Bold Moves, Clean Lines

This residence channels bold personal expression while honouring architectural clarity. Renovated with precision and style with the help of Serena Terzian and her team at SETE Interiors, the space reflects the client’s affinity for contrast, mood and curated design.

Executed by Cherwell, with flooring by Nordic Homeworx, the apartment’s visual language is built on balance and material richness. A light-toned herringbone wood floor acts as the foundation, lending natural warmth to an otherwise moody interior palette. Dark oak joinery introduces depth and structure, while mid-toned furniture includes a plush sofa and elegant dining set by The Design House that softens the overall aesthetic. 

A custom TV wall in matching Nero Arabesco and oak provides visual weight without sacrificing openness

At the heart of the open-plan layout is a show-stopping, burgundy-tiled kitchen island, designed to appear as if it’s floating. This island anchors the space in vibrant form and function. Behind it, tall joinery units in dark oak hide integrated appliances and a concealed bar, which is revealed through sleek pocket doors. The kitchen’s focal point is a central hob set into a Nero Arabesco marble counter with a built-in extractor that merges high-performance functionality with sculptural minimalism. The material story continues opposite the kitchen, where a custom TV wall in matching Nero Arabesco and oak provides visual weight without sacrificing openness. Design details extend beyond structure and into the artistic. A standout artwork from the client’s collection was reframed in electric blue acrylic, mounted above a long marble console and paired with dramatic blue velvet wall lights by Monde Singulier, transforming the corner into a gallery-like installation. Throughout, lighting plays a quiet but deliberate role. Minimal ceiling track lights and a curated selection of fixtures by Huda Lighting create a sense of rhythm and spatial calm. Anchoring the living room is a vintage leather armchair by Tacchini – an iconic 1970s piece that injects sculptural warmth and tactility into the space. A Nalbandian rug grounds the seating area, offering softness underfoot and visual cohesion.

Despite its brooding materiality through marble, burnished steel and rich woods, the apartment feels bright, expansive and refined. Carefully orchestrated symmetry, layered tones and thoughtful contrasts result in a home that is expressive yet architectural, moody yet never heavy. Each element is intentional, contributing to a space that is richly textured, distinctively personal and effortlessly modern.

Photography by Rami Mansour