Summer Home Decor Ideas: Make Your NYC Apartment Feel Like a Getaway
NYC summers are a vibe. Rooftop cocktails, park picnics, and that undeniable buzz in the air. Then again, the heat, humidity, and crowds can leave you dreaming of an escape. Enter the ultimate staycation: your own space, refreshed with summer home decor ideas that turn your apartment into a personal retreat. No Hamptons house required. […]
Incorporating Greenery: Best Indoor Plants for NYC Apartments
The Best Indoor Plants for NYC Apartments (Even If You Have Zero Natural Light) NYC apartments aren’t exactly known for their sprawling gardens. Between tiny square footage and limited natural light, keeping plants alive in the city can feel like a lost cause. But don’t give up your greenery dreams just yet! We’ve got the […]
Small Space Home Office Ideas
Home Office Ideas for Your Small Space: Smart, Stylish Solutions Working from a home office space that’s small can feel less like cozy nooks and unlimited coffee refills and more like squeezing a desk into your already-cramped living space while trying not to trip over your furniture. But just because you don’t have a large […]
The Ultimate Guide to Affordable Interior Design in NYC
Living in NYC means your apartment is most likely small, expensive, and maybe not as stylish as you’d like. But that doesn’t mean you need a sky-high budget to create a home you love. With the right design approach, you can transform your space without spending a fortune, whether you’re in a tiny studio or […]
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? Now […]
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 […]