How Long Will It Take?Everyone always asks how long their renovation/remodeling/redesign is going to take. Of course, it’s one of the three key questions everyone should ask (alon...
Design Consultations: 7 Reasons to Schedule a Design Consultation Before Your RenovationAs you know, renovating your apartment is a big decision—or, truthfully, it’s many big decisions. And most of our clients struggle to come up with answers ab...
Finding A Designer: Experience MatchYou stand in your apartment and look around…. It’s rough around the edges, it doesn’t really meet your needs, and it doesn’t reflect who you are—at least not...
18 Tips for Working from HomeSo many folks have been asking how I manage to stay productive when working from home. I’m happy to share my secrets, as well as some of the advice I give to...
Which Cabinet Color Should I Choose?Q&A: Which cabinet color should I choose? Q: We are building a new house, and the model home construction comes with grey tile floors in the kitchen, master ...
Finding a Designer: Style MatchThe thought of looking for designer can be intimidating. Where do you look? How can you be assured of a good job? As part of our series “Finding a Designer” ...
Success In the DetailsWhen conceptualizing a design solution for a new project, it’s important to look at the larger picture: circulation, functionality, scope, context, adjacency...
PhotoshootAt Village West Design documenting projects through photography is a key step in communicating the finished product. At the photoshoot we aim to show off not...
Secrets to Successful Loft DesignsThere is a definite allure to inhabiting a raw, floor-through space with high ceilings and remnants of a bygone era. But the design challenges are as special...
Why It's Worth the Effort to Make Your BedEven in the most luxurious homes, no amount of well-appointed furnishings can bring about the tranquility of a well-made bed. But that’s not what this post i...
Envisioning 3D SpaceYou and the designer stand there in the existing space you’re planning to renovate, and you survey the scene. The designer tries to paint a picture for you o...
Tips and Tricks for SummerWith summer in full swing, why not bring the outside inside? Here are a few tips and tricks to freshen up your home. Tip 1: Rearrange your furniture to make ...
"A Typical Day" by Daniel Ian SmithThis entry has been written by our lead interior designer and Village West Design principal Daniel Ian Smith. People often ask me what a typical workday is, ...
The Real Value of Your HomeThe following article “The Real Value of Your Home” by Daniel Ian Smith was originally published in the West Village newspaper WestView News. People often re...
Inspired by Children's RoomsWe have no trouble committing to an imaginative playground of a room for our children, but when it comes to adult space, many think it has to be “serious.” M...
The Two Types of RenovationWhether painting the walls or relocating them altogether, construction is a time of reflection and change. To best prepare for any scale of work, it’s helpfu...
Winter LightIt’s winter here in the West Village, bringing with it cartoonishly long shadows and that wonderfully clear, bright sky over the Hudson River. Winter light i...
