Italian Soul.
Timeless Design.
Interior design and property transformation,
shaped by an eye that sees what a space can become.
LIMELIGHT is our interior design and property transformation studio in Tuscany — combining Barbara’s design direction with a broader understanding of property to see not only what a space is, but what it can become.
Behind LIMELIGHT is more than a decade of international real estate experience shared by Barbara and John, bringing an understanding of properties that extends beyond interiors to how they are evaluated, transformed and lived in.
WHAT WE DO.
INTERIOR DESIGN
From concept to detail, we shape interiors around the way people live — considering layout, materials, light, finishes, furniture and atmosphere as one complete composition.
PROPERTY TRANSFORMATION
We look beyond a property's current condition to understand its possibilities, limitations and character — what should be preserved, what could be changed, and how existing spaces, architectural details and materials might be reimagined. From a single room to the property as a whole, we shape a clear direction for transformation.
PROPERTY VISION & RELOCATION
Considering a home in Tuscany? Drawing on more than a decade of international real estate experience, we help clients define what they are looking for and understand a property's potential through the combined lens of lifestyle, design and place. For those making Tuscany home, we also provide guidance through the transition — from identifying priorities and understanding what can be transformed to sourcing, furnishing and settling in.
OUR PHILOSOPHY.
Recovered patterned cementine tiles in Tuscany
Italian design is not only about beauty. It is about proportion, atmosphere, craftsmanship, and the quiet confidence of things made to last.
At LIMELIGHT, we are drawn to stone, plaster, wood, brass, linen, handmade surfaces and natural light. We believe in looking first at what is already there — what can be preserved, repurposed or reimagined — before simply replacing it with something new.
The result is an interior that feels collected rather than decorated, with a sense of history, individuality and place.
MAKING TUSCANY HOME?
PROPERTY VISION REVIEW
Before you commit to a property — or before you begin transforming one you already own — we help you look beyond what is immediately visible. Drawing on our experience in both property and design, we consider how a home could work for your lifestyle, what may need to change, what is worth preserving, and where its real potential lies.
FINDING YOUR PLACE IN TUSCANY
For international clients considering a move to Tuscany, we help clarify what you are looking for — the kind of property, setting and way of life that will suit you — and bring an experienced property eye to the homes you are considering. Once the right place is found, LIMELIGHT can help carry that vision forward through transformation, interiors, sourcing and settling in.
Studies in light, material, texture and atmosphere — exploring how the spaces around us shape the way we feel
THE COLLECTION.
QUIET CANOPY
Interior concept study
WHITE ON WHITE ON STONE
Primary bedroom concept — Casa Olivetta
MATERIAL STUDY
Texture, patina, natural materials and the changing character of light.
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CONVERSATION.
For interior design, property transformation, or guidance when making Tuscany home, LIMELIGHT works throughout Tuscany, including Lucca, Florence and the surrounding countryside.