Gdynia’s coastal setting informs Baltic Bloom, an apartment designed by Iga Kozłowska of Koiga Studio. The interiors pay a subtle tribute to the Baltic Sea without a single seashell or anchor. The apartment was photographed by Natalia Kaczmarek of Inkadr.
References to the sea beyond nautical motifs
Baltic Bloom moves away from the usual nautical combination of blue-and-white stripes and familiar symbols. Instead, the interior architect chose deep greens, soft lines and textured surfaces that suggest moss, algae and currents. These qualities were captured in Natalia Kaczmarek’s photographs. “I wanted to create a space that engages not just sight but the other senses too, so that anyone using it feels immersed in a calm, natural depth,” says Iga Kozłowska. The approach runs throughout the apartment, with suggestions of the seabed, light filtered through water and green aquatic plants that remain subtle rather than literal.
Natural forms and a coastal palette
The apartment combines a sense of luxury with organic forms and an artistic touch. Kozłowska wanted a timeless interior that would mature alongside the family living there. This is particularly evident in the child’s room, where deliberately childish motifs have been avoided in favour of carefully considered, adaptable elements.
The palette of muted greens, sandy beiges and warm gold draws on the natural landscape of the Baltic coast. Green tiles in the living room evoke aquatic vegetation. In the bedroom, wallpaper that imitates veneer resembles cracked bark or wave-worn stone under soft lighting.
Furniture and lighting with marine references
The maritime references are at their most refined in the living room. The sofa and armchairs by Nordic Line have sculptural outlines and colours that recall beach sand. A sideboard, coffee table and console by Pastform suggest objects brought up from the depths: practical pieces with a hint of mystery. A wooden table by Miloni is the focal point, beneath a sculptural Pinecone light by Fontana Arte whose form recalls both a fishing net and golden amber.
The child’s room was designed with the future in mind. Instead of the usual pinks or blues, Kozłowska chose a pastel backdrop that can be adapted as the child grows. Above the shelving, a light resembling the eggs of underwater creatures adds a delicate but distinct accent, giving the room a fairytale quality without obvious motifs.
The bedroom is an intimate retreat with a calm, muted and elegant atmosphere. The grey Arte wallpaper is balanced by golden birds above the headboard. A convex mirror and an armchair by HK Living introduce a cool, retro-futuristic note. A soft fabric light by Axo Light completes the room, resembling a cloud suspended above the bed.
A balance of finishes
Gold and silver sit comfortably together without competing. The lighting and furniture give the apartment character without dominating its rooms. The child’s room has a timeless appearance, the bedroom is restful, and the living room is both formal and inviting.
Products used in the project
- Sofa and armchairs: Nordic Line
- Sideboard, coffee table and console: Pastform
- Wooden dining table: Miloni
- Pinecone light: Fontana Arte
- Bedroom wallpaper: Arte
- Bedroom armchair: HK Living
- Fabric bedroom light: Axo Light
A coastal setting can inform an interior through colour, texture and materials. Explore more projects by Iga Kozłowska of KOIGA Studio on her PLNDesign profile and get in touch by email, phone, website or social media, whichever suits you best.
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