Project name: A 192 sq.m apartment in Astana, Kazakhstan
Interior design: White Home Interiors – @white_home_interiors
Design Team: Nurlan Tazabekov, Samal Bekbaulova
Location: Astana, Kazakhstan
Photo: Mila Lototskaya – @mila_interiorphoto
Stylist: Yulia Metzger – @juli.mtfbwu
Area: 192 sq.m
Year: 2026
Project description from design firms
This interior is conceived as a contemporary interpretation of American neoclassicism. Yet its defining quality lies not in stylistic affiliation, but in the designer’s individual voice. Rather than reproducing a canon, the space edits it — removing the excess, amplifying silence, and retaining only those elements that contribute to a sense of balance and inner rhythm.
At the core of the living area is architecture. Moldings, cornices, and a tall arched opening establish a recognizable classical framework, yet they are rendered with remarkable restraint — almost graphically. Against this calm backdrop, a sculptural chandelier in warm amber glass emerges as a focal point, as if composed of light itself. It is not merely an object, but a gesture that sets the emotional tone for the entire space.
Furniture and décor follow a logic of reduction: there are few pieces, yet each is carefully calibrated in scale and silhouette. The interior is not filled — it is held.
The entryway introduces a more строгий, almost graphic character. A contrasting geometric floor becomes the compositional foundation, while paneled walls in a soft grey tone frame the space with architectural clarity. Here, the authorial approach is especially evident: classical elements are used not for decoration, but for discipline.
The kitchen brings this idea to its purest expression. White cabinetry dissolves into the space, allowing marble — with its delicate, almost linear veining — to take the lead. The backsplash and work surface read as a continuous plane, creating a sense of cohesion and visual calm.
The island becomes the center of everyday life, while minimalist pendant lights introduce a subtle industrial contrast — another detail that gently shifts the interior beyond a strictly classical narrative.
