Concept
Old to Bold: retain the character of the original furniture while using fresh finishes, colour and detailing to create renewed presence.
Old to Bold: A Fresh New Look
We preserved original craftsmanship while giving it a fresh, bright, modern personality.
Project Profile
Project at a Glance
The essential context, scope and project details behind this completed transformation.
- Property type
- Residential furniture renewal
- Client profile
- Homeowner seeking a sustainable furniture transformation
- Location
- Pereybere, Mauritius
- Project year
- 2025
- Spaces included
- Selected furniture pieces and their surrounding interior setting
01
Context
The Brief & Objective
Client Brief
Refresh valuable existing pieces rather than replace them, improving how they relate to the wider interior.
Design Objective
Preserve useful craftsmanship while giving existing furniture a brighter, more contemporary identity.
02
Diagnosis
The Challenge & Practical Considerations
Project Challenge
The transformation needed to feel genuinely new while respecting the original form, construction and practical use of each piece.
Considerations
Existing materials, structural condition, finish compatibility and the surrounding colour palette informed the approach.
03
Creative Direction
The Concept & Design Decisions
Space Planning
The renewed pieces were considered in relation to nearby walls, floors, light and circulation—not as isolated objects.
Materials & Light
Appropriate preparation, modern finishes and refined detailing give the pieces a cleaner, brighter visual identity.
Custom Elements
Furniture restoration, refinishing and tailored decorative decisions were used instead of standard replacement.
04
Coordination
From Direction to Installation
Set3 assessed the existing pieces, developed a suitable finish direction and coordinated the transformation through to completion.
Services Used
Furniture RenovationFinish & Colour DirectionInterior Styling
05
Client Value
The Outcome
Existing furniture gained a new life and stronger relationship with the home, reducing unnecessary replacement while improving visual impact.
Project Story
Project Details
Old to Bold: A Fresh New Look: Project Story
We preserved original craftsmanship while giving it a fresh, bright, modern personality.
This project reflects the Set3 Design approach to custom furniture Mauritius: listening to the client, studying the room, selecting the right textures and creating a result that feels elegant, useful and personal.
Design approach
Set3 Design considers layout, natural light, furniture, wall finishes, curtains, colour balance and final styling so that every detail works together. The objective is to create a space that looks refined while remaining comfortable for everyday living.
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