Contemporary living room in neutral beige-grey tones: a sofa, a coffee table, a glass partition and ring-shaped crystal chandeliers under soft light
Apartment gallery: view from the living room towards the bar area and marble island, beige walls, glass partitions, gold-toned light fixtures and soft contemporary light
Apartment gallery: view of a neutral-toned bedroom, light-coloured parquet, a bed and bedside tables, a world map outline on the wall, soft diffused light
Gallery in a contemporary layout: view from the hallway towards a living room with a marble fireplace, a grey sofa and sculptural pendant lights, soft neutral light
Contemporary living room: a grey sofa facing the TV, sculptural pendant lights and shelves with decorative objects, soft light
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Apartment · Contemporary

Design project for an apartment, 154 m²

Apartment · 154 m² · Completed

About the project

A 154 m² apartment in Almaty: an interior design project for a family of five with well-considered zoning and a unified style. A neutral palette of beige, grey and brown, gold accents and multi-level lighting create a calm yet distinguished atmosphere.

Client request

Design a spacious 154 m² apartment in Almaty for a family of five, with thoughtfully arranged zoning, separate rooms for the parents, two children and guests, plus a study and a laundry room, while keeping a unified style and materials throughout the entire space, without any feeling of disjointed zones.

Challenge

Accommodate the full lifestyle scenario of a large family on one floor: a master bedroom, two children’s rooms with different characters, a study with a relaxation area, guest and private bathrooms, and a laundry room, so that despite the variety of functions, the overall space remains cohesive, the interior stays quietly neutral, and routes between rooms are comfortable.

Concept

Elegant contemporary design on a neutral palette of beige, grey and brown that ties all the rooms of the apartment together. Gilded details, marble and expressive light fittings, crystal rings in the entrance hall and sculptural pendants in the living room, give accents of opulence without excess. Multi-level lighting makes it possible to change the scene with the time of day and the mood of the household.

Result

The result is a family apartment where everyone has their own space: a spacious master bedroom, two distinct children’s rooms, a study with a cosy corner for rest, while the shared kitchen-living area is connected through a consistent language of textures and light. Warm wood, marble and pinpoint golden accents make the interior look refined without being showy, and the planned zoning and storage systems make it practical for everyday life for a large family.

Trust metrics

154 m²

Floor area

4 months

Design period

Floor plan of the project “Design project for an apartment, 154 m²

  1. 01Entrance hall
  2. 02Kitchen-dining room
  3. 03Living room
  4. 04Master bedroom
  5. 05Bathroom
  6. 06Girl's room
  7. 07Boys' room
  8. 08Home office
  9. 09Guest bathroom
  10. 10Laundry room
Layout of a 154 m² apartment: overall top view with zoning, bathrooms and kitchen, lighting graphics and neutral tones

Classed by the developer as a three-room apartment, the space has been replanned to function as a six-room home. Separate rooms (a master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, two children's rooms with dressing rooms, a home office, a guest bathroom and a laundry room) are arranged around a shared kitchen-living room. The total floor area in the project is 153.52 m² (the room schedule is shown on the drawing).

Zones of the project “Design project for an apartment, 154 m²

01 Zone

Entrance hall

A crystal chandelier of two rings greets you in the entrance hall: it seems to float in the air, giving off a soft light. Warm timber on the walls and a marble floor make a striking pair of textures.

A console with three rounded mirrors lit around the perimeter is a practical focal point right by the exit. Concealed cabinets and minimalist doors keep the interior lines clean.

The lighting is built in several layers: recessed fittings join the chandelier, and light at floor level adds depth and opens the space out. A landscape painting above the console completes the picture.

Entrance hall in a neutral contemporary style: a two-ring crystal chandelier, a console table with backlit mirrors, warm wood and a marble floor, soft light
Narrow entrance hall with a warm-toned wooden door, a side console table and an illuminated artwork, soft warm light
Warm-toned contemporary entrance hall, view towards a console table and mirrors further in, beige walls, wooden flooring, concealed doors, soft light
Contemporary entrance hall with a console table and three round mirrors, warm-toned wood and a marble floor, soft light from crystal ring fixtures
Entrance hall with a floating crystal ring chandelier above warm-toned wooden cabinets, soft light and a marble floor
Entrance hall in a neutral contemporary style, a view of the light-coloured wall with a painting and a door, soft wall lamps

02 Zone

Kitchen-dining room

The kitchen keeps to a neutral palette of beige and white: smooth cabinet fronts in a warm beige give a sense of comfort. At the centre of the room is an island of natural stone with marble veining, which doubles as a bar counter; two white chairs on gold bases add a little shine.

A marble splashback with concealed lighting opens the room out visually. The lighting works on two levels: track fittings on the ceiling and two glass pendants above the island. Parquet laid in herringbone brings warmth to a contemporary interior.

