Introducing Alessandra Melchiorri of Studio Sam
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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
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Describe your style:
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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.
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The most important thing you have designed so far:
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A 5 bedroom listed home in London, the clients are really what makes a project special.
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What is one Alessandra Melchiorri product that one must have?
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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.
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What do you do when you’re not working?
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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.
“I am obsessed with balance and I am constantly searching for harmony. ”
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3 suppliers you love working with:
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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.
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Concrete or marble:
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Marble all the way!
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Favourite hotel in the world:
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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.
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Design hero:
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Axel Vervoordt without doubt.
