How This Home Blends Minimalism with Everyday Comfort

A casual dining nook bathes in late-day sunlight, with stripes of light highlighting warm wood paneling and a creamy banquette. The wood table and pared-back chairs maintain a relaxed atmosphere. Floor-to-ceiling glass connects the space to the garden, turning ordinary meals into lingering moments.

House G in Istanbul is a study in balance. Spread across four levels, this home designed by ACARARCH, combines minimalist lines with warm, inviting spaces. From airy living areas to serene bedrooms, every corner is designed for comfort without clutter. Step inside and discover how natural light, thoughtful materials, and architectural precision make daily life feel calm, connected, and effortless.

The living room is bright and airy, with cream sofas arranged in a conversation circle atop a soft patterned rug. Tall French doors let sunlight flood the space, bringing the garden indoors. A sculptural black coffee table adds a modern edge, while the high ceiling and delicate pendant fixture create a sense of openness.

The living room is bright and airy, with cream sofas arranged in a conversation circle atop a soft patterned rug. Tall French doors let sunlight flood the space, bringing the garden indoors. A sculptural black coffee table adds a modern edge, while the high ceiling and delicate pendant fixture create a sense of openness.
The living room is bright and airy, with cream sofas arranged in a conversation circle atop a soft patterned rug. Tall French doors let sunlight flood the space, bringing the garden indoors. A sculptural black coffee table adds a modern edge, while the high ceiling and delicate pendant fixture create a sense of openness.

Golden light fills the formal dining room through French doors, highlighting the smooth pale stone and warm wood of the tables. Sculptural chairs in brown and rust tones complement the space, while airy woven pendants add texture and shadow. A wood-backed display niche with simple objects keeps the room polished but approachable for everyday meals.

Golden light fills the formal dining room through French doors, highlighting the smooth pale stone and warm wood of the tables. Sculptural chairs in brown and rust tones complement the space, while airy woven pendants add texture and shadow. A wood-backed display niche with simple objects keeps the room polished but approachable for everyday meals.

A casual dining nook has stripes of natural light highlighting warm wood paneling and a creamy banquette. The wood table and pared-back chairs maintain a relaxed atmosphere, while floor-to-ceiling glass connects the space to the garden.

A casual dining nook has stripes of natural light highlighting warm wood paneling and a creamy banquette. The wood table and pared-back chairs maintain a relaxed atmosphere, while floor-to-ceiling glass connects the space to the garden.
A casual dining nook has stripes of natural light highlighting warm wood paneling and a creamy banquette. The wood table and pared-back chairs maintain a relaxed atmosphere, while floor-to-ceiling glass connects the space to the garden.

The kitchen feels serene, grounded in natural flat-panel cabinetry and a soft stone countertop. A wide picture window frames lush greenery, bringing nature into the workspace. Warm wood trim adds depth, while a simple vase of blooms introduces an organic note.

The kitchen feels serene, grounded in natural flat-panel cabinetry and a soft stone countertop. A wide picture window frames lush greenery, bringing nature into the workspace. Warm wood trim adds depth, while a simple vase of blooms introduces an organic note.

The sunroom is a calm in-between space, part living room, part garden lounge. Floor-to-ceiling glass surrounds the area, while a warm wood ceiling adds a cozy touch. A linen-toned sofa and simple wood chairs keep the room relaxed. Skylights overhead make it perfect for morning coffee or golden-hour unwinding.

The sunroom is a calm in-between space, part living room, part garden lounge. Floor-to-ceiling glass surrounds the area, while a warm wood ceiling adds a cozy touch. A linen-toned sofa and simple wood chairs keep the room relaxed. Skylights overhead make it perfect for morning coffee or golden-hour unwinding.

This secondary living area is soft and inviting, with oatmeal-toned seating and deep cushions for lounging. Wood floors add warmth, while built-in shelves keep the space tidy. Sunlight filters through full-height drapes, casting a gentle glow over the round wood coffee table.

This secondary living area is soft and inviting, with oatmeal-toned seating and deep cushions for lounging. Wood floors add warmth, while built-in shelves keep the space tidy. Sunlight filters through full-height drapes, casting a gentle glow over the round wood coffee table.

A curved bar nook feels like a hidden lounge, wrapped in rich wood shelving with rows of wine bottles. Amber lighting warms the reddish stone countertop. Rounded cabinetry softens the room’s edges, while a mirror-finish sculptural stool adds a modern twist.

A curved bar nook feels like a hidden lounge, wrapped in rich wood shelving with rows of wine bottles. Amber lighting warms the reddish stone countertop. Rounded cabinetry softens the room’s edges, while a mirror-finish sculptural stool adds a modern twist.

The home office feels bright and focused, with warm wood built-ins keeping everything organized. A skylight brings natural light and greenery act as a calming backdrop. A glossy sculptural chair adds personality, while a large black-and-white photograph introduces a quiet, lived-in feel.

