The house in Wilanów is a project by Mat Kubaj Studio. The interior presents an intriguing concept in which art, materials and details developed with particular care play an important role. The design was created with the idea of treating the living space as a gallery, where furnishings, works of art and light combine to create an extremely elegant composition.
The hall as an exhibition space
The house is accessed via a hall over six metres long, which was given an open, representative form after the renovation. The former narrow corridor has given way to a high space filled with natural light. The interior functions as a private gallery. The central element is a sculpture by Karol Wyciska from the Dystans Gallery in Krakow, which combines rust with cool chrome. It is accompanied by an artistic fabric over two metres long by Mat Kubaj. Nearby is a tall vase made from a single piece of wood by Thymek Objects with a minimalist composition of branches. Lighting is provided by Artemide Falkland lamps inspired by the form of Japanese lanterns. The stepped handrail of the stairs acts as another expressive sculpture.
A house in Wilanów full of art
The living area is decorated in shades of brown, beige, red and tones reminiscent of metal patina. In the central part, there is a French vintage coffee table from the 1980s. The background is created by a wall covered with wallpaper with a fabric-like texture. The feeling of cosiness is enhanced by thick linen textiles and a rust-coloured carpet. The FLOS Ariette lamp provides atmospheric lighting, and an abstract work by the designer hangs on the wall. Among the accessories is a papier mâché bowl made by Thymek Objects. The Clapp armchair, designed by Piotr Kuchciński for the Noti brand, adds a graphic accent to Mata Kubaja’s composition.
Kitchen and dining room with a circle motif
The kitchen and dining room continue the aesthetic of the entire house. Light wood is combined here with black natural stone, and the contrast is complemented by stronger graphic accents. On the shelf, there is a Japanese ink painting by Mata Kubaj and a black candlestick made using the metalwork technique, dating back to the communist era. In the centre of the dining room stands a round table designed by Alain van Havre. Above it hangs a New Works Tense lamp with a light, soft form. The circle motif reappears in Karol Wyciska’s golden sculpture, illuminated in a way that resembles the glow of the sun.
House in Wilanów by Mat Kubaj Studio
The first floor of the house features a bedroom decorated in a balanced colour scheme. The walls are covered in muted sage green, and the furnishings are brown and red. The room features a bench made from a single piece of Nagaland wood by Thymek Objects and an old papier mâché bowl. One of the walls has been finished with a rubbed surface with the addition of Japanese ink. This space is complemented by an abstract painting and organic coral. The bathroom features granite flooring and Carrara marble cladding, combined with brushed bronze fittings by Omnires. A ceramic sphere by artist Yoyo Balague catches the eye. The toilet is dominated by a blue glass washbasin, which breaks up the subdued colour scheme of the room. In some parts of the house, Mat Kubaj has left visible metal reinforcement with a rusty hue, which is an interesting and stylish touch. A black console table with a painting and a Brutus armchair by 101 Copenhagen are the icing on the cake of the entire project.
Mat Kubaj – artist and interior designer
Mat Kubaj is an interior designer and visual artist known for his skilful combination of classic and modern forms. He has completed many interior and artistic projects. For years, he has been running his own studio, Mat Kubaj Studio, where he creates concepts combining architecture and art. His works have been presented in galleries in Poland, as well as in private collections at home and abroad.
Design:Mat KubajStudio
Photos: Konrad Zaustowicz, Yegostudio
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