The architects at Kontraforma were given complete creative freedom by their clients, and they made the most of it. In this 73-square-metre flat in the Grzegórzki district of Kraków, they have created a space that combines bold colours, soft lines and a touch of playful design. It is an interior that is deliberately bold, personal and full of positive energy.
From the moment you step inside, it is clear that this flat has character. Geometric tiles, which also run along the skirting board, create a striking graphic accent, whilst the arched door frame introduces softness and warms the composition. Above the doorway hangs a Nodi wall lamp, acting as a small sculptural object. The whole is complemented by Nina Dziwoka’s cobalt triptych. The latter is a subtle yet significant colour element that recurs in other parts of the flat.
Playing with form
Throughout the interior, the architects have opted for soft lines, arches and curves. The bespoke furniture has a sculptural character, and the details – from the kitchen fronts to the handles – give the space an individual character. Kontraforma has created a cohesive design language that appears in various rooms in altered yet recognisable forms.
In the living area, the focal point is a table with spherical legs and a kitchen island, which serves as the heart of home life. Motifs of waves and arches recur in the lamps, bar stools and built-in furniture, creating a sense of fluidity in the composition. The more substantial sofa has been paired with lighter accessories, whilst the warm palette of beiges and wood is offset by cobalt, coral and intense red.
A bedroom in a calmer tone
In the bedroom, the architects opted for a gentler atmosphere, without sacrificing the soft lines characteristic of the design. Light colours and warm materials are complemented by orange accents and upholstered elements featuring a wave motif. The bed, supported by a wooden headboard with a veneered accent, creates a cosy, airy space that is conducive to rest, whilst remaining consistent with the rest of the flat.
Bathroom. The graphic part of the flat
This room is the boldest part of the design. It is dominated by pink, which provides the backdrop for a geometric mirror, contrasting wall lights and a distinctive vanity unit. The colour of the grout extends onto the walls, metal elements and furniture, creating a unified composition. The wave motif reappears here (this time in the form of a mirror). The unconventional arrangement of the wall lights, the striking detail of the cabinet and the numerous handles on the unit above the toilet introduce a slightly humorous tone, which fits perfectly with the overall concept of the project.
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About the studio:
Kontraforma is led by Magdalena Kuranowska, Anna Białkowska and Dariusz Michałkowski. The studio specialises in architecture and interior design for flats and houses. The team undertakes bespoke projects, focusing on function, ergonomics and the successful composition of materials and colours. In their work, the architects employ solutions tailored to the users’ lifestyle and the scale of the project.
design: Kontraforma
photography: Studio Archives
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