Inside Sophie's Eclectic Apartment: Where Art Meets Home

I love finding pieces in flea markets, I feel like these pieces gives a lot of personality to my apartment!

Sophie Monteleone, Chief Interior Designer at Sabrina Monte-Carlo, opens the door of her cozy Mediterranean apartment in Monaco to our Creative Director, Carla Ballerio. Step inside Sophie’s home and read below the full interview!

Carla: Can you please introduce your role within the company?

Sophie: I am Chief Interior Designer for Home and Yachts, I specialise in furniture. My background is in history of art and visual arts.

Carla: What was the inspiration behind the flat?

Sophie: The interior design of my apartment is inspired by the 50s and 60s and great artists such as Cocteau and Picasso. I wanted to keep the Mediterranean essence throughout the flat - my living room has a predominance of sage green to match the olive trees from my garden, and my kitchen has a custom yellow lava kitchen top as well as lemon wallpaper on the wall and ceilings! You will also find a series of lemon drawings and paintings which I designed during lockdown using different techniques.

Carla: What is your favourite item in the house?

Sophie: My pottery collection from Vallauris - I love finding pieces in flea markets, I feel like these pieces gives a lot of personality to my apartment!

Carla: When is your favourite time to host?

Sophie: Aperitivo! The terrace in front of my living room was designed to host: the large banquette can also be used a sunbed and the two operate coffee table allow to create a very cosy atmosphere.

Carla: Which room do you spend most time and why?

Sophie: Definitely my kitchen, as you know I love cooking and baking!