Mistovia Studio’s Dance Between Eras in Warsaw Home Renovation.

There’s something captivating about spaces that manage to bridge different eras with finesse. The compact 69-square-meter apartment in Warsaw’s Powiśle district, renovated by Marcin Czopek of Mistovia studio, wraps around its occupants like a perfectly tailored coat—comfortable, elegant, and distinctly personal.

Czopek let the pre-war tenement house speak its own architectural language while introducing contemporary elements that don’t overpower the original character. Rather than imposing a predetermined vision, he listened carefully to his clients’ inspirations, resulting in a home that feels both authentic and fresh.

The heart of this project lies in its restored original elements—herringbone wooden floors, interior doors with history etched into every crack, and brass handles that have witnessed decades of touch. These vintage components create a foundation of nostalgic elegance that’s complemented by thoughtfully selected modern additions.

Pocket-sized Kaleidoscope: Praga Apartment in Warsaw by Mistovia.

In true Mistovia’s enthusiastic memo ‘more is more!’, this compact apartment is an eclectic home with an explosive mix of textures and patterns reminiscent of Post-Modernist era.

In the living room, a round Danish table from the 1960s sits surrounded by design icons like Hay’s “Rey” chair and Carl Hansen & Son’s “CH24 Wishbone Chair.” Against a neutral backdrop featuring Le Corbusier’s white “Nemo” sconce, a honey-gold sofa anchors the space with its warm presence.

The bathroom and hallway floors are adorned with mosaic “gorset tiles”—1930s ceramic pieces shaped like women’s corsets that add character while honouring the building’s era. This thoughtful detail is paired with an elegant burl wood cabinet in a conversation between old and new.

The kitchen displays a marriage of stone, wood, and ceramic, while the bedroom surprises with built-in furniture in soft powder pink and warm curry tones, creating a portal effect with flowing lines.

The apartment’s personality is completed by the owners’ travel treasures—Thai fabrics, Moroccan ceramics, Japanese pottery—alongside vintage graphics from antique fairs. Combined with the architect’s meticulous lighting scheme, from hidden ceiling lamps to vintage Peill & Putzler kitchen fixtures, the result is a home that achieves a delicate balance between vintage and contemporary with remarkable skill.

Czech Mate: An Apartment in Warsaw by Colombe.

Designed by modernist architect Stanisław Rotberg in 1936, the 60-square-metre space acquired its Adolf Loos-esque sheen fairly recently, thanks to a revitalisation by Marta Chrapka of Warsaw-based studio Colombe.

[Images courtesy of Mistovia. Photography by Oni Studio.]