Old Westbury Interior Design (In Progress)

Old Westbury Interior Design (In Progress)

Before

The Doctor worked an erratic schedule of long shifts in the Hospital and hiring an interior designer simplified the whole process for him. As an interior designer, many people don’t realize that I am in their home to supervise the whole remodeling process. The Doctor never had to miss a day of work as I supervised the work of my craftsmen, carpenters, painters, electricians. I was also there on the days each piece of furniture or carpet was delivered and installed. Here’s a photo of what the living room looked like before the doctor hired me as his interior designer.

After

The living room was completely empty and ready for a complete makeover. When it came to decorating, basically the whole house was a blank slate. Together we discussed design ideas for wall colors, molding and trim, furnishings and fabrics, the overall look of the project and budget. Our starting point was the molding and wall colors. Since the client expressed a desire for warmth, I presented him with a warm color palette of earth-tones. He liked the color samples I presented so we moved forward.

It took a while to find the right sofa set but I finally located a design that appealed to him. The sofas you see are soft and cushiony but with high backs which would be comfortable for reading. We had each sofa upholstered in a natural cotton fabric and custom trimmed in a brown ultra suede. I custom designed the ottoman in a similar off-white color ultra-suede fabric and trimmed it with stainless steel nail heads to give it a subtle, masculine look.

A large round light fixture was installed above the ottoman which centered the sitting areas focus and bathed the seating area in a soft but ample light for reading and entertaining. Another reading lamp was also added next to the Doctor’s favorite seat near the fireplace. The artwork was also carefully selected to complement the design space.

I showed the Doctor swatches of area rugs within a similar, earthy color palette. The area rug we finally chose was sisal with just enough of a pattern to offset the crème sofas. The same fabric that trimmed the sofas was used to make the cornices. This created a very homogeneous and cohesive look to the space.

The old fireplace mantle was dismantled and, with the help of my molding contractor, we designed a new one to be built.

I have been working with the same team of craftsmen for ten years and I am always impressed with their quality of work. It’s projects like this that clearly demonstrate the difference between a an average carpenter and an experienced Finish Carpenter. Sincere compliments to my guys for doing an impeccable job building this new fireplace mantle.

We continued the flow of the living area over to the dining area, using the same warm color palate and fabrics. I designed the window treatments with a boxed frame covered with a sheer fabric which allows in light and creates interest. The Dining Room table is ebony brown.

As a designer, I like to create an eclectic look. A room of interest has mixed and matched pieces. The dining room chairs are brown suede (same as the sofa trim) and I used the stainless steel nail heads again from the ottoman in the living room. The guest dining room chairs are the same crème color as the cornices and sofas. We used another area rug to further define the space of the dining room and selected a masculine geometric pattern that complimented the rectangular theme from the dining room’s table and light fixture.

The finished look of this room pleased the doctor. He told me that it was a wonderful place to walk into after putting in long hour’s working at the emergency room. He lights a fire, sinks into his new sofa and lets the stress of his day melt away.

Interior Designer
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Call for your complimentary interior design consultation

As an interior designer, I watch over every aspect of a design project. I work with carpenters, general contractors, architects, window treatment showrooms, upholsters, electricians, plumbers, tile suppliers and contractors and molding suppliers. I have a long-term relationship with my sources and make sure they provide my clients the highest quality workmanship as well as reliability to get the job done on schedule. I take my role seriously. As a professional interior designer, I personally take full responsibility to insure the finished product is done to my client’s utmost satisfaction.

One of the best aspects to hiring an Interior Designer is that it allows my clients entrance into Designer Showrooms full of unique furnishings from around the world. Often, these designer showrooms are for the trade only and some of these design showrooms have back rooms with deep discounts. Again these designer showrooms are for the Trade only. This insures you, the client, unique and original furniture of excellent quality at reasonable prices.

Woodbury, Long Island, NY
Woodbury is located on Long Island in Nassau County, New York. The area consists of upper middle class residential homes on larger than typical lots and includes the neighborhoods of Rolling Hills and Woodbury Estates. The land area of Woodbury is 5.06 square miles of wooded, residential land, with an elevation of 177 feet. The home architecture of the Woodbury area consists of high ranch, split ranch and low ranch styles, colonials and capes. Houses range in price from about $500,000 to $3.0 million. In the 2009 census, the median income for Woodbury was estimated at $ 157,966 and the estimated the median house or condo real estate value in was $1,092,739. Woodbury, Nassau County NY zip code is 11797. The nearest cities are Syosset, NY, West Hills, NY, Laurel Hollow, LI, New York, Oyster Bay Cove, NY, South Huntington, NY, Melville, NY, Old Brookville, NY, Upper Brookville, Long Island, NY, Muttontown, Long Island, NY, Jericho, NY, Old Westbury, LI, NY, Greenvale, Long Island, NY. East Norwich, NY and Glen Head, NY.

