Karen and her team staged a new listing of mine - a large 3 bedoom apartment on the Upper West Side…read moreof Manhattan. They did a beautiful job of capturing the essence of the apartment with the right furniture and accessories. I interviewed 3 staging companies and Karen was the best priced and most pleasant to deal with. I have subsequently referred her to other real estate colleagues and will continue to do so.

We needed to sell our home quickly, and we couldn't have done it without Karen and Nicole! They…read moretransformed our (cluttered!) family two bedroom condo into a beautiful space that looked like it could have been in the pages of a magazine. Still, it felt warm, welcoming and comfortable to live in...which we did throughout the sales process. The most incredible "before and after" was our large balcony, which the team layered with color and texture. Our home sold within a week!

I can not say enough good things about Rebeca and her team! She completely reorganized our detached…read moregarage in a day and a half. Loved the process, LOVE the result. (I'm too embarrassed to share the "before" pics, but the "after" pics are to die for!)

December 2023 session update: Rebeca and Mina are very…read morehelpful and professional. Rebeca helped me with the design of my three closets and provided some great advices so that I can have the closets tailored to my needs. She also took care of the delivery and installation of my closets during my vacation aboard. Highly recommended. Update pics of my new closets.

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!

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.

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.

I've worked with Buddy's design and contracting services for the past 22 years, and over that time…read morehe has decorated and renovated two of my apartments. One project was a full transformation: kitchen, both bathrooms, and complete interior decorating. He brings a fresh style but also advised us to preserve elements of our home that were worth keeping. He continues to work with us to modernize our apartment while maintaining character. He customized our renovations to make our apartment into a wonderful home. From contracting management to design vision and finishing details, Buddy and his team handle everything seamlessly. Having one person oversee both the aesthetic and the execution makes the process incredibly smooth and cohesive. After more than two decades of working together, I can confidently say his experience, eye for design, and hands-on expertise truly set him apart. We have recommended him to many friends and recommend him to those reading this review. You will be delighted!

Would highly recommend using Lumen Homes to decorate your home. Olya was extremely helpful and…read morequickly got a grasp of my taste. She was very responsive and eager to provide the best possible service. The home was setup beautifully and in a timely manner. The selection available is also much better than a lot of their competitors.

Olga is the best!…read more She and her team are organized, professional and prompt. She delivered exactly what she promised, kept to an agreed upon budget and left no stone unturned. She really understood what we were looking for as far as the design of our apartment and we couldn't be happier with the end result. I highly recommend Lumen for home decorating, you won't be disappointed!

I ordered several furniture pieces via a subscription. After contacting customer service, I was…read moretold I would get a confirmation email with timing details for my delivery two days before the scheduled date. I never received an email, but the team did show up as scheduled. 4 or 5 guys arrived to set up four pieces of furniture. They were fairly speedy and everything was done in an hour or less. Unfortunately, one piece was assembled incorrectly and I had to contact customer service for a replacement. They have no customer service phone number and everything is handled via email, but they were very speedy with their responses, which was appreciated. I also requested to switch out my mattress and they accommodated my request for free within the three day grace period. Overall, it's been a good experience.

Overall, this has been a great solution to my housing needs over the past year. There were a couple…read moreof instances of miscommunication/mistakes on their end but it was always able to be worked out in the end. The furniture was good quality. The delivery and pick-up service and team are absolutely top notch and make life very easy.

Juliette is INCREDIBLE. If you're on the fence, just book. Start off the with a consult and you'll…read moreknow why. The way her mind works is amazing, she can look at a space and instantly know how to take it to the next level. On top of this, she can do this given pretty much any constraint that you may have. It's incredibly impressive. I'm living in student housing in San Francisco, and the changes she was able to guide me through - over FaceTime, in a pandemic - were so needed. She worked with my budget, our inability to order/buy anything because of shelter in place, and my back pain. Using the contents of my apartment I was able to go from a cluttered mess to a cozy place to hole up. Additionally, she gave me suggestion for things to improve upon next and I've taken all of those. I've been a messy person my entire life and now there's some order. My cupboards and closets are actually tidy and I can find things. I even find myself tidying up regularly! I've booked so many more additional sessions that I originally planned because SHE IS SO WORTH IT. Will do without hesitation in the future too. She can help you organize, style, reuse things you already have, and just breathe life into your space.

WOW. Just magic. Small business/freelancers- YOU NEED THIS! It will free up so much mental space to…read morebe able to work from home! I am a makeup artist/ artist that cut my personal space in half, and had no idea how to organize all my products and admin supplies in this tiny new space. She used what I had, created a flow and left my room looking magical and open. She was extremely time effiecient and somehow made it through my entire room, labeled /folded and sorted everything! She did exactly what I needed and then put some nice decorating touches as well to help the ambiance. So pleased and wish I would have done this sooner! Thank you Juliette!