How a British designer brought together the different tastes of a couple wanting to create the dream future-proofed home in the idyllic Italian countryside

Exterior of a pale orange house with pale blue shutters and a large tree in front.

How do you find a compromise between the tastes of an Italian husband and an American wife when bringing an ancient Tuscan farmhouse to life? Bring in the color, and comfort-loving British interior designer Nicola Harding.

‘They wanted something soulful, warm and friendly,’ says the designer renowned for her gentle, soothing approach to interiors. ‘They wanted a house that would feel immediately like home the minute they arrived, and somewhere relaxing to spend time together as a family and entertain friends.’