The United Kingdom's Health Protection Agency also told CNN that the use of face masks was not necessary or recommended for protection against the swine flu virus.
Translated to interiors, this means extensive use of quirky antiques like masks and vases, set against what Mr. Pellizzoni calls "soft furniture" mesh chandeliers and curvy seating fixtures in luxurious materials like leather and suede, against a backdrop of warm colors such as beiges and browns.