Before

After

I have had the pleasure of designing the interiors of many splendid homes in Great Neck but this was one of my favorite projects.  The homeowner, Ronnie, was a successful single woman in her 60’s.  Upon our initial consultation she expressed an aversion to the color black.  She liked the colors coral and turquoise. We decided to give it a transitional look and use accents of coral and turquoise.  The room was long and narrow and I suggested building the sofa into a nook which created interest and personality to the room.  The shape of the sofa in a “U” which complements the space and invites interaction and conversation among guests.  I also had grass cloth adhered to the back of the wall unit to provide texture which gave the nook a warm, cozy feel while also helping to pleasantly balance the acoustics of the room.

Opposite the seating nook, I designed a custom wall unit which tastefully housed the entertainment center.  We stayed with simple lines as we wanted to create a classic transitional look.  As far as Ronnie’s aversion to black, we did purchase a clock for the kitchen with black trim.  Ronnie says it was brown and I laughed and said, “It’s ok, you just stepped a little bit out of your comfort level.”  Ronnie was thrilled with the design of her new living room and other rooms.  Her home eventually caught the attention of House Magazine and was featured in the July/August 2009 issue.

Click to read the article in House Magazine about the interior design for this Great Neck home.

Interior Designer
Serving NYC and Long Island, NY
631-680-9691
Call for your complimentary interior design consultation

As an interior designer, I watch over every aspect of a design project.  I work with carpenters, general contractors, architects, window treatment showrooms, upholsters, electricians, plumbers, tile suppliers and contractors and molding suppliers.  I have a long-term relationship with my sources and make sure they provide my clients the highest quality workmanship as well as reliability to get the job done on schedule.  I take my role seriously.  As a professional interior designer, I personally take full responsibility to insure the finished product is done to my client’s utmost satisfaction.

One of the best aspects to hiring an Interior Designer is that it allows my clients entrance into Designer Showrooms full of unique furnishings from around the world.   Often, these designer showrooms are for the trade only and some of these design showrooms have back rooms with deep discounts.  Again these designer showrooms are for the Trade only.  This insures you, the client, unique and original furniture of excellent quality at reasonable prices.

Great Neck, Long Island

Great Neck consists of nine villages located on a peninsula on the north shore of Long Island, in Nassau County, New York.  The area was originally home of the Mattinecock Native Americans with Europeans settling in 1664.  In the late 19th century the New York Railroad turned Great Neck from a farm community into a thriving, suburban commuter town.  F. Scott Fitzgerald lived in Great Neck in the 1920s, at six Gateway Drive in Great Neck Estates and the area became the inspiration for his novel The Great Gatsby.  Wealthy New Yorker’s and Hollywood movie stars built lavish homes in Great Neck and the area became synonymous with the decadence of the roaring 20’s.  The area is known for its magnificent estates and gorgeous scenery and considered one of the most desirable areas to live within commuting distance to New York City.

In the 2009 census, the median income for Great Neck was estimated at $98,720 and the estimated the median house or condo real estate value in was $901,906.

The land area of Great Neck is 1.35 square miles. Great Neck, NY zip codes are 11020, 11021, 11022, 11023, 11024, 11025, 11026 and 11027.   The nearest  cities are Great Neck Gardens, NY, Kensington, Long Island, NY, Saddle Rock Estates, Long Island, NY, Great Neck Plaza, Long Island, NY, Great Neck Estates, LI, NY, and Harbor Hills, Long Island, NY.

Before

After

This bedroom before my interior design brought you back to the 1970’s with its white mica minimalist furniture.  The homeowner told me she wanted a traditional look.  I had designed other rooms for her so I knew and understood her taste. While she wanted a traditional look she also expressed a desire for an “updated” traditional look with an edge.

The first order of business was to address the space.  The room was long and narrow and missed the mark as it had no architectural interest. I analyzed the bedroom’s need for storage and space. The closet as it existed in the bedroom did not suit the needs for the client.

Creating the built-in window banquet solved both problems.  I had my cabinet maker build a custom unit according to my specifications, measurements, designs and color selections. In doing so we created more storage for the client as well as an amazing design focal point for the room.  The tunnel-effect of the long, stark room became an altogether comfortable place to read a book or enjoy the scenic view out the window.  We used an open mesh grid pattern for the balloon window treatments which allowed light to flow into the bedroom and trimmed it with a decorative fringe.

