Light-filled such transformation in the heart of Warsaw

Saw above the historic streets of Warsaw, Poland, The Foxal The apartment would imprisonedPolish interior design studio, turns architectural courtyards in enchanting living spaces. Located within the 19th century on Foksal Street, the residence defies expectations about what to deal with the upper floor of heritage, the dark, cramped rooms for shining, contemporary withdrawal.

The unusual footprint was the first obstacle. Mow ceilings, a series of different shaped windows and a labyrinth schedule could easily feel restrictive. Instead of fighting these elements, designers accepted them, treating every irregularity as an opportunity for creativity. Transformation started with a focus on natural light. Skilights is strategically installed in the hallway, their mirror frames and wavy steel plates that increase the feeling of vertical openness. From the moment you get inside, the effect is almost like walking into the space that connects architecture with the sky above.

The light continues as a main element with staircase, where perforated steel panels filtered sunlight into intricate samples moving during the day. The staircase leads to one of the focus of the apartment: table for dining room from MDF Italia surrounded by sculptural bold chairs from mustache, placed on radiation, color painting by Pavel Visovski.

It is located next to the dining area, the living room is focused on the surface under inclined ceilings that the beautiful frame of two arches. Fastening of the space is curved, modular sofa by notot, complemented by a sculptural lighting system Vibia PlusMinus, which adds dynamic contrast and otherwise intact white area.

Through the apartment contrasts in the form create a visual interest. The open plan kitchen has an island of stone crossings and cabinets made of wood and ceramic tiles – clean, cubic lines of a striking counterpoint house corner roof home corner roof home.

The private apartment is transferred to the tone of openness to serene. The bedroom and the envelope area are wrapped in tons of hot walnuts and soft bedding, encouraging the feeling of calmness that feels worldwide away from the city below. The primary bathroom is divided into two different zones – one with elegant, enclosed glass, other dedicated swimsuers, which contains a minimalistic fattening tub that becomes a sculptural addition.

For more information on Foxal Apartment or Indoor, Visit indoorprojekt.pl.

Photography Marcin Graboviecki.

Caroline Williamson is the editor-in-chief of design milk. It has BFA in a photo with SCAD and can usually be found searching vintage trenches, working in the transverse words of the New York Times in the pen or processing playlists on Spotify.