With this bedroom John Stefanidis wanted to accentuate the saturated colours and simple style of classic Greek interiors. To ensure that it remains fresh, cool and elegant during the Mediterranean summers, John has employed the classic mix of blue and white, which is ideal for houses by the sea. Simple white furniture and linen punctuate the scheme, while deep blue walls, lamp bases fashioned from Venini blue glass vases and patterned textiles add depth. The slatted frieze around the top of the walls echoes the trellis shutters found on many traditional Greek island homes and provides a discreet yet decorative way to hide the air conditioning.
Mindful of the room’s small proportions, John has successfully used strong colour, classic furniture and intricate details, creating a luminous and elegant space that is perfectly in tune with its surroundings. Positioned to lighten and add symmetry to the scheme, lyre-shaped mirrors inspired by delicate Russian designs flank the bed. By dressing the four-poster bed with heavy linen curtains it was possible to leave the windows bare, maximising the amount of daylight entenng and making the most of the view.