Without Tina, my dream apartment would not exist. She helped me make our space a home. I already…read morehad some ideas before we started working together and she was wonderful truly listening to the things I wanted and incorporating them into her ideas. Her eye for material and color is spot on. She pushed me to go outside my comfort zone which elevated the look and feel of the space. The flow from our entry way into a large living/dining space and our photo wall of memories makes me smile every time I come home. I appreciated her effort to stay within my budget .. finding less expensive but quality pieces in a few places so that I could get my must haves. It truly was a pleasure to work with her.

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.

Paulina helped us get our dream bathroom! She has such a great eye and helped us save money on a…read morelot of materials too because she knew the right places to look. It's my favorite room in our house now, and I'm excited to work with AID on our kitchen renovation too.

I loved Affordable Interior Design so much I used it twice. I worked with Betsy both times - first…read moremoving into a one bedroom from a studio and getting all new furniture, then moving into a new one bedroom with a totally different layout and re-using as much as possible. As a bachelor without design sense it was one of the best investments I could have made. It saved me so much time and anxiety about which pieces to pick and every single person who has visited has been amazed by how nicely decorated my apartment is. The process is exactly as described by other reviewers - introductory call, questionnaire, in home visit, and follow up call a week or two later with a mood board and shopping list. Betsy was incredibly personable and easy to talk to. I was also impressed with how much her suggestions matched my style even though I didn't have the vocabulary to communicate it. Everything fit within my constraints and preferences and Betsy helped with follow up questions and suggestions as pieces came in and as I decided to swap out a few pieces.

Victoria helped our family at a time of crisis: when my husband was receiving medical treatment in…read moreanother state and I could not stay for any long period of time in NY to oversee the renovation of our apt. With Victoria's experience dealing with all manner of subcontractors, she took complete charge and made sure the painters, electricians, etc. working on identical schedules- knew how imperative it was that everyone get along and get the job done, on time and with quality results. She also knows how to listen. She "got me" and my style down immediately which made tile and paint color suggestions move along at a fast clip.

Victoria is a master at what she does. She was able to take our average run-of-the-mill house and…read moreturn it into a home we love. AND SO DOES EVERYONE ELSE. Victoria worked with me in a one-on-one relationship. Victoria's referrals were 100% completely reliable. Victoria's vision was critical in creating an open floor plan with clean, fresh living space. Victoria's attention to design detail made our home unique with little subtleties. Currently, I am building a retirement home in Pennsylvania. Victoria will be my design consultant. That's the best endorsement I can give - we use Victoria over and over and over again. Deborah Kincaid

Good with people, good with design, and good with construction management. Also very experienced in…read moreall aspects of architectural design

Bill evaluated my home and did a complete review of things I need to do. He saved me big chunk of…read moremoney and headaches. I'll definitely retain Bill for ongoing projects!

we worked with Michelle on a gut renovation of our apartment. She helped create a fun, funky and…read morewarm environment for us. She made what we thought would be stressful, to be fun and inspiring (she also had patience for my unique taste).

Meticulous, Amazing. Professional! These are the adjectives we would use to describe Michelle at…read moreDesign & Decoration Concept. It was to be the first time that we hired a interior designer, and we consider ourselves very fortunate that fate had brought the path of a very capable project manager into our life. Before hiring Michelle, we met with countless other designers who were either too simplistic, vague, expensive, and/or impersonal. Michelle immediately put us at ease, as early as our first meeting! She seemed very capable in absorbing all our stress, and we immediately felt that she would deliver a beautiful home to us. Task at Hand: Gut-Renovation of a 1200sqft, 2 bedroom apartment in Lower Manhattan. Including redesigning floor plan, overseeing total demolition, referring the primary general contractor & architect, working with building management & super, and selection of every permanent fixture. Most importantly, managing all these facets of construction in such a way that we can only describe as "symphony-like." Words cannot express how pleased we were with the results that were delivered. We continue to refer and recommend her services to all our friends and family with the utmost confidence that she would deliver nothing but the most exceptional results. Our confidence in her abilities and expertise allowed us to trust her and her referrals. While ultimately we hired many of the sub-contractors, it was Michelle who placed these capable people on our laps. It's true, many designers have a plethora of people they work with, however, Michelle and her team were very competitively priced, and I was confident that they would do a great job because Michelle would be there to insure it!

I've known Buddy since his Cranberry Hole Road days (early '90s, I stumbled in there by accident,…read moreand...). He has guided me through two apartment restylings (not renovations) 30 years apart in two NYC boroughs. As others have said, he is a different kind of designer--and so full of ideas that at first it's overwheming, and you might wish you had 10 other homes to fill with his concepts. He sees possibilities that aren't immediately evident, and is a genius at furntiure and picture placement. I had a genuine midcentury table (not a West Elm copy) that I'd had for decades and it was just sitting forlornly in a corner in the new place because I didn't know what to do with it (It didn't seem to fit anywhere). I was also grousing about needing a coffee table and in less than a second Buddy picks up the table with one hand and plops it down in front of my couch (purchased with his guidance), saying, "Here's your coffee table." The table, although not ostensibly a coffee table, works perfectly there, even though I never saw that possibility and was getting ready to dump it on one of those marketplaces. It's a small example, but I think it capsulizes Buddy's approach. He was also spot on when it came to selecting lighting fixtures, and saved me from choosing rugs that would have made my place look like a Miami hotel lobby (I think that's what he said--I know his scathing critique of my choices referenced Florida or the Bahamas), steering me to much more stylish picks. Buddy's also an artist (he constructed and painted a screen for me decades ago--in the Cranberry Hole Road days--that I still use and that visitors still comment on) and a cognitive psychologist, which can come in handy when you're in the emotional throes of a move, a renovation or restyling. Give him a try, even if your place just needs a refresh, a new look. He'll help you choose what you need. Now I'm thinking of seeking his help for a closet renovation.

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.

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 hired Eva Bogaisky about six months ago to help redecorate my apartment--and I couldn't be…read morehappier with the results. She transformed my living room, bedroom, and balcony into vibrant, elegant spaces that now feel both stylish and personal. From the start, Eva took the time to understand my vision for each room. She then created beautiful design boards that pulled from a mix of sources (Article, West Elm, and others), presenting options that were bright, colorful, and sophisticated. Her taste is impeccable. What really sets Eva apart, though, is how seamless and stress-free she makes the process. She gave incredible individual attention, managed all the small details--ordering everything on my behalf, sending receipts, coordinating delivery--and even found contractors to help with installation. I felt completely taken care of from start to finish. Eva is a true professional with an incredible eye and a warm, collaborative approach. I can't recommend her highly enough!

Eva was such a wonderful partner in redesigning our apartment - especially in preparation for a…read morebaby on the way! I really appreciated her ability to make our home feel elevated while still feeling "us." I was especially impressed by her ability to both pay attention to detail while still keeping the big picture in mind - and keeping the project rolling along, given our timeline. She was also incredibly communicative throughout the process and personally a joy to work with. We couldn't be happier with our new space and are especially excited about the nursery of our dreams. Thank you, Eva!!

They helped me from start to finish. Now I have a beautiful original custom kitchen…read more All my appliances fit perfectly.

I definitely recommend NY Custom Interior for your projects. They make excellent designs and their…read morefinished products are the same as you desired. The workers are very professional and the manager is awesome.

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