In the heart of the ancient city, the boutique hotel Parisii Bocca di Leone 88, designed by architect Antonio Agresti, reimagines the interiors of a 16th-century palace, transforming them into places of memory and sensitivity. The interior design project moves between past and present, weaving a narrative that begins with the rediscovery of a 19th-century hand-painted ceiling: a fragment of history that became the chromatic and evocative matrix of the design.
Five tones – sage, ginger, wine red, aqua, and powder pink – alternate with neutrals and deep blacks, giving rhythm and identity to the rooms. Each space is shaped by a balanced combination of materials, textures, and furnishings, resulting in a discreet elegance conceived to guide guests into an experience of tranquility and well-being.
Color emerges as the true protagonist in the large wooden headboards, which extend into the textured bathroom walls, creating a visual and tactile continuity between spaces. In the Verte Sauge suite, the wooden panel becomes both headboard and partition wall, introducing a threshold that leads guests from the city’s vibrant rhythm into the intimacy of the room. This intermediate environment functions as a filter, a “space of purification” designed to prepare body and mind for a slower pace.
The perceptual dimension is enriched by subtle details: handle-less doors that reveal themselves through touch, wooden surfaces radiating warmth, artisanal Carrara marble basins evoking Rome’s iconic fountains. Every choice contributes to a sense of intimacy and measure, shaping a discreet, essential, and timeless idea of luxury. The result is a retreat where travelers can slow down, rediscover balance, and dwell in a rhythm apart.
CREDITS
Project: Parisii Bocca di Leone 88
Architects: Antonio Agresti
Location: Rome (RM), Italy
Year: 2023
Photo: Alberto Parise
