Huculska Apartment in Warsaw by La Folie Studio.

Elegant and laid-back, La Folie Studio has designed a Warsaw apartment to “breathe in”, that’s as beautiful as it is functional. Home to a self-described classicism aficionado, and devotee’s themselves, the practice artfully reimagined these classic fundamentals to form a fresh outlook on the enduring style.

With the client’s exacting taste and La Folie’s painstaking diligence, the project comes with a rich sense of identity and quiet confidence. The interior is meticulous down to the final furnishing with every piece of furniture, bar a few chairs and stools designed in house with precision. While it may sound like a lot of work (and it is) the result is effortless, striking that coveted balance between a lived-in and curated feeling.

This focus on craftsmanship and bespoke detailing is where the hallmarks of classicism really shine from the white wainscotting panelled walls, frescoes on the doors and skirting boards to the hand-made table topped with marble. Well-appointed cabinetry and joinery are everywhere you look, informing the clean and classical living areas they adeptly expose the beautiful objects and hide those less beautiful objects of everyday use.

Grecian busts are present but don’t take themselves too seriously, mingling with brightly coloured vases and an engulfing doughnut-shaped stainless steel centrepiece mounted to the wall. All handmade, most of the lamps are from Bert Frank. Simple in their complexity, their art deco and mid-century sensibilities form a cohesion that follows through the entire space. Luxe hotel-style embellishments feel at home here from the large continental style bed adorned with a gilded, velvet bedhead and a palatial marble bathtub.

While the enduring appeal of Classicism may never go out of style, La Folie has proven that what separates the good, the bad and the tragic is the execution.

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[Images courtesy of La Folie Studio. Photography by Pion Studio.]