When Iga Kozłowska of KOIGA designed a 55-square-metre flat in Gdynia, she could have chosen a familiar palette of white, grey and a little timber. Instead, she paid tribute to the city’s port history. Named Stoczniowa 22, the two-room flat evokes a small section of Gdynia’s harbour brought indoors. Photography is by Natalia Kaczmarek of Inkadr.
Colours drawn from the quayside
Deep navy, carmine and mustard recall the colours of shipping containers. Steel and timber temper these strong shades, allowing them to sit together without clashing. Like instruments in a jazz ensemble, each has its own part while contributing to a coherent whole.
A chrome lamp from the 1970s takes a prominent place in the living room, resembling a light sculpture from a science-fiction film. Above the kitchen island hangs a light by Polish brand Kaspa, which had recently received a Good Design award. A mustard sofa by Sits provides a bold focal point, with a navy glass relief by Stanek.Wichliński hanging above it.
Graffiti wallpaper and a space-age lamp
The bedroom is no quieter in character than the living room. Wallpaper by Ubierz Swoje Ściany resembles urban graffiti and immediately catches the eye on entering. It is a bold, direct and unconventional choice.
Beside this contemporary street-art imagery stands a Polish-made lamp from the 1960s, with a brass sphere in the space-age style. Careful planning allowed a substantial bed by Francke Art to fit into the small bedroom. Italian bedside tables by Kartell and a pale-blue mirrored console by Giera Design complete the room.
Subtle references to industrial design
Kozłowska took a restrained approach to industrial references, avoiding the familiar combination of brick walls and exposed pipes. A backlit stainless-steel panel by Studio Creative in the living room resembles a contemporary art installation more than a factory component. Wallpaper by Arte provides a quiet, graphic backdrop to the stronger accents.
Products used in the project
- Pendant light above the kitchen island: Kaspa
- Sofa: Sits
- Bedroom wallpaper: Ubierz Swoje Ściany
- Bed: Francke Art
- Bedside tables: Kartell
- Mirrored console: Giera Design
- Backlit stainless-steel panel: Studio Creative
- Wallpaper: Arte
A home’s palette and materials can take their cue from its surroundings. 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.
See also:
- A Wrocław couple’s flat accommodates three cats and a dog
- A black and walnut retreat in Poland for time away from Warsaw
