How To Create A Sophisticated Living Room With Italian Flair

‘Sprezzatura’ is an Italian phrase for ‘studied carelessness’.
It’s a word that succinctly sums up Italian interior style, which has an air of effortlessness, despite being characterised by a sophisticated attention to detail.
Below, interior decorator Alessandra Smith shares her top tips for recreating this Italian flair in your own home, with some of her favourite pieces from our Design Directory!

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