Interior decoration is the process of turning a bare or dated space into somewhere people live, through decisions about colour, texture, light and furniture. The technical side of a renovation (services, plaster, screed) is structural work; the visible side (floors, walls, ceilings, furniture, lighting) is decoration. A good result depends on running both to the same plan.
What are the stages?
- Needs analysis: how will the space be used, how many people live there, how much storage is required?
- Concept: colour palette, material language (wood, stone, metal), style direction (modern, classic, minimal).
- Layout plan: furniture positions, circulation routes, lighting points.
- Material selection: floors, walls, ceilings, worktops, doors and accessories.
- Technical plan: electrical and lighting points set according to the layout.
- Execution: construction in the correct order.
- Styling and handover: furniture placement, accessories, final inspection.
Starting work before the concept and layout are settled is the most common — and most expensive — mistake.
How a bare shell becomes a living space
An apartment received as bare concrete with exposed services passes through these layers in order:
- Electrical and plumbing: lighting and socket points routed to the layout plan
- Plaster and screed: flat surfaces and a level floor
- Drywall: suspended ceilings, concealed light coves, niches
- Paint: primer and topcoats
- Flooring: parquet, tile or vinyl
- Furniture: kitchen, wardrobes, TV unit
- Light fittings, curtains, accessories
The before-and-after comparison on our homepage shows this transformation in a single frame.
Why lighting must be planned first
Lighting is the element noticed last and felt most. It is planned in three layers: general lighting (ceiling), task lighting (kitchen worktop, desk) and accent lighting (concealed coves, picture lights). The circuits for these points must be run before the walls are closed; adding them later means chasing and repainting.
Building colour and material harmony
- Floor first: the parquet or tile colour is the reference for every other decision.
- The rule of three: one dominant tone, one supporting and one accent colour keeps a room balanced.
- Texture variety: wood, fabric, stone and metal together create depth.
- Continuity: carrying the floor and wall language into adjoining rooms creates cohesion.
What determines the cost?
Area, material grade (especially flooring and furniture), the extent of the lighting system, the complexity of the suspended ceiling design and the current condition of the space (bare shell or refurbishment).
Demgirişim delivers interior decoration from services through to furniture with one team and one contract, and confirms the concept and material selections in writing before work begins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between interior decoration and renovation?
Renovation covers structural and technical work such as services, plaster and flooring. Interior decoration determines the look of the space — the material and colour language, lighting and furniture layout. In turnkey projects the two run together.
Where does decoration start?
With a needs list and a concept. Starting work before colour, flooring and lighting decisions are made leads to changes and extra cost later.
Which items affect the cost most?
Floor coverings, made-to-measure furniture such as kitchens and wardrobes, and lighting systems make up the largest share of the total.
The initial consultation and written quote for Interior Decoration are free within Istanbul. Scope, duration and cost are confirmed after the consultation.