So 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...

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 ...

The 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” ...

When conceptualizing a design solution for a new project, it’s important to look at the larger picture: circulation, functionality, scope, context, adjacency...

At 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...

There 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...

Even 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...

You 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...

With 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 ...

This 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 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...

We 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...

Whether 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...

It’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...