哈萨克斯坦为即将独立儿子设计的公寓丨哈萨克斯坦阿拉木图丨阿拉木图工作室Sdelaemremont

Almaty-based studio Sdelaemremont was approached by a mother with an unconventional brief: design a home for her teenage son, one she’d eventually move out of so he could begin adult life on his own. That tender premise alone had us hooked.

The result is a 110-square-metre apartment that feels simultaneously grown-up and playful—bold without being brash, colourful without being chaotic. What we love is that not everything here is mega expensive or high-end. It’s the confident approach to colour, material, and spatial composition that gives this interior its warmth and personality, not the price tags.

At the heart of the apartment sits a generous open-plan kitchen and living area—bright, expansive, and clearly conceived as the emotional anchor of the home. A sculptural Secolo dining table, a vibrant kitchen, and a large Arflex sofa define the zone, creating a space equally suited to cooking, studying, hanging out, and everything in between.

Then there’s the mirrored cube. Positioned centrally within the open plan, this sculptural volume conceals a laundry room behind its reflective surfaces—part art object, part practical workhorse. It’s a clever, cheeky move that perfectly captures the spirit of the project.

The living area introduces one of the apartment’s strongest architectural gestures: two veneered door portals that create a rhythmic frame, flanking a marble decorative fireplace. On the opposite side, a custom metal shelving unit displays travel souvenirs—personal objects that bring memory and narrative into the space.

The designers explain: “We introduced a bold palette, unexpected veneers, and playful spatial interventions. The result is an unapologetically youthful interior that reflects the energy and sensibilities of a young man on the brink of independence.”

The hallway, unexpectedly, became one of the project’s standout moments. A large mirror amplifies the interplay of textures and colours, while vivid doors positioned symmetrically form a striking, almost graphic composition—a condensed expression of the apartment’s overall aesthetic language.

Two bedrooms form the private quarters: one for the son, the other for the mother, complete with her own tranquil en-suite. It’s a thoughtful arrangement that balances togetherness with the autonomy this project is ultimately about.

There’s something genuinely sweet about this apartment. It’s a home designed with love and foresight—a mother preparing the ground for her son’s next chapter. And what a beautiful way to begin.

[Images courtesy of Sdelaemremont . Styling by Elina Mussakulova. Photography by Varvara Toplennikova.]