Shades of Pink

A client commissioned Barbara Benz and the architare team to furnish her city villa, which architect Alexander Brenner designed in the style of classical modernism. The colour concept took into account the lady of the house's favourite colour … pink and lilac tones, sometimes setting the tone at times loudly and on other occasions, quietly.

Classy in pink - with furniture by Walter Knoll, B&B Italia and Classicon
The favourite colour of the client is pink however the furnishing concept that architare designed for the modern city villa near Stuttgart is far removed from little-girl dreams and princess fantasies. The three-storey residential house is a design by Stuttgart architect Alexander Brenner, impressing with clear design language and its consistent continuity in the interior.

Barbara Benz and her team coordinated the interior with the architecture of the white villa, which, like all of Alexander Brenner's buildings is naturally inspired by classical modernism. The mix of elegant furniture by Walter Knoll, B & B Italia and Classicon, lights by Foscarini combined with high-quality carpets and textiles by Miinu and Sahco blends harmoniously into the open-plan layout with its clear design.

In the living room, the Ray sofa by B&B Italia takes centre stage. The Bao armchairs by Walter Knoll and the Bell Side Table and the Bell Coffee Table by Classicon in emerald green and amethyst violet add colourful and stylish accents to the warm nougat tone of the leather. A beautiful contrast to the cool glass and smooth leather is provided by the Evolution carpet by Miinu with its soft moving surface.

IN COMBINATION WITH ANTHRACITE AND DARK BROWN TONES, PINK DOES NOT LOOK SWEET AND GIRLY, BUT QUITE THE OPPOSITE: VERY CLASSY AND MODERN. (BARBARA BENZ)

RAY sofa by B&B Italia
RAY sofa by B&B Italia

The colour concept - finely coordinated and flexible
Elegant cashmere, nougat and brown nuances set the tone for the colour scheme. Pink, rose and violet tones are used as accent colours in the form of textiles and accessories. "If the owner's favourite colour should ever change, the cushions can be easily changed," explains Barbara Benz, "and new accents set."

The residents wanted the dining room chairs to be comfortable and elegant. Barbara Benz recommended Bob by Walter Knoll, an elegant dinner chair with the comfort of an upholstered chair. Above the dining table, the sculptural Allegro Vivace pendant lights by Foscarini in lacquered copper shine. The dining table and kitchen are designs by architect Alexander Brenner.

Dining chairs BOB / Walter Knoll, table and kitchen were designed by architect Brenner
Dining chairs BOB / Walter Knoll, table and kitchen were designed by architect Brenner
Daybed AFRA by Paola Lenti
Daybed AFRA by Paola Lenti
The house pool and the Panton Chairs by Vitra in white
The house pool and the Panton Chairs by Vitra in white

Inside and outside - a world of style and colour
The storey-high window openings of the villa create flowing transitions between the living space and the pool terrace. The design of the outdoor furniture is accordingly coordinated with the interior furnishings. "In terms of colour, we have drawn on the full range," explains Barbara Benz. The Afra daybed and the Otto stools by Paola Lenti glow in bright pink. The colour kick not only creates a harmonious overall picture, it also matches the cheerful mood on the terrace that arises when the children of the hostess compete with the flamingos in the pool in summer.

 

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