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Magdalena Kwoczka’s Finch Studio creates distinctive yet harmonious projects, shaped by balanced proportions, an overarching theme, and carefully curated details. Her approach blends a deep sensitivity to each client’s vision with the courage to introduce unconventional solutions. She masterfully balances finishes within a refined palette, exemplified by the Y collection’s matt white fittings. For Magdalena, colour and texture are essential, weaving together a unified, evocative narrative. Her aim is to craft interiors that are authentic, personal, and emotionally resonant – like stories written exclusively for their residents. In conversation with OMNIRES, she emphasises the importance of tailoring design to people and maintaining an unwavering attention to detail, from the first sketch to the final flourish.
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At the heart of her designs, there is always a central motif – it may be a statement chair in candy pink, a piece of furniture with a distinctive form, or an architectural detail that becomes the starting point for shaping the entire space. This impulse sets the direction for the concept and informs subsequent design choices. The story of the interior unfolds around it through the careful selection of colours, textures, and proportions. There is no rigid rule, but rather an intuitive drive that guides Magdalena’s creative process. To her, each interior is a living organism – capable of inspiring, uplifting the spirit, and authentically reflecting the person for whom it is created.
How did the colour scheme and the unique character of your studio come about?
Every object in my studio tells its own story. I don’t plan their role in advance – I choose them intuitively. I love colours, yet my work is never dictated by the urge to focus on a single shade. The studio is my personal space, but also a place for client meetings, so I wanted it to resonate with me and express who I am. At first, the interior was a blank white canvas; later, colours infused it with energy, framed the space, and shaped its backdrop. It is a space that grows and evolves with me, reflecting what inspires me or what I feel at a given moment.
What role do colours play in your work?
Colour selection is vital to me. It is a time-consuming process, yet never a burden. I carefully analyse colours to ensure they harmonise and define the atmosphere of a space. While working on an interior, I always consider how each shade will interact and shape the overall impression. An additional challenge lies in designing for different locations, especially those shaped by diverse climates and geographies, as these factors strongly influence the process. For instance, in a project I undertook in Florida, the blue sky, vivid hues, intense sunlight, and high temperatures required a palette entirely different from the one I would choose in Poland.
What tools do you use in your work?
Creating material boards is essential to my process, as is experiencing all the elements in real life. I personally test materials – I touch them and observe how they behave in practice. I rarely rely on visualisations. At a certain stage, I always meet with the client and order samples to confirm that they correspond to what was seen online. It is important for us to touch the materials and see how they interact. Even a loose arrangement of samples offers a sense of how the interior will come together. My aim is to present the final effect as faithfully as possible, ensuring that my selection of elements will harmonise beautifully.
Do you work with material boards?
I see my vision as a guide, not an absolute. I do not impose it on clients; I work in a style that feels authentic to me. Most clients come to me because my aesthetics already resonate with them. Sometimes, I suggest solutions that initially surprise them. Even when I fully understand the brief and the client’s wishes, my approach is to push the concept slightly beyond expectations. At first, this can be surprising. Sometimes we return to the original assumptions, but often, after a brief reflection, the suggestion is embraced, and we develop the concept further.
How do you present your vision to clients?
I see my vision as a guide, not an absolute. I do not impose it on clients; I work in a style that feels authentic to me. Most clients come to me because my aesthetics already resonate with them. Sometimes, I suggest solutions that initially surprise them. Even when I fully understand the brief and the client’s wishes, my approach is to push the concept slightly beyond expectations. At first, this can be surprising. Sometimes we return to the original assumptions, but often, after a brief reflection, the suggestion is embraced, and we develop the concept further.
What do you want people to feel in the interiors you design?
This is a very important question. I want people to feel truly seen and cherished within the spaces I design. I aim for surroundings that uplift and evoke contentment and a sense of ease. Each person should feel as though they are the protagonist of the interior. Some may experience it as a sanctuary of calm, while others feel invigorated by its energy. The most important aspect is that the interior meets their expectations while also reflecting my own design identity. I can honestly say that I truly love these interiors – they become like living beings I come to know and cherish, making it hard to part with them. When a project is successfully completed and the client is satisfied, I feel a mixture of joy and gentle melancholy as the journey concludes.
Individuality is the power behind Magdalena Kwoczka’s projects, giving each a distinctive character. Every bespoke piece and every element, sketched in a fleeting moment before being brought to life, stands as tangible proof that design can tell a truly unique personal story. This individuality, and the joy of seeing a vision realized, infuse the space with soul, transforming design into an art form deeply connected to the human experience.
For me, the true value of design lies in individuality: we aim for our projects to feature details crafted exclusively for a single person, elements that cannot be found anywhere else.
This autumn, an OMNIRES Showroom will open in Warsaw’s Powiśle district, showcasing not only the brand’s portfolio but also original material compositions by some of Poland’s most charismatic interior designers, including Magdalena Kwoczka of Finch Studio. Kwoczka’s composition is a celebration of boldness and the art of breaking conventions. Inspired by a private bathroom designed by the architect – an interior defined by intense colours, rich textures, and a retro atmosphere – the material board becomes a striking, dynamic narrative full of unexpected contrasts. At its heart are fittings from the Y collection in satin white, whose minimalist forms provide a subtle counterpoint to the vibrant interplay of hues and surfaces.