The Almaty Family Apartment is a 150-square-metre residence in Kazakhstan designed by Fariz Mamedov of FM Interiors Design Bureau for a family of five. The project reorganizes an originally open-plan layout into distinct public and private zones while retaining a generous central living space.
A sage-green palette serves as the visual foundation of the interior, appearing throughout the kitchen, doors, trim and architectural details. Red, blue and yellow accents introduce contrast across communal and children's spaces, while mirrored columns and ceiling cornices help integrate the building's structural beams and columns into the overall design.
The kitchen, dining and living areas form a connected gathering space for family activities, with bedrooms positioned beyond glass doors for greater privacy. Materials include French herringbone parquet, natural textiles, ceramic tile, rattan, raffia, wool, cotton, silk, wood and metal.
Furnishings were sourced from brands including Saba Italia, Gubi, Louis Poulsen, Thonet, Fritz Hansen, &Tradition, Potocco and HAY, alongside custom cabinetry, benches and vanities produced locally. A custom rug based on Mamedov's sketches was manufactured in India as part of the apartment's layered interior scheme.
Image Credit: Damir Otegen
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Color-zoned Interiors
- Sage-led palettes with contrasting accent colors signal demand for residential design systems that use color as a functional tool for separating family, work and private spaces.
- Custom-integrated Architecture
- Mirrored columns, cornices and bespoke cabinetry demonstrate how structural constraints can become premium design features through modular customization and locally fabricated interiors.
- Layered Natural Materials
- A mix of parquet, rattan, raffia, wool, cotton, silk and ceramic surfaces reflects growing interest in tactile homes where sustainable materials and sensory comfort define luxury.
Where This Applies
- Interior Design
- Residential studios are positioned to differentiate through color strategy, spatial reconfiguration and hybrid public-private layouts tailored to multigenerational family routines.
- Furniture Manufacturing
- The combination of global design brands and local custom production reveals opportunities for flexible furniture platforms that blend recognizable aesthetics with apartment-specific dimensions.
- Home Textiles
- Custom rugs, natural fabrics and handcrafted finishes highlight an expanding market for personalized textile pieces that add narrative, warmth and artisanal value to modern interiors.
