What is a White Frame Apartment?

When purchasing a new apartment, you will most likely encounter the term "White Frame," which is quite common in the Georgian real estate market, but for many, it is still not entirely clear what this condition includes.

White Frame is an intermediate stage between a Black Frame and a completed renovation, although its exact definition is not regulated by law. Because of this, different development companies interpret this term differently.

By default, White Frame means that the main, noisiest, and most labor-intensive work in the apartment is completed. The walls are plastered, the floor is screeded, and the internal partitions are built according to the layout. Also, the apartment has metal-plastic windows and an iron entrance door. As for the utilities, they are brought into the apartment to a single point.

Why do people choose White Frame Apartments?

One of the main advantages of a White Frame is the freedom of choice. Unlike a fully renovated apartment, here you decide what your home's design will be, whether you will arrange isolated spaces or a studio-type apartment, you determine the quality of materials to use, and where to place lighting points or switches.

In addition, you save time and energy, as you no longer have to participate in such long-term tasks as building partitions, plastering walls, and screeding the floor. In the case of a White Frame, you can directly start planning the interior design and move on to cosmetic works.

No less important is the possibility of quality control. In a renovated apartment, it is difficult to find out what quality electrical wires or water pipes are hidden in the walls. Whereas with a White Frame, you choose these components yourself and can directly observe their installation process.

Financial flexibility is also one of the advantages. Development companies often offer this exact condition to customers with an internal installment plan, which in itself is a profitable offer. Besides that, after purchasing the apartment, you can start the renovation when you are ready for it. It is also possible to carry out the work in stages: initially, arrange the part necessary for living, and over time, finish the remaining rooms.

Despite the fact that White Frame offers many advantages, it is important to know exactly what work awaits you before the apartment takes its final form.

What work remains to be done upon delivery of a White Frame

When an apartment is handed over to you in a White Frame condition, the responsibility transfers to you, as the owner. At this time, you have to work in several directions.

First of all, the complete electrical network needs to be arranged. From the central point, it is necessary to run wires and install sockets, switches, and lighting points throughout the apartment. For this, you will need the help of a qualified specialist and the selection of high-quality materials.

The next stage is the arrangement of the plumbing system, which involves running water and sewage pipes in the kitchen and bathrooms. These pipes connect to the central channels arranged by the company.

One of the most complex is the installation of the heating system. This includes selecting a heating boiler, placing radiators, and running pipes to them. This work requires detailed planning and professional execution.

The final phase is laying the floor covering, painting the walls or applying wallpaper, installing internal doors, as well as tiling the bathrooms and kitchen, and installing furniture and appliances. It is this stage that gives the apartment its individual character and determines how comfortable your living space will be.

White Frame Apartments as an Investment

From an investment point of view, White Frame is a rather interesting opportunity. The owner can renovate the apartment in stages and, in parallel, observe the market dynamics. Along with the development of the neighborhood, the price of real estate usually increases, while the renovation costs remain controllable.

Such an apartment is also flexible for the rental market. You can furnish it standardly or take into account the wishes of a specific tenant.

Of course, finishing a White Frame requires managing the renovation process and some experience. For those who want to have full control over the final result and are ready for this role, this is a good choice. But for those for whom time and simplicity are more important, a Green Frame Apartment or a fully renovated homes might be a better alternative.

White or Green Frame — which one is worth buying?

The main difference between White and Green Frames lies in the volume of work performed. As mentioned above, White Frame implies plastered walls and a screeded floor, but the utilities (electricity, plumbing) are only brought to one point, and their full networking is already for the owner to handle.

In contrast to this, Green Frame means a more complete condition. For example, in the projects of the development company Materia, this condition, along with whitened walls and a screeded floor, includes high-quality aluminum doors and windows and, most importantly, fully networked electricity and other utilities inside the apartment.

The final choice depends on individual priorities. If you are ready to personally manage the renovation process and take care of planning the utilities yourself, White Frame gives you this opportunity. However, if you want to avoid the technical and difficult part of the renovation, trust the developer's quality, and prefer to direct your time and energy straight to interior design and space arrangement, Green Frame will be the best choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Materia? 

Materia is a development company that creates residential complexes with a distinctive concept. According to the company's vision, they create the materia, which the owner then turns into a home.

How was Materia formed? 

Materia was formed as a result of the rebranding of a well-known brand in the market, Outlook Development.

Who performs the construction work in Materia's projects? 

The construction direction of the projects is led by Outlook Construction. This is a company with 15 years of experience in this field. This experience is confirmed by such successful projects as the fully sold-out Outlook Vake and the new project Outlook Forest.

What are the main directions Materia works in? 

The company is represented on the market in three main directions:

Materia Living: Premium-class residential apartments.

Materia Estate: Land plots equipped with infrastructure for individual projects.

Materia Hills: Exclusive villas.

Where is the Materia sales office located?

For detailed information about apartments under construction and other projects, you can visit the sales office at the address: Tbilisi, Vasil Barnovi Street #84, or contact us at the number +995 0322 11 11 10