Why Great Design Takes Time: Understanding the Interior Renovation Process In an age of binge-worthy renovation shows and endless “before-and-afters” on social media, it’s easy to think that transforming your home should take days—not months. But the reality behind a...
Buy-It-for-Life: Home Interior Design Worth the Investment As an interior designer, one of the questions I’m often asked is: What pieces in a home are really worth investing in long-term? With so many options available and the constant lure of newness from Instagram...
Wallpaper vs. Paint: A New York Interior Designer’s Guide As a New York interior designer who’s spent years transforming everything from sleek Manhattan apartments to cozy brownstones in Park Slope, I’ve seen how a simple design choice—like whether to use wallpaper or...
Installing a Wall for Privacy, Function, and Resale Boost: A New York Interior Designer’s Take As an interior designer working often in Manhattan and Brooklyn, I see firsthand how installing a wall can dramatically transform an apartment. As space is such a premium...
Small Apartment Design Ideas Small spaces need big ideas. As an interior designer in New York, I specialize in designing small spaces and helping my clients make the best out of their cubic footage. Making a smaller apartment or room physically or visually larger is a...
Nine Tips for Hiring a Contractor: A Guide for Interior Designers As a New York interior designer, collaborating effectively with general contractors is supremely important for the success of any renovation or design project. We’ve worked with some wonderful...