Elegant apartment in Berlin

This 140 sqm apartment, untouched for four decades, was thoughtfully reimagined for a professional couple seeking a peaceful yet functional home base. With green being the client’s favourite colour, it was used as the key accent throughout the space — offering freshness, harmony, and continuity.

The vision was clear: create a welcoming, comfortable environment to return to after long workdays. To achieve this, we opened up the original layout by removing non-structural walls and doors, allowing natural light to flow freely through the apartment. Discreet, functional storage was built into every opportunity, ensuring the space remained uncluttered while seamlessly incorporating the clients’ treasured antiques and art into an eclectic yet cohesive style.

Entrance Hallway

Electric meters were cleverly hidden behind a bespoke shoe cupboard, with silk wallpaper covering the storage doors to create an inviting and intimate first impression.

Living/TV Room

The centerpiece is a bespoke TV unit crafted from zircote teak veneer, cut from the side of the tree trunk to showcase its natural grain and contrast. A custom-designed sofa and coffee table complement the space, while carefully positioned lighting highlights the clients’ sculpture and art collection. A striking Indian marble fireplace in a neo-classical style immediately draws the eye upon entering, functioning as both a design anchor and a sculptural focal point.

Kitchen + Dining

The minimalist, open-plan kitchen and dining area balances everyday functionality with easy entertaining. Hidden doors — designed to appear as seamless wall panels — discreetly conceal utility areas and private rooms, preserving the visual calm of the space.

Bathrooms

The primary bathroom, designed for her, features a luxurious bizaza green leaf mosaic and a hamam-style shower with integrated steam equipment, evoking a serene spa experience. A second, equally refined bathroom connects directly to the office, offering his private space.

Master Bedroom

Tranquil and uncluttered, the bedroom features tailored HIS & HER storage solutions to maintain a peaceful and orderly retreat.

Office

Overlooking a quiet courtyard, the office offers a calm space for work, complete with a sofa bed for guests and direct access to the second bathroom.

“For over a decade we have been referring our clients to Avani Interior Design for all their interior design requirements. They are extremely professional and offer a desirable bespoke design service to the highest of standards.”

D. Buchanon, MD Millbank Interiors