In Hornówek, near Warsaw, a house has been built that instils a sense of peace, warmth and security from the moment you step inside. The interior design was handled by the One Desk studio, which created a space for a couple working in the film and television industry and their four-legged family members. The single-storey timber-framed building, designed by Marcin Rubik, has been set within a narrow plot surrounded by mature trees. The interiors were intended to serve as a sanctuary – a place of tranquillity, light and daily rejuvenation.
The designers – Katarzyna Iwańczuk, Mikołaj Iwańczuk and Patrycja Badura – found the house’s structure already in place, with the skylights proving to be one of its greatest assets. It was these that became a key element of the interior design, filling the space with soft, natural light. The layout of the house is clearly divided into a living area and a more intimate sleeping area, whilst maintaining a seamless connection between the interior and the covered terrace and garden.
The clients brought a collection of prints, paintings and vintage furniture to the project, which gave the interiors a distinctive character. Even more significant, however, was their openness to bold colour combinations. The result is a space full of intense yet harmoniously combined colours. Greens, terracotta and navy blue dominate here, broken up by yellows, oranges and burgundy. The natural wood of the floors and furniture is paired with the rich colours of the walls, fabrics and ceramics. The light streaming in through the skylights further brings out the depth of the colours used, creating an atmosphere conducive to tranquillity.
A monochromatic hall in shades of green
The entrance to the house leads through an almost monochromatic hall decorated in shades of green. The walls and ceiling are painted in feldgrau – a field grey evoking associations with moss, lichen and the organic matter of nature. The space is slightly shaded, cosy and intimate.
The floor is laid with green and anthracite tiles from the French brand Winckelmans, arranged in a decorative pattern reminiscent of a carpet. Against the backdrop of subdued greens, a wooden bench stands out strongly, with its distinctive wavy backrest finished in a sunny shade of yellow.
A kitchen opening onto the garden
The living area of the house combines the kitchen, dining room and lounge area and opens wide onto the garden and the surrounding grove. The focal point of the kitchen is a large island with a light-coloured worktop made of conglomerate. The cabinet fronts are made of oak veneer stained a reddish hue, which is paired with hand-formed tiles by Elisa Passino.
The semi-circular motif featured on the terracotta tiles is echoed in the Oblure Arch lamp suspended above the kitchen island.
In the living room, the star of the show is the grey-navy Lazy corner sofa by IWC Home. The seating area is situated between a tall oak bookcase and a fireplace finished with Rombini glazed tiles from the Italian brand Mutina. Nelsson lamps by the Copenhagen-based brand HAY hang above the sofa.
A dining room with a history
The dining room is situated in a partially partitioned space. At its centre stands a large round table with a burgundy top made from Forbo furniture linoleum. Arranged around it is a collection of vintage chairs collected by the owners over the years.
One of the most distinctive features of the interior is a classic-style armchair referred to by the household as the ‘throne’, on which – as they recall – Jacek Kuroń himself used to sit. The main source of light in the dining room is the legendary 265 Chromatica wall lamp, designed by Paolo Rizzatto for Flos.
The bedroom as a manifesto of colour
The private area of the house is the most daring space in the project in terms of colour. The bedroom combines the Turkish red of the ceiling with the Prussian blue of the wooden headboard. This intense combination is balanced by successive layers of green – from the terra verde panelling to the green wall lamp by Valerie Objects.
The whole is completed by a heavy curtain in a deep ink colour, which introduces a pleasant twilight to the interior. Hidden within one of the walls is a passage leading to the walk-in wardrobe and the owners’ private bathroom.
Geometric bathrooms and a consistent colour palette
The owners’ bathroom features a geometric floor pattern reminiscent of woven rugs. A cream-and-brick checkerboard pattern of Terratinta tiles is paired with a tall screen made from vertical Sticks tiles by Raw Decor.
A bespoke blue pivot door leads into the shower area. Inside, there is a semi-circular seat made from red Fusion quartzite. The same stone has also been used in the guest bathroom as the vanity unit top.
The small guest bathroom features a distinct colour scheme – a blue wainscot of small tiles, a cream-and-brick chequerboard pattern on the floor, and a vibrant yellow wall, against which a milky spherical lamp is positioned.
The study beloved by the dogs
The sleeping area is completed by a study lit by a large square window overlooking the access road. A green bench has been designed beneath the window, which has quickly become the favourite spot of the owners’ dogs – the one-eyed pug Feluś and the white Kazimierz.
A wooden cantilevered bookcase hangs on one of the walls, whilst a large, bespoke desk has been placed opposite. The whole space reflects the character of the entire house – it is colourful, warm and full of personal stories.
The interior design of the house in Hornówek demonstrates that a bold use of colour can create not only a visual impact but also emotional comfort for the residents. The interiors designed by One Desk are both striking and soothing – they create a space that comes alive with light, art and the everyday lives of its inhabitants.
Interior design: One Desk
Project authors: Katarzyna Iwańczuk, Mikołaj Iwańczuk, Patrycja Badura
Location: Hornówek
Area: approx. 140.5 m²
Design: 2024
Completion: 2025
Architecture: Marcin Rubik
Photography: Migdał Studio
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