A flat in Mokotów – just like wine. 96 square metres of shades of red

·31 August 2026

The Bureau29 studio carried out a comprehensive refurbishment of a 96-metre flat on Wiśniowa Street in Warsaw. The interior was designed for a young couple, and its colour scheme is inspired by the street’s name and the owners’ passion for wine. Deep reds, fine timber and preserved elements of the original décor – these are the key features that define this elegant flat in Mokotów.

A modernist flat in Mokotów

The flat is situated in a building that exemplifies early 20th-century modernism. The clean lines and richly ornate details of the existing architecture served as a key starting point for the project. The very name of Wiśniowa Street was also significant. It was this that steered the designers towards warm, cherry-coloured tones, which they paired with a shade of Bordeaux, inspired by the flat owners’ passion for wine. As a result, deep reds and fine woods feature throughout the interior.

A return to roots from 100 years ago

Prior to the makeover by Bureau29, the flat had never undergone any major renovation. The scope of the work was therefore very extensive. As part of this, two rooms were combined to form a spacious living room with a dining area. The former kitchen, in turn, was transformed into a private area comprising a bedroom, bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, whilst part of the spacious hallway now serves as a laundry room and pantry. Designers Hanna Trepashka and Kateryna Bhanba focused on restoring the interior’s original modernist spirit. After inspecting the neighbouring flat, they confirmed the presence of the original arches, which were subsequently restored. In this way, the new layout has preserved traces of the original architecture.

The fireplace, herringbone flooring and the old table

Naturally, new elements have been introduced into the flat, but objects and motifs linked to its former character also play an important role. The fireplace was lined with deep red tiles, and the old, worn parquet flooring was replaced with new flooring laid in a traditional herringbone pattern. The entrance area, meanwhile, was finished with a marble mosaic. The centrepiece of the entire interior and a memento of its past is a table found in the flat. The piece has been carefully restored and now takes pride of place in the centre of the dining room. The living room features a large sofa and a bespoke built-in unit with shelving. A projector screen is concealed within one of the arches mentioned earlier.

A stylish burgundy bathroom

The wine theme runs through the various rooms. Dark red tiles surround the kitchen island, whilst deep brown velvet features on the upholstery and curtains. The hallway features a wardrobe entirely finished in mirror, ensuring that storage does not come at the expense of the hallway’s visual lightness. The most striking interior in the entire scheme is not the most obvious one – we are, in fact, referring to the guest bathroom. It is clad from floor to ceiling in tiles in a deep burgundy shade. These are complemented by an antique lamp and a mirror. It is a striking finale to the project, in which colour, materials and preserved elements from the flat’s past come together to form an exceptionally harmonious whole.

design: Bureau29
area: 96 sq m
team: Hanna Trepashka, Kateryna Bhanba
photography: Sasha Savchenko