Introducing Alessandra Melchiorri of Studio Sam


Elegant living room with refined design elements by Alessandra Melchiorri.

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Studio Sam was founded in London by Alessandra Melchiorri, who work on private residential projects with a mix of renovations and new builds. Always aiming to bring authenticity to each project with the use of a natural palette of materials and textures. Refinement, calmness and simplicity are their core principles.

WEBSITE: studiosamlondon.com INSTAGRAM: @studiosamlondon


Words: designeers
September 2018

designeers

Describe your style:


alessandra

I like to think that my style is constantly evolving with time, my aim is to create timeless spaces that should feel unpretentious, yet warm and luxurious. I am obsessed with balance and I am constantly searching for harmony.  I believe that a space should enhance the story behind it. 


designeers

The most important thing you have designed so far:


alessandra

A 5 bedroom listed home in London, the clients are really what makes a project special. 

 
 
 
Refined dining area featuring a travertine table by Alessandra Melchiorri.
Stylish bedroom showcasing wooden side table by Alessandra Melchiorri.
 
 
 

designeers

What is one Alessandra Melchiorri product that one must have? 


alessandra

Studio Sam’s signature Cinque Terre side table! It’s the most versatile piece I’ve designed, not only it can be used as a stool, as a plinth or as a side table but also the combination of materials is so fun and works with any palette. It started as a sustainability project, where we were using off-cuts of marble pieces that were being unused - so I like to think that I saved a little piece of mountain for every Cinque Terre we’ve made. 


designeers

What do you do when you’re not working? 


alessandra

I cook my nonna’s recipes and paint, acrylic mostly - I am constantly looking for the latest art exhibition and London is the perfect city for it. 

 
 
Alessandra Melchiorri with travertine table and floral arrangement.
Close-up of travertine table with flowers by Alessandra Melchiorri.
Dining area with brick wall and travertine table by Alessandra Melchiorri.
 

“I am obsessed with balance and I am constantly searching for harmony. ”

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designeers

3 suppliers you love working with: 


alessandra

The Invisible Collection, the variety of amazing artists they have is incredible and also their team is unbelievably good. Cox London, because they make the most precious hand-made lighting pieces. And last but not least, Dorian Caffot, if you are looking for a really special antique piece, he’s your man. 


designeers

Concrete or marble:


alessandra

Marble all the way! 

 
 
 
Bright living room with garden view and elegant furniture by Alessandra Melchiorri.
Minimalist round table in neutral setting by Alessandra Melchiorri.
 
 

designeers

Favourite hotel in the world: 


alessandra

Castello di Reschio, I might be biased as it’s very close to my heart and my hometown in Italy. But this thousand-year-old castle is the most incredible place you will ever go to. 


designeers

Design hero:


alessandra

Axel Vervoordt without doubt.

 
 
 

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