New York City / Interior Design Services

“I’ve learned
that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

– Maya Angelou

…And we agree. For us, this means designing homes our clients feel are rich with meaning. Interiors that speak to them personally, that feel safe, and that say, “I’m here, I’ve arrived.”

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Our Process

Step-by-Step

We Start…

In the same way. Always. Asking a million questions, finding out about you. Your wants and your needs, your loves and your hates. Your lifestyle. We’re learning what’s meaningful to you, and what you want your home or office to say about you.

Then, we begin our design process. First…

We develop your initial schematic designs. Why? To help you visualize your new interiors.

Then…

We create construction documents. Why? Because these drawings inform craftspeople, trades people and contractors of how exactly to build out your interiors.

Next…

We design your palette. Why? By creating the vision, by setting the stage, by giving you a glimpse of: your materials, finishes and colors, your millwork, custom cabinetry and much more, you’re seeing what your interiors will look like, and equally important, what they’ll feel like.\

And then…

We finalize all the drawings, all the layouts, all the custom finishes and all the details (and details, details.)

Followed by you, giving your approval. And we move to…

Purchasing. Ordering, shipping, receiving…and inspecting. Because when something arrives broken (and something always does) we’re there to take care of it.

Concurrent to this is construction. Where we are your…

Project manager. Overseeing and coordinating your process from construction, electrical, plumbing, lighting installation, AV, landscaping, and every other imaginable facet of construction. From the ground up (literally) we’re keeping an eye on your “punch list,” constantly reviewing and updating it, always ensuring that everything is being done correctly, and beautifully.

Simultaneously, we are…

Uploading. Photos and videos of the construction process. You’ll see your home or your office taking shape before your eyes. (Okay, your screen.)

While also, we are…

Doing something (oddly) called: “staging for installation.” Simple English? We’ve got everything in our warehouse, inspected, organized, and ready for installation.

Yes, we said it…

Installation. We show up with truckloads of your goodies. We take care of all the big heavy lifting. (Well, we find all the big strong guys who take care of all the big heavy lifting). And since we’ve drawn everything (and obsessed over every other thing.) Since we measured every possible angle, height, width and depth, we’re sure that your sofa’s going to fit in the elevator. (And oh, that hand-carved, antique armoire we had shipped from Indonesia? We’re sure it will fit through your front door–in one piece.)

Finally…

The Big Reveal. Groceries are in your pantry. Flowers are on your table. Coffee’s made, your candles are lit, and your wine’s decanting. We’ve met your every need so that you can simply walk in and live your life. And your lifestyle.

Why we did it? Because we love…

Seeing your eyes light up when you walk into your new interiors. And hearing you say, “It’s exactly me. It’s just what I wanted. How did you know?”

“…And it’s our greatest hope that you will never forget how we made you feel..”

