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How The Right Design Build Partner Simplifies your NYC Gut Renovation
New York is synonymous with apartment living. One of the most diverse groups of people on the planet lives here in a wide range of units ranging from affordable apartments to luxury high rise condominiums. ...
The Secret to Functional & Elegant Kitchen Design in your Manhattan Apartment? An Experienced Design Build Firm
There are dozens of reasons you might decide to renovate the kitchen in your NYC apartment. Perhaps you want a cleaner, more modern space. Maybe you would like to entertain more frequently. Or, it could ...
How Home Design Trends Changed After 2020
Our definition of “home” used to be where we retreated after work or school, and mostly a place for resting and lounging. Since 2020, all of our lives have vastly changed with the coronavirus pandemic, ...
Every Well-Designed Kitchen Should Have
A well designed/built custom kitchen is a transformation of the space that requires, in a contemporary design, less to become more. Ultimately the kitchen is as practical and perfect as it can be for the ...
Pocket Doors for Small Spaces
When you need to design around a small space, pocket doors are the perfect solution! It’s space-saving, functional, and versatile - either you have privacy or an open floorplan – whether it’s in the living ...
Textured Glass Pendant Lights
Textured glass lights are perfect for updating your space - no matter the style – from soft ribbings to that the space not only a contemporary update to a space, it can take many trends ...
Optimizing Blind Corners
When you don’t have a lot of square footage in your kitchen, you’ll want to maximize every inch and corner! Look through some of our design details that turned blind corners and nooks into extra ...
Small Renovation Projects That Make a Big impact on a Home’s Overall Function & Design
The easiest quick fix is simply cosmetic - and can include painting, refinishing floors, changing light fixtures and perhaps replacing counter tops and hardware are the best ways to improve a home for both interiors ...
Small Bathroom Ideas
Every inch of space is crucial when you have a tiny bathroom! Here are some ideas how to turn narrow corners as an extra storage, best way to maximize floorplan, and color coordination for visually ...
Designing with Dark Wood Floorings
Even though light wood is all the rage these days, dark wood still makes a statement in flooring, adding a level of warmth and depth to a space. Aren’t these floors a perfect complement for ...
Storage for Small Kitchens
Small kitchens with little or no space are a real struggle NYC. The smallest nooks, corners, and awkward walls can become great storage space when done right! See some of our projects below for inspirations ...