drew you to this design, and what role did it play in shaping the atmosphere of the living space?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The choice of Grenoble was almost instinctive\u2014we were looking for a design that could visually enrich the space without overwhelming it, and this stylized natural motif was exactly right. The composition of branches and blossoms creates a dynamic yet balanced pattern that adds depth to the wall, turning the background into a true decorative feature. By extending the wallpaper onto the door, it took on an even more prominent role, becoming the visual focal point of the living room and helping to create a warm, sophisticated atmosphere.<\/p>\n