The owners of this house came to the architects at MIRRO STUDIO with a dream of the perfect place to live. The couple, with two children and four pets, were looking for a space that would reflect their temperament: relaxed, warm, full of movement and daily rituals. They wanted a home that was welcoming rather than intimidating. One that was authentic rather than pretentious. The owner’s love of wildflowers, especially poppies, became the inspiration for the project, providing not only the title but also the emotional core of the entire design. They bought the house on the secondary market and renovated it to give it a new lease of life.
The interior colour scheme was built around soft greens and beiges, broken up with warm reds. It is a palette that evokes associations with a summer meadow, but in a subtle, contemporary way that is far from literal. From the outset, the designers sought to create the atmosphere of a country house — simple, warm and authentic — transferred to an urban context without losing its authenticity.
From the threshold, guests are greeted by a painting of wildflowers, which sets the tone for the entire house. The green of the buildings and the red pouf recur in subsequent rooms, creating visual rhythm and consistency. Right next door is the study — a space with a distinctive, masculine character, inspired by the aesthetics of “The Sopranos” and the cinematic charisma of Leonardo DiCaprio. It is an interior where the weight of the wood, the metal bookcase and the wide armchair create an atmosphere of concentration, but also of homely comfort. Pets are particularly fond of this place, lounging in the sun and keeping their owner company while they work.
The most important part of the ground floor is the open living area, combining the living room, dining room and kitchen. A large, soft sofa has become the centre of family evenings, and the round table in the dining room has been positioned so that you can look out at the garden while eating. Red shelves have been added to the TV area, introducing a cheerful accent and interacting with a female portrait with a floral motif. The kitchen, decorated in shades of green, was designed with the owner’s passion for cooking and collecting ceramics in mind. The display cabinet opposite the table showcases cups and bowls, each with its own story.
The multifunctional guest room serves as a studio, a place for music and a creative space. The children play the piano here, the owner plays the guitar, and in the evenings the room is transformed into a comfortable guest room. A hidden bed, a mobile table and seats by the window allow for quick changes in the arrangement. The owner has fulfilled her little dream of a home café here — a small table has been placed by the window, perfect for morning coffee. The whole is complemented by a red, restored vintage chair, which brings a personal, sentimental tone to the interior.
The upper floor of the house, located in the attic, proved to be a design challenge, but also an opportunity to create unconventional solutions. The most surprising element is a secret passage hidden in the wardrobe, connecting the children’s rooms. This detail immediately brings a smile to your face and emphasises that the house was designed with joy and fun in mind.
The girl’s room is a land of rabbits, soft colours and hand-painted illustrations. A two-level house hidden in the bed creates an intimate space for play, and a milled hare on the wardrobe door adds a fairy-tale character to the interior. The boy’s room, on the other hand, is based on a motoring theme, but in an unconventional way. Instead of a car bed, a scooter-inspired structure was created, which combines sleeping with activity. A ladder, a gymnastic bar and shelves hidden in the “wheels” create a space that grows with the child.
The parents’ bedroom has been designed as a place of tranquillity, with one strong accent — a fireplace in which candles have replaced the fire. The rounded shapes of the table and armchair give the interior a softness, while the rattan in the wardrobe emphasises the natural character of the whole house. Even the laundry room has been treated as a fully-fledged room — designed so as not to reveal its function and to create a coherent visual axis with the staircase. The intense green of the curtains and the colourful fronts give it a surprisingly decorative character.
The bathroom continues the theme of the design. Dark green tiles envelop the interior, while red accents — the washbasin and radiator — introduce energy. Delicate plants above the bathtub add a slightly tropical mood to the space, and the frosted glass wall separating the toilet area provides privacy without closing off the space.
area: 165 sq m.
design: MIRROSTUDIO
photos: EgorPiaskovsky
styling: Olga Kolos
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