This project focuses on the restyling of a small apartment located on the second floor of a building built in the 50s, facing the main square of the small village of Caprino Veronese, near Garda Lake. The apartment had not been changed since its construction period, so the challenge was to work with materials and finishes from that era. The goal was to emphasize the 50s atmosphere by using color as an architectural element and giving new life to the original finishes, which are now appreciated by customers. The colors used were red, yellow, green, and light blue, following a common path inside the space. The entrance consists of a long hallway leading to all the rooms, each paved with old grit tiles that were preserved and updated. The coat hanger designed by Olaf Von Bohr for Kartell and a mural painted by the artist Eugenio Filippi, known as MENT, add to the overall style. The kitchen was designed with a 50s flair, featuring a lemon-yellow finish that contrasts with the light green ceramic tile worktop by Ceramica Vogue. The kitchen table, also designed by the office, follows the same concept. The living room, with dark flooring, features furniture with a light finish made of Chilean pine. The sofa is Tufty Time by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia.
In one of the bedrooms, a light blue-colored wall contrasts with the bed designed by Enzo Mari for FLOU called Tappeto Volante. The furniture in this room, also made of Chilean pine wood, creates a dialogue with the living room. The bathroom incorporates a game of contrasts, with plain red-colored walls and a red grout line that contrasts with the white tiles. CASA BEATRICE is an experiment where strong contrasts coexist in a modern way of living and a traditional allure provided by the 50s finishes and design masterpiece furniture.
