Behind Poznań stands a house which, despite its large scale, remains intimate and focused on everyday life. Maja Uzarowicz’s design from Studio Uzarowicz is an example of interior architecture where the clients’ boldness meets the designer’s consistency. Rey – as the house has been named – was designed to blend seamlessly with its surroundings. At the same time, it is a major attraction in its own right. Inside, a collection of iconic furniture has been assembled, the kind that many design enthusiasts dream of.
One of the key materials is almost black wood. Its presence is revealed by its texture – the subtle grain pattern and the sheen of light moving across the surface. It is this wood that gives the interior its character and provides the backdrop for the design icons that appear throughout the space.
Precision
Rey has been designed with mathematical precision. The lines of the ceiling, walls and floor form a coherent composition in which every element has its place. The most spectacular feature is the staircase – light, as if suspended in mid-air. Supported by vertical slats, with a handrail barely touching the structure, it leads to a glass passageway connecting the adults’ area with the children’s rooms.
The arrangement of verticals and horizontals is repeated throughout the house: in the balustrades, lamps, hand-stamped linen curtains, chair legs and the iconic striped B&B Italia armchair. It is precisely these iconic pieces of furniture that give the interior its unique flair. Alongside them are Italian side tables, distinctive light fittings and details by young designers, which reinforce the home’s individual character. Examples here include a side table by Salak Studio and the Ronin armchair by Noti.
The softness of the fabrics and bold colours
Although the house’s structure is austere and geometric, the interiors are warmed by fabrics with a distinctive texture. The bedroom is dominated by rich materials and deep colours: pink fading into burgundy, orange accented with black, and natural wood. The freestanding bed is positioned in line with the monumental glazing – in the morning, instead of a wall, you see the landscape, and at night the glass pane acts as a mirror reflecting light and the silhouettes of trees.
The main bathroom resembles a home spa. Warm wood, linen curtains and soft lighting create an atmosphere conducive to relaxation. Hidden behind one of the glass panes is a two-storey bookcase – a solution that many contractors deemed impossible. This is an example of the developers’ boldness and the designer’s determination, who did not compromise on any of the planned solutions.
A house full of objects with a history
At Rey, the residents’ passions are on display: books, LEGO, games, small collections. The space can be explored like a gallery, yet it remains a home where life unfolds naturally. In the children’s rooms, two distinct worlds have been created – one in bold primary colours, the other in soft shades of pink and orange. Hidden between them is a secret passageway, leading from one ‘planet’ to the other. In the children’s bathroom, the centrepiece is a specially designed bath-pool.
Light plays a key role in setting the mood at Rey. During the day, it reflects off the glass tables like amber, and after dark it creates half-shadows that emphasise the geometry of the interiors. LED strips hidden in the edges and spotlights ensure that the house changes with the time of day.
Rey is a space where architecture, design and everyday life intertwine to form a harmonious whole. Iconic furniture, bold combinations of materials and the designer’s consistent vision create a home that can be endlessly explored – and which, despite its scale, remains intimate, warm and authentic.
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About the architect:
Maja Uzarowicz designs interiors that grow out of the everyday habits and lifestyles of their inhabitants. She is interested in how people organise their space and how objects become part of their world. In her work, she prioritises functionality as the foundation, treating aesthetics as a natural extension of a well-thought-out structure. For her, creating porcelain is a way of bringing beauty into everyday situations. She believes that it is the little pleasures that build a sense of peace and quality. She graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Poznań, Faculty of Architecture and Design. Her designs are based on a thorough analysis of her clients’ lifestyles, and she draws inspiration from, among other things, film – its framing, the use of light and the ability to create atmosphere. As a result, the interiors she creates take on a unique character and become a natural extension of their users’ lives.
design: Maja Uzarowicz, Studio Uzarowicz
photography: Jacek Margol
session production: Addbox
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