What does an interior look like that not only delights, but also moves? Where every detail carries meaning and form follows emotion? Hanna Pietras and her team created an arrangement with the family table at its heart. In a world full of seasonal trends, catalog inspiration and one-off solutions, more and more people want something authentic - an interior that will live with them, not just look good in photos. A new project by Hanna Pietras Architects, realized in Lodz, is the essence of such an approach: a subtle combination of design, memory and functionality.
A family table with history as the heart of the interior - the starting point of the entire project
Photo: Hanna Połczyńska / Chronicles © Hanna Pietras Architects
Back to the source, or an apartment like a family album
The compositional axis of the 79-square-meter interior became the family table. The owner of the apartment wanted to preserve its emotional value and make it the center of everyday life.
The table is the heart of the house. It sets the rhythm of daily life, brings people and memories together around it. In this project it was the starting point for the entire interior composition
- says Hanna Pietras.
The upper cabinets in a smooth white high-gloss finish emphasize the modern character and optically enlarge the space
Photo: Hanna Połczyńska / Chronicles © Hanna Pietras Architects
Conscious transformation of space
- When the apartment's layout listens to the residents
In order for the apartment to truly reflect the character of its owner, it was necessary to reorganize the functional layout. The kitchen was relocated in place of the existing living room, and the bedroom was placed in the room previously used as a study. Thanks to these changes, the space became more intuitive and harmonious, and the various zones gained a proper rhythm and mutual communication. T
Interior of an apartment in Lodz
photo: Hanna Połczyńska / Chronicles © Hanna Pietras Architects
o thoughtful transformation of the layout made it possible to build an environment that responds to the real needs of the user, providing both comfort in everyday life and the possibility to create a unique atmosphere.
The most important thing for us was to find a balance between aesthetics and functionality. We wanted the interior not only to be beautiful, but also to meet the needs of the residents on a daily basis
- emphasizes the architect.
In the living room, the attention is drawn to a comfortable gray sofa with colorful cushions, set by large windows with blinds that offer a view of the city
Photo: Hanna Połczyńska / Chronicles © Hanna Pietras Architects
An aesthetic counterpoint
- Where the past meets modernity
Hanna Pietras does not recreate the style, but interprets it. In the project, instead of a literal reference to pre-war tenements, we have their spirit - visible in:
- noble materials (dark wood, marble, veneer of chevron)
- matching but unusual colors (pale blue kitchen cabinets, burgundy display cases, turquoise accents in the dining room)
- details of unique character, such as Frutto Proibito wallpaper or tiles stylized on Art Nouveau staircases of Lodz
Each of these elements is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also symbolic - they refer to the history of the place, but do not lock in the past.
A centrally hung lamp of raw, industrial character with transparent and amber glass adds originality to the interior
photo by Hanna Połczyńska / Chronicles © Hanna Pietras Architects
Craftsmanship, detail, quality
- values that don't age
At a time when low-budget materials dominate, Hanna Pietras' design restores the importance of craftsmanship and durability. The cabinet in the hall, made of veneer of chevron, is more than a piece of furniture - it's a sculpture that divides the space and at the same time organizes it.
An apartment is not just a space, it is a story about its owner. We strive to make each project unique, just as unique are the stories within it
- emphasizes the architect.
This is a philosophy close to those who plan to invest in a home for years to come, and not just "for Instagram."
In the hallway appeared a spacious closet made of veneer chechotte, which not only hides clothes, but also divides the space
Photo by Hanna Połczyńska / Chronicles © Hanna Pietras Architects
How to build an interior with history?
For readers, this project is not only an aesthetic inspiration, but a ready guide on how to create an interior embedded with emotions.
- Start with a piece of furniture with a soul - it can be a table, a chair, a dresser. An item with a story will become the foundation of the arrangement.
- Change the layout of the apartment boldly - life's needs are more important than the developer's original plan.
- Combine classic and modern - a contrast of styles builds tension that attracts attention and makes the space more dynamic.
- Invest in quality - materials such as veneer, stone or handmade tiles will last for years.
- Take care of the details - they create atmosphere and narrative.
Interior of an apartment in Lodz
photo by Hanna Połczyńska / Chronicles © Hanna Pietras Architects
Space as a mirror of identity
Hanna Pietras' project is not only a story about the interior - it is a story about a person. About his needs, values, relationships. It's an apartment that does not impose itself by form, but stays in the memory by content. For those who want to furnish their home with head and heart, this is the best proof that it is worth choosing consciously - both materials and designers.
