Living in an Artist’s Loft in Rome

Rome is a city of artists. Just imagine what it would be like to live like one.
I recently stayed at a wonderful bed and breakfast that is owned by an artist, and it was like visiting a creative friend who had invited me into her home.

When I walked into Barbara Reale’s home, I felt like I was in a contemporary museum. Her artwork is everywhere, and her colorful style is reflected in her furnishing choices.

Two matching couches—one red, one orange, are covered with carefully selected pillows. A mannequin wears a dress by one of ’s most famous designers Roberto Cavalli, and it co-ordinates with the colors in the couches. Barbara told me when she ordered the couches, they kept asking her if she was really sure she wanted two matching couches in different colors. Barbara is very sure of what she does, and her style works wonderfully well.

Her handsome husband Marco made a pasta dinner with truffle sauce. We talked so long, I did not even get to “my” loft until very late. It is actually a suite with a living area, bedroom, kitchenette, and a slanted ceiling bedroom. There is a small enclosed porch off the kitchen. You could easily stay here for awhile, as there is even a washing machine in the loft. Best part is Barbara’s touch is everywhere—the silverware is in an interesting pot, the mirrors on the bedroom wall, and of course, theart.

This is an article of one of my rome bed and breakfast guest, we try to share our culture and make them feel as a real italian artist.