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Personalising your newly delivered home in Göktürk and Kemerburgaz, Istanbul
· 2 min read · SG Concept Architecture
Göktürk and Kemerburgaz are growing today with many new housing projects, building on the villa tradition that began with Kemer Country in the 1990s. According to a 2025 report in Ekonomist, there are 18 projects in the area at the planning, construction or sales stage, and a new metro line is increasing interest. That means new homeowners every month.
1. Before you take the keys: the handover inspection
- Check walls, floors and window frames for damage and missing work
- Waterproofing and falls in the wet areas
- Sockets, lighting points and the fuse board
- Report defects to the developer with a written record
2. The decisions inside the walls
In newly delivered homes, lighting points and socket positions are often left standard. If you want concealed lighting, a TV wall, a kitchen island or a work corner, make these decisions before paint and furniture.
3. Put the view at the centre of the design
Many homes in the area look out over forest or lake. Arranging seating around the view, choosing curtain and frame colours that suit nature, and using lighting that reduces reflections make the space feel larger and calmer.
4. Treat the garden and terrace as part of the home
Since the pandemic, the wish for a garden and green space has been one of the main reasons people move to the area. Carrying the interior's material and colour language out to the terrace and garden makes the home read as one piece.
5. Learn the site rules
In gated communities, the management plan may have rules on facades, windows, awnings and gardens. Talking to the management before starting the design saves you from having to make changes later.
6. Leave furniture until last
Made-to-measure cabinets and built-in furniture are fixed decisions, so they come first. Loose furniture, accessories and artworks can be completed after you start living there.
“A new home is not a blank canvas; it is a space waiting for your story.”
From our studio in Göktürk we know the area and its projects closely. If you have just received the keys to your new home, let's make the plan together over a coffee.
Frequently asked questions
When should an interior designer get involved with a new apartment?
Ideally before or right after handover, before moving on to paint and furniture. That way lighting and cabinet decisions are made from the start.
Can I make changes freely to a villa in a gated community in Göktürk?
Interior changes are generally free; for facade, window and outdoor changes, check the site management plan and get the management's approval.
Which areas does SG Concept work in?
We are based in Göktürk and run projects in Kemerburgaz, Kemer Country, Eyüpsultan, Sarıyer and across Istanbul.
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