Its interior has been designed as a space celebrating nature and everyday habits. The interior design of this house in Kraków was inspired by modernism, but with a cosy twist. Designer Monika Bryniarska opted for simplicity, natural materials and details that create an atmosphere without excessive decoration.
The ground floor opens onto the garden thanks to large windows that bring changing light and greenery into the interior. The terrazzo floor ties the entire space together, leading smoothly from the entrance area to the living room. The wooden ceiling made of veneered boards visually warms the interior and emphasises its natural character, while the light palette of beiges, greens and delicate terracotta accents gives it softness. From the threshold, it is clear that the house has been designed with everyday comfort in mind — the entrance area flows smoothly into the living area, and the staircase becomes its compositional centre. The built-in space under the stairs conceals a wardrobe, storage compartments and a place for a dog, creating a uniform, orderly structure.
The living area has been designed as an open space where the kitchen, dining room and living room merge without clear boundaries. The kitchen with smooth sage fronts harmonises with the greenery outside the window, and the veneered, rounded island serves as both a workspace and a meeting place for the household. In the dining room, attention is drawn to the green wooden table by Miloni — a piece of furniture that connects all areas and naturally becomes a place for everyday conversations.
Plants in terracotta pots placed in the corner of the window reinforce the impression that the garden and the interior form a whole. Even sitting on the sofa, one has the feeling that the boundary between them is arbitrary. On the wall above the sofa hangs an old map in a wooden frame, a memento of the owner’s great-grandfather, next to which are works by a Krakow artist made from dried wildflowers. These are details that bring a personal history to the interior and emphasise its natural character. In the evening, the space changes its mood — the soft light of &Tradition lamps and the iconic PH5 lamps brings out the textures of the materials and creates an intimate atmosphere.
During the development stage, the functional layout was redesigned to include a small bathroom with a full-size shower on the ground floor. The original design only included a toilet under the stairs, but the owners wanted to create a comfortable area for guests staying in the ground floor room. The warm colours and distinctive washbasin area give this room character, despite its small size.
The first floor houses the private area: bedrooms, a dressing room and bathrooms. In the master bedroom, three-dimensional Wow Design tiles create a subtle play of light and shadow, contrasting with the wooden headboard. The motif of vertical, grooved elements is repeated in the balustrade and furniture, reinforcing the coherence of the design. The owner, a plant lover, made sure that they also found their place here.
The bathroom on the first floor continues the modern yet warm style of the house. The wooden furniture is distinguished by vertical divisions, and the motif of three-dimensional tiles above the bathtub has been transferred to the grooved drawer fronts. These are details, but they give the room its original character. The whole is complemented by delicate fittings in brushed steel, consistently avoiding cool, shiny surfaces.
What do all the rooms have in common? A consistent colour scheme, the presence of oak veneer and vertical lines that organise the space and give it elegance. The house in Krakow’s Wola district is a well-thought-out composition in which each element has been tailored to the needs of the residents. That is what matters most.
design: MonikaBryniarska
photos: ONI Studio
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