Let each room have its own character.
Berlin CityWest penthouse / a sequence of distinct interiors.
Connect the palette without making every room identical.

The official collage of this Berlin CityWest penthouse moves between a dark framed dining area, a pale bathroom, a softly composed bedroom and a bright kitchen. The rooms have distinct visual identities. Together they offer a useful counterpoint to an entirely uniform apartment: continuity can come from proportion and considered transitions, while each space supports a different mood.
Independent residential commentary on an existing home. Original press photography with source credit.
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The observation
Immowelt featured the CityWest penthouse in a release dated 18 December 2025, describing open rooms, a roof terrace and a sauna. Von Albert Real Estate supplied the original press collage. This is an established 2025 residential reference, not a newly completed project or a statement that the property remains available.
For a Jakarta home
For a Jakarta apartment, build a small palette that can change emphasis from room to room. A darker dining setting can make an evening meal feel intimate; a bedroom may benefit from a quieter combination of tones and textures. Test the transition from the entrance through shared spaces to the private suite. The aim is a coherent home with different experiences.
Design the sequence, then the details
Place samples from adjacent rooms together before approving finishes. Consider the visible edges: a door frame, a cabinet end, a threshold or a line of ceiling lighting. These are opportunities to connect the rooms without repeating every material. Decide which surfaces should continue and where a deliberate change makes sense.
A couple may prefer different atmospheres for cooking, hosting and retreat. Discuss these activities separately rather than trying to resolve the entire apartment with one reference image. Keep storage, working light and the things each person uses daily in the conversation. A beautiful sequence still needs to function when the home is busy.
Before you specify
The collage does not establish precise stone types, veneer species, upholstery fibres or designers. Specify from physical samples and verified product information. In an apartment, check wet-area alterations, ventilation, acoustic requirements and building approvals before committing to a scheme. The original collage is retained as supplied, with the image source credited; it is not a Vivianne Faye project.
Sources & context
- immowelt · Official property report and editorial photo permission ↗ (source, opens in a new tab)2025-12-18 · checked 12 November 2026
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