let me guess
why you’re here —
you're here because
luckily, we don’t demo for drama
You fell in love with the story, not the stress
We restore with precision, working from the inside out — structure before surface, story before style trends.
You bought a house with history—and now you’re wondering how to live in it without erasing what made it special. Maybe it’s been flipped within an inch of its life. Maybe it’s original, but overwhelming. Maybe you’re caught in the exhausting in-between: too many choices, too much pressure to get it right.
You might be stuck in decision quicksand. Paralyzed by paint chips. Haunted by the fear of making the wrong call on something permanent. You want a home that feels intentional, but not museum-stuffy. Beautiful, but honest. Layered, but never fake.
You don’t need someone to gut it. You need someone to listen to it. And to you.
That’s where we come in.
This is where overwhelm meets expertise. We help you move forward with clarity and care.
Whether you need a color whisperer, a renovation co-conspirator, or just someone to lovingly talk you out of bad tile—we’re here to help you make good, grounded, soulful decisions for your space.
We can help you see what’s worth saving—and what’s quietly asking for change.
We’re all trying to become our best selves. Let’s figure out what this house is trying to become— and how to help it get there.no more decision fatigue
what we do
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Interior design
Transformations that refine and reinterpret existing homes with respect to their past lives.
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Architectural editing
Thoughtful reworking of floor plans, circulation, and systems.
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Material selection & consulting
We choose materials that feel like they’ve always belonged.
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Project stewardship
We partner with vendors who understand nuance and who care about doing things the right way, not just the fast way.
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Online services
Remote or in-person one hour sessions. Color and historic home consults currently available.
Location, location, location
I was lucky enough to get a lease on a rent-stabilized apartment in Chelsea several years back. The location was excellent, but the apartment needed a lot of work to feel like home and not like a sad shoebox. It was Ryann to the rescue! She didn't have an easy task. I had a super eclectic mix of furniture and colors, but somehow, she made it all click. People were shocked at the transformation of the space—the use of paint, fabric, and patterns, and just how chic it all was. She did it well within my budget, and it's safe to say that I will never use anyone else again.- Steven J.full-service offerings — available by inquiry
made to measure
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Architectural Interior Design & Space Planning
We reimagine historic homes with precision and care—rethinking flow, scale, and function while honoring original structure and intention. We work with what’s there and design for how you live.
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Full-Scale Renovation & Restoration Direction
From concept to execution, we partner on thoughtful restorations—balancing preservation with utility. We collaborate with contractors, source era-appropriate materials, and act as design steward throughout.
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Design for Additions & Adaptive Reuse
When you’re adding onto a historic home or adapting a forgotten space (like a garage or attic), we ensure new work speaks fluently with the old. It’s expansion by conversation—not imitation or erasure.
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Custom Interior Styling & Material Selection
From hardware and lighting to rugs and window treatments, we source character-forward pieces that ground your home in soul and substance—not trends. This is styling with story, not staging for resale.
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Historical Narrative & Design Storytelling
We don’t just design spaces—we reveal their histories. From naming your home to building visual or written archives, we help you connect to the lineage of the place and carry it forward. **Please enquire for more specifics
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Renovation Coaching & Design Advisory (Hybrid)
For the hands-on homeowner working with a GC, we offer structured guidance throughout the process: design reviews, material feedback, layout troubleshooting, and restoration checks that keep your choices aligned with your home’s deeper identity.
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Preservation-Forward Project Consulting
For real estate agents, developers, or homeowners working with culturally significant properties, we provide insight into what should be saved—and how to advocate for it with taste and tact.
let’s restore something together
For those ready to renovate ☟
For those with questions ☟
old houses
still have stories to tell
Although it tells a story, interior design is ultimately a visual medium
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investment guide
Your house has secrets, your budget shouldn’t.
Nothing spammy. Just the truth your house deserves.Real costs.
Smart choices.
No sugarcoating.
Part of why I love my work now is that there are so many ways to be right. In the world of arts and entertainment, I spent years surrounded by people in suits looking for reasons to say no. But my clients don’t see my work as something to get through as fast as possible—they’re excited to see me. There’s so much to love and so many things to say yes to.
