Old Meets New in a Downtown Apartment | Color Collection Interior Spaces

The old meets the new in a downtown apartment

Mixing historical styles in a home is never an easy task. The owner, whose challenge was to breathe new life into a turn-of-the-century apartment, decided to set the old and the new in direct opposition.

In the living room, the original parquet flooring refurbished with Absolute Paint and the intricately moulded ceilings create a clever contrast with the apartment’s more radical features, such as the monolithic stainless-steel cabinetry and the blue Cementoresina floor in the kitchen.

The economical furnishings and carefully selected design pieces bridge the eras. From mid-century seating groups and contemporary lighting to a Old Master–style portrait hanging watchfully above the kitchen, the space is in a state of constant change, unsure where it is going, where it has been, or how it will get there.

Contemporary elements such as the intense blue Cementoresina KK 29 floor are a practical choice for spaces such as bathrooms and kitchens, while this complementary feature creates the perfect backdrop for the property’s original features, such as the colourful wooden window frames from the 1960s.

The living space’s velvety walls in the tranquil shades of KK 56 green and KK 119 pink-grey accentuate the ceiling’s warm white, creating alluring chromatic vibrations and enhancing the brightness of the space.

Strong lines and vibrant colors characterize this eclectic bathroom design. Ultramarine blue rises from the Cementoresina KK 29 floor to the Wallcrete walls, contrasting with the ochre-colored furniture and the minimalist white tiled bathtub, where Fugabella Color grouts evoke seamless surfaces.