The Art’Up Interiors studio is the result of a great love for art and comfortable, functional spaces in a high-quality setting. Its founder Piotr Łucyan – a designer with a degree in interior design and art history – has always wanted a job that would also be his passion. This is why he is passionately committed to creating interiors for flats, suites and villas to a premium standard. He is also expanding his portfolio with more commercial interior projects, such as offices or showrooms.
Art’Up Interiors – from the love for art to his own design studio
The greatest dream of the founder of the Art’Up Interiors studio, Piotr Łucyan, was to devote his life to what touches him deeply. Although he graduated from the University of Warsaw with a degree in law, even before his diploma he had become involved with an art-buying company. The positive feedback on his work in this area inspired him to study art history. And when he eventually discovered that all his passions and creative needs came together in the field of interior design, he decided to study at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. After graduating, he set up his own studio – Art’Up Interiors. From the very beginning, he has focused on quality rather than the number of assignments, and this has built the trust of informed premium investors. This paved the way for him to deliver at a high level of functionality and form. Both spectacular and in the style of quiet luxury, where what counts more than the budget is the commitment of the designer and the diligence of proven contractors.
An architect Piotr Łucyan – beauty lover, design enthusiast
He developed a love for beauty from a young age. He was hungry for experiencing beauty in the form of sculptures, painting, architecture and nature right from an early age. No wonder he came to love precious materials, among them various stones, wood or brass. He was also particularly fond of modernism – both in its interwar and mid-century modern versions. Among his greatest inspirations, he lists architectural legends: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Oscar Niemeyer, Frank Lloyd Wright. As an artist, he also owes a lot to the designers who enchanted the world with colours, patterns and fanciful forms – Gio Ponti and Ettore Sottsass.
What values and outlook guide your design work? What are your priorities in creating interior designs?
Besides the investor’s satisfaction, of course, the most important thing for me is to be true to context. The needs of future users of a particular space. I try to harmoniously balance this with a respect for the history of a place, building, city or region. In addition, I value the purity of the materials. I always choose genuine natural materials, and if I can, I go for those produced in our country. I am mindful of the carbon footprint and know that luxury does not have to conflict with ecology.
Do you have a favourite interior design style? If so, what kind?
I feel most comfortable in interiors with an eclectic twist. I love to use colours, materials, textures or details to refer to the history of design or to the art world. In Art’Up Interiors, we also often design the interiors of historic buildings, especially historic town houses – with stucco, tiled parquet floors, ornate woodwork or artistic blacksmithing. Working with a space like this is a challenge for many reasons, but… I really like challenges.
What materials and technologies do you most like to use in your projects?
Natural materials. I absolutely adore American walnut, and using it in the design is, in a way, a trademark of my studio. I am keen to use natural stones and am not afraid of using marbles or travertine in appropriate settings. Top of my list are also good quality fabrics. I know they are not worth skimping on. And the most important thing is art – painting, sculpture, photography. In all my projects, I feature the work of talented artists – whether already established, recognisable or young but promising. Hence the name of the studio: Art’Up Interiors.
What are your experiences of working with clients? What do you think is the key to a successful collaboration?
Communication is undoubtedly the key. Long, in-depth conversations to unravel needs, preferences, habits – not always nameable, not always easy to grasp! It is always important to remember that we design for somebody. It is the investor who will benefit from the interiors we create. I have this understanding and design with a particular person’s lifestyle in mind, not ‘for a portfolio’. Frequently, I have the opportunity to create projects that are spectacular, but also include function and form as responses to the client’s needs.
Can you talk about one of the most inspiring/interesting projects you have worked on?
It is not a cliché to say that, for an interior designer, every new design is a completely new story. At the same time, what I value most are long-term collaborations and investors who have come back to me over the years. For example, first with a suite, then with a house, an office, a holiday home, investment flats, etc. Yes, therein lies the challenge of remaining creative within a person’s preferred style. Behind this, however, stands the immense satisfaction that comes with lasting trust. Long-term relationships, sometimes even spanning generations are particularly significant for me (having the opportunity to design for the children of regular clients). They build me up very strongly as an artist.
Do you offer a consultation service?
Infrequently, admittedly, I also provide this type of service. Get in touch. We’ll have a chat!
