Metamorphosis of a flat in a modernist townhouse in Wrocław.

The metamorphosis of the flat was carried out by the Wrocław-based studio nklim.design, founded by interior architect Natalia Klim-Matuszewska. The architect undertook the revitalisation of a living space in the heart of Wrocław, in a modernist tenement house from the 1960s. The photographs were taken by Paweł Biedrzycki from the Kąty Proste studio. This flat, although modern, is a space where past and present meet.

It was a creative challenge for the designer, as the task was to carry out a major renovation of the 73m2 flat and create a new vision of the space, which no longer fulfilled its previous function, changing the character of this interior.

The change in the function of the rooms significantly influenced the new dynamics of the space. Where functional simplicity used to dominate, today we can admire the thoughtful arrangement of the living areas. The flat consists of a closed kitchen and living room, two bedrooms and a small but functional bathroom. The kitchen has been designed with custom-made furniture, thanks to which every centimetre of space has been used. Thanks to the ergonomic arrangement of household appliances, you can comfortably use the entire kitchen, as well as the arranged coffee corner. Moving on to the living room, there is a wooden table with chairs made by a Polish manufacturer, a comfortable sofa and a custom-made oak veneer chest of drawers with beautiful rattan fronts. The focal point of the living room is the armchair, which with its unique form and colours cannot go unnoticed.

The light sources used allow us to choose the type of lighting according to our needs or our mood. The project includes the revitalisation of the wooden floors. The colour palette used in the space – beige, blue and white – introduces an atmosphere of harmony and calm. Details in the form of varied materials, textures and appropriately selected fabrics emphasise the modern character of the flat.

The character of the interior is emphasised by a carefully selected window arrangement sewn by a Wrocław studio with extensive experience in this field. The upholstered beds, located in both bedrooms, were made to measure and are not only functional and comfortable, but also stylistically matched to the interior. These furnishings, combined with warm wall colours and an abundance of natural light, create a pleasant, slightly ascetic backdrop for everyday life. A minimalist approach to decoration dominates the space, with each element having its own place and purpose. The interior combines functionality with aesthetics.

Changing the function of the rooms not only optimised the space, but also allowed modern solutions to be introduced in response to the investors’ needs. In the large bedroom, furniture was planned, the fronts of which were made of a material imitating glossy linen. In the small bedroom, there is room for a bed and a vintage-style wooden chest of drawers.

The small but functional hallway, equipped with a wardrobe and upholstered seating, provides access to each room of the flat. A small, bright bathroom provides space for a comfortable shower and other fittings. The large-format tiles used in the terrazzo pattern in a warm beige shade blend perfectly with the blue décor. A mirrored enclosure conceals the gas cooker, as well as additional storage space and optically enlarges the bathroom. Currently, the flat as a whole is an architecturally coherent space combining rooms of varying sizes. The modernist townhouses built in the 1960s contained flats adapted to the different needs of the tenants at the time, e.g. each room had a completely separate function.

The work on the project and the substantive supervision of its realisation was a special undertaking due to the sentimental nature of this flat for the investor and the complete trust in the designer that her original and creative ideas would be in line with his expectations.



This project, is an excellent example of how, with respect for the historical heritage of a building, modern solutions can be introduced while retaining the original layout but assigning them a different function. This flat, although modern, is a space where the past and the present meet, creating a home full of warmth, light and style.

The nklim.design studio, founded in 2017 in Wrocław, specialises in such complex projects for flats and houses from both the primary and secondary market, with the option of author supervision. Natalia Klim-Matuszewska, a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Wrocław, approaches each project with great commitment and an individual approach. The most important thing for her is the functionality of the interior, but she also loves to play with colours, materials and search for unusual elements of interior design. It is no coincidence that the design office nklim.design is located in a pre-war historic building located in the centre, the very ‘heart’ of Wrocław.

design: nklim.design Natalia Klim-Matuszewska / www.nklim.design
photos: Paweł Biedrzycki | Kąty Proste / www.katyproste.pl

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