A 115-square-metre apartment in Warsaw combines contemporary design with New York-inspired details. Aleksandra Miłowska and Maria Filipkowska of AAW studio architektura wnętrz designed the elegant interior around high-quality materials and carefully considered practical solutions. Photography is by Paweł Szaławiński.
Natural materials and black accents
The designers at AAW studio chose refined, durable materials for the Warsaw apartment. Natural wood and stone provide a sophisticated base for its contemporary features. Black accents and decorative frames recur throughout the interior, giving it a recognisable character. In the entrance area, a mirrored wall makes the space feel larger and lends it an urban elegance. Tall doors with concealed frames are painted to match the walls, forming discreet transitions between the living and private areas.
Spaces for entertaining and working
The shared living area consists of a kitchen, living room and partly glazed study. In the kitchen, contemporary cabinet fronts with routed handles are paired with a quartz worktop that imitates calacatta marble. Black glass between the units and dark appliances contrast with the white cabinetry. Marble mosaic flooring completes the space. An illuminated display cabinet stands beside a round table with a turned pedestal, while turquoise chairs introduce a fresh accent to the black-and-white palette.
A broad television wall is the focus of the living room. Veneered panels are illuminated by an LED strip concealed behind nero marquina marble mounted away from the wall. The composition includes visually light, wall-mounted cabinets with black accents. A glazed partition between the living room and study allows light to pass through and increases the sense of space. The study combines elegance with industrial references: black steel brackets support the shelves and desktop against warm veneer, while a concrete wall suits the room’s masculine character.
A second study and a private suite
The private area contains a second study, this time with a more feminine character. Symmetrical shelving and cabinets with openwork fronts reference New York interiors, with a practical desktop between the shelving units providing a comfortable workspace. A sofa bed also allows the room to serve as a guest bedroom.
The owners’ main bedroom has a striking black-and-white scheme. Contemporary mouldings made from black MDF frames decorate the walls, while upholstered panels beside the bed, in varying sizes and with LED backlighting, provide an unusual decorative feature. A generous dressing room and an elegant bathroom with a walk-in shower complete the suite.
Each detail was carefully considered, with the available space used to its full potential. High-quality materials and practical solutions make the interior suited to the needs of the Polish and Swedish couple. The main living area accommodates both business meetings and family evenings, while the private rooms provide domestic comfort and a place to unwind.
A home with space for work needs a thoughtful relationship between shared and private rooms. Explore more projects by AAW studio on its PLNDesign profile and get in touch by email, phone, website or social media, whichever suits you best.
See also:
- Patagonia sintered stone clads a kitchen in Gdynia, Poland
- A Warsaw duplex adds an upstairs bathroom for an owner seeking privacy