The home office feels bright and focused, with warm wood built-ins keeping everything organized. A skylight brings natural light and greenery act as a calming backdrop. A glossy sculptural chair adds personality, while a large black-and-white photograph introduces a quiet, lived-in feel.

The powder room is a tiny jewel, wrapped in warm wood slats. A sculptural white pedestal sink keeps the footprint light, while chevron wood flooring softens the angles. Amber wall sconces cast a golden glow, and a slim shelf holds neatly rolled towels, keeping the space calm and intentional.

The powder room is a tiny jewel, wrapped in warm wood slats. A sculptural white pedestal sink keeps the footprint light, while chevron wood flooring softens the angles. Amber wall sconces cast a golden glow, and a slim shelf holds neatly rolled towels, keeping the space calm and intentional.

The bedroom is quietly refined, with a warm wood accent wall. Rounded cabinetry provides seamless storage, and gentle light warms the pale surfaces. The ensuite feels like a private spa, with creamy stone surfaces, a built-in tub, and a sleek glass enclosure that lets light travel freely, creating a serene daily experience.

The bedroom is quietly refined, with a warm wood accent wall. Rounded cabinetry provides seamless storage, and gentle light warms the pale surfaces. The ensuite feels like a private spa, with creamy stone surfaces, a built-in tub, and a sleek glass enclosure that lets light travel freely, creating a serene daily experience.
The bedroom is quietly refined, with a warm wood accent wall. Rounded cabinetry provides seamless storage, and gentle light warms the pale surfaces. The ensuite feels like a private spa, with creamy stone surfaces, a built-in tub, and a sleek glass enclosure that lets light travel freely, creating a serene daily experience.

The sauna combines pale wood slats and daylight from above to create a spa-like atmosphere. Smooth stone surfaces and a deep soaking tub keep the palette calm. A glass shower enclosure expands the sense of space, and every detail feels intentional for a restorative experience.

The sauna combines pale wood slats and daylight from above to create a spa-like atmosphere. Smooth stone surfaces and a deep soaking tub keep the palette calm. A glass shower enclosure expands the sense of space, and every detail feels intentional for a restorative experience.
The sauna combines pale wood slats and daylight from above to create a spa-like atmosphere. Smooth stone surfaces and a deep soaking tub keep the palette calm. A glass shower enclosure expands the sense of space, and every detail feels intentional for a restorative experience.

Outside, a sleek reflecting pool reveals a pebbled bottom like a natural mosaic. Pale deck boards curve around the water, while a vertical screen provides privacy. A lounge chair and sculptural side table complete this calm, uncluttered space ideal for quiet afternoons.

Outside, a sleek reflecting pool reveals a pebbled bottom like a natural mosaic. Pale deck boards curve around the water, while a vertical screen provides privacy. A lounge chair and sculptural side table complete this calm, uncluttered space ideal for quiet afternoons.
Outside, a sleek reflecting pool reveals a pebbled bottom like a natural mosaic. Pale deck boards curve around the water, while a vertical screen provides privacy. A lounge chair and sculptural side table complete this calm, uncluttered space ideal for quiet afternoons.

Garden stairs feel like a walk through a living sculpture. Pale stepping stones float over warm gravel, with tiered concrete steps rising between rust-colored planters. Ornamental grasses sway gently, and a slim metal handrail adds a modern line.

Garden stairs feel like a walk through a living sculpture. Pale stepping stones float over warm gravel, with tiered concrete steps rising between rust-colored planters. Ornamental grasses sway gently, and a slim metal handrail adds a modern line.
Garden stairs feel like a walk through a living sculpture. Pale stepping stones float over warm gravel, with tiered concrete steps rising between rust-colored planters. Ornamental grasses sway gently, and a slim metal handrail adds a modern line.

Tucked in a lush corner, the firepit lounge invites slow evenings and conversation. A curved wood-slat bench wraps around a smooth stone fire bowl. Large pavers with grassy seams keep the area tidy, while surrounding greenery adds privacy and dappled shade during the day.

Tucked in a lush corner, the firepit lounge invites slow evenings and conversation. A curved wood-slat bench wraps around a smooth stone fire bowl. Large pavers with grassy seams keep the area tidy, while surrounding greenery adds privacy and dappled shade during the day.
Tucked in a lush corner, the firepit lounge invites slow evenings and conversation. A curved wood-slat bench wraps around a smooth stone fire bowl. Large pavers with grassy seams keep the area tidy, while surrounding greenery adds privacy and dappled shade during the day.

House G demonstrates how minimalist design can coexist with warmth and daily comfort. From sunlit living spaces to serene bedrooms and thoughtful outdoor areas, every element enhances the home’s livability.


Photography by Ibrahim Ozbunar