Located in the Polish city of Gdynia, an important seaport on the south coast of the Baltic Sea, this home comprising two storeys and a basement is the residence of a Polish couple, who own an IT company, and their teenage daughter. The 3,606sqf property is situated in a very exclusive residential neighbourhood close to the city centre and is also near a forested area.
The project got off to a very good start as the homeowners approached interior architect Lucyna Kolodziejska very early on in the project. “We had an optimum amount of time to design the interior, and we were able to agree on elements such as the colours of the facade and where the roof windows should be located, for instance,” says Lucyna.
“I also learnt about the clients’ amazing interests, what they do for leisure and the places that they like to travel to,” she adds. Through these initial interactions, Lucyna was able to pin down the interior design style for the home. “We knew that the house would be classic, stylish and elegant. I drew inspiration from the now fashionable, then not very popular, Hamptons style,” she shares.
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As a nod towards the home’s location, Lucyna contrasted the Hamptons style – typically characterised by a white or neutral palette, complemented by natural materials such as timber, and accents of oceaninspired blue or turquoise – with dark or even black elements to align it with its Baltic identity. The result is a home that has a refined yet relaxed seaside ambience, and an air of sophistication befitting an interior style inspired by the summer playground of wealthy New Yorkers, with its beaches, bars, restaurants and luxury vacation homes.
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A marble backsplash becomes the highlight in the cooking area.
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Most of the light fixtures in the home are from Delightfull and they were carefully selected to complement the interior style that is a mix of classic and modern.
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The carefully curated artworks around the home inject character into the spaces.
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Delicate wainscoting gives depth to the bedroom.
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A luxurious design in a classic style ties in the look of the master bathroom with the rest of the home.
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The freestanding bathtub is an instant head-turner.
The project took two years. It is also one of the most memorable because there were many positive aspects. “I had great rapport with the client and the project has a nice connection between classical style and modern design. It is a big house with a big heart. That is what I like most about it,” Lucyna says.
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