Black has its charms, but this color is even more subtle

Havana brown shade gives any interior an elegant and warm look

Innovation and quality are part of Du Pont's DNA. Indeed, the Grobbendonk (Herentals)-based wholesaler, which specializes in the distribution of fittings and components for furniture from a wide variety of top brands, continues to invest in new solutions or optimizations of existing products. Just think of the Darby Doors program of matte black aluminum frame doors. Today, with havana brown, the company is introducing a new warm hue for the aluminum cabinet doors and interior doors, as well as for handles, door pulls, coat hooks, mirrors and lighting. This gives every project a timeless elegance.

Du Pont has a solid reputation as a one-stop-shop for the cabinetmaker, furniture maker, kitchen and interior builder and all other professional processors. Consequently, the product portfolio of the renowned wholesaler has expanded considerably over the years: hinges, guides, locks, knobs, handles, legs, casters, connecting hardware, sliding door hardware, building hardware, decorative hardware, bench supports, wardrobe systems and a wide range of solutions for office, kitchen and bathroom fittings and even multimedia applications and lighting. 

The move to customization

"We closely follow market trends and translate them into innovative solutions. This is why we have been focusing heavily on customization in recent years. Examples are our 'plug & play' lighting solutions for furniture, but especially the Darby Doors collection with matte black framed aluminum doors. The know how is available and we develop, produce and assemble everything in-house. That allows us to switch flexibly in the production process, but also to further expand the range at an accelerated pace with additional products, such as pivoting doors Darby Pivot, a sliding door program Darby Slide, mirrors with integrated lighting Darby Mirrors," explains manager Alain Leyssens. "To meet the wishes and demands of architects and designers, today we are launching a new exclusive color, namely havana brown. We took inspiration from the earthy tones and unspoiled landscape of Cuba. Black obviously has its charms, but this color is even more subtle."

Havana brown shade

Havana brown is very versatile and can be effortlessly combined with calm, neutral tones, such as beige, cream and soft gray, or with vivid contrasts with more bold colors. Together with light shades, the color brings tranquility and harmony; when combined with bright colors, it adds depth and character. It brings warmth and elegance to any interior and can be perfectly integrated into both modern and classic environments. 

"We apply this havana brown hue to much of our offerings. That applies to the aluminum cabinet doors and interior doors, both pivoting - and sliding doors, but also to handles, door pulls, coat hooks, mirrors and lighting. This ensures that the color recurs throughout the interior and everything is harmoniously matched," says Leyssens. "Bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, commercial spaces, ..., this color creates a timeless elegance everywhere. The soft earthy hue makes the link with natural elements, such as wood and earth, actually bringing a piece of the outside in. For us, a room is more than four walls. After all, it reflects the taste and lifestyle of a building's owners. Thanks to the havana brown touch, interiors are created that exude class, warmth and a timeless charm."