In a modernist block from the 1970s in Wrocław, a 50-square-metre flat combines mid-century modern references with the practical demands of contemporary life. Natalia Klim-Matuszewska of nklim.design designed the interior for a couple interested in design, using bold colours and carefully considered solutions. The renovation was photographed by Paweł Biedrzycki of Kąty Proste.
A living room for music and colour
The project was designed for a couple moving from a smaller home. Mateusz, a programmer, and Debora, a technical documentation specialist, wanted an interior that would meet their aesthetic expectations while fitting the modernist character of the building. The living room is the largest room in the flat, with a deep rust-coloured sofa and a full wall of vintage-style built-in units. As the owners enjoy listening to music on vinyl, the designer included a dedicated record display on narrow shelves that contrast with a black wall.
A shared office with concealed storage
Working from home made office space a key part of the brief. The narrow room accommodates two ergonomic computer workstations as well as generous storage for books and documents. The joinery also conceals a small laundry area and a space for the black cat’s litter tray.
An orange hallway and a teal bedroom
The hallway forms the main circulation route through the flat. Geometric tiles and a strong orange colour that extends onto the ceiling give it a bold, cohesive yet unexpected appearance. The cubist character of the composition introduces an artistic element to the scheme.
In the bedroom, deep blue-green joinery incorporates illuminated rattan fronts. A useful shelf is concealed behind the upholstered headboard. It also hides the electrical fittings for the bedside light.
Vintage references in the kitchen and bathroom
The kitchen has the most restrained palette, combining matt white lacquer with a walnut-effect finish. Despite its small size, it is laid out ergonomically and accommodates all the necessary appliances. There is also a small coffee corner. Cream tiles line the bathroom, with patterned terrazzo on the floor and in the shower area. A bespoke vanity unit is a particular point of interest, with an individual front made from natural veneer.
A renovation can accommodate new routines while responding to the character of an existing building. Explore more interior photography by Paweł Biedrzycki of Kąty Proste on his PLNDesign profile and get in touch by email, phone, website or social media, whichever suits you best.
See also:
- A young graphic designer’s Poznań flat takes its colours from the flooring
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