With little thought, door handles are something we touch every day. They are part of our homes, offices, and retail stores and contribute to our perception of the space in a very tangible way — how they feel and look.
Seeing a premium European door hardware designer introduce a new surface is always exciting. Last month, Netherlands-based Formani surprised us with a brand new finish for their collections: a light bronze finish. The PVD Light Bronze finish has a beautifully balanced hue free from the red undertones often found in bronze finishes.
Interior designers are getting a fresh visual option for door hardware that aligns with the 2024 design trends: quiet luxury, rich earth tones, and texture. The satin-like sheen and sleekness of the new Formani Light Bronze coating deliver a refined appearance and sophistication, enhancing interiors without being overwhelming. And it should come as no surprise that the scratch-resistant, fade-proof, and durable PVD finish will continue to look great even in high-traffic areas across residential and commercial projects.
For those who know Formani well, it should come as no surprise that the new finish is across all collections and their specific product categories, such as sliding door handles, front door and security hardware, windows hardware, pull handles, cabinet hardware, and accessories. Again, this is good news for architects and interior designers who can apply the hardware in the PVD Light Bronze finish consistently throughout the project.
A PVD finish — Physical Vapor Deposition finish — is a durable thin-film coating applied to a surface (such as a door handle or cabinet pull), resulting in exceptional durability and aesthetics. The PVD process runs in a high-tech vacuum chamber where a solid material is vaporized (often precious metals such as Titanium), energized in high-temperature gas (plasma), and deposited on substrates (in door hardware manufacturing this substrate is usually a Zamak alloy).
Yes, Formani hardware is an option for our minimalist doors with concealed door jambs (Dorsis Fortius) and trimless pocket sliding doors (Dorsis Belport).
