Questions and Answers

Simplicity, elegance, uniqueness are your values and the guiding principles of Acqua di Puglia projects. What materials, colours and shapes do you associate with each of these?

We definitely associate white lime with simplicity, which we use as a wall coat for our projects. This material renders buildings simplistic, minimalist and understated. Elegance is conferred through the materials we furnish with: linen, twine and cotton. In terms of uniqueness, however, we associate this value with the two key raw materials we use for our projects: carparo and pietra leccese. You could also say that beige and dove grey are the colours that encapsulate all our values as they are, in fact, our brand’s colours.

Speaking of colour: what other colour would you use in addition to or in contrast with the simplistic natural colours that characterise your projects and articles?

You could say that all our projects are characterised by beige and dove grey tones, with various adjacent shades. However, we like to create contrasts using more vivid colours: examples include the Pompeian red of the chillies we let dry to later string up and use them as furnishings hanging on the walls, or the forest green of the wine demijohns used as containers for our room fragrances.

Could you tell us about your network of artisans and your relationship with craftsmanship? If, for example, they are local, or if you have reinstated traditional production, or if you commission and design specific objects

Our relationship with local artisans is what our work is founded on. Our Acqua di Puglia interior design collection is designed by us and made by local artisans. We have come across most of our collaborators by chance when visiting the dozens of villages scattered throughout Apulia. We like our products to be exclusive, unique pieces handcrafted by these skilled artisans. One example is the creels that a fisherman from Gallipoli made for us in his garage, which we use as a wall furnishing.

Here is our collection:

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Do you use industrial brands and productions too?

Yes, since right now our product line is limited, featuring only 10 items. For the rest we often use IKEA, Maison Du Monde, Ethimo and other international brands.

In terms of  Art de la table and home decorations, do you follow seasonal trends (for this Christmas or for the summer). If so, which ones?

As far as art de la table and seasonal home decorations are concerned, we only operate during the spring and summer as these are purely holiday facilities that close for the winter. We use lots of natural elements to dress the spaces and lay the tables. We often collect ears of corn and poppies to create bouquets to use as table centrepieces, we fasten napkins with a string and tie a chili pepper to it, we hang prickly pear paddles on the wall with nails and much more.

Which pieces of furniture, home décor or tableware can a home not do without?

Linen tablecloths, silverware and flowers are a must. To set a striking table or beautifully decorate a home you need to pay close attention to each and every detail, and lighting is often underestimated: candles are key as they create a warm, elegant ambiance and add a touch of familiarity and warmth to the house.

Key principles for an interior design project

The number one rule for an interior design project is definitely to draft a precise, scrupulous design that doesn’t leave out a single detail. Then carry out a simulation through renderings to get a more realistic idea of how the project will be realised, look for specific furniture brands with non-mainstream products and, last but not least, consider each and every detail. Positioning furnishings is key to creating a well-balanced, natural and comfortable environment.

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