From there, the design of the bedroom evolved.  We continued with the fabrics and fringe on the night table and added an elegant crystal chandelier beside the bed.  I found a unique walnut and rattan headboard for the bed in one of my designer showrooms.  When the project was complete we had created a bedroom that was beautiful, comfortable and functional.

It has been a pleasure working with this family.  She has referred me to several of her friends and family members. It has been a wonderful experience working together. Thank you, again, Karen.  I am glad you are happy with the bedroom design.

Interior Designer
Serving NYC and Long Island, NY
631-680-9691
Call for your complimentary interior design consultation

As an interior designer, I watch over every aspect of a design project.  I work with carpenters, general contractors, architects, window treatment showrooms, upholsters, electricians, plumbers, tile suppliers and contractors and molding suppliers.  I have a long-term relationship with my sources and make sure they provide my clients the highest quality workmanship as well as reliability to get the job done on schedule.  I take my role seriously.  As a professional interior designer, I personally take full responsibility to insure the finished product is done to my client’s utmost satisfaction.

One of the best aspects to hiring an Interior Designer is that it allows my clients entrance into Designer Showrooms full of unique furnishings from around the world.   Often, these designer showrooms are for the trade only and some of these design showrooms have back rooms with deep discounts.  Again these designer showrooms are for the Trade only.  This insures you, the client, unique and original furniture of excellent quality at reasonable prices.

Huntington, Long Island,  NY

Huntington is located on the north shore of Long Island in Suffolk County, New York.  Originally belonging to the Matinecock American Indians, Huntington was purchased by a group of English settlers in 1653.  Huntington has five harbors bordering the north shore of the Town: Cold Spring Harbor, Lloyd Harbor, Huntington, Centerport, and Northport harbors.  The area offers scenic views of the Long Island sound.  There are four incorporated Villages in the Town: Northport, Asharoken, Lloyd Harbor, and Huntington Bay. In addition there are several prominent unincorporated areas in the Town including Cold Spring Harbor, Elwood, Huntington, Huntington Station, South Huntington, Melville, East Northport, Halesite, Dix Hills, Centerport, Greenlawn, and Fort Salonga.
In the 2009 census, the median income for Huntington was estimated at $106,221 and the estimated the median house or condo real estate value in was $672,208.

Huntington’s best-known resident, Walt Whitman, was born in West Hills in 1819. His family moved to Brooklyn when he was a child but he returned to Long Island as a young man. At the age of 19 he founded The Long-Islander, a Huntington newspaper still in existence.

The land area of Huntington is 7.53 square miles. Huntington, NY zip code is 11743.   The nearest  cities are Halesite, NY, Huntington Bay, Long Island, NY, Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island, NY, Centerport, Long Island, NY, Huntington Station, LI, NY, Greenlawn, Long Island, NY. Lloyd Harbor, NY, Oyster Bay, NY, Melville, NY, Dix Hills, LI, NY and Laurel Hollow, NY.

Before

After

This is the living room décor before I set to work.  I had been working on interior designs for other room in this Dix Hills home for about a year and every time I walked by living room I couldn’t help but think there had to be a better way to use the color red.  The client understood that bright apple red color was overwhelming the room but they loved the color.

Finally they asked me to come up with an interior design for this room that was different and amazing.  I came up with an idea to paint the ceiling red.  I searched high and low until I came up with a metallic red paint I thought might work.  The client said, “Yes!” emphatically and gave me the go-ahead.

I was really happy we came up with a design plan that satisfied their love for color, their desire for something unusual, and a room that fit their personalities.  I designed several rooms for this client but the living room with the red ceiling ended up as their favorite.

Here is a kitchen design I did for the same homeowner, once again, adding an elegant touch of red.

Interior Designer
Serving NYC and Long Island, NY
631-680-9691
Call for your complimentary interior design consultation

As an interior designer, I watch over every aspect of a design project.  I work with carpenters, general contractors, architects, window treatment showrooms, upholsters, electricians, plumbers, tile suppliers and contractors and molding suppliers.  I have a long-term relationship with my sources and make sure they provide my clients the highest quality workmanship as well as reliability to get the job done on schedule.  I take my role seriously.  As a professional interior designer, I personally take full responsibility to insure the finished product is done to my client’s utmost satisfaction.