Kitchen-diner in a neutral beige contemporary style: a view of the stone island with white bar stools, a marble splashback and glass pendant lights
Kitchen-dining room with a marble island and splashback, beige cabinetry, glass pendant lights and track lighting, side view
Contemporary kitchen-dining room: a dining table by the window, brown chairs and a marble splashback with warm lighting, sheer curtains and pendant lamps

03 Zone

Living room

This living room brings contemporary design and a welcoming atmosphere together: a soft corner sofa sits beside a fine coffee table with a marble top, making an elegant place to rest. Pale walls and the natural timber textures of the furniture fill the room with warmth, and the distinctive pendants add a note of refinement and open the space out. The easy passage from the living room into the kitchen forms a single, balanced composition that answers the demands of contemporary life.

Contemporary-style living room: a light-coloured wall, a TV set against concrete, a grey sofa and armchair, a marble coffee table, spot-style track lighting
Contemporary-style living room: an upholstered corner sofa, a round marble table and sculptural pendant lights, a light-filled interior with wood panelling
Living room with a corner wall unit in dark wood, a glass display cabinet and soft light from ceiling spotlights
Contemporary living room: a view of the kitchen with an island, a dining table with a marble top, pendant lights and warm light

04 Zone

Master bedroom

This master bedroom is a model of contemporary elegance and function. At its centre is a generous bed with a striking grey headboard, flanked by minimal bedside tables. A neutral palette of grey, beige and white makes the atmosphere calm, with accent cushions in pastel shades. An impressive round chandelier and fine wall lights give the room layered lighting and bring out the design. The space is worked out to the last detail: a concealed air conditioner, a roomy chest of drawers and artistic accents in the form of abstract paintings come together to make an ideal place to rest.

Contemporary master bedroom with a grey bed at the centre, white bedside tables, a circular chandelier and wall lamps on neutral walls, soft light
Contemporary master bedroom: grey-beige walls and a bed with an upholstered headboard, curtains on the left, a round pendant light, a bedside table, soft light
Minimalist bedroom, view of a built-in wardrobe with a hinged door and a doorway, light-coloured curtains beyond it, warm soft light
Contemporary master bedroom: a view of the double bed with a grey headboard, wardrobes, a chest of drawers and a warm round light fixture
Contemporary master bedroom: panoramic curtains, a light-coloured bed with a grey headboard out of frame, built-in wardrobes and a round chandelier with soft neutral light

05 Zone

Bathroom

Porcelain with marble veining marks off the shower area; the natural texture sets the tone for the whole bathroom. The smooth surfaces of the sanitaryware and the cabinets play against the textured stone and give the room depth.

Concealed lighting under the wall-hung cabinet works both as a light source and as an accent. The storage system is designed for a compact space, while a neutral beige-and-grey palette keeps it calm.

Contemporary bathroom with a shower enclosure, a toilet and a vanity unit against marble-look porcelain stoneware, soft light from the niche beneath the cabinet
Contemporary bathroom: a shower with a glass partition, marble-look porcelain tile, white sanitaryware and soft concealed lighting under a cabinet
In a contemporary bathroom, view of the shower area behind glass, with a toilet and a vanity unit alongside, marble-look porcelain tile, concealed lighting, soft light

06 Zone

Girl's room

In this refined room for a girl, function and looks come together. The main element is a comfortable bed surrounded by soft pastel tones. An accent wall with a delicate pattern makes the room welcoming, and a well-planned storage system, with a fitted wardrobe in textured panels and open shelves, keeps things in order and puts favourite objects on show. The distinctive pendant light gives the room character, and a soft rug, a round clock and light curtains finish it off. A palette of beige, cream and light brown makes the atmosphere calm and balanced, and gives the young owner of the room a good place to rest and to grow up in.

Contemporary-style girl's room: a bed against a pastel accent wall, a built-in wardrobe with backlighting and a pendant chandelier, soft light and a light-coloured rug
Contemporary-style girl's room: soft chandelier light, white curtains, a grey armchair and rug, a built-in illuminated wardrobe and open shelving on the right
Girl's room in a contemporary style, overall view: a light-coloured rug, pastel curtains, built-in shelving by the desk and a ceiling chandelier with white shades
Contemporary-style girl's room: a built-in wardrobe with beige-and-gold panels, light sheer curtains and a cosy armchair by the window
Contemporary-style girl's room: a bed with pastel soft furnishings, an accent wall and a soft rug, a pendant chandelier with a gold-toned frame

07 Zone

Boys' room

The boys' room keeps to neutral tones, a calm background for study and for rest. A pair of beds in olive, set side by side, serve for sleeping and as a place to sit during the day, and the drawers beneath them add storage without taking up floor space. On the wall there is a map of the world, more an educational element than decoration.

