Dawid Konieczny designs Warsaw apartment to echo 'a good hotel room'

Polish architect Dawid Konieczny added mid-century modern elements to this Warsaw studio, designed to echo the compact size and sophistication of a hotel room.

Situated in an early 20th century building clad in terracotta bricks, the apartment’s small perimeter formed the basis of its interior design.

Interior design by Dawid Konieczny — Dawid Konieczny designed the apartment to mimic a hotel room

“We’re talking about 30 square meters, so it’s a bit the size of a hotel room,” Konieczny told Dezeen.

“I wanted to combine the convenience of a good hotel room with the idea of a chic, mid-century modern apartment.”

Oak paneled walls designed by Dawid Konieczny — The hallway features oak paneled walls

The hallway features sinuous walls clad in smooth oak panels, concealing subtle storage compartments that make the most of the apartment’s high ceilings.

This entrance provides access to a single room that houses both private and public spaces and retains the building’s original herringbone floor.

Quartzite kitchen countertop — Vein quartzite was applied to the kitchen counter

A square shelf in stained oak and steel separates the low-slung double bed from the dining area, where a custom rounded table is surrounded by a set of vintage Casala cantilever chairs upholstered in pinstripe fabric.

“I hoped to express the soul of the 1970s,” explained Konieczny, who also placed a small abstract painting by Polish artist Tomek Opaliński above the dining table.

Apartment in Warsaw designed by Dawid Konieczny — Konieczny selected vintage cantilever chairs for the dining room

Across the room is an open kitchen with a caramel-colored countertop finished in veined Palomino quartzite, lit by antique mid-century sconces that Konieczny purchased specifically for the project.

A stylish oven is nestled into one of the space-saving oak paneled walls.

Pistachio colored bathroom — Pistachio-colored tiles line the bathroom

Opposite the bed, two dusty mauve armchairs frame a squat coffee table, forming a small living space.

“Thanks to quality materials and a selection of vintage furniture, the apartment has a timeless character,” said Konieczny.

Pistachio-colored tiles line the bathroom, separated from the main space. A monochrome basketwork floor was chosen to complement the room’s retro freestanding sink and built-in bathtub.

“The idea was to create a warm and comfortable ambiance in the apartment, but with an elegant ambiance,” added the architect, who designed the house for a duo of Paris-based fashion photographers looking for a “comfortable refuge in Warsaw” between frequent trips. .

White walls in Warsaw apartment — The apartment was designed for a couple of fashion photographers

Elsewhere in the Polish capital, interior studio Mistovia incorporated walnut burr and terrazzo accents into another apartment, while Noke Architects created a two-tone interior for an Italian bar.

Photography is by Oni Studio.