We love visiting homes with a story, and this time was no exception. With the beginning of spring, Natália Pažická, a Slovak greenfluencer, part of the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and founder of an initiative, welcomed us into her home.
Among other things, she has lived in Prague and Amsterdam, but today we visited her in her new Bratislava apartment. In such a short time, Natália has managed to infuse her home not only with practicality and taste but, most importantly, with an emphasis on durable materials.
You've spent the last few months creating a new "home," where you invited us. Do you already feel "at home" here?
It was love at first sight. The first time I walked into this apartment, I said out loud, "This one is beautiful." Even then, I thought it would take me a while to get used to a new place, but in the end, it happened right away. It might also be because it's a new build. I feel that the apartment has no history. And I like that. It's like a new and clean canvas that we can furnish ourselves.
Now you're commuting between a temporary home in Prague and your new apartment in Bratislava, where we are now. What is the essence of home for you?
The essence of home is my boyfriend. It's that we have each other. We lived together for a long time in several apartments in Amsterdam. And my boyfriend always made that place feel like home to me. alt="" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0927/6765/0123/files/blog_NaNavsteveUNataliePazicke_2.webp?v=1753774431">
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Did you design the interior of the apartment yourself? I got help with the fixed elements from a carpenter, such as wardrobes, kitchen, etc. I handled the furniture and similar interior furnishings myself with my boyfriend. And what about your partner? Did you agree on everything when creating your home, or was there a stumbling block somewhere?
We agree on everything, so it was the same here. (laughs) It went completely naturally; I was in charge of research and proposals because we've been together for almost a decade and know each other's tastes very well.
Your apartment is full of practical yet incredibly stylish solutions. Your storage spaces are ingenious. Where did you draw inspiration from?
I found all these practical solutions in a very well-known place – Pinterest.(laughs)I drew inspiration from there for many things.
Will you tell us why?
I wanted a bright apartment. As soon as there was even one black element, it would be an eyesore. It would disturb the softness we were aiming for. We, as humans, already have enough black in our wardrobes; I wanted to avoid it in the apartment, and I succeeded.
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How would you describe your apartment in three words?
Joy, peace, love.
How often do you change, move, or rearrange things in the apartment?
We don't change anything at all – everything in there has undergone a very thorough review of our needs. For me, sustainability lay mainly in not buying unnecessary things. I love every single piece in this apartment and believe it will serve us for a very long time.
What piece for the apartment did you search for the longest? And to what do you have the strongest emotional connection?
I searched for every piece, in my opinion, for quite a long time. Not so much searched, but selected. For example, with the sofa, I knew I had to see it and sit on it before we ordered it, so we went to Vienna twice for that before we decided. I decided not to buy things that I couldn't find until I came across the right ones. For example, a vase – I waited about half a year for the right one.
Can you give us tips on a few favorite home brands?
Definitely the Hay brand. I love their functional design combined with vibrant colors. Also, the Czech brand sosone, which again has beautiful functional design, and everything comes from their workshop in Zlín.
What would you no longer want to live without?
A dishwasher. Absolutely. We have a beautiful relationship; I often thank it for its existence. (laughs)
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Sustainability is one of your most important life values. Has this been reflected in your home?
When we started furnishing, I had a big internal struggle for a while – I had never bought so many things and materials in my life. That's why I wanted to furnish the apartment to accurately reflect what we like. We didn't buy anything as temporary that we would replace soon. We'd rather be without it for a while. Quality pieces, timeless design, and most importantly, thinking about whether we really need each item. I also tried to address the material itself, but it wasn't possible for everything – and besides, what is an ideal material these days? Everything has its footprint, so shopping thoughtfully is the alpha and omega.
Do you have a proven tip for a more sustainable household that might be useful to our followers?
Take your time to decide. You don't have to have everything in your apartment within 48 hours. We slept on every purchase – even for a week, until we were really sure it was the right piece and that it would really suit our apartment. But because I know myself and my purchasing behavior very well (thanks to years of conscious practice), for example, our table was simply love at first sight. I immediately knew it was made for us. What do you think makes every space cozy? But for me, they are dust collectors and visual clutter. In my apartment, I wanted to achieve a space where we could focus on our work because both my boyfriend and I work a lot from home. This way, I feel that our apartment breathes, and I feel a great sense of peace in it.
Nothing but pure kindness, positive energy, and a sense of design emanates from Natália and her space.
And what should everyone have at home?
A projector. (laughs) It's one of those things that serves me well in the apartment. I was very surprised how much better it is than a traditional television.
What is your favorite Lejaan product?
And what with the Lejaan label are you currently eyeing?
I currently have everything I need from Lejaan. We have (for some, perhaps "only") two sets of bed linen – one goes to be washed, the other is changed. That's enough for us. Every single item from Lejaan brings us joy and serves us well – we don't want to accumulate excess.
If you could order any custom product from Lejaan, what would you choose?
A blanket. A blanket is probably the last thing for our apartment that we still don't have. To this day, none have met my requirements. class="">
Natália reflected not only herself in her new home but also her passion for sustainability.
My favorite ritual is…
Breakfast with my boyfriend. He makes breakfast, and we always eat it together. He wakes up earlier, makes breakfast, wakes me up, and we have breakfast together. Only then does our day begin.
My favorite place in the apartment is…
That changes for me, but right now, every time I enter the bathroom, I tell myself how much I like it.(laughs)
Viktor Frešo and most recently from Míša Červená. At home, I prefer to wear…
Old "at home" clothes. I don't like throwing away clothes, so some of my things are easily 12 years old.
When someone comes to visit for the first time, they are always surprised that…
We always prepare food, dessert, and homemade kombucha. I love good food, and I love enjoying it with the people I care about.
Shower or bath?
Bath
owl?Night owl.
Sleeping under the stars or in a luxury hotel?
I'm afraid of ticks, so in a hotel.(laughs) But I prefer Airbnb.
Old second-hand items or new arrivals?
Oh my. I love a combination of both.
Minimalism or maximalism?
Minimalism.
Perfect order or creative chaos?
I am chaos, but I try to be orderly. at a party or in bed? Both have their charm. Tea. Visually Mix & Match, but from a practical perspective, it's a monochromatic choice for me. Beige Wooden Essence BeddingMorning coffee or tea?
Monochromatic bedding or Mix & Match?
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