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Marella Agnelli's Home Wisdom
How Marella Agnelli's design philosophy creates personal, layered homes.
In brief
How Marella Agnelli's design philosophy creates personal, layered homes. Lindsay Anyon Brier shares Marella Agnelli's approach to building homes that feel lived-in and meaningful through mixing styles, embracing nature, and evolving with life. Originally reported by Homes and Gardens.
Marella Agnelli's Design Philosophy
Lindsay Anyon Brier has researched Marella Agnelli's homes for 25 years, starting as a student in Rome.
Marella's Background
Marella Agnelli married Fiat heir Gianni Agnelli at age 26, born to an American mother and Italian father.
Her Design Approach
Marella focused on creating homes that feel collected, mixing styles without perfect coordination.
The Mix Principle
Experiment with personal items like antique pieces or modern accents to create dialogue between what you love.
Evolution of Homes
The Agnellis bought different properties throughout their lives, moving from Turin to Rome and New York.
Biophilic Design
Marella integrated gardens and nature into her homes, using wicker baskets for plants and flowers.
Her Philosophy
Marella believed homes should reflect life, with small rituals like candlelight and fresh flowers creating luxury.
Lindsay's Connection
Lindsay Anyon Brier founded Anyon Design in 2006 and is a Dartmouth College graduate.
The Takeaway
Marella's homes evolved with life, mixing styles, embracing nature, and creating personal spaces.
Here's the gist
Lindsay Anyon Brier shares Marella Agnelli's approach to building homes that feel lived-in and meaningful through mixing styles, embracing nature, and evolving with life.
