Walking from room to room in this home in the heart of Milan feels like jumping from continent to continent, and across different periods in history as well. “We also considered Switzerland,” she says, “it was a logical option.” But Milan, with its dolce vita appeal, seemed just right for this family. Under the late 19th-century frescoes on the ceilings, the walls are covered in a smoky grey silk velvet. Styling Elena MoraThe frescoes are the stars of this home“The clients immediately loved the frescoes, with their vivid colours, and the elaborate Venetian-style terrace. In the Milan home, he enhanced the original details with lime paint and added silk velvet on the walls.