Eternal Contemporary

Eternal Contemporary: Renovation and Interior Design of an Apartment in Rome

Eternal Contemporary is a renovation and interior design project for an apartment in central Rome, just steps from Piazza del Popolo. The project stems from the idea of creating a contemporary home that preserves the building's history, enhancing existing materials and reinterpreting them through colors, custom furnishings, and tailored design solutions.

The Tuff and Brick Wall as an Architectural Element

The heart of the project is the large wall of tuff and brick, intentionally left unplastered. The wall becomes the focal point of the living area and guides the way between the relaxation area and the kitchen.

On one side, a large sofa adorned with cushions defines the relaxation area; on the other, the kitchen was designed without wall cabinets to maintain the visual lightness of the space. Open shelves allow for displaying wine bottles and glasses, transforming everyday objects into part of the interior design.

The kitchen was custom-designed by Telese Arredamenti. A unique sliding door, designed with a system without visible tracks, allows an existing niche to be closed off and transformed into a pantry, also incorporating a small functional breakfast area.

Designing small spaces with custom solutions

One of the project's goals was to maximize available space without overcrowding the space. Custom design therefore played a key role.

The large bedroom wardrobes, the shoe rack in the hallway, and the floral bathroom vanity were designed specifically for the apartment. In the small bathroom, the vanity integrates doors, shelves, and drawers, allowing for efficient use of a small surface area.

The suspended ceiling in the hallway also stems from a functional need: in addition to highlighting the path to the sleeping area, it integrates the heating systems, spotlights, and LED lighting.

Color, materials, and atmosphere in the sleeping area

A wall in Hague Blue introduces the sleeping area and creates a clear chromatic transition from the living area.

The two bedrooms were designed together with their respective bathrooms, maintaining a distinct identity for each through the coordination of colors, shapes, and materials.

The first bedroom uses a palette of green and brown tones, with a more assertive character. The second is built around a delicate floral decoration, with softer, more feminine tones. An LED lighting system enhances the Marazzi tiles used as a decorative element on the headboard wall.

A contemporary home rooted in history

The result is an apartment in which ancient and contemporary coexist without clashing. The tuff and brick wall reflects the building's past, while colors, lighting, custom furnishings, and contemporary details define the home's new character.

The project demonstrates how an interior renovation can transform even relatively small spaces through careful planning, thoughtful layout, functionality, and the personality of their occupants.

Eterno Contemporaneo is an example of residential interior design in which every element has been designed to create continuity between architecture, furnishings, and everyday life.