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Livingetc
Oonagh Turner

'The goal was a sense of monastic sanctuary' – this designer chose the perfect wall paint for a tranquil escape

A calming shade of brown used in a living room

Located in the popular lakeside location of Valle de Bravo, a two-hour drive west of Mexico City sits Casa Tres Árboles, a two-story home that has been transformed by Mexican design studio Direccion. Briefed by the clients to create a sense of refuge and retreat, the aim was to emphasize the home's purpose as a weekend getaway destination. 

The home is now a cocooning and tranquil space of meditation, where natural materials, that sumptuous earthy brown paint and wall texture, and clever use of light and shadow create a feeling of 'monastic sanctuary'.

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