What to Know Before Hiring an Interior Designer in NYC
Thinking About Hiring an Interior Designer in NYC? Read This First. So, you’re ready to give your home a serious style upgrade, but the thought of choosing furniture, measuring every inch of your space, and making sure it actually looks good together has you feeling… overwhelmed. That’s where our tips on what to know before […]
7 Timeless Home Decor Trends Worth Investing In
The Home Trends That Never Go Out of Style (And Are Actually Worth Your Money) Trends come and go—one minute, everyone is painting their walls greige, the next, we’re drowning in a sea of checkerboard rugs and mushroom lamps. But some design choices stand the test of time and always look good, no matter how […]
Summer Decor: Preparing Your Space for Entertaining (Without Breaking a Sweat)
Summer decor isn’t just about swapping snowflake pillows for palm leaves. It’s about making small, affordable changes that help your home feel brighter, breezier, and ready for guests. That might mean ditching the heavy throw for linen, reworking your layout so people aren’t tripping over your coffee table, or finding a lamp that doesn’t double […]
7 Insider Secrets to Decorating on a Budget
Contrary to popular belief, a high-end look doesn’t have to come with a high-end price tag (and no, we’re not talking about maxing out your credit card on designer furniture). NYC designers know all the tricks for creating luxe-looking interiors without spending a fortune. Ready to learn how to decorate on a budget like the […]
Cute but Useful: Stylish Home Essentials That Are Surprisingly Chic
Because even your dog crate deserves to be fabulous. Some items are necessary evils—functional, sure, but about as attractive as a rusted radiator in July. (We’re looking at you, plastic laundry baskets, tangled power strips, and those clunky pet crates taking up half the living room.) Not everything in your home is a showstopper, right? […]
Our Designers Dish on Their Fave Summer Drinks, Songs, Interior Design Trends, and More
Sunshine, Style, and Sips: A Peek into Our Team’s Summer Favorites Sure, they can pick the perfect paint color with their eyes closed. But what are our designers sipping by the pool? What summer songs are they blasting on their speakers? We asked the Affordable Interior Design team to share their warm-weather must-haves—from childhood memories […]
6 Budget-Friendly Lighting Ideas to Make Your NYC Apartment Feel Brighter
Why Does Your Apartment Feel Like a Cave? (And How to Fix It Without Spending a Fortune) New York City apartments have a lot going for them: character, charm, and maybe even exposed brick if you’re lucky. What they don’t always have? Good lighting. Between dim overhead fixtures, tiny windows, and zero natural sunlight (hello, […]
Affordable Storage Solutions That Look Stylish Too
Living in NYC means making the most of every square inch, but storage solutions often come with a trade-off—either they work or look good, but rarely both. The good news? You don’t have to choose. We’ve got examples of affordable storage solutions that look stylish, too. What Are Affordable Stylish Storage Solutions? Simply put, stylish […]
Interior Designer-Approved Mother’s Day Home Gift Ideas (That She’ll Actually Keep)
Flowers? Cute, but they’ll be in the trash by next week. A candle? Nice, but how many does she really need? This year, upgrade your game with Mother’s Day home gift ideas that are interior designer-approved. From chic storage to stylish lighting, we’re sharing 7 tips that make Mom’s home feel more beautiful, more functional—and […]
Budget-Friendly Ways to Add Personality to Your NYC Apartment
If we’re being frank, most NYC apartments aren’t exactly known for their character. Beige walls, outdated fixtures, and that weirdly placed radiator can make it seem impossible to make your space feel like it reflects you. But all is not lost, because we have the skinny on budget-friendly NYC apartment decor to add personality to […]