One of the best aspects to hiring an Interior Designer is that it allows my clients entrance into Designer Showrooms full of unique furnishings from around the world.   Often, these designer showrooms are for the trade only and some of these design showrooms have back rooms with deep discounts.  Again these designer showrooms are for the Trade only.  This insures you, the client, unique and original furniture of excellent quality at reasonable prices.

Dix Hills, Long Island, NY
Dix Hills is a located in the western part of Suffolk County on Long Island, New York and part of the Town of Huntington, NY. The area was named after Dick Pechagan, an Indian settler who sold the land to the Town of Huntington in May of 1700.  In 2008, Forbes Magazine named Dix Hills the 19th most affluent U.S. neighborhood.  In the 2009 census, the median income for Dix Hills was estimated at $149,264 and the estimated the median house or condo real estate value in was $708,568.  The land area of Dix Hills is 15.9 square miles.  The topography is hilly with lush green foliage and patches of luxuriant forest growth that lend the region a picturesque attractiveness.  Dix Hills has about 7,900 homes with some 91% of the households comprised of families.  Half Hollow Hills Central School District serves the Dix Hills area.  The average high temperature in Dix Hills in July is 81.1 degrees.  The average low temperature in Dix Hills in January is 24.2 degrees.  The annual precipitation in Dix Hills is 43.0 inches.  Dix Hills, NY zip code is 11746.  The nearest  cities are Deer Park, NY, South Huntington, Long Island, NY, West Hills, Long Island, NY, Wheatley Heights, Long Island, NY, Old Bethpage, LI, NY, Woodbury, LI, NY, Huntington Station, LI, NY, Melville, LI, NY, Commack, New York and Oyster Bay, Long Island, NY.

Before

After

Interior Designer
Serving NYC and Long Island, NY
631-680-9691
Call for your complimentary interior design consultation

As an interior designer, I watch over every aspect of a design project.  I work with carpenters, general contractors, architects, window treatment showrooms, upholsters, electricians, plumbers, tile suppliers and contractors and molding suppliers.  I have a long-term relationship with my sources and make sure they provide my clients the highest quality workmanship as well as reliability to get the job done on schedule.  I take my role seriously.  As a professional interior designer, I personally take full responsibility to insure the finished product is done to my client’s utmost satisfaction.

One of the best aspects to hiring an Interior Designer is that it allows my clients entrance into Designer Showrooms full of unique furnishings from around the world.   Often, these designer showrooms are for the trade only and some of these design showrooms have back rooms with deep discounts.  Again these designer showrooms are for the Trade only.  This insures you, the client, unique and original furniture of excellent quality at reasonable prices.

Roslyn, Long Island, NY
Roslyn  is an affluent village located in Nassau County on Long Island, New York. In addition to the Village of Roslyn, the following towns are considered part of the Greater Rosyln area:  East Hills, Flower Hill, Greenvale, Roslyn Estates, Roslyn Harbor, Roslyn Heights and Searingtown.

In the 2009 census, the median income for Roslyn was estimated at $ 93,258 and the estimated the median house or condo real estate value in was $366,226.  The land area of Roslyn is 0.63 square miles.  The topography is somewhat hilly with lush patches of luxuriant forest growth that lend the region a scenic quality.  Roslyn has about 1,060 homes with some 56.9% of the households comprised of families. Roslyn Union Free School District serves the Greater Roslyn area.

The average high temperature in Dix Hills in July is 81.1 degrees.  The average low temperature in Dix Hills in January is 24.2 degrees.  The annual precipitation in Dix Hills is 43.0 inches.  Dix Hills, NY zip code is 11576.  The nearest  cities are Roslyn Estates, NY, East Hills, Long Island, NY, Roslyn Heights, Long Island, NY, Flower Hill, Long Island, NY, Roslyn Harbor, LI, NY, Greenvale, LI, NY, Munsey Park, LI, NYand North Hempstead, New York.

Before

After

We said our good-byes to the kiddie’s basketball court and got started on the interior design for the new dining room.  The client expressed a desire for a sophisticated NYC Manhattan look.

We decided upon a black color for the walls.  To give the room warmth, we then used highly polished Brazilian Walnut wood for the dining room chairs, table and credenza. Instead of simply hanging one centered fixture over the table we created interest by hanging two square lights. The ceiling was arched so it created a little bit of a mounting challenge.

The style of this dining room needed artwork that would make a statement and offset the dramatic black walls. My instinct told me to use chrome frames with black & white prints.  I have a wonderful resource that I use that does art consulting.  This is an important resource of mine because sometimes we have a vision and you need the right professional to help implement the vision.  I asked my art consultants to find me modern black & white pictures in a sequence of six pictures. Well they certainly delivered!  I am so thankful for having the right resources.  The correct artwork makes this room complete and elevates the whole design project to another level.

