We have engaged Tina for 2 apartments a West Village Studio and a Battery Park apartment. She's…read morehighly skilled at teasing out needs and maximizing the design choices to exceed them. She transformed the Studio 300 sq ft to have distinct living, dining, sleeping, and working spaces. She tamed the chaos and created a tranquil space employing textures, artwork, storage, and layout. Our daughter and her puppy love their place. We found the perfect BPC 2 bedroom and needing it move in ready in just 4 weeks, she created a livable contemporary design with custom artwork, sourcing new furnishings, which we never would have picked ourselves, but love, and coordinated all painters and any contractors. On move in day, we filled the pantry, hung our clothes and just started living. What a treat to not have had to worry and just enjoy our new place. No matter what your space, Tina can work her design magic and make it stunningly, comfortably yours.

Tina is a real artist. She was so patient with me as we created the vision of my place together…read more Now it's a true home and it's beautiful. She definitely turned our place into a home. We are really grateful to her.

Sam and her team did an AMAZING job organizing our closets and we could not be happier! We needed…read morehelp with unpacking and organizing our clothes and shoes into a smaller space than in our previous apartment, and Sam and her team worked efficiently and diligently to unpack our many boxes and suitcases and create an organized system for us - all in one session! We truly could not have done this ourselves, and we highly recommend working with Sam for all your organizing needs.

Excellent job by Sam! I didn't know what to expect as I had never hired someone to organize…read more However, Sam made me feel comfortable going through all my belongings very professionally, step by step she doesn't miss a detail. She is an absolute pleasure. I will be using her again and highly recommend her! Please see attached the amazing before and after pictures!! Thank you Sam!

Claudine is amazing! She designed both my Brooklyn townhouse and my Victorian house in the…read moreCatskills, and somehow captured the personality of each space perfectly. In Brooklyn, she created a refined, cozy atmosphere that still feels modern and livable. In the Catskills, she leaned into the character of the old home but made it fresh and inviting. Every color, fabric, and detail was so well thought out. Claudine has an incredible eye for balance and texture and she's also just a joy to work with. If you want someone who truly cares about the space you live in, she's the one.

From the owner: Transform your space into something beautiful, functional, and uniquely yours…read more At Artara Atelier, I bring your vision to life through thoughtful interior styling that balances elegance and comfort. Whether you’re dreaming of a cozy room refresh or a full home transformation, I will work with you every step of the way — and within your budget — to create a space that feels truly like you. Reach out today, let’s start designing your dream space together!

I've worked with Buddy's design and contracting services for the past 22 years, and over that time…read morehe has decorated and renovated two of my apartments. One project was a full transformation: kitchen, both bathrooms, and complete interior decorating. He brings a fresh style but also advised us to preserve elements of our home that were worth keeping. He continues to work with us to modernize our apartment while maintaining character. He customized our renovations to make our apartment into a wonderful home. From contracting management to design vision and finishing details, Buddy and his team handle everything seamlessly. Having one person oversee both the aesthetic and the execution makes the process incredibly smooth and cohesive. After more than two decades of working together, I can confidently say his experience, eye for design, and hands-on expertise truly set him apart. We have recommended him to many friends and recommend him to those reading this review. You will be delighted!

Everytime I walk into my newly renovated apartment, which was so perfectly executed, I feel like…read moreI'm the main character in a home makeover show. The 'before' shots would feature a cute home, but with signs of aging. Fraying wooden cabinets, and little to no natural light in my bedroom. Now this is all modernized, updated, and thoughtfully designed. Connecting with Buddy via Yelp's Request a Quote feature was lucky, because I got no replies from other businesses I contacted first or was told they couldn't take on my project. I'm thankful because Buddy was actually the right person with the right vision for my space. I had been living with a not optimized closet space and the aforementioned fraying wooden cabinets, as well as my bedroom lacking natural light for years. I had heard one too many contractor nightmare stories that caused me to be ultra cautious so I hesitated to contact anyone. I once hired a virtual interior designer which was a total waste of time/money. Enter Buddy, who is not only a creative visionary with a solid contractor team he's worked with for over a decade, but he's also a licensed therapist, and says that contributes to how he handles spaces, which totally makes sense. In the first consultation with Buddy, he paced around my space and rattled off so many wild ideas, some of which sounded fantastical and unrealistic but he made into reality. The initial consultation fee initially made me wince but now sounds like such a deal when in hindsight I realize he gave me the blueprint to my beautiful new reality. I would not have thought to float my couch in the middle of the living room instead of against the wall, facing the best feature of my apartment-- the view. When I was concerned about where to put the TV, he came up with a customized solution. A mechanized wooden box where the TV rises and falls with the push of a button. It sounds so futuristic but now it's part of my life. His contractor team is so awesome too. They handled all my things with care, and not only did they not disturb my plants, which we kept in the apartment during the renovation, they took care of them too! So sweet. It's been several months now and living in my transformed space has really changed my relationship with my home. My living situation used to feel compromised, but now it really feels like a thoughtful expression of who I am. I've already hosted several parties and get togethers in my home, because the new space is way more amenable to hosting, something Buddy picked up about me after meeting. Buddy's organization (we worked out of a spreadsheet which was a dream for my Type A self), and responsiveness throughout the process really eased my nerves about the project. He and his team took genuine care of my possessions and space that it made the renovation process almost enjoyable. Thank you Buddy, for transforming the daily experience of being in my space. You really delivered something exceptional.

I ordered several furniture pieces via a subscription. After contacting customer service, I was…read moretold I would get a confirmation email with timing details for my delivery two days before the scheduled date. I never received an email, but the team did show up as scheduled. 4 or 5 guys arrived to set up four pieces of furniture. They were fairly speedy and everything was done in an hour or less. Unfortunately, one piece was assembled incorrectly and I had to contact customer service for a replacement. They have no customer service phone number and everything is handled via email, but they were very speedy with their responses, which was appreciated. I also requested to switch out my mattress and they accommodated my request for free within the three day grace period. Overall, it's been a good experience.

Overall, this has been a great solution to my housing needs over the past year. There were a couple…read moreof instances of miscommunication/mistakes on their end but it was always able to be worked out in the end. The furniture was good quality. The delivery and pick-up service and team are absolutely top notch and make life very easy.

I can not say enough good things about Rebeca and her team! She completely reorganized our detached…read moregarage in a day and a half. Loved the process, LOVE the result. (I'm too embarrassed to share the "before" pics, but the "after" pics are to die for!)

December 2023 session update: Rebeca and Mina are very…read morehelpful and professional. Rebeca helped me with the design of my three closets and provided some great advices so that I can have the closets tailored to my needs. She also took care of the delivery and installation of my closets during my vacation aboard. Highly recommended. Update pics of my new closets.

Would highly recommend using Lumen Homes to decorate your home. Olya was extremely helpful and…read morequickly got a grasp of my taste. She was very responsive and eager to provide the best possible service. The home was setup beautifully and in a timely manner. The selection available is also much better than a lot of their competitors.

Olga is the best!…read more She and her team are organized, professional and prompt. She delivered exactly what she promised, kept to an agreed upon budget and left no stone unturned. She really understood what we were looking for as far as the design of our apartment and we couldn't be happier with the end result. I highly recommend Lumen for home decorating, you won't be disappointed!