Inside Designer Marta Chrapka’s Fanciful, Anti-Trendy Apartment
Photography by Kasia Gatkowska,
courtesy of Colombe
We’ve featured some of the projects of Colombe studio before—all singularly elegant, with an eye toward tradition and a foot planted in modernity—and designer Marta Chrapka's own Warsaw apartment, which she shares with her partner, Christopher, and a dog and cat, is no different. Join us for a look at their 1,000-square-foot flat.
“I chose my favorite elements for this home—some classic patterns from Pierre Frey, an English kitchen, French details, Polish folk art, Belgian linens,” says Marta.
Both the wallpaper (in Arlesienne pattern) and the upholstery in the living room are from storied French fabrics studio Pierre Frey.
Instead of crystal, Marta hung bits of faux coral to the chandelier from Flamant.
The kitchen cabinets were originally installed in Marta's showroom.
The vintage ruffled milk glass pendant is an eBay score.
Marta’s signature design feature is the bed alcove, surrounded by built-in storage.
Marta's love for niche spaces extends to the bathroom.