Renovation With a Story
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WOMAN
at home. It becomes a shared topic,
an icebreaker. A zone created from old
or renovated furniture offers a unique
and entertaining experience.
When you rent furniture for events –
what does the collaboration with clients
look like? How do you prepare for
a custom project?
First, we clarify the brief, and then
the client either leaves it to us completely,
or we meet in our warehouse and choose
the pieces together. Transport and setup
are usually handled by us. Personally,
I prefer the first option because I enjoy
having creative freedom – although it’s
always a bit of an adrenaline rush to see
whether the client will be satisfied or not.
What does sustainability mean for you
and for Vestibul Interier in everyday
practice?
For me, sustainability is a wellspring
of development and an endless source
of learning. It is, without doubt, the harder
business route — miles away from
the “churn-it-out” approach. From client
feedback, and from their joy and gratitude,
we can see it truly makes a big difference.
Do you have a story from practice that
will stay with you?
Yes — the reminiscence room at the
Na Kamenci care home. We finished it at
Christmas during the COVID lockdown,
when the space had a huge impact on the
residents’ state of mind. Seeing the seniors
there, in an environment we had created
for them, was incredibly powerful. Since
then, the reminiscence room has been
used for reminiscence therapy or for
meeting family in a cosy setting outside
their own rooms.
What advice would you give to women
who want to create or start a business
but are afraid to take the first step?
Don’t do it alone. Meet people, go
to networking events, and don’t be afraid
to ask for help.
Where would you like to take Vestibul
Interier in the coming years? Do you
have a dream project you’d love
to pursue?
At the moment, Vestibul Interier has joined
the Replejs project, which revitalises
brownfields, and we’ve already completed
our first event at the Michal Mine. It’s
essentially the same thing we do with
furniture – but on a much larger scale
in terms of both reach and impact.
Revitalising brownfields using renovated
furniture feels deeply meaningful to me.
And one day, I’d love to see refurbished
furniture showcased at EXPO – it would
send out a much-needed message about
sustainability.
When you look back – what advice
would you give to your younger self
at the start of your business journey?
You know what they say about unsolicited
advice? (laughs) I’d probably tell myself:
“I’m with you. You’re not alone. I know
you’re doing the best you can with what
you have. I support you – and it’s thanks
to you and the choices you’re making now
that I am where I am (in the future). For
that, I thank you.”
What helps you recharge and stay
creative?
My children, friends, beach volleyball,
and playing African drums. I’m also
inspired by the feedback we receive from
customers and their surroundings.
Thank you for the interview.
Don’t be in it on your own.
Meet people, go to networking
events and ask for help.