The interior, designed by Monika Michalowska and Kamila Palmowska, is located in a Warsaw townhouse dating back to 1890. The apartment was designed for a young individualist who perfectly found himself in this original space surrounded by contemporary design.
Vintage in surroundings contemporary design
The apartment is located in the center of Warsaw. It has an area of 44 square meters, however it is over 3 meters high. The main design idea was to create a neutral, minimalist base, which, broken by gems of classic design, shyly reminds us of the spirit of the past. The fascination with simple and elegant styling led the designers to decide to leave the doors in the hallway. In the post-war period, they were a passageway to another apartment. After restoration and the addition of the original brass handle, they became the centerpiece of a sizable closet. The original, refreshed oak parquet flooring laid in a traditional herringbone pattern also became a faithfully preserved element. In the apartment we can find pastel elements such as gray-blue piping in the hallway, a wall in the kitchen in the color of broken pink or, finally - wallpaper covered with a slightly stylized, floral splendor. Meanwhile, a specific combination of living room and kitchen is a passage lined with pastel, eccentric pattern.
The interior combines modernity and tradition
Photo by Kamila Palmowska
Living room
Perfectly coordinated shades of blue, pink and green create a cozy background for the living room, the center of the tenant's social life. In the center is a white round table stylized on the structure of a tulip flower, with an interesting streamlined shape. The whole is complemented by diverse and colorful chairs. Their frames are made of metal, and the seats and backs are made of lacquered plywood. The unique atmosphere of the interior is given by accessories designed by the legends of design: Kay Bojesen, HAY, Hübsch, the German Schneid studio or the innovative Spanish designer Marset - creator of lamps that create unique light compositions. An important element that gives an artistic touch to the interior is the ever-growing art collection. The wall of the living room is decorated with a filmposter by Andrzej Krajewski, corresponding with a decorative ceramic mask sculpture from the 1980s from France.
Salon
Photo by Kamila Palmowska
Kitchen
The kitchen floor is a continuation of the one in the hall. This is due to the non-obvious arrangement of matte, multicolored hexagonal tiles. The tiles seamlessly connect the two rooms. It is not without reason that hexagonal tiles have become a permanent part of interior fashion. This has happened primarily due to the endless design and color possibilities they offer. In this interior, the designers opted for a geometric, overscaled floral pattern. The kitchen cabinetry is a combination of white with matte black fronts and a light-colored countertop. The kitchen was deliberately divided into two zones. The cabinet with the sink, located on the opposite wall, provides a smooth transition to the heart of the apartment - the living room with dining room. A break from the traditional kitchen cabinetry becameopen storage in the form of raw shelves. They were repainted in a powder pink wall color. With their lightness they balance the traditional furniture. At the same time, they are a decorative element that allows the display of interesting gadgets. The space under the window was not forgotten either. The alcove has become an additional storage space. It is worth noting the illustration by Bartek Arobal located here, which looks perfect on the glazed wall tiles in the kitchen.
Kitchen
Photo by Kamila Palmowska
Bedroom
In the central room stood a wall separating the living room zone from the intimate, bedroom one. A white window located in the main part allows you to look into the bedroom. However, if necessary, a blind placed on the inner side allows you to hide from unwanted glances. Opposite the bed there is space for a full-size closet. The wall behind the bed is complemented by a shelf, which is both a functional and decorative element. The unique character of the interior is given by a large drawing by the occupant of the apartment.
Bedroom
Photo: Kamila Palmowska
Bathroom
One of the gems is a 1970schest of drawers made of walnut veneer finished in high gloss. The piece of furniture was produced by the iconic Jitona Soběslav furniture factory in Czechoslovakia. The chest of drawers was used as a sink cabinet. The piece of furniture has subtle gold decorative hardware, which was just asking to be included in this timeless space. Another catch is a blue vintage porcelain wall lamp. The designers hunted it down on one of the online auctions. Suspended above a square metal mirror with rounded edges, it adds a unique touch to a bathroom that is a nod to traditionalism. The simple tiles on the floor were arranged in a diamond pattern and juxtaposed with classic white glazed wall tiles. The whole was finished with a black ceramic "roller" adding finesse to the bathroom. The space is completed with an intimate shower recess.
Bathroom
Photo: Kamila Palmowska
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