Interior designUpdated July 2026

Apartment renovation in Belgrade, design first.

A renovation done well starts with design, not demolition. AUREA plans your apartment renovation around how you actually live — layout, light, storage, kitchen and bathrooms — so the build has a clear brief and no expensive improvisation on site. You can take the finished design to your own contractor, or have us manage the whole renovation turnkey.

Apartment renovation in Belgrade, design first.

What a design-led renovation includes

You receive everything a renovation needs to run cleanly: a considered layout, 3D renders of every zone, technical drawings for lighting, electrical and ceilings, a full materials and product list, and contractor recommendations. Nothing is decided on the fly, which is exactly what keeps a renovation on budget and on time.

The design maps your routines and storage from the start, so the finished apartment works the way you live — not the way a showroom looks.

Where renovations go wrong — and how we prevent it

Most renovation pain comes from decisions made too late: a layout that doesn’t suit the family, a kitchen ordered before the plan is resolved, lighting positioned after the ceilings close. We resolve all of it up front, in design, so the site simply executes an agreed plan.

Recent renovations and full apartment designs — SOLE, SENSA and QUARTET I in Belgrade Waterfront — show the standard of finish and the calm, resolved result the process delivers.

Build it yourself, or turnkey

Once the design is done you have two paths: manage your own contractor with our complete documentation, or choose the turnkey service, where we handle procurement, daily contractor coordination and final styling and hand you a finished home. If your project is a lighter reconfiguration rather than a full strip-out, see apartment adaptation.

Frequently asked questions

Do you handle the renovation or only the design?

Both. You can take a complete, execution-ready design to your own contractor, or choose the turnkey renovation where we manage the whole build for you.

How much does an apartment renovation cost in Belgrade?

Each renovation is quoted individually, based on size, condition and scope. It begins with a consultation, whose fee is deducted if you continue. See our interior design pricing page for how quotes are built.

Do you renovate old and new apartments?

Both — from period flats in Vračar and Dorćol to newer apartments and new-build shells in Belgrade Waterfront and Novi Beograd.

How long does a renovation take?

The design phase is typically weeks; the build itself several months, depending on scope. We give a realistic timeline after the first consultation.

Can you keep disruption to a minimum?

Resolving every decision in design first is what keeps a renovation efficient — the site executes an agreed plan, with far fewer stoppages and changes.