Edit Ditz – “We may not be able to make the whole world beautiful or welcoming, but at home we can – and I consciously strive for that.”

In the latest chapter of Solinfo’s series, we visited the home of film producer Edit Ditz. Surrounded by her family, she spoke to us about the magic of filmmaking and the role of design and art in her life. In the spacious rooms of the Buda villa, we photographed a festive atmosphere featuring a bold, burgundy table setting.

What does “home” mean to you?
Edit Ditz: Home is our own world – a place where everything is as we want it to be, and where everyone we care about is present. For nearly twenty years, our house in Máriaremete has given me security and harmony. This is where my two daughters, Sári and Lenke, were born, and they truly completed this place. It feels good to wake up here, work here, and let my mind wander. For years now, we have not kept a separate production office; we work in the house, and we even hold our team meetings here. There is nowhere I would rather be.

Almost every object in your home has a story. Could you share a few favorites?
Edit Ditz: We don’t have anything that is “just decoration” – everything is used, and we are emotionally connected to it in some way. One of my current favorites is a small Space-Age Satco robot lamp, which brings back childhood memories with its retro charm. I keep it on my nightstand, and it always makes me smile.

Another special piece is a contemporary mobile metal sculpture from Mexico by Pál Kepenyes Kovács. We met him in person – I vividly remember the adventurous trip to his home in Acapulco. His studio felt like a James Bond set, with a view over the ocean and metal sculptures swaying in the wind. One of his works now continues its story with us in our living room.

How important is it for you to balance practicality with art and design at home?
Edit Ditz: We can’t make the world beautiful or welcoming everywhere – but at home we can, and that’s something I strive for. Our house has large, bright spaces that often flow into each other, and we shaped them with great care. While I love sleek, design-focused interiors, the rhythm is different at home: alongside beauty, it must also be livable. Most of our pieces are joint selections, and in many cases we know the artist personally. These objects reflect who we are.

What makes antique and modern pieces work well together?
Edit Ditz: I enjoy eclectic interiors. We have inherited furniture and family pieces, but the balance is essential. Our home is fundamentally a modern space where we focus less on trends and more on timelessness.

Was there an accessory from our selection that particularly caught your attention?
Edit Ditz: I appreciate Solinfo’s selection very much – many of our furniture and lighting pieces come from you. Besides Vitra, Polspotten, and &Tradition, I am now especially drawn to HKLIVING. For the styling, I asked for inspiration from their 70s Ceramics collection. If I were building a new house today, I would definitely bring back the spirit of the 1970s. In general, I prefer a monochrome palette – it is clean, calming, and allows artworks to stand out.

This time, I asked stylist Fanni Bodrogi to introduce a strong color into the dining room and create a bold festive table. The deep burgundy composition turned out truly striking.

You work in film, concert production, and real estate development. How important is design in these fields?
Edit Ditz: In both film and successful real estate projects, you need to create an illusion that immediately draws people in. In film, the visual world supports the story; in real estate, it speaks to the future owner. I work with production designers, but I always have a clear vision of how a space should look. In the Bróker Marcsi series, for example, Sandra Sztevanovity brilliantly recreated the atmosphere of the 1990s and early 2000s.

Interestingly, we also shot a scene in our own living room: we created a Belize-inspired setting, and with VFX, the garden outside the window became a seaside view. For me, design is a form of play – something I truly enjoy.

What does holiday preparation look like in your home?
Edit Ditz: As an adult, it isn’t easy to create the ideal holiday and build your own traditions. For many years, we have spent a few days in Budapest with my sister’s family and my parents. Everyone contributes – my mother brings the stuffed cabbage, and even as teenagers, my daughters still look forward to the surprises. The festive mood settles in for a few days… but I must admit, it always feels good when silence returns on 27 December, the tree comes down, and everyday life begins again.