At Home in Tangier with Frank de Biasi and Gene Meyer

It would seem designer Frank de Biasi was always destined for a home in Tangier. With a college degree in international relations, studies at the Sorbonne, followed by six years at Christies and then twelve as Director of Interiors at Peter Marino, Frank expanded on his love of travel, art and history with blue chip design experience. While expertly accessing design sources and creating interiors around the world, it’s somehow not surprising (after having homes in New York, Miami and Paris) that Frank and partner, fabric and textile designer Gene Meyer, would land in this magical melting pot of cultures and creative ex pats from around the globe. Please join Susanna and me for a visit with Frank at his and Gene’s enchanting home in this fascinating North African port city.

In Tangier, in the heart of the Casbah, Frank and Gene found a wreck of a place they knew they could transform into a full time home that spanned the seasons,

Frank di Biasi and Gene Meyer in Tangier

from the cozy first floor above, to the airy living/dining area on the top floor, below.

Frank di Biasi in Tangier

Collections from previous homes (you may recognize the tiger below from Frank & Gene’s NYC apartment – watch video visit here) are melded effortlessly into a cohesive whole, referencing their globe trotting lives together. And yet new architecture and motifs offer an exotic sense of place.

At Home in Tangier with Frank di BiasiBuilding from scratch, they were able to work with local craftsmen to incorporate many elements that make for comfortable and stylish living including the clever and practical three story central atrium, bringing in light to all floors. It is embellished with a custom moucharabie, a traditional wooden screen, that connects all the rooms with an exotic chic. Bespoke kitchen and pantry storage help to contain collections and make their frequent entertaining a breeze.

pantry in Frank de Biasi Tangier home

Throughout, brilliant color combinations (Gene’s area of expertise) express the couple’s love of bespoke paint finishes and details, a signature in all their past homes.

At home in Tangier with Frank de Biasi

But above all, Frank and Gene wanted a home that not only expressed their distinct design dialect,  but was comfortable and encompassed their possessions with appropriateness and style – the trifecta epitomized by their bedroom seating area below.

Frank de Biasi and Gene Meyer Tangier bedroomall photos by Stacey Bewkes for Quintessence

So thank you Frank and Gene, we were delighted and enchanted by your talent and hospitality. We can’t wait for a return visit to experience more of the magic of Tangier!

8 thoughts on “At Home in Tangier with Frank de Biasi and Gene Meyer

  1. This was just lovely to see! Especially as we are in “Stay at Home” orders in Ontario. Can’t wait to travel again!

  2. lush, gorgeous feeling throughout.
    Can smell the sea air from the terrace
    Pace of life seems so restorative – especially today.

  3. All the incredible handmade wood grills and trim, the metal stairways, the tile/marble patchwork floors and the mix of all their collections is incredible. What a beautiful home. Thank you for filming. Made my day!

  4. What a beautiful home filled with glorious color and attention to detail. It’s impossible to look at this and not feel inspired. Thank you!

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