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 design renovations and interiors around what’s already extraordinary about your house—and what it has yet to become.
Maybe your house has been flipped within an inch of its life. Maybe it’s remarkably intact, but no longer works the way you need it to. Either way, the task is more interesting than starting over.
We help you see what’s worth saving, what needs rethinking, and how the pieces belong together. From the layout to the last light fixture, we develop a clear design direction and carry it through the details.
You bring your life, your enthusiasms, and the things you can’t imagine parting with. We bring a point of view, a close reading of the house, and the expertise to move the work forward.
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.
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.a clear direction, down to the details
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.
let’s restore something together
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full-service interior design & restoration — available by inquiry
made to measure
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Architectural Interior Design & Space Planning
We rethink flow, proportion, and function while respecting the house’s architectural character. The aim is not to preserve every inconvenience. It’s to make changes that feel considered, useful, and at home.
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Full-Scale Renovation & Restoration Direction
From the first concept through the construction phase, we develop the design and help protect its intent. We collaborate with your contractor and relevant specialists, resolve design details, and select materials that connect new work to what belongs.
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Additions & Adaptive Reuse
More room shouldn’t mean less character. Whether you’re expanding the house or finding a new purpose for an attic, garage, or overlooked space, we design the connection between old and new. It’s expansion by conversation—not imitation or erasure.
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Interior Styling & Material Selection
From tile and plumbing fittings to lighting, rugs, and window treatments, we bring the materials and furnishings into one coherent story. We look for character, craftsmanship, and the right relationships—not a room assembled from whatever happens to be trending.
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Historical Narrative & Design Storytelling
A house’s history can inform much more than its appearance. Where appropriate, we incorporate research into its architecture, materials, and past lives to give the design a stronger foundation. Written histories, visual archives, and house-naming projects can also be commissioned separately.
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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.
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.
old houses
still have stories to tell
Although it tells a story, interior design is ultimately a visual medium
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Old houses keep secrets. Our pricing doesn't.
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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.