A study area for two has been set up in the corner for learning and creative activities. Large windows provide natural light, light curtains help regulate it, and a soft rug makes the space comfortable for play.

Boys' room: a double bed with an olive-green headboard, a world map on the wall, desks and a soft rug; contrasting daylight from the window
Contemporary-style boys' room: two desks by large windows, soft grey-beige light, a rug and light-coloured wardrobes
Boys' room: a desk by the window and a soft rug on the floor, light-coloured walls and contemporary-style furniture

08 Zone

Home office

This home office holds function and looks in balance, which counts for a great deal in apartment interiors. A run of fitted furniture in pale timber with dark accents makes a coherent workspace in which every detail has been thought about, from the generous worktop to the many shelves and cupboards.

Next to the work area, a lounge corner is set up: a low sofa with contrasting cushions and a textile wall artwork create a break between work and everyday home life. A neutral colour scheme based on natural shades promotes a calm atmosphere, while zoning into a work and lounge area helps make efficient use of the compact study.

Study with built-in light-wood furniture, a desk and a grey chair, soft diffused light
Contemporary study, a corner built-in niche in light-coloured wood, a sofa and soft furnishings, soft daylight
Contemporary study: built-in furniture in light-coloured wood, dark niches and shelving, a computer desk, an armchair against a panoramic window and soft light
Contemporary study with a beige sofa by the panoramic window, a wall art print, light-coloured walls and soft diffused ceiling light

09 Zone

Guest bathroom

This guest bathroom is contemporary and minimalist, in pale tones and natural materials. At its centre is an elegant basin with a marble top and a fitted cabinet in neutral grey. A lit mirror gives the room a soft light and makes it comfortable. Walls and floor are laid with pale tiles, which opens the space out. Fitted storage and concealed services keep the interior functional and tidy, and a glass shower enclosure and a wall-hung WC complete the look.

Guest bathroom with white tiles, a wall-hung toilet and a basin with a marble top, a built-in cabinet, an illuminated mirror and a glass shower enclosure
Guest bathroom in a contemporary minimalist style: light-coloured tiles, a glass shower enclosure, a wall-hung toilet and a white countertop with a washbasin, soft light
Contemporary guest bathroom: view of a glass shower enclosure, a wall-hung toilet, light-coloured tiles and a vanity unit, soft neutral light

10 Zone

Laundry room

This laundry room is contemporary, with the emphasis on function and on keeping things spare. The walls and fitted cupboards are in a muted green, which makes the room calm and orderly. Everything needed is here: generous cupboards, a washing machine and a tumble dryer stacked one above the other to save space. Mirrored surfaces and concealed handles bring out the minimalist design, and the fitted storage makes the most of every square metre.

Contemporary laundry room with built-in cabinets in muted green, a niche with a tumble dryer and washing machine, and soft overhead light
Understated laundry room: built-in cabinets in muted green panels, a stacked washer-dryer unit on the right and a refrigerator against the wall, soft diffused light
Contemporary-style laundry room: a narrow niche with a stacked washing machine unit, built-in cabinets and soft light, a muted green backdrop

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the project

How much does apartment interior design cost in Almaty?

We work the cost out individually after the brief and the measurements: there is no universal figure, because it depends on the floor area and the number of zones. This project is a 154 m² apartment with ten rooms, from a master bedroom with a dressing room to a separate home office and a laundry room. It is the scale and the complexity of the layout that set the estimate.

How long does it take to design a 154 m² apartment?

Around four months for a floor area of this size, counting from the base 2.5–3 months per 100 m². There are ten zones here, including separate rooms for the boys and for the girl and two bathrooms, so the timescale falls closer to the upper end of the range.

How do you plan an apartment with separate rooms for a boy and a girl?

In this project the girl's room and the boys' room were given a different colour logic and a different set of furniture, according to the children's ages and interests, but the same principle of storage throughout, so that the interior does not look pieced together. The two rooms sit next to each other, and the guest bathroom lies on the route from the children's area to the shared rooms.

What is the contemporary style in an apartment interior, and why does it suit a large family?

Contemporary is a neutral base with precise accents: nothing overwrought, but nothing dull either. In this apartment the approach made it possible to bring the kitchen-dining, the living room and the study into one logic, and to give the rooms characters of their own without breaking the unity of the whole.

Why does the apartment have a separate laundry room, and how is it incorporated into the project?

A laundry room takes the washing machine and the dryer off the kitchen and the bathrooms, which matters when there are several children in the house, as in this 154 m² project. We plan the ventilation, the drainage and the services for the appliances at the stage of the draft drawings, so that nobody has to cut into the walls later.

Does ARTEVRIKA work on projects in Kazakhstan remotely?

Yes. We work with clients in person or remotely, depending on the project, and this apartment was run largely at a distance. Distance is no obstacle to controlling quality: drawings, visualisations and specifications are handed over digitally, and a local team works on site to our documents.