Russia

White and gold, gold and white — these are the distinctive notes representing the luxury and exclusivity of this private Russian residence, where every room boasts its own variation on excellence. In the living area, the warm wood of the boiserie is lit by gold decorations that also enrich and illuminate the boiserie-clad ceilings.

Sinuous and sumptuous at the same time, the double staircase, entirely in marble with a brass balustrade, leads to an elegant inlay of contrasting marbles with floral designs. The coffered ceiling capping the staircase is vaulted, with brilliant gilded decorations, while the ceiling of the master bedroom — with its dressing area fitted with a vanity unit — is domed and lit by a dramatic crystal chandelier.

In the same sleeping area, warm parquet is laid in a diamond pattern with an inlaid border in contrasting tones. The billiard table, with its red cloth and wood elements finished with silver decorations, makes the whole even more exclusive. The bathroom, with its circular Jacuzzi tub, is entirely in marble.

The setting that houses the large indoor swimming pool is splendid, carefully lit, with the floor, ceiling and walls all clad in mosaic.