Choose an interior design company in Istanbul by starting with a survey and deciding what the apartment will retain or replace. Request coordinated drawings, specifications, an itemised quote and an installation and handover programme. Allocate plumbing, electrical work, joinery and procurement responsibilities before approving the visual proposal.

Apartment renovation concept with living and dining areas, built-in storage and timber flooring

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Prepared by the SMD Decoration content team · Updated 10 October 2026.

Review existing conditions

Record floors, old finishes, damp, doors, windows and services. Retaining sound elements may allow budget to be used elsewhere, but condition and compatibility require inspection. Check owner, building-management and relevant authority requirements for the actual works.

Concerns about cracks or structural condition require assessment by qualified specialists. Interior renovation does not establish building safety. Do not remove an element of unknown structural function simply to open a living area.

Resolve the layout before manufacture

Use actual furniture dimensions and check door and window movement. Coordinate storage, daylight, appliances and sockets. In a compact apartment, a better entrance or storage arrangement may be more useful than elaborate ceiling details. Approve samples and joinery details before manufacture.

Include secure installation in the brief

Review tall cabinets, shelves, mirrors and light fittings against item weight, wall construction and fixing requirements. AFAD’s non-structural risk guide relates fixing selection to the item and wall conditions. This does not replace a building assessment or provide an earthquake-performance guarantee.

Itemise the renovation quotation

Define removal, preparation, protection and waste handling. Specify finishes, quantities, joinery materials and hardware. State service works and appropriate inspections and tests. Clarify currency, applicable charges, validity, exclusions and change procedures. Apartment condition and specification affect the estimate; one area rate cannot explain every renovation in Turkey.

Organise installation and handover

Agree access, working hours, lift use, deliveries and common-area protection with the relevant parties. Record changes before execution. Inspect finishes against samples, operate doors, drawers and lights, and obtain relevant service-test records from qualified trades. Keep care information and the agreed product warranties.

Explore SMD’s Turkey website and the wall paint comparison. Share the plan, photographs, location and retained items to define a practical renovation scope.

Design and renovation guides by country

Start your Istanbul apartment renovation with a clear plan from SMD Decoration. Share the drawings, current photographs, required works and target budget to discuss design, specifications, procurement and handover, and identify the next step for your project.

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