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In our series, "From Cities: Longing for the Cities of the World," we bring you the latest local news from Paris, Milan, New York, and other cities around the world, including notable addresses and authentic city snaps! We'll be sending you updates with the hope that in the near future, we'll be able to travel abroad freely again, and for a while, we'll be sending you updates with that same feeling.

In this 19th installment, we focus on the lovely home of Japanese interior and product designers Setsuko Ito and Nobuyuki Ito, who live in Milan. We report on the couple's home, which was renovated two years ago. Don't miss the furniture they designed, which appears throughout the series. Check it out now.

Create your ideal living space through renovations and interior coordination. The home of interior and product designers Setsuko Ito and Nobuyuki Ito. "This Milan home was renovated two years ago. We designed and constructed it ourselves, and expanded and completely renovated it. We even designed the kitchen, wall and floor surfaces, and custom-made built-in furniture. The layout of the furniture is centered around pieces we designed ourselves." (Interior and product designers Setsuko Ito and Nobuyuki Ito) The legs are made of iron, and the top is made from 50,000-year-old "kauri" wood, repaired with clear resin and crafted flat by Italian artisans. This table is used for both everyday meals and business dinners, and while it is a dining table at home, it is also used in both personal and professional settings.

■Nicchia sakana
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Nicchia, which connects the dining room and living room, features a fish sculpture by Ito Jun, the father of Ito Setsuko, a sculptor with ties to Italy. Its various expressions change with the changing light during the day and at night.

■Cabinet
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This Japanese-concept cabinet was created by the two of them and has been produced by a long-established Italian brand. The surface of the oak wood has been carbonized and combined with an iron slab to create a black surface finish. A bright pink ceramic piece is displayed on top, adding an accent to the styling around the cabinet. Black and pink. This color contrast further enhances the charm of the chic cabinet. Incidentally, this ceramic vase was also designed and produced by them.

■Living-light
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The living room is lit by a transparent Venetian glass light, a masterpiece by architect Angelo Mangiarotti, Setsuko Ito's mentor. The metal and wooden low table placed below the light is a product designed by the two.

■Kitchen
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The second kitchen in the living room is made of Tuscan carnic gray marble with an interesting natural pattern.

■Living arm chair
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The armchair space is made up of ITO's own works. The stone used for the floor is Vicenza limestone, a beautiful natural beige color. This stone has been mined since Roman times and has also been used in famous historical buildings of the late Renaissance.

■Living side table
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A movable metal side table designed by the artist himself.

■Living sculptural space
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A space where you can enjoy seasonal greenery and a sculptural space.


Did you enjoy this home, filled with the attention to detail you'd expect from an interior and product designer? Please use it as inspiration for your own room design. In the next installment of "From Cities: Aspiring to Cities Around the World," we'll continue our report on Setsuko Ito and Shinobu Ito's home, focusing on their special terrace.

■Designers: Setsuko Ito and Shinobu Ito
These designers work comprehensively across a wide range of design fields, from architecture, interior design, and space to product and packaging design. They established their design studio in Milan in 1997 and are involved in a wide range of design development and design consulting for clients around the world. They have held exhibitions and lectures around the world, and are involved in teaching and research at numerous universities in Italy and Japan, including the University of Tokyo's Research Institute for Advanced Science and Technology.
URL: studioito.com

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