In modern architecture the harmony of the opposites is pushing more and more to the reconciliation between traces of the past and contemporary. Have you tried with Colombo Design handles?

This practice is increasingly widespread in the renovation of ancient palaces in the center of the biggest Italian cities.

Ancient houses have undoubtedly a special charm and, if they are renovated properly, they allow to benefit from a great number of advantages hardly achievable in a modern apartment but, they need very often a modernization.

Renovating an ancient apartment with handles

An important aspect to keep into account is that renovating an ancient apartment requires great attention, many available resources and experts that could enhance it.

In fact, apart from the remedial measures for the plant system upgrade, non-invasive restoration offers an “archeological” insight of the building’s past.

So, in this kind of apartments, a restoration of conservative type aimed at conservation and historical enhancement of the environment, often bringer of culture and tradition, is necessary.

Designers can proceed following 2 different ways:

  • Introducing modern furniture and details in an environment with an antique character
  • Introducing antique furniture and details in an environment with modern character

Introducing modern furniture and details in an environment with an antique character: handles MOOD and Trenta MOOD Collection

Introducing modern furniture and details in an environment with an antique character.

Here an architect can decide to bring to light original masonry or fragment of frescoes in some areas of the apartment to enhance its history. In this case, to bring out the harmony of the opposites he opts for a much more modern furniture and maybe even a touch of colour with handles.

Ideal for enviromental like these dominated by very classic and neutral colours are our MOOD Collection of handles and Trenta MOOD Collection of bathroom accessories. Available respectively in 12 and 8 colours, realized with high quality materials and latest generation paints that allow the enviromental protection. Topic very close to heart to Colombo Design, confirmed by our UNI EN ISO 14001 certification “Environmental certified management system”.

Introducing antique furniture and details in an environment with a modern character: Antologhia collection

Introducing antique furniture and details in an environment with a modern character.

In this case architects tend to prefer a very simple design characterized by, for example, furniture in matt lacquer, resin walls and natural materials.

In an environment dominated by semplicity, the harmony of the opposites can emerge by inserting objects, like handles, that recall lines of the past.

Perfect, for this kind of choice, are our handles from Antologhia collection. The result of a very careful design review. They are more than just a return to past, they are fashinating machines of the time. Embellished with vintage elements, these antique handles are perfect for different living solutions, among others historic buildings.

What do you think about? Which will be your choice? Let us know here.