How can modern functionality be combined with a fondness for 20th-century design icons? The answer lies in a 58-metrow apartment in Kraków, designed by Gabriela Huzarska-Sitek of Nona Studio. The space, created for a young married couple, is a sophisticated interplay of colour, geometry and craftsmanship. Although the developer’s layout has remained intact, the interior has taken on a personalised character, where contemporary Polish design meets mid-century aesthetics and subtle references to the Polish People’s Republic.
The entrance to the flat is framed by a composition that immediately sets the tone for the entire project. The door, in a deep olive shade, creates the first striking splash of colour. It is accompanied by spacious built-in units in dark wood, fitted with long handles in natural oak. An oval, asymmetrical mirror in a black frame visually enlarges the space, whilst a minimalist coat rack in a cashmere shade adds a touch of lightness. The light-coloured wooden floor flows seamlessly onwards – towards the living area.
A living room featuring design icons
At the centre of the living area stands a sofa, above which hangs a hand-made punch-needle wool tapestry by Gabriela Huzarska-Sitek. This is a personal touch from the designer, emphasising the interior’s artisanal character. The living room also features wooden furniture by Pastform – the Ellen coffee table and the retro LOTV chest of drawers – as well as Roman Modzelewski’s iconic RM58 armchair from Vzór. Sculptural totems from Totem Studio Warsaw add artistic energy to the space, whilst the Flowerpot lamp designed by Verner Panton brings a touch of timeless lightness.
The palette of whites and greens has been enriched with rusty, terracotta, burgundy and pink accents, which appear in the accessories and textiles. The Sklo Union vase designed by František Vízner, the modular Stoff Nagel candlestick and Malwina Konopacka’s ceramics – the Nana vase and the Ucho mug – form a collection of objects that lend the interior a distinctive character.
A kitchen in shades of green
The kitchen was one of the clients’ key requests – it was to be spacious, comfortable and green. The lower units in a shade of eucalyptus green are paired with a cashmere-coloured upper section, creating a harmonious yet striking composition. The cupboards, with their sharp, traditional edges, are complemented by gold handles that act as the interior’s jewellery. Black accents add graphic precision to the whole.
On the table sits a Branik stone tray, an Alessi Pulcina coffee maker and a coffee service from the Mirostowice Ceramics Works, designed by Adam Sadulski. A Sklo Union vase and ceramics by Malwina Konopacka complete the arrangement, introducing elements of contemporary Polish design.
A bedroom in shades of sage
The private area is dominated by sage green, which, combined with the wooden bed, creates an atmosphere conducive to rest. A print by Nikodem Szpunar, in a minimalist style, hangs above the headboard. The Vuelta lamp from Ferm Living casts a soft, diffused light, whilst another Sklo Union vase – this time designed by Rudolf Schrötter – sits on the windowsill.
Textiles in shades of beige, brown and rust, along with pink and terracotta cushions from Davis Fabrics, emphasise the warm character of the interior. The sage-coloured built-in furniture provides additional storage space, which was one of the design priorities.
A bathroom with a touch of the Polish People’s Republic
The bathroom continues the flat’s colour scheme. Cashmere-coloured built-in units are combined here with a dark wood vanity unit, whilst terrazzo-patterned tiles introduce a subtle nod to the aesthetics of the Polish People’s Republic. Gold fittings from Omnires add a touch of elegance, whilst the oval mirror in a black frame brings balance to the composition. Natural plants placed on the cabinet above the Geberit frame soften the austerity of the geometry and introduce an organic touch that ties the bathroom in with the rest of the flat.
The harmony of earthy tones, contemporary Polish design and deliberate references to modernism make this Kraków flat, designed by Nona Studio, a sanctuary where everyday life is set against an elegant yet warm backdrop.
design: Gabriela Huzarska-Sitek – Nona Studio
photography: Oni Studio
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