katowicka apartment

location: Wrocław
project type: interior design
year: 2023

When I was searching for a place to live, I knew I wanted a home with character rather than a new, soulless apartment. That mindset led me to Księże Małe - a quiet, modernist district of Wrocław. The moment I walked into this 42 m² flat, its double exposure, original wooden floors, well‑proportioned rooms, and views of mature trees convinced me immediately, despite the significant renovation it required.

Designing the apartment for myself allowed me to make confident, minimal interventions. I opened the entire layout and kept only one door, exposing the brick wall between the living room and bedroom and painting it white to unify the space. I restored and brightened the wooden floors, creating a soft, Scandinavian base. The kitchen and bathroom remain simple, connected through salmon‑colored tiles, while the furniture is a curated mix of vintage finds - pieces from flea markets, OLX, and objects passed down from my family. The round wooden table, over 30 years old, naturally became the center of the living area.

Natural light is the core of the interior. Windows bring changing daylight throughout the day, illuminating the white brick and soft wooden tones. On just 42 square meters, I created a home that balances modernist clarity with the warmth of a lived‑in, personal environment.