tribeca penthouse

tribeca penthouse

design | home improvement
estate home
park avenue duplex

Create a home you love

We offer interior solutions grounded in timeless principles that have lasting value. Our approach is built on relationships, ensuring that each project is meaningful. Rather than sourcing furnishings from big-box stores, we work directly with select artisans, trade sources, private studios, and auction houses to create valuable homes that align with our clients’ taste, vision, and long-term goals. Our services include:

service 1.

decoration

Complete home decor that reflects your unique aesthetic, lifestyle, and preferences. We collaborate with exclusive design sources and a private network of artisans to help us bring your vision to life and create a home tailored to you.

From handcrafted custom furnishings to one-of-a-kind art pieces, every aspect of the process emphasizes authenticity and incorporates exceptional craftsmanship, high-quality materials, and timeless designs.

Modern Tribeca high-rise bedroom decor featuring a custom high-gloss black nightstand and a made-to-order silk rug by Odegard

service 2.

design

Timeless design solution without structural changes that enhance your everyday experience at home. Strategic investments that are functional, innovative, and custom-designed to provide personal and financial returns.

From home improvements that include custom storage solutions and high-quality finishes to complete home upgrades that include lighting control systems and smart home integration, we'll help you make informed decisions that meet your long-term goal.

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service 3.

architecture

Comprehensive design and build services that include significant alterations that will transform and enhance the lifetime value of your property investment.

From home renovations that include kitchen and bathroom redesigns to large-scale home remodeling with major structural changes, we handle and oversee every aspect of the process and ensure efficient coordination and accurate execution.

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investment options

Our approach goes beyond aesthetics. We combine design expertise with financial insight, ensuring every detail is a smart investment. Investment varies based on scope, custom elements, and sourcing requirements. All projects include comprehensive design development, premium sourcing, and professional installation coordination with ongoing support.

Projects

Our curated portfolio celebrates the city's diverse architectural landscape through thoughtfully executed residential transformations. From distinguished prewar classics on the Upper East Side to converted industrial lofts in Tribeca, each project demonstrates our ability to honor historical context while introducing modern functionality and sophisticated comfort.

west village penthouse

west village penthouse

decoration | bespoke
tribeca penthouse
upper west side penthouse
williamsburg penthouse
park avenue duplex

create a home you love – in just 4 phases

Our proven four-step process makes exceptional design simple and efficient for homeowners seeking transformation. Whether you're exploring home improvement services for targeted enhancements or comprehensive remodeling services for complete transformations, our structured approach ensures clear communication, timely decisions, and results that perfectly reflect your vision and lifestyle needs.

Phase 1 / 4

discovery

Phase 2 of our Manhattan interior design process: Concept Development, illustrating our team creating material schematics and initial design sketches.

Phase 2 / 4

selection

Phase 2 of our Manhattan interior design process: Concept Development, illustrating our team creating material schematics and initial design sketches.

Phase 3 / 4

coordination

Phase 3 of our Manhattan interior design process: Design Development, showcasing our team finalizing architectural drafting and 3D space renderings.

Phase 4 / 4

completion

Tribeca penthouse living room featuring a B&B Italia sectional, custom floor-to-ceiling drapes, and Lutron motorized shades.
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About Us

As established professionals specializing in the city's unique architectural landscape, we bring three decades of design experience to every project. Our practice focuses on interior design residential services that honor architectural heritage while introducing contemporary innovation and sophisticated comfort for discerning homeowners.

We serve clients who value authenticity, master craftsmanship, and timeless design principles that transcend fleeting trends. As your dedicated interior designer nyc partner, we understand how distinguished building character influences design decisions and lifestyle requirements throughout the city's most prestigious neighborhoods.

Our commitment to excellence extends from initial consultation through final installation, ensuring every architectural detail contributes to spaces that enhance daily living while reflecting your personal achievements and sophisticated aesthetic preferences.

Erika Flugger founder of NYC Interior Design

As established professionals specializing in the city's unique architectural landscape

What Makes NYC Interior Design® Different?

Our approach combines deep architectural understanding with personalized service, ensuring every project reflects your unique lifestyle while respecting your building's heritage. We prioritize authenticity, high-quality materials and master craftsmanship, creating homes that serve as lifetime investments. Unlike generic design services, we don't follow fleeting trends or compromise on timeless quality.

expert guidance

Whether you are a seasoned client refining your home or a new client taking your first steps into the world of design, we'll help you make confident decisions that have lasting value.

