Berguig is an instinctive collector, always on the lookout for the next art and design piece that will surprise or move her. It’s no wonder then that the villa is a treasure trove of distinct artworks, decorative objects and one-of-a-kind furniture. A muted colour palette of white and earthy hues animated by discreet pops of yellow and green, constitute a canvas upon which Berguig’s art and design picks harmoniously come together.

The entire scheme’s tone begins with the monumental ceramic bas-relief by French artist Olivia Cognet situated in the large dining and living room at the heart of the property. Measuring five metres in length, the terracotta artwork’s abstract organic forms are juxtaposed with the stern geometry of the wooden dining table and console, an interplay that reverberates throughout the villa, along with the juxtapositions between raw and refined materials, and contemporary and vintage pieces.

Across the room, an ornate marble mantelpiece set against a black backdrop of glazed square mosaic tiles creates a dramatic focal point in the otherwise pared-down space awash in off-white hues. Hanging above the mantelpiece, an abstract painting by Danish artist Camilla Reyman echoes the former’s light earthy tones and the latter’s geometry. A large jute rug, another key piece of the project, delineates the sitting area in the same space. Made-to-measure exclusively for the project, the rug’s decorative geometric patterns are artfully contrasted with a series of curvaceous, sculptural furniture pieces including a monolithic coffee table by Francesco Balzano. Additional paintings by Camilla Reyman are paired with ceramic objects by Olivia Cognet on a striped console table by Studio Goons while green curtains add splashes of colour as do the views of the tropical plant-filled patio and villa’s garden through the large patio doors on either side of the room.