The CHATA ID studio was set up by Ewa Karoń in 2011, who specialises in creating dream interiors for houses and flats. She owns the Calisia d’or brand, known for its handmade oak furniture. She carries out his projects both in Poland and (more recently) in sunny Spain. In her work, Ewa Karoń combines openness to her clients’ needs with a passion for fine materials and perfect details. At all times, she focuses on the highest quality, reliability and an individual approach, which has resulted in an ever-growing circle of satisfied customers, many of whom return with new projects.
The joy of taking on challenges – the power of thinking outside the box
What the founder of the CHATA ID studio values most in her work is meeting people and challenges that stimulate creative thinking and looking for solutions outside the box. Both combining seemingly contradictory expectations and working in a building with an unusual architectural structure are great fields for Ewa Karoń, as is the introduction of unusual functional solutions. It is working on projects that require bold decisions that she later remembers as the most inspiring.
The investors’ satisfaction – a token of quality and a job well done
CHATA ID – Ewa Karoń’s studio – was set up in 2011. During this time, the studio has built up a large number of projects that, despite the passage of time, still please investors with their timeless style, well thought-out functionality and quality of workmanship. The investors’ satisfaction is the designer’s greatest pleasure. Among the studio’s successes, it is also worth mentioning the numerous publications in trade magazines published in paper and online, including ‘Viva!’ or ‘Weranda Magazyn’. Lifestyle magazine and ‘Czas na wnętrze’, as well as Italian ‘Dentrocasa’.
What values and outlook guide your design work? What are your priorities in creating interior designs?
I design for a client, so the project needs to reflect their style as well as quite often their personality. Hence, my studio’s motto goes: ‘The identity of your interior’. Good house or flat design is not a display of originality and ideas, but a skilful and harmonious selection of elements in the style closest to the client. There is always one goal: functionality, beauty and a harmonised living space. The architectural context of the interior being designed is, of course, also important – whether it is a modern residence, a flat in a block of flats or a in a historic townhouse. If the client dreams of a townhouse atmosphere in a modern block of flats, I am happy to make this dream come true, but not in the way of set design, but rather by introducing subtle elements of the dream style into the interior. I also base cooperation with my studio on values such as punctuality, reliability, commitment and flexibility.
Do you have a favourite interior design style? If so, what kind?
My favourite style is eclectic, where a contemporary base meets elements of classic and art déco, but I find joy in working with all styles. One of the rules I follow is I only hand over a concept design to a client when I am fully convinced by it, when I am satisfied with the result and the vision, even if it is not my personal aesthetic.
What materials and technologies do you most like to use in your projects?
I like natural materials: stone or wood, but I also use quartz sinters and conglomerates as well as stone veneers. I don’t like artificial and fake materials such as woodgrain laminate or laminate flooring, although they have their advantages. I absolutely love structured, textile wallpaper or wallpaper with artistic graphics, for example. I am also keen on arts and crafts, such as traditional stained glass and wrought iron pieces. I appreciate good fabrics in interiors, in windows, on upholstered furniture and accessories. These are very important choices that determine the character and quality of the whole arrangement.
What are your experiences of working with clients? What do you think is the key to a successful collaboration?
The key is definitely communication and listening carefully to functional needs and stylistic preferences. Even if the client doesn’t like or doesn’t want to express them clearly, you need to extract this information from the conversation. It is very important to be flexible in our work together and to understand that for many clients, what we are currently doing, i.e. the interior design of their dream house or flat, is the most important thing at any given time. Full committment is invaluable.
Can you describe the most interesting project you have worked on?
There were many projects and many really inspiring ones. In fact, every new project is a new inspiration, because – cliché though it may sound – the client is always the inspiration. Recently, the project on the agenda in our studio was the general refurbishment of a flat in a historic building in Warsaw, the so-called Glass House. Working on this interior was extremely interesting, from discovering ‘treasures’ in the walls and floors, to the many technological challenges, to dressing the interior with art and accessories. There was also a lot of enjoyment in the process of evolving the project in collaboration with the investor.
Do you offer a consultation service?
Yes, I happen to offer consultations, usually online, sometimes in a meeting with an investor.
