Retro design, inspired by classical aesthetics, can be modernized by playing with color and incorporating soft, enveloping forms crafted from ceramic.

Vintage-inspired design, which draws from an endless reservoir of aesthetic and emotional influences, has always been instinctively—almost subconsciously—associated with soft, enveloping, and elegant lines.

In many interior design projects today, the charm of past furnishings, accessories, and decorative elements can be seamlessly integrated with contemporary aesthetic and functional needs. Modern living spaces are increasingly adept at embracing diverse influences and updating them through strategic design choices. Under the guidance of architects and interior designers, these elements are skillfully blended and enhanced, even when they originate from vastly different stylistic backgrounds.

One of the most effective tools in this process is color. Retro design is commonly linked to classic neutral palettes, ranging from whites and creams to delicate pastels. A simple tour of period residences confirms this connection, where materials, textures, and colors radiate a light that immediately evokes the past—a slower-paced life within walls that hold decades, even centuries, of history.

However, opting exclusively for a classic color palette may give an interior an overly nostalgic feel. If the goal is to modernize while maintaining freshness and innovation, it is advisable to introduce a more vibrant, contemporary color scheme. By working with contrast or delicate combinations, designers can create a balance between past and present. This approach enhances, rather than distorts, the original classical inspiration, ensuring that it remains relevant and compelling in a modern context.

By embracing a tone-on-tone approach, neutral shades can be reserved for horizontal and vertical surfaces, serving as a backdrop for carefully placed accents of color. Alternatively, complementary accent colors can be paired to highlight the unique aesthetic and communicative qualities of each tone.

Bleu Provence, a company specializing in bathroom design with an immediately recognizable classical essence, is well-versed in these strategies. However, their work extends beyond simple reinterpretation. Instead, they engage in continuous research to explore the most effective ways of enhancing retro aesthetics through an ongoing dialogue with modernity. This modernity encompasses not only functional requirements but also deeper aesthetic and emotional communication.

The new True Colors Lite collection, an extension of the existing True Colors line, introduces an expanded color selection with 35 different shades. This broader palette allows ceramic to narrate a new chapter in design—one that blends classical elegance with cutting-edge technological performance. The collection is highly valued not only for its lighthearted and playful character but also for its intrinsic material and historical quality.

Through its mix-and-match approach and encouragement of chromatic experimentation, the True Colors Lite collection transforms washbasins and sanitary fixtures into the perfect tools for modern bathroom design. Fully customizable and modular, these elements can be tailored to suit individual preferences and specific design needs.