Rocabella, showcasing a preview of the Antique Collection by ABI Interiors, delivers the kind of considered material storytelling that the best boutique hotels have been chasing for years. Spanning five levels each, the two villas were conceived with a singular ambition: to evoke the feeling of a resort without ever leaving home. It is an idea that resonates well beyond residential design. For hoteliers and specifiers working in the UK hospitality sector, Rocabella offers a compelling case study on how hardware and finish selection can elevate an interior from polished to genuinely memorable.
Each piece is crafted from 304 and 316 stainless steel and refined through ABI’s proprietary three-step tumbling process, combining ceramic and vibrational technology to produce an organic, textured surface that carries the warmth of vintage metalwork without the maintenance liability. Antique Aurum, Antique Bronze, and Antique Slate are sealed with PVD coating for lasting protection against tarnishing, corrosion, and wear. Antique Steel is left raw and uncoated, maintaining its industrial, textured appearance over time.
“We want our homes to not just look good in the first year, and then three or four years later be dull or deteriorate,” Rob continued. “If you get the right finishes and products from day one, it’s never going to change the look.”
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