150-square-metre flat in a townhouse designed by Studio KLU

Studio KLU, run by Klaudia Utracik and Paulina Sobczyk, has just presented its latest interior design. The girls talked about their work and the tasks they encountered, which resulted, among other things, from the fact that the approximately 150 m2 flat, located in a historic tenement, had previously served as an office.

“Interior design in townhouses is a favourite topic of ours, but the potential of this particular flat was not immediately obvious. Despite the impressive ceiling height, typical of buildings from this period, there was no indication that this was a space over a century old. The door woodwork and stucco had not stood the test of time, and the wooden floor, although partially preserved, did not look inviting at first glance. We began our work by adapting the functional layout to the needs of the new inhabitants – a family with two young children. The space, previously divided into small office rooms, took on a completely new form. We managed to separate a spacious living area with a kitchenette, a large table and a seating area, which became the heart of the house. The parents’ bedroom gained its own dressing room and bathroom, providing privacy and comfort. For the boys, we planned two rooms: a shared bedroom and a playroom. With the future in mind, the space has been designed so that each of them can have their own separate room if needed.” – say the architects

In addition to these main rooms, the flat includes a spacious corridor with roomy wardrobes and an additional bathroom next to the living area, accessible to all household members and guests.

The investors were not afraid of colour, which is why shades of blue in various variations appear throughout the flat. From the entrance, we are greeted by square Paradyż tiles in this shade, which flow seamlessly into the plinths flush with the wall. The walls have been protected with plaster, which is practical because of the children and the bicycles stored on the wall in the corridor.

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In the bathroom by the living room, a Tubądzin mosaic appears, which is a continuation of the squares motif, combined with Fioranese Cementina Cocci tile and micro-cement. Most of the furniture in the flat was designed by the authors and made to measure by a carpenter. The kitchen is distinguished by a unique island set on turned balls. The kitchen area is sizable, and instead of classic cabinets, shelves have appeared above the worktop, with patterned Pierre Frey wallpaper behind them.

“The investors wanted to avoid an exposed TV, so we designed a piece of furniture with sliding rattan fronts, set on geometric legs. In the dining area we have a folding table, made to our design, and a hunted Murano glass lamp above it.” – add

The bedroom is a quieter area, where shades of beige reign supreme, bolstered by intense orange lamps. The motif of spheres is repeated here in the base of the bed made by the carpenter. Above the comfortable upholstered headboard, the delicate Cole&Son Nuvolette Clouds wallpaper appears, which runs to the ceiling. A bathroom has been separated from the bedroom, and in order not to completely deprive it of daylight, the wall from the middle is made of luxe glass. The bathroom features Paradyż gorse mosaic, blue veined tile and micro-cement. The washbasin was also made of tiles.

The children’s rooms are kept in an energetic blue colour. Stripes in various formats, painted on the walls and ceiling, are designed to distract from the non-standard shapes of the rooms. Unusual lamps also designed by us appear on the ceiling in the playroom. The space has been thoughtfully designed to ensure that the children have a lot of fun. Circular forms and curves appear throughout the flat, adding cohesion and softness to the interior.

“We wanted to achieve the effect of a harmonious space that combines modernity with respect for the historical context. The flat has become an oasis of calm and comfort in the heart of the city, ideal for a young family. I think we have succeeded in proving that even spaces seemingly devoid of character can gain new life and delight with their charm.” – conclude the designers

About the studio:
Studio KLU is Klaudia Utracik and Paulina Sobczyk. “We met at the Academy of Fine Arts in Wrocław and have been working together ever since. Currently, Paulina Wolniak and Weronika Mikłusiak are also working with us. “In design we value simplicity and consistency, we refine interiors down to the smallest detail. With our clients’ everyday needs in mind, we implement responsive, thoughtful solutions. Aiming to create a harmonious, elegant whole, we often juxtapose contrasting elements, invariably making use of materials of the highest quality.” – reads https://www.klustudio.pl/

Design: KLU STUDIO / https://www.klustudio.pl/
Photos: RESOURCE STUDIO / https://zasoby.studio/

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