Some houses are meant to be admired from a distance: pristine, untouched and seemingly impervious to time. Others, like Julie Boschi’s coastal retreat, are designed to be lived in, to absorb the rhythm of the tides, the shifting light and the ever-changing needs of those who call it home. Perched by the sea, this home—lovingly named La Nuvola, Italian for “the cloud”—adapts, softens with use and deepens in meaning as years pass.
“Having a home by the sea”, Boschi reflects, “gives the chance to be with family and friends in a more intimate setting.” It is a sentiment that runs through the very bones of the house, from its airy common spaces to the furniture that carries the weight of memories. Designed for gathering, the heart of the home is…