Do you find dark interiors gloomy and unsuitable?for life? Or maybe you just don’t know how to use dark shades correctly? We will show you a stylish, charming apartment in Milan, from which you can learn a lot. The interior created by the Italian design studio Dordoni Architetti for the Milanese fashion designer Maurizio Pecoraro, a priori cannot but be capricious, elegant, refined and demanding. Italians are simply obliged to embody a special sophistication in their works and perform them in the best traditions of Florentine masters using expensive materials and pretentious techniques. The designers of the apartments, apparently inspired by the works of the great Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, the unrivaled master of the Italian Baroque and the founder of tenebrism, also decided to experiment with contrast, chiaroscuro and the predominance of dark colors over light ones.
Play of light
The main objective of the game with light that was started in thisapartment is to emphasize the effect of naturalism, as the great maestro did. Here, each element is skillfully illuminated and seems to be highlighted by light, while easily casting its outlines on the mesmerizing surface of the concrete floor. Particular attention is paid to natural light, and its abundance in the apartment is provided by a large number of carefully placed windows. The presence of glossy and matte surfaces also continues the play of light and shadow, where some inexorably reflect the incoming light, while others greedily absorb it. The shine of ceramics from Fornasetti looks incredible and exquisite, as does every corner of these luxurious apartments. Our opinion: - If you still have enough courage to create a dark interior, first of all, take care of a sufficient amount of light so that the space does not oppress you. Windows should let in a lot of sunlight, for this, choose curtains made of light translucent fabric or refuse them altogether. And lamps should not be directed towards the walls, because dark shades absorb light. In addition to the main source of artificial lighting, it is necessary to choose additional ones in the form of floor lamps, sconces, table lamps to highlight the main areas and the most important objects.
Unusual arrangement
Arrangement of furniture and accessories inThe designer's apartment is more like a theatrical set, where every object, element, and even the most insignificant detail seem emphasized and individual. Especially considering the fact that the apartment features furniture from such iconic designers as Charles & Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Jean Prouvé, Franco Albini, and Giò Ponti.
In a dark, dark room...
Grey walls and polished concrete floors justdraw you in with the depth of their color and add incredible drama to the space. In this dark and mysterious interior, only subtle accents of life-affirming colors prevent the space from completely plunging into the abyss of endless gray gloss. But if we talk about it in general, this is a very refined and sophisticated work. And the green stand with flowers, peacefully standing on the table in the elegant kingdom of dark luxury, seems to symbolize the creative shoots of the future projects of the apartment owner. Our opinion: - As you have already noticed, a dark interior can be enlivened with the help of several bright decorative elements. Against such a background, the color will look completely different, even more expressive and impressive. Items of unusual shape and with an interesting textured surface look especially good. A vase, a lamp, a painting are perfect for the role of a color accent.
dordoniarchitetti.it, yellowtrace.com.au, Molteni & Motta
