23Stories Haarlem: interior design for your apartment

Your view is a given; the way you enjoy it is something you can design. In an apartment, that starts with the positioning of the seating area, the dining table, and your workspace. Rive Home helps you choose the layout, materials, and lighting based on your daily needs, so that no decision is made in isolation.

23Stories is located in Haarlem Nieuw Zuid on the Californiëplein. The official project FAQ and the news update from September 21, 2026 state that completion is expected to begin from the fourth quarter of 2027. This is a forecast, not a move-in date for your specific apartment. Align your own planning with updates from the builder.

A seating area with a view and a functional living room

A sofa facing the window can be stunning, but the route to your outdoor space must remain clear. Reflections on a screen and privacy also deserve attention. We examine the orientation of your specific apartment and draw furniture to scale. This allows you to compare where relaxing, dining, and working come together best.

We don't choose window treatments at the very end. The placement of tracks, the space required for curtains, and the difference between privacy and blackout needs influence the design. We assess material and color swatches in the home itself wherever possible; before completion, we work with drawings and schedule a later on-site check.

Let the property type ask the right questions

A compact apartment requires different choices than a larger home with multiple bedrooms. We first take inventory of what you are moving: clothing, books, art, hobby equipment, and daily supplies. A calm interior design not only has fewer items in sight but, more importantly, provides a logical place for what you use.

Custom work can make an entryway, wall, or workspace more efficient. We compare this with suitable standalone furniture so that fitted cabinetry doesn't become an end in itself. We incorporate existing furniture into the design. What you already value can be the starting point for the atmosphere and color palette.

Make choices before deadlines make them for you

The project FAQ mentions underfloor heating, cooling, and potential changes within certain limits. Therefore, we first request the specifications and the list of choices for your own home. Floor finishing, underlayment, and any acoustic requirements must align with technical regulations and building agreements; have the suitability confirmed by the involved supplier.

With a layout plan, you can speak more precisely about lighting, power outlets, and kitchen choices. Together, we can visit showrooms for materials and furniture if desired. You will maintain an overview of what is already fixed, which choices remain open, and which decisions depend on the builder. Even after a choice deadline has passed, we can investigate what is still possible for your interior.

A plan that also accounts for the move

We coordinate design, procurement, and any finishing work according to your priorities. Final measurements, transport via elevator and doors, assembly, and protection of common areas are all part of that preparation. We plan deliveries and work based on confirmed availability, not solely on a general completion forecast.

The quote distinguishes between design and guidance, products, and implementation. Open items and estimates remain transparent. If you desire different materials or additional custom work later, we will first discuss the implications for costs and scheduling.

Preparing for your first meeting

Before we meet, it helps to have the following ready:

• The floor plan, orientation, and technical description of your apartment.
• Your list of options and the deadlines you have received.
• The furniture you wish to keep and examples of your taste.
• Your budget range and desired moving period.

We will discuss together how much guidance is appropriate. Also read about interior design advice in Haarlem or view Residence Amsterdam, Project HH as a separate design reference.

Project information verified on October 14, 2026. Schedules are subject to change. Rive Home works independently for individual buyers and residents and is not an official partner of 23Stories or the developer. The shown Rive Home reference is not a project commissioned within this building development.