Ivory Coast villa- living room

A large-scale private villa interior covering a double-height reception hall, open-plan living and dining areas, and a fully fitted kitchen. The reception and living space features a grand staircase with dark timber balusters and geometric Islamic latticework railings, an indoor planted tree set within a timber-edged floor planter, and a decorative ceiling combining coffered gypsum panels with Islamic geometric patterned plaster inserts. Doorway surrounds throughout are framed with Islamic mashrabiya-style lattice borders in grey.

Concept

The design applies a consistent Islamic decorative language across a large family villa without compromising on functionality or comfort. Geometric latticework, used on the staircase, doorway borders, ceiling panels, and furniture frames. ties all spaces together under a single ornamental system. The color palette is deliberately restrained: white, grey, and warm timber form the base, with sage green used as the recurring accent from the living room through to the kitchen. The result is a formal yet livable home that reflects cultural identity through architectural detail rather than surface decoration alone.

Materials List

Flooring

• White and black marble with diagonal inlay (reception and living)
• Light oak timber flooring (kitchen)

Walls & Ceiling

• White plaster with classical molding panels
• Coffered gypsum ceiling with Islamic geometric plaster inserts
• Green glazed subway tile backsplash (kitchen)
• White painted raised-panel wall molding

Staircase & Joinery

• Dark walnut timber (staircase balustrade, handrail, newel posts)
• Islamic geometric lattice cutout panels (balustrade infill and doorway borders)
• Indoor timber-edged floor planter

Furniture – Living

• Dark timber frame sofas with geometric fretwork side panels
• Sage green and grey fabric upholstery
• Terracotta accent cushions
• Matching lattice coffee table with glass or dark top (to be confirmed)

Furniture – Kitchen

• White raised-panel cabinetry with brass bar handles
• Curved island with panel detailing
• White quartz worktops
• Green bouclé upholstered bar stools with white legs and brass footrests
• Glass pendant lights with antique brass fittings
• Roman binds