From there, it was a question of injecting character and atmosphere. “The design was guided by the concept of hedonism and comfort,” says Gryban. “It’s defined by deep, earthy tones and natural materials that lend tactility.” The palette of deep khaki green, black and taupe is enlivened with jewel-like flashes – ruby red, deep sapphire and emerald. “The brighter hues appear only as accents, often through art or custom furnishings, ensuring that the overall mood remains calm and refined,” adds the designer. With its almost-black cabinets and Art Deco-style custom glass doors, the kitchen anchors the space; large windows and a pale quartzite island ensure that it doesn’t feel gloomy. Like most of the rooms, the kitchen is drenched in Benjamin Moore’s Sage Mountain paint shade.
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Another theme that runs through the khaki interiors is custom plasterwork, notably on the dining room ceiling and bedroom walls. For the former, Gryban created a fluid, modern ceiling medallion of her own design.
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Photo: Moodauthors
Photo: Moodauthors
“I couldn’t find a manufacturer in Poland who was able to craft a stylised rosette from my sketch,” she explains. “Instead, I commissioned Ukrainian artisans to make it, cutting it into pieces for transport and driving it from Kyiv to Warsaw in my own car.” The bespoke touch that it brings is complemented by other unique details: brass cabinet handles sourced from European auctions, and dark-stained timber bedroom cabinets with brass inlays.
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Amid all the cool greens, such warmer accents are crucial in conjuring the cosy mood the client wanted. A Tecninova bed, upholstered in quilted ruby velvet, chimes with the guest bathroom painted in Benjamin Moore’s Cottage Red. Gryban commissioned bespoke rugs in bold stripes and earthy browns to add a little pattern, echoing their graphic lines with contemporary lighting by Spanish brand Aromas del Campo (including the sculptural Arc pendant over the dining table, which smartly matches the ceiling medallion). “Rather than following trends, I focus on materials and details that endure, so spaces remain relevant and inviting for decades,” says Gryban. “This apartment is a clear example of that: understated yet rich, comfortable yet elegant.”
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