--- title: "Multifamily Interior Design Firm | Banko Design" url: https://bankodesign.com/multifamily-interior-design description: "Multifamily interior design by Banko Design, the studio that coined resi-mercial: amenity spaces, clubhouses and model units with lasting residential warmth." --- ![Apartment clubroom with a stacked-stone fireplace, an iron ring chandelier and a navy kitchen island under sheer curtains](https://bankodesign.com/_astro/expertise-multifamily.Bjsiibru_Z20GG7n.webp) # Multifamily Interior Design ## Designed With Care ![Clubroom lounge with a plaster ceiling medallion, black steel-framed windows, chocolate velvet armchairs and a checkerboard floor](https://bankodesign.com/_astro/multifamily-clubroom-lounge-care.lTJYeGpU_Z1ED6CV.webp) We coined the phrase "resi-mercial" for a reason. It's the quality and coziness we give to commercial living spaces like multifamily developments. We pull in some local character along with inviting finishes and features to give places their sense of home, while employing strategies or installing furniture that are designed for long-term commercial use. In the multifamily space, it's our special sauce. ## The Banko Effect ### We Are Passionate Stewards Of Your Budget. Talking about money shouldn't — and won't be — awkward. We plan for it from the get-go, always accounting for how FF&E and materials play into the mix. Don't have a budget? We'll help you create one. And we'll stick to it. ### Together, We Shape The Vision. We're here to craft a story together. Your goals, visions and input combined with our expertise, savvy and creativity make for an interior design space unlike any other. ### We Know Your Project's Demographic. We rigorously research the neighborhood of your project to infuse local flavor into the design. It creates a stronger connection between the space and its future inhabitants. We know how to create spaces that never alienate the project's demographic. Book a free consultation ## Featured Projects [See more multifamily](https://bankodesign.com/portfolio#multifamily) ![Multifamily amenity lobby on checkerboard marble with a round table of white flowers, interior design by Banko Design at Chastain Hill, Douglasville, Georgia](https://bankodesign.com/_astro/chastain-hill-multifamily-lobby-checkerboard-marble.Col_kelj_Z2vfduw.webp) [Chastain Hill, Douglasville, GA](https://bankodesign.com/portfolio/chastain-hill-multifamily) ![Multifamily model apartment kitchen with a marble island and rust leather stools, interior design by Banko Design at Harper on Piedmont, Atlanta, Georgia](https://bankodesign.com/_astro/harper-on-piedmont-living.Cz8KChlL_Z1vCU2v.webp) [Harper on Piedmont, Atlanta, GA](https://bankodesign.com/portfolio/harper-on-piedmont) ![Multifamily double height clubroom with a slatted wood ceiling and a shuffleboard table, interior design by Banko Design at The Hawkins, Chamblee, Georgia](https://bankodesign.com/_astro/the-hawkins-double-height-clubroom.C5An6L2Y_Z1q3urS.webp) [The Hawkins, Chamblee, GA](https://bankodesign.com/portfolio/the-hawkins) ## From the Journal [See moreJournal posts on multifamily](https://bankodesign.com/blog/category/Multifamily+Interior+Design) ![Multifamily amenity clubroom with exposed beams and iron ring chandeliers, a pool table on a fluted oak base and a navy bar with stools](https://bankodesign.com/_astro/clubroom-pool-table-ring-chandeliers.B9tV8THD_ZOnM3D.webp) ## [What Amenity Spaces are Residents Actually Using? Looking Beyond Trends to Create Multifamily Communities that Perform](https://bankodesign.com/blog/what-amenity-spaces-are-residents-actually-using-looking-beyond-trends-to-create-multifamily-communities-that-perform) [Read more about What Amenity Spaces are Residents Actually Using? Looking Beyond Trends to Create Multifamily Communities that Perform](https://bankodesign.com/blog/what-amenity-spaces-are-residents-actually-using-looking-beyond-trends-to-create-multifamily-communities-that-perform) ![Multifamily amenity lobby seating with a grey banquette, a pale wood arched console, two tall silver lamps and a sculpted wood wall panel](https://bankodesign.com/_astro/lobby-banquette-console-lamps.BbGupqS8_1CvXFb.webp) ## [No More Amenity Wars—Renters Tell Us This Amenity Tops the Rest](https://bankodesign.com/blog/no-more-amenity-wars) [Read more about No More Amenity Wars—Renters Tell Us This Amenity Tops the Rest](https://bankodesign.com/blog/no-more-amenity-wars) ![Multifamily amenity clubhouse lounge with brass globe chandeliers, walnut shelving full of books and a navy velvet banquette below pleated shades](https://bankodesign.com/_astro/garden-style-clubhouse-chandeliers.MDQWux_2_2ntIgf.webp) ## [Think Garden Style is Boring? How Designers are Rethinking 2025’s Hottest Asset Type](https://bankodesign.com/blog/think-garden-style-is-boring) [Read more about Think Garden Style is Boring? How Designers are Rethinking 2025’s Hottest Asset Type](https://bankodesign.com/blog/think-garden-style-is-boring) ## Work With Us Every project starts with a conversation. Tell us about yours below, and we'll follow up to schedule your free consultation. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is multifamily interior design? Multifamily interior design focuses on amenity spaces, leasing environments, clubhouses, model units, and common areas within apartment, active adult, and build-to-rent communities. ### Why is interior design important for multifamily developments? Design helps differentiate properties in competitive markets, supports leasing efforts, improves resident experience, and creates spaces residents actively use and enjoy. ### How can interior design help a multifamily property lease faster? Strong design helps prospective residents visualize the lifestyle a community offers. Amenity spaces, clubhouses, coworking areas, and outdoor experiences all contribute to leasing performance and market differentiation. ### What amenity spaces should multifamily developers prioritize? The best amenity mix depends on the target demographic, but common priorities include coworking spaces, fitness facilities, social lounges, outdoor gathering areas, and hospitality-driven clubrooms. ### How do you design a multifamily clubhouse that residents actually use? Successful clubhouses are designed around behavior, not trends. Programming, flexibility, comfort, technology, acoustics, and furniture layout all play a role in creating spaces residents naturally gravitate toward. ### How often should multifamily common areas be renovated? Most amenity spaces benefit from updates every 5–7 years, depending on wear, market conditions, and competitive pressures. ### Can you renovate multifamily amenity spaces without closing the entire clubhouse? Yes. Phasing plans are created and coordinated with the general contractor, based on our drawings and scope. ## About Banko Design Banko Design is a boutique commercial interior design studio in Marietta, Georgia, specializing in senior living, private club and multifamily communities. Founded in 2014 by Melissa Banko, it designs projects nationwide, from concept programming through FF&E procurement and installation. Address: 470 N Sessions St NW, Suite 102, Marietta, GA 30060, United States. Phone: (678) 202-4812. Email: info@bankodesign.com. Website: https://bankodesign.com/. Contact: https://bankodesign.com/contact.