For a couple of lawyers in Łódź, family possessions have transformed their home in a way that off-the-shelf furniture could not. Interior architect Agata Łysiak-Pisera of Piętro Agata Łysiak combined these sentimental objects with practical contemporary design in their 70-square-metre flat. The result is a bold, coherent interior, photographed by Piotr Walendziak.
Grey with navy, red and mustard accents
The owners, a couple of lawyers with a young daughter, knew what they wanted from the outset. “It was to be cosy and modern, but with a touch of colour” was the brief that guided the designer. Shades of grey became the starting point, reflecting a deliberate preference on the owners’ part despite current trends. Navy, red and mustard accents enliven the restrained grey, white and black base. Natural oak and raw concrete complete the palette, setting off the restored furniture and paintings from the family’s collection.
Family paintings in a gallery-like entrance
The entrance takes an unconventional approach, using a minimal contemporary backdrop to display individual objects. An old chair painted vivid red and a bright yellow bench introduce energy at the door. The focal point, however, is a large textured painting. Carefully planned lighting reveals its surface, giving the hallway the character of a gallery. After years in a dark cellar, the work now makes an immediate impression on visitors.
Other family works are displayed throughout the flat. A painting by Antoni Starczewski, a friend of the family, hangs beside the oven housing. The dining area contains a work by the client’s father, Józef Kaszyński. A painting by the client’s grandmother, Marianna Kaszyńska, hangs in the hallway.
Restored Hałas chairs in the living room
The spacious living room has paintings and prints from the family collection on its walls. It also accommodates restored “Hałasy” chairs, examples of Polish design created by Rajmund Teofil Hałas in the 1960s. Their minimal forms reflect the modernist ideas of the period. Simple construction, natural wood and carefully judged proportions make them both practical and attractive. Restoration has returned them to use, and their enduring design sits comfortably against the living room’s subdued contemporary backdrop.
Navy and geometric ceramics in the bathroom
The bathroom presented the designer with the challenge of accommodating both a bath and a shower without making the small space feel cramped. The chosen solution initially raised doubts but ultimately proved convincing in use. Wood, navy accents and geometric ceramics give the room a character removed from the usual clinical bathroom aesthetic. It remains cosy and consistent with the rest of the flat.
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