The design of this two-storey flat in Katowice began with a single piece – the multicoloured ‘Cocktail’ lamp by Hanna Anonen. It was this lamp, purchased even before the renovation, that set the colour palette which later permeated every room. When the powder-pink Togo sofa was added, the direction of the interior design became clear: the owners wanted a bold, original and colourful interior.
Roma Skuza, Bogna Polańska and Anna Warzywniak were tasked with creating a space for a family of four who were deliberately seeking unconventional solutions. The home was to be functional, yet distinctive – with space for art, design and the prints they had collected over the years. The owners work remotely, exercise at home and value space for spending time together, which is why the functional layout became one of the key elements of the project.
Tailored to their lifestyle
The flat, which was in a ‘shell’ condition, required decisive action. On the ground floor, the designers knocked down the partition wall between the living room and an additional room, creating a larger living area – suitable for a family of four and their daily activities. The mezzanine, originally open-plan, was divided into two children’s bedrooms, a bathroom, a workspace and a fitness area. In this way, both levels were given a clear function, and the whole space began to function as a well-thought-out home.
The owners have been collecting prints for years – they hang in every room, even the kitchen. The flat also features pieces with a history, which have given the interior a distinctive character. The colourful Cocktail chandelier suspended above the mezzanine acts as a sculptural installation. Michel Ducaroy’s pink Togo sofa from 1973 forms a duo with a plywood bookcase designed by Małgorzata Dyka-Buczek. The TV area features a black USM Haller cabinet – an icon of modular design that fits perfectly into the living space. A PH5 lamp by Poul Henningsen hangs above the dining table, whilst the bathroom features a Loop Coral wall light by TK Lighting. Each of these elements brings its own story and its own colour to the interior.
Stairs as a statement piece
When the flat was first handed over, the stairs leading to the mezzanine resembled a ladder rather than a proper means of access. The designers decided to make the most of their location and integrate them into the kitchen units. Spacious cupboards were created beneath the steps to house kitchen accessories – a solution that organises the space without taking up any extra room. The colour of the steps and the handrail was taken directly from the Cocktail lamp and the Togo sofa, making the stairs an integral part of the design concept. Pink, striking and unexpected – just like the flat as a whole.
The kitchen blends in with the whole
The kitchen area was designed to be spacious, functional and ready for heavy use. The fitted units feature an oak veneer, whilst the upper cupboards and worktop in a shade of beige blend seamlessly into the off-white walls. As a result, the large kitchen unit does not overwhelm the open-plan space. The corner unit housing the ovens is finished with a rounded profile, which softens the form and adds a touch of warmth. The balcony window proved to be a challenge – to maintain access, a movable wooden worktop that opens upwards was fitted.
The kitchen’s colour scheme remains consistent with the rest of the flat, though it expresses this more subtly. The flooring in the work area is laid in a chequerboard pattern in shades of burgundy and off-white, which flows seamlessly into an oak herringbone pattern. This is a subtle reference to the pink present throughout the interior, introducing a light accent without being overpowering.
Two styles of bathroom
Both bathrooms continue the flat’s colour scheme. In the first, on the ground floor, the floor is tiled with tiles from the Italian brand 41zero42, whilst the walls are adorned with elongated tiles from Emil Group. The pastel pink is offset by navy blue and a brick-red shade, creating a composition that is cohesive yet not monotonous.
The bathroom on the mezzanine, whilst maintaining a similar colour palette, uses completely different materials. The wall behind the bath is divided by two bands of tiles in different shades of pink. The floor is covered with tiles from the Italian brand Refin Ceramiche. The whole space is enlivened by a blue wall lamp, which provides a counterpoint and emphasises the flat’s colour scheme. One of the bathrooms features an orange Nokk stool by noo.ma – made of steel, waterproof, with a ribbed design, and suitable for use both indoors and outdoors.
Bathed in pink
This design did not originate from a mood board, but from a single object. The Cocktail chandelier brought with it a palette of colours: pink, coral, blue, green and white. When the Togo sofa was added, the palette was complete. Pink became the dominant colour – it makes the strongest statement on the stairs and the built-in units beneath them, reappears in pastel and burgundy shades in the bathrooms, and features discreetly on the kitchen floor. Off-white and beige form a backdrop that allows the colours to shine without creating chaos.
design: Brokat – Roma Skuza, Bogna Polańska, Anna Warzywniak
photography: Martyna Rudnicka
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