SEE THIS HOUSE: London Designer’s Tuscan Farmhouse Holiday Home

What is a Tuscan-style farmhouse?

Tuscan homes have a variety of distinctive architectural features that set them apart from other design styles. Tuscan exteriors typically have low-pitched tiles or terracotta roofs. The house consists of natural materials such as stone, stucco, travertine and wood. It also features beautiful arched doorways and windows.

Corridor in Tuscan style

The corridor is a space where the old world and the new world merge. The hallway that connects the main bedroom to his one of his two sitting areas is lined with Artemide ‘Mykonos’ wall lights, creating a modern feel that illuminates the space.

Fun Fact: The house originally had no electricity.

living

The living room area features a Poltrona Frau leather ‘Duvée’ sofa and works of art by Eduardo Ponfan. This room opens onto a backyard courtyard for easy indoor and outdoor enjoyment.

Tuscan farmhouse dining area

The room is a multi-purpose space. The space is designed with distressed wood, brick, and stone. To modernize the room, Shiro added Esedra’s round dining table and chairs.the light is from urban cottage industrys.

Tuscan farmhouse kitchen

The kitchen has a distressed look typical of Tuscan style kitchens. The dining table was made from reclaimed wood by a local furniture vendor. Shiro paired the table with the Poltrona Frau ‘Ginger’ armchair. Warm earth tones permeate the entire home.

home office

Work from home with a view of the Italian countryside! Please register! Poltrona Frau ‘ginger’ armchairs and reclaimed wood desks are positioned to enjoy the peaceful views.

bedroom

The Italian bedroom features vaulted ceilings with wooden beams. The warm earth color scheme is combined with bright bedding to create a pop of color. The bed is made by Cinova.

On the covered porch behind the house, Shiro and her son Cameron enjoy the outdoor space.

Learn about Shiro Muchiri

Shiro’s deep connection with Italy dates back almost 30 years when she left Nairobi (the capital of Kenya) to study interior architecture in Milan. While learning Italian, she explored Italy on weekends and holidays and discovered many beautiful treasures. After completing her studies, Shiro turned to London, attracted by its stronger cultural ties to Kenya and its vibrant atmosphere full of possibilities.she studied at creative arts universitywith a master’s degree in design management.

Shiro is the founder and creative director of Soushirouis a London-based gallery that deliberately highlights, celebrates and discovers a diverse collection of artwork and design. Her office space is in her five-story Georgian townhouse in Marylebone (London’s West End district). There is also a gallery area and shops.

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I found Shiro’s house at House & Garden UK. She brought her own personality to an old Tuscan mansion. It makes me want to book a trip to Tuscany now. If you could buy a vacation home anywhere, where would it be?

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