It is an example of simplicity and minimalism in design. The small flat in Gdynia was designed by Maria Lutko-Adamska in collaboration with Katarzyna Kapturska. The bright space was decorated with expressive, colourful accessories that break the subdued character of the interior.
The flat is located in a new building at Plac Unii in Gdynia. Its design is intended to refer to the tradition of Gdynia modernism. This is evidenced by the white facades, minimalism, curves, simplicity and lightness. When designing the space, the architect had a difficult task. The flat was bought to be rented out, so its interior must appeal to as many people as possible.
The total area of the premises is 42 square metres. When designing the interior, the functional layout was not changed. The flat consists of a living room connected to the kitchen, a bedroom and a bathroom.
We chose a light material base as a starting point for the design and two eye-catching colours – cobalt and orange, which recur consistently in the accessories and free-standing furniture, say the designers.
The authors consciously refrained from creating a typical rtv cabinet and hanging the TV on the wall. This is to encourage tenants to enjoy the moment of being in Gdynia. An abstract painting by Jagoda Iwaszkiewicz gave way to the wall. Its colourful accents make the interior colour-coherent. Right next to it is a round cobalt carpet and a rounded Bolo armchair by Fogia.
The kitchen area is small but fully functional. Eating meals together is made possible by a table with a round top, at which cobalt stools have been placed. Vintage accessories complete the look, with an eye-catching ‘vase-scarf’ in orange, a serax cerakmika standing on an open shelf and a plate designed by Michał Majchrowicz.
A comfortable night’s sleep is made possible in the bedroom. The designers proposed a beige and white colour scheme. Storage space due to the nature and purpose of the flat was kept to a minimum. A simple built-in wardrobe with metal round handles was the optimal solution.
A small painting from the series “Last Day of Summer” by the painter Iwona Kobryń hangs above the bed. Additional colour is provided by a graphic blanket designed by Noemie Cedille for Slowdown Studio. Oskar Zięta’s free-standing Chippensteel chair functions as a portable utility sculpture, the designers describe.
They have also opted for a universal aesthetic when designing the bathroom. The bathroom is distinguished by muted colours. The terrazzo floor tiles and the brick-shaped 41zero42 tiles shimmer in gradations of white and complement each other perfectly. The white ceramic elements and the built-ins are also minimalist. The only decorative element is Oskar Zięta’s Plopp stool.
design: Maria Lutko-Adamska
collaboration: Katarzyna Kapturska
photography: Martyna Jabłońska-Makowska – Martyna Soul Studio(https://martynasoulstudio.com)
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