A FAMILY HOME IN ZURICH
BY K’ ARTE DESIGN
Timeless design meets family living overlooking Lake Zurich.
BRIEF For this striking duplex apartment in Kilchberg, overlooking Lake Zurich, the client’ s vision was clear: create a timeless, family-friendly home that feels warm and inviting while allowing standout design pieces to shine. With Zurich’ s colder climate, the design needed to balance sophistication with cosiness, using warm tones that echo the beauty of the surrounding landscape. With two children, the space also had to be highly practical, easy to maintain, and full of personality.
CHALLENGES The project came with a strict deadline for completion in
February, meaning logistics had to be tightly managed. With Switzerland’ s complex customs and import processes, the team needed to ensure every item specified and approved could be delivered and installed seamlessly. To meet the timings, some existing interior elements were retained and reimagined within the new design.
OUTCOME The result is a calm, contemporary family home that balances elegance with function. Defined by threads of retro revival, bold design statements, and subtle warmth, the apartment feels both luxurious and deeply personal – a place where style and family life coexist harmoniously.
K’ Arte Design Director Katerina Tchevytchalova comments,“ Designing this home was about balancing beauty with real family life. Every space needed to feel elegant but also approachable, timeless yet playful, and able to adapt as the children grow. By weaving in bold design statements alongside personal touches – from heirloom pieces to artworks with meaning – we were able to create a home that truly reflects the family’ s story, while remaining warm, functional, and enduring.”
ROOM-BY-ROOM BREAKDOWN
Entrance Hall The duplex layout meant the staircase was the first impression – so it became a centrepiece. A cascading cluster of alabaster and bronze pendants by Tigermoth creates soft, inviting light,