Main Street

Cutting edge

On the fashionable streets of Venice, if you aren’t two steps ahead, you’re falling behind. And along these sunlit streets is where you’ll find Main Street – a home that got the memo. The sleek white walls and stylish furnishings impart an impressive sangfroid, and this cool is echoed elsewhere, from the offbeat chandelier to the clean lines of the self-contained studio upstairs.

A decked garden extends from the open-plan living area, accessorised with a table and sofa big enough for ten, while the studio’s balcony is styled with dainty wicker loungers and a voguish white parasol.

Trendsetter

Your host is a fashion photographer with an eye for detail. And after years of the jet-set lifestyle, he’s turned it to styling his unusual home.

##In vogue The open-plan living area is embellished with chic tones of grey and some rather trend-setting dining chairs, while the double bedroom and ensuite just beyond are refreshingly uncluttered. Strike a pose here in the ample light offered by the French doors, or make your way to the unique studio – a contemporary four-poster bed, streamlined kitchenette and sunny balcony cut above the main space.

And though this home’s coveted deck might cause a double take, ignoring the restaurants, boutiques and sandy shores just beyond Main Street’s front door would be nothing short of tasteless.