A 100-square-metre apartment in Warsaw's Wola district takes its cue from vintage design. Loft Kolasiński's project included the interiors, furniture restoration and the design of some of the furnishings. The rooms and their collection of unusual pieces were photographed by Joel Hauck.
A complete renovation in Wola
Loft Kolasiński transformed the Warsaw apartment with the aim of filling it with furniture and accessories that evoke the 20th century. A practical, comfortable and welcoming home was also a priority, so the project required a complete renovation and alterations to the layout. The studio's remit covered the interior design, some of the furniture and steelwork, and the restoration of vintage furniture and accessories.
White, wood and black establish a consistent palette throughout the apartment. This restrained backdrop draws attention to the furnishings, distinguishing the interior from other schemes inspired by the past. Its artworks include photographs by Erwin Olaf and the duo Billy & Hells, as well as a painting by Apolonia Sokół displayed in the dining area.
Furniture from Prague and Bratislava
The apartment contains a collection of furniture and lamps from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Original period pieces underwent woodwork and upholstery restoration so that they could continue to be used and enjoyed. Several are particularly rare, including a restored desk from Prague, made as a one-off commission in the 1950s. A grey armchair by Ivan Matusik was designed and made in the 1970s for the Hotel Kyjev in Bratislava. It now stands in the study on the mezzanine.
Bespoke furniture and plaster finishes
Alongside the vintage collection are pieces designed by Loft Kolasiński specifically for the apartment. These include bookcases, a dining table, dressing-room fittings, a storage bench, desk, coffee table, bed and bedside tables, as well as kitchen, bathroom and study furniture. Wood Effects, Woodmaker and Judar made the bespoke furniture, while Metalmadness fabricated the steelwork. The kitchen, bathroom and dressing-room cabinet fronts were coated in the same plaster as the walls.
Products used in the project
- Bespoke furniture: designed by Loft Kolasiński and made by Wood Effects, Woodmaker and Judar
- Steelwork: Metalmadness
- Vintage armchair: designed by Ivan Matusik for Hotel Kyjev
Combining restored furniture with bespoke pieces calls for attention to scale, finishes and everyday use. Explore more projects by Loft Kolasiński on its PLNDesign profile and get in touch by email, phone, website or social media, whichever suits you best.
See also:
- Rust and blue enliven a Warsaw apartment for a family with two children
- Warsaw’s Qbik Loft is remodelled for a couple with two young children
