About SOFA Grup
About SOFA Grup
Founded in Ankara in 2007, SOFA Grup is an interior design and interior architecture company creating refined, functional and carefully implemented spaces for residential, commercial and hospitality projects.
Our work brings together creative interior design, technical planning, material expertise, bespoke furniture, custom production and turnkey interior fit-out. Rather than treating design and implementation as separate stages, we manage them as connected parts of one coordinated project process.
From private villas and residences to offices, restaurants, hotels, retail spaces and corporate environments, we develop interiors according to the identity, lifestyle and operational requirements of each client.
Our Story
SOFA Grup began with a clear belief: every space should be designed around the people who will live, work or spend time within it.
Since 2007, this people-centred approach has shaped the way we plan spaces, develop concepts and manage implementation. Our experience began in Ankara and has developed through projects involving different building types, design expectations and technical requirements.
Today, we combine this experience with an international design perspective, creating interiors that respond to their location, culture, users and long-term purpose.
Interior Design Beyond Decoration
Interior design is more than selecting furniture, colours and decorative finishes. A successful interior requires the coordination of space planning, circulation, lighting, material performance, technical systems, custom production and implementation details.
SOFA Grup approaches each project as a complete spatial experience.
We consider how people will move through the space, how different areas will connect, which materials will perform effectively and how the completed interior will support daily life or business operations.
The result should not only appear refined in visual presentations. It should also function correctly after implementation.
From Concept to Completion
Our integrated design and fit-out approach allows us to coordinate the different stages of a project within a consistent design language.
Depending on the project scope, our services may include:
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Client brief and project analysis
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Concept design and creative direction
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Space planning and furniture layouts
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Material and finish selection
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Lighting design
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Technical drawings and detailing
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Bespoke furniture design
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Custom furniture production
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Procurement coordination
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Turnkey interior fit-out
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Site supervision and quality control
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Final installation and project delivery
Managing these stages together helps protect the approved design concept throughout production and implementation.
Luxury Residential Interior Design
Residential interiors should reflect the lifestyle, habits and personal identity of their users.
SOFA Grup develops high-end residential interior design solutions for villas, private residences, apartments and individual living spaces. Our residential work may include living rooms, modern majlis areas, kitchens, dining rooms, bedrooms, dressing rooms, bathrooms and private social spaces.
Every residence is approached according to its architectural character, spatial proportions, privacy needs and desired atmosphere.
Our objective is to create homes that feel refined and distinctive while remaining comfortable, functional and suitable for everyday life.
Commercial Interior Design
Commercial spaces require more than visual impact. Their interiors should support brand identity, customer experience, staff productivity and operational requirements.
SOFA Grup creates commercial interior design solutions for offices, executive workplaces, retail environments, showrooms, restaurants, cafes and other business spaces.
Space planning, circulation, lighting, acoustics, material durability and custom furniture are considered according to the function and user profile of each project.
Hospitality Interior Design
Hotels, restaurants, lounges and hospitality environments should create memorable guest experiences while responding to operational and maintenance requirements.
Our hospitality interior design approach brings together atmosphere, comfort, brand identity, lighting, durable materials and efficient spatial planning.
Guest rooms, suites, lobbies, restaurants, reception areas and social spaces are designed as parts of a consistent hospitality experience.
Bespoke Furniture and Custom Production
Custom-designed furniture allows an interior to respond directly to the dimensions, function and visual identity of a project.
SOFA Grup develops bespoke furniture and architectural interior elements as part of the overall design process. These may include kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, dressing rooms, wall panels, TV units, bathroom vanities, reception counters, display systems, tables, seating elements and decorative details.
Designing these components together with the interior architecture supports better proportions, material harmony and visual continuity.
Our custom production capabilities also allow approved details to be implemented more consistently instead of relying entirely on standard products.
Material and Detail Expertise
Materials influence how an interior looks, feels, performs and ages over time.
We evaluate natural stone, wood, metal, glass, textiles, decorative panels, flooring, wall finishes and lighting elements according to both aesthetic and technical requirements.
Material decisions consider:
This considered approach is particularly important for luxury residences, commercial interiors and hospitality projects where materials are expected to maintain their performance under regular use.
Turnkey Interior Fit-Out
For clients seeking a complete service, SOFA Grup provides turnkey interior fit-out solutions from approved design to final installation.
The project scope may include technical development, material coordination, custom production, procurement, site works, furniture installation, lighting coordination and finishing applications.
A coordinated turnkey process provides clients with a clearer project structure and helps reduce communication gaps between designers, manufacturers, suppliers and implementation teams.
International Project Approach
International projects require more than transferring the same design style from one location to another.
Every market has different lifestyles, cultural expectations, construction conditions, material availability and hospitality traditions. For this reason, we develop each project according to its location and user profile.
For Gulf and Middle Eastern projects, this approach may include:
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Modern majlis and formal reception areas
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Privacy-focused space planning
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Generous guest and family spaces
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Climate-conscious material selection
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Bespoke furniture and decorative details
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Premium stone, wood and metal applications
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Integrated lighting and smart-home coordination
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Remote design communication and material approval processes
Our goal is to create interiors that feel appropriate to their context while maintaining a clear and distinctive design identity.
Clear Communication and Project Coordination
Strong design requires clear communication.
Throughout the project, we coordinate design decisions, drawings, materials, production details and implementation requirements through an organised project process.
For international clients, digital presentations, online meetings, technical documentation, material samples and scheduled approval stages can be used to support remote project coordination.
This allows clients to remain informed and involved throughout the design and implementation process.
Our Design Philosophy
We do not believe in applying one repeated style to every project.
Each interior should develop from the architecture of the property, the expectations of the client and the function of the space. Modern, contemporary, classic or culturally influenced interiors can all be approached differently while maintaining the same attention to proportion, detail and implementation quality.
Our design philosophy is based on:
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People-centred planning
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Original concepts
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Functional solutions
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Refined material combinations
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Bespoke details
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Transparent communication
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Coordinated implementation
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Long-term design value
Spaces Designed for You
“Spaces Designed for You” expresses the central idea behind SOFA Grup.
Whether we are creating a private villa, modern majlis, executive office, restaurant, hotel or retail interior, the project should reflect the people or brand it serves.
Our role is to translate those expectations into a coherent interior—from the initial concept and technical details to bespoke production and final implementation.
SOFA Grup continues to create residential, commercial and hospitality interiors through a complete design-to-fit-out approach shaped by experience, collaboration and attention to detail.