Personalization

We provide tailored solutions that transform our clients' spaces into a reflection of their lifestyle and preferences, ensuring their homes stand apart as uniquely theirs.

timeless craftsmanship

We seek out pieces created by skilled artisans whose work transcends trends, ensuring that every home is executed with care while providing lasting beauty and value.

investment focused

Our clients value home investments with lifetime value, and we provide them with market insights that reassure their decisions and long-term satisfaction.

Home transformations

home decoration

home decoration

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home decoration

Custom solutions grounded in lasting principles that have shaped homes from Soho lofts to Central Park landmarks for decades.

home improvement

home improvement

Custom solutions grounded in lasting principles that have shaped homes from Soho lofts to Central Park landmarks for decades.

home renovation

home renovation

home remodeling

home remodeling

Our three decades of New York experience inform every design decision, from understanding prewar building systems to selecting materials that have lifetime value.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our 1-hour complementary consultation includes architectural analysis, lifestyle assessment, and preliminary style direction with follow-up recommendations.

Budgets vary based on the type of service ( decoration, design or architecture), scope of work, custom elements, and sourcing requirements.

Interior decoration services focus on aesthetic enhancement through furnishings, art, and styling without structural changes, while interior design includes space planning and minor architectural modifications.

Interior architecture services involve major structural modifications, complete system integration, and comprehensive space reconfiguration, while interior design focuses on space planning with minor modifications that focus on functionality and innovation.

Absolutely. We expertly integrate cherished pieces with new selections to create cohesive, sophisticated environments that honor both your personal history and architectural context.

Our 30 years of Manhattan experience includes deep knowledge of architectural periods, appropriate styling approaches, and exclusive relationships with sources specializing in period-appropriate high quality furnishings.

"Erika transformed our city apartment into a sophisticated home that honors the building's character while feeling completely contemporary. Every guest comments on the attention to detail and how funtional our home is."

— Sarah and Michael Chen

Carnegie Hill

"Erika took the time to learn and understand our personal style, making the curation process easy and enjoyable. We now love our home, and don't ever want to leave."

— Jennifer Walsh

Upper East Side

"Erika's home upgrade services transformed our cramped Upper East Side apartment into a functional, sophisticated home. Her understanding of prewar architecture and every design decision enhanced the beauty and functionality of our existing home."

— Jennifer and David Rodriguez

Upper East Side

"The recommended space planning allowed us to create a proper home office, better storage, and improved flow without losing any of the apartment's original architectural details. The project management made the process enjoyable from start to finish. "

— Michael and Lisa Thompson

Carnegie Hill

"Erika transformed our city apartment into a sophisticated home that honors the building's character while feeling completely contemporary. Every guest comments on the attention to detail and how funtional our home is."

— Sarah and Michael Chen

Carnegie Hill

"Erika took the time to learn and understand our personal style, making the curation process easy and enjoyable. We now love our home, and don't ever want to leave."

— Jennifer Walsh

Upper East Side

"Erika's home upgrade services transformed our cramped Upper East Side apartment into a functional, sophisticated home. Her understanding of prewar architecture and every design decision enhanced the beauty and functionality of our existing home."

— Jennifer and David Rodriguez

Upper East Side

"The recommended space planning allowed us to create a proper home office, better storage, and improved flow without losing any of the apartment's original architectural details. The project management made the process enjoyable from start to finish. "

— Michael and Lisa Thompson

Carnegie Hill

"Erika transformed our city apartment into a sophisticated home that honors the building's character while feeling completely contemporary. Every guest comments on the attention to detail and how funtional our home is."

— Sarah and Michael Chen

Carnegie Hill

"Erika took the time to learn and understand our personal style, making the curation process easy and enjoyable. We now love our home, and don't ever want to leave."

— Jennifer Walsh

Upper East Side

"Erika's home upgrade services transformed our cramped Upper East Side apartment into a functional, sophisticated home. Her understanding of prewar architecture and every design decision enhanced the beauty and functionality of our existing home."

— Jennifer and David Rodriguez

Upper East Side

"The recommended space planning allowed us to create a proper home office, better storage, and improved flow without losing any of the apartment's original architectural details. The project management made the process enjoyable from start to finish. "

— Michael and Lisa Thompson

Carnegie Hill

ready to transform your space?

Experience the difference of working with Manhattan's premier interior decoration specialist. We honor your space's architectural character while reflecting your sophisticated lifestyle through curated environments that enhance both daily living and long-term property value.

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