Casa Caprile, a historic residence in Anacapri on the Italian island of Capri, is set to reopen as a 12-room boutique property on April 1, 2027 following an extensive restoration led by architect Antonio Girardi.
The former home of Queen Victoria of Sweden has been
reimagined with a contemporary design concept that draws on Capri's cultural
heritage, combining bold colours, Italian craftsmanship and bespoke interiors.
A central feature of the renovation is the revival of the
distinctive red associated with Capri's historic funicular railway, once a
recognisable feature of the island's landscape. The colour runs throughout the
property, from staircases and bedroom entrances to the swimming pool,
complemented by powder blue inspired by the surrounding sea and sky.
"The project is deeply rooted in Anacapri's cultural
heritage," says owner Gabriella Russo. "We wanted Casa Caprile to
feel like a private home where every detail reflects the spirit of the island
while offering a fresh perspective on contemporary living."
The interiors incorporate hand-painted plaster, artisanal
ceramics, traditional cotto flooring, natural wood and ivory finishes. Textiles
from Pierre Frey, Manuel Canovas and Dedar are combined with lighting by
Vaughan, FLOS and VC Gallery.
Italian craftsmanship is central to the project,
particularly through bespoke Murano glass chandeliers designed by Girardi and
produced by master glassmakers. A striking aquamarine glass installation
descends through the main stairwell, framed by the property's red staircase.
Local artistic traditions are also reflected through
collaborations with Rosalinda, known for its Vietri ceramics, and ceramic
artist Lucio Liquori.
The property will feature 12 individually designed rooms,
including the Queen Victoria Suite, which will offer a private terrace with a
plunge pool overlooking the gardens and sea.
Outdoor spaces will extend the property's design concept
into its Mediterranean gardens, while the swimming pool will feature red
geometric tiles contrasting with turquoise water.
"Every room reveals a new discovery," Russo
explains. "Nothing has been selected simply because it is beautiful. Every
object, every material and every colour contributes to telling the story of
Capri in a contemporary way."
Rather than reproducing the building's historic interiors, the restoration seeks to reinterpret the island's identity through contemporary architecture, colour and regional craftsmanship, positioning Casa Caprile as an intimate luxury retreat. -TTN