Elsewhere, architectural statements provide their own punctuation. In the living area, a sweeping barrel-vaulted ceiling clad in woven natural fibre draws the eye upward, its texture adding both visual drama and acoustic warmth. Lighting here is understated, sculptural but restrained – designed not to compete with the ceiling but to complement its quiet grandeur.

In the husband’s study, a similar sense of intention governs the design. Linen-wrapped wall panels stretch seamlessly upward to meet a patterned ceiling, their lines converging in a rhythm that’s both calming and precise. Lighting, integrated in subtle channels, adds a contemporary edge without disturbing the softness of the space.

A deep trust between designers and clients shaped every decision. Years of collaboration meant Cox and Madera knew how to balance the couple’s differing but complementary perspectives. The wife prioritised comfort and functionality – pieces had to be inviting and durable enough for entertaining and grandchildren alike. Cosy club chairs and oversized dining seats in resilient fabrics meet that brief with style. Meanwhile, the husband, a lover of design with a collector’s eye, encouraged bold gestures and unexpected details.

That interplay between comfort and curation comes through in the furnishings, which blend new purchases with vintage finds and iconic modern pieces. In his office, a Gio Ponti desk adds a note of historical gravitas; in the living room, a Yves Klein table introduces an electric jolt of colour and art-world flair. The designers wanted the home to feel collected over time – eclectic and full of character, rather than overly coordinated.

This philosophy carries into the colour palette, which dances confidently across the interiors. Bold blue poufs animate the entrance; a rug in the study brings a playful patchwork of hues; and in the dining room, a large-scale photographic mural by David Gilbert wraps the walls in surrealist energy, almost like wallpaper. Colour is handled with a mix of spontaneity and sophistication—never gimmicky, always deliberate.

Even in the quieter corners, visual interest abounds. The primary bedroom shifts to a more serene register, anchored by a soft blush headboard and a green-painted ceiling that evokes calm without slipping into cliché. Natural materials – rattan, wicker, wood – add warmth and tactility, inviting touch and creating harmony with the garden just beyond.

That connection to the outdoors is no afterthought. Glazed doors lead effortlessly to shaded terraces and alfresco dining areas, where drop-down screens offer shelter when needed. Beyond, the rear garden – reimagined by landscape architect Stephanie Portus – unfolds like a boutique resort. Clean lines frame lush plantings, and colour once again makes a bold statement. A deep blue outdoor sectional continues the palette set indoors, while the swimming pool, transformed into a work of art, offers perhaps the most striking visual gesture of all.

Inspired by a visit to the Fornasetti house in Milan, Cox envisioned a floral tile mosaic that spans the pool floor in painterly swirls of pinks, greens, yellows, and blues. Bumblebee motifs dart playfully among the blooms, an artistic flourish that fuses landscape and architecture with joyful irreverence.

This house marks the couple’s fourth collaboration with their trusted design team, a partnership that has evolved as their tastes have matured. Familiarity hasn’t bred predictability – instead, it has encouraged risk-taking and reinvention. For the designers, each new home is an invitation to surprise and delight. For the clients, it’s a continued journey in shaping spaces that reflect who they are and how they live now.

From the sculptural Luis Arredondo screen anchoring the foyer to stools upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric and a Charlap Hyman & Herrero table, every room tells its own story – srich in texture, personality, and intent. And in the garden, as pygmy palms, philodendrons and elephant ears sway gently in the breeze, the home’s true spirit comes into view: playful, layered, and effortlessly at ease.