The design of this 100 sq m interior in Poznań is an example of a conscious, consistent approach to residential architecture, in which colour, form and detail create a coherent, distinctive whole. The dominant shades of terracotta, deep green and elegant navy blue create an atmosphere of modern elegance, while the soft, rounded forms of the woodwork lend the space fluidity and gentleness. This is an apartment in which every element has been carefully thought out, and the individual design solutions emphasise the character of the owners. The interior was designed by Sandra Gałuszka from the Architektownia studio.
Colour creates space
The interior is based on three key colour groups: warm terracotta, deep green and blue tones. They are accompanied by beiges and light wood, which balance the intensity of the colours and introduce a natural lightness. Terracotta warms up the space, green adds freshness, and navy blue and blue tones introduce elegance and calm.
The materials have been selected to work together both visually and functionally. Upholstered panels, milled fronts, matt lacquered surfaces and colourful ceramics create a rich, multi-layered interior structure. Repeating curves in the built-in furniture and furnishings lend softness to the whole, while textiles with pleasant textures emphasise the comfort of everyday living.
Living and private spaces
The living room connected to the kitchen is an example of a harmonious combination of intense colours and modern forms. A terracotta-coloured sofa, a navy blue armchair and light wood tables create a composition that is both dynamic and cosy. The kitchen in intense green, combined with natural wood, provides a calm backdrop for the grooved island with rounded corners. Its vertical divisions subtly guide the eye, and the light-coloured worktop balances the colour scheme and emphasises the functionality of the work area.
In the first bathroom, the eye is drawn to the freestanding terracotta-coloured bathtub and the countertop washbasin matching its colour. The rounded cabinet in deep green and the consistently repeated soft lines of the fittings create a coherent composition. The second bathroom is dominated by geometric divisions and decorative flooring, which is balanced by light-coloured wall tiles. The rounded shower wall introduces fluidity, and the terracotta toilet frame contrasts with the navy blue bowl. Omnires products were used in both bathrooms.
The bedroom has been designed around a modular headboard made of semi-circular panels in a shade of burnt terracotta. It is accompanied by pastel green bedside tables, wall lamps and a bookcase combining wood with colourful accents. The daughter’s room is decorated in pastel colours, predominantly powder pink and beige, with burgundy accents and an arched headboard with gold wall lamps. The son’s room is a composition of navy blue, beige and terracotta, with themed wallpaper, a perforated board above the desk and hanging furniture in a vibrant colour.
Design challenges
The interior is distinguished by a high level of personalisation. Original headboards, asymmetrical shelves, colourful switches, refined storage areas and carefully selected details create an arrangement with a distinctive character. Colourful ceramics in the bathrooms, geometric divisions and a wealth of textures emphasise the contemporary, conscious design style.
The biggest challenge was to maintain consistency with such a bold colour palette and numerous non-standard carpentry solutions. However, precise planning of proportions, colour combinations and soft lines made it possible to create a space that is both distinctive and harmonious.
design: Sandra Gałuszka – Architektownia
photos: Katarzyna Seliga-Wróblewska, Marcin Wróblewski / Fotomohito
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