Downtown Design
redazione 20/02/2025

Of sand and blue

The redesign of a boutique in Lignano Sabbiadoro relies on materials and color to create a stress-free shopping experience

Times, a Triveneto-based group of high-end multi-brand stores, has renovated its store in Lignano Sabbiadoro, and Moitié Studio, the interior design firm behind the project, chose to create an environment where textured surfaces and neutral colors take center stage. And where each element has been designed to integrate perfectly into the context without overpowering it, allowing the materials themselves to fill and define the space. The walls and ceiling are sand-colored, hand-laid lime, with a robust tactile texture that creates depth and color variations. The same gradient color scheme was chosen for the microcement flooring, creating a “box” effect.

The ‘sail’ element, a symbol of connection with the sea, is repeated throughout the project. This shape characterizes some details, such as the appliqué sculpture, the handle of the interior door, and the fixing details of the shelves and front hangers, giving stylistic continuity and a strong visual identity to the space.

Birch, chosen for its natural yet vibrant tone due to its wavy grain, is juxtaposed with mocha matte finishes to create a refined balance of warmth and modernity. Accents of an unexpected light blue, present in the lacquered metal and plexiglass details (bands, handles) discreetly scattered throughout the space, add a touch of freshness and dynamism. A bright, natural and comforting palette.

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