The windows in this room were dated and old.  We researched having them replaced but it wasn’t cost-effective.  We needed a solution that fit within our budgetary restraints and solved our design dilemma.  Designing on a budget often presents challenges.  In some cases, we can turn a negative into a positive.  With the help of my window treatment supplier, we came up with a wonderful solution.  We did not want the room to look dark, so we alternated the panels and strategically placed the solid panels to cover the imperfections of the window. The Damask fabric made a great visual statement.  It also added a transitional element to the room.

We then coordinated the décor in the dining room with the adjoining living room.  It was a pleasure to work on the interior design of this lovely home in Melville, Long Island.

Interior Designer
Serving NYC and Long Island, NY
631-680-9691
Call for your complimentary interior design consultation

As an interior designer, I watch over every aspect of a design project.  I work with carpenters, general contractors, architects, window treatment showrooms, upholsters, electricians, plumbers, tile suppliers and contractors and molding suppliers.  I have a long-term relationship with my sources and make sure they provide my clients the highest quality workmanship as well as reliability to get the job done on schedule.  I take my role seriously.  As a professional interior designer, I personally take full responsibility to insure the finished product is done to my client’s utmost satisfaction.

One of the best aspects to hiring an Interior Designer is that it allows my clients entrance into Designer Showrooms full of unique furnishings from around the world.   Often, these designer showrooms are for the trade only and some of these design showrooms have back rooms with deep discounts.  Again these designer showrooms are for the Trade only.  This insures you, the client, unique and original furniture of excellent quality at reasonable prices.

Melville, Long Island, NY
Melville is a quiet hamlet in the town of Huntington in Suffolk County on Long Island, New York.  It is believed that the name Melville was derived from the Latin term for honey. The area had an abundance of honeybees and was known as Sweet Hollow prior to 1854. Around the same time the town changed its name to Melville, the American Author Herman Melville was at the height of his fame after publishing Moby Dick in 1851, so it is debatably where the town’s name came from.

The land area of Melville is 11.3 square miles.  The surface is hilly with a high elevation of 160 feet and consists of lush green foliage and patches of luxuriant forest growth that lend the region a picturesque attractiveness.  Melville has grown from a small farming community to an upper middle-class residential neighborhood on Long Island.  Melville has about 4,900 homes with some 81% of the households comprised of married couples and 38% with children under 18 living with them.  Half Hollow Hills Central School District serves the Melville area.

According to the 2009 census, the median income for a family living in Melville was $118,507.  The 2009 census estimated the median house or condo real estate value in Melville was $725,950.

The average high temperature in Melville in July is 81.1 degrees.  The average low temperature in Melville in January is 24.2 degrees.  The annual precipitation in Melville is 43.0 inches.

Melville includes the zip codes 11747 and 11775.  The nearest cities are South Huntington, Long Island, NY, West Hills, Long Island, NY, Wheatley Heights, Long Island, NY, Old Bethpage, LI, NY, Woodbury, LI, NY, Huntington Station, LI, NY, Dix Hills, LI, NY, and Oyster Bay, Long Island, NY.

Before

The homeowners, Vipul and Anu, a young married couple and in their early 30’s, were open to fresh interior design ideas. They appreciated classic, modern designs, chrome finishes and fabrics with a sheen. I found a wonderful fabric with a large damask pattern. Instead of overwhelming the room I opted to use the Damask for the window panels. I trimmed the tops of the panels with a coordinating trim.

After

The sofas were custom-made by my craftsmen to the size and specifications of the client’s wants and needs. The feel and design for this living room was one that creates a sense of balance. That is why I chose to center the sofas. I also centered two black console tables on either end of the windows in the room. I then added mirrors sized to fit into the panel molding above these console tables. The mirrors reflected the lighting from the crystal chandelier and add a sense of glamor to the design.

Custom-Made Sofas

The client wanted artwork that made a real statement. The painting we chose for the focal point on the wall certainly has achieved that look. It adds color and an element of nature to the room that grounds us.

Ottoman Takes Center Stage

The ottoman was to take center stage. I found a Teflon-treated fabric that was done in a metallic silver tone which we used to upholster the ottoman.

Cassic Greek Key Design

We then added elegant, silver studs in the pattern of a classic Greek key design to add interest and further define the space. We trimmed the ottoman with the same velvet as the sofa.