She studied interior design in Florence, worked for several years for Italian high-end brands, and now focuses on professional interior design. Interior designer Katerina Kersey shared her approach to work, material choices, and proper color coordination – an inspiring woman who imprinted her energetic personality into an apartment in nearby Poděbrady. How did she design the space of her dreams, and in what combination of bedding does she sleep?
Why did you choose an apartment in Poděbrady?
After returning from Florence, where I studied interior design, I started working in a studio in Prague and was looking for my own place. More options arose, including international opportunities, but in the end, Poděbrady won me over – a spa town near the metropolis, yet with a calmer, even revitalizing spirit.
A perfect harmony of shades and colors.
What was your intention when approaching the space?
I wanted to create a certain "well-being" atmosphere for life, as well as for my creative work. In the design, I was inspired by the teachings of Feng Shui, which I didn't take dogmatically, but with a sense of my own needs and the layout of the space. Every corner in the apartment thus has its purpose.
How did you choose the materials?
Generally, I like earthy tones; they are always the foundation, regardless of trends. A home should be about harmony, a place where we find refuge. I perceive it as a whole that should serve for rest, for gathering further inspiration and strength for future steps and days.
Do you have any rules for choosing shades that you can recommend to our readers?
The choice of cool and warm shades depends on one's personality. Women generally gravitate more towards warmer tones, men towards darker and cooler ones. And what complements it reflects personality or character. Sometimes we can stick to natural tones in an earthy palette, but on the other hand, I like to add a subtle accent and light provocation; I try to incorporate a tone or color, a piece of art that resonates with the person.
Never Too Late & Old Memories Collection.
Why did you choose Lejaan bedding?
That's a funny story… usually, I recommend products to clients, but with Lejaan, it was the other way around. My client called me about choosing bedding for her sister-in-law and sent me a link. I really liked Lejaan's presentation – the simplicity, the purity, which aligns with my motto "less is more." I was also impressed by the material processing, timelessness, and warmth, and the prices seemed reasonable given the quality. Plus, I'm a fan of all Czech companies. So, first I recommended Lejaan to my client, and then I chose it for myself.
In the bedroom, we can see Mix & Match in practice; you’ve used three different bedding collections. Why did you choose these shades?
In every interior, I try to ensure that certain connecting elements work throughout the entire apartment. This can be something that repeats in textures, coverings, textiles... And that was the case here too. Since I used lightly bleached oak with grey elements in the carpet and curtains, I was looking for something that would be tone-on-tone. At the same time, I wanted to incorporate the season or a color that I have everywhere in the apartment. I have two intertwining shades here, turquoise and dusty rose, so there wasn't much to think about. Dusty rose Old Memories Old Memories, and white, is a timeless classic that goes with everything.
Dusty rose accompanies you throughout the apartment.
On the bed, we have our favorite comforter for me, it initially had more of a decorative effect. I like it when I make the bed in the morning and it stays tidy all day; when I go to bed in the evening, I feel like everything is fluffy. So, it's more about harmony and relaxation. I prefer sleeping on the largest pillow (laughs). I like big flat pillows, and sometimes a smaller one under my head; I use the others, for example, for reading, or for breakfast in bed, which we sometimes treat ourselves to. Based on the chosen shades, it might seem that the apartment is purely feminine... in a contemporary glamorous style. However, the truth is that by changing accessories and small furniture, we can easily balance them with masculine elements.
"Home should be about harmony."
one may have to force oneself to pause for a moment. Do you have a favorite ritual, routine?
You're right (laughs). I'm not a big fan of routines, but I need a certain organization and system. So, a few favorite things in daily life, like warm water with lemon and herbal tea in the morning, I play music for work, and in autumn and winter, I burn candles. Lately, I've been trying to incorporate yoga or walks into my work schedule. When I have time, I like to paint; it's a form of meditation for me.
What is important to you in the realization?
In every project, I try to ensure that the given space precisely captures the essence of the client, and that people find peace and positive energy for everyday life within it.
What style is yours? in Florence, which still influences my work. I was fortunate to work in a team of talented designers, where I gained the feeling that anything is achievable if you have motivation. I like to play with different styles and combine them, connecting modern style with industrial, Scandinavian, and glamorous elements. Luxurious execution is close to me, but it doesn't always have to mean a direct correlation between questionable quality and high price. Some materials and technical procedures cannot be compromised in any way, but many things can be produced with local carpenters and companies in excellent quality at more affordable prices than certain foreign "brands" offer. It depends on what the client specifically expects from the apartment furnishings and what their possibilities are.
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