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Theo S, Riverside Drive
On a scale of 1-10 we would rate our experience with Kati Curtis Design a perfect 10. From the very first email and phone call till now, Kati and her team responded to each and every question, concern and need speedily and readily. As with any project,…
On a scale of 1-10 we would rate our experience with Kati Curtis Design a perfect 10. From the very first email and phone call till now, Kati and her team responded to each and every question, concern and need speedily and readily. As with any project, there are bound to be issues, delays and problems along the way. Regardless of whatever occurred, Kati handled all with care, grace and success. Our favorite attribute of Kati and her team is the attention to detail. Nothing escapes Kati’s eyes. She notices and takes care of everything on her own initiative. Despite our tight schedule of 6 months and last-minute changes, Kati’s organizational skills allowed for us to move in on time and enjoy our summer stay. The most amazing talent of hers is her ability to understand and translate what we wanted into a visual, beautiful reality. She respects our opinions and suggestions while at the very same time honestly provides her own. We very much appreciated her honesty and trusted her expertise. When something we wanted or suggested was not ideal, Kati would tell us why and offer better alternatives. We absolutely love every inch of our home and know we will enjoy living in it for many years to come. Thank you for such a valuable gift. We would recommend Kati Curtis Design to friends and relatives without reservation.
Nathan M, Times Square Headquarters
An absolute 10! We could not have completed the interior design of our Times Square Headquarters without Kati Curtis Design. Kati, guided us through every step, from floors to furniture she was able to guide the MediaMath team through an unfamiliar process with grace and insight.{The…
An absolute 10! We could not have completed the interior design of our Times Square Headquarters without Kati Curtis Design. Kati, guided us through every step, from floors to furniture she was able to guide the MediaMath team through an unfamiliar process with grace and insight.
{The best part of working with KCD } was their organization. Also, familiarity with the process and access to the style of interiors we were looking for.
Melissa B, Upper West Side Interior Design
We hired Kati Curtis Design for the Interior Design of our Upper West Side apartment on Central Park West. Kati Curtis and her team have made the entire process of designing and decorating my new home effortless and enjoyable for several reasons: Kati really listens to…
We hired Kati Curtis Design for the Interior Design of our Upper West Side apartment on Central Park West. Kati Curtis and her team have made the entire process of designing and decorating my new home effortless and enjoyable for several reasons: Kati really listens to what the client’s goals and tastes are and considers that throughout the entire process (she very accurately perceived what my tastes were and presented numerous ideas and options); she offers her ideas as well as remains open to changes the client may want; she is completely upfront as to cost and timing; and she and her team are completely accountable in terms of sticking to deadlines and responding to questions and concerns immediately. Kati has also been an outstanding project manager by coordinating the work of other vendors as well as holding them to standards and deadlines. It’s been a pleasure to work with Kati and her team and also a relief to be able to trust that the home we spent so much time and effort finding will be a beautiful place we will love coming home to!
John B, Beach House
I have been working with Kati since 2008 when we bought our current place. First of all, she is extremely talented…..very creative….competent….open to ideas but guides you to the most practical decisions for you needs. Professionally and personally…she is a rock star in my opinion!…
I have been working with Kati since 2008 when we bought our current place. First of all, she is extremely talented…..very creative….competent….open to ideas but guides you to the most practical decisions for you needs. Professionally and personally…she is a rock star in my opinion!
Initially she proposed a color lighting/scheme to make the best use of space and light in our place….which included repainting/choosing new lighting fixtures…choosing furniture…. planning layout. Then we decided to completely renovate our kitchen and open it up from a closed to kitchen to an open one with completely altered the main living space in our apartment..required some demolitions. We love our apartment. She was great at keeping the contractors and any other vendors on task. Kati has always listened to all of my ideas and come up with/execute a plan that reflects my taste. I can’t say enough things about her. She recently helped us re-do our dining room which included having a contractor custom built a shelving unit that includes a built-in office…looks amazing. She is also now in charge of the gut renovation of a beach house we just bought on the Jersey shore. I have a baby and a toddler so she will be instrumental in helping me best utilize the bedrooms/closets in both our place here and down at the shore. Whenenver I have anything now that we want to alter I rest assured Kati will not only get the job done but it will be painless and end up EXACTLTY the way she says it will!
Susan S, Riverside Pied a Terre
We purchased a condo in NYC’s Upper Westside last November 2010 and contacted Kati in January 2011. Here are some examples of the work that was done on our condo: Design and furnish entire condo; Installation of crown moulding throughout condo; Replace closet doors and all…
We purchased a condo in NYC’s Upper Westside last November 2010 and contacted Kati in January 2011. Here are some examples of the work that was done on our condo:
Design and furnish entire condo;
Installation of crown moulding throughout condo;
Replace closet doors and all door handles;
Custom design and build master bed;
Custom design and build cove ceilings with lighting in living room and master bedroom;
Installation of sconces and blinds;
Demolition of kitchen pole to create island kitchen;
Installation of a drop ceiling and lighting in kitchen;
Custom design and build wall unit;
Custom design and build kitchen cabinets;
Replace kitchen backsplash tiles;
Installation of chandelier in dining area;
Custom-made drapery and installation;
Custom design sofas, chairs, bar stools and tufted headboard and bedframe;
Paint entire condo;
Replace marble slab of island kitchen;
Refinish flooring; and
Design and install an entertainment system throughout entire condo.
Being U.S. expatriates in Tokyo, Japan, we had our reservations about hiring an interior designer and general contractor and renovating our condo from afar. However, Kati immediately put us at ease during our first phone conversation. She was by far the most patient, reliable and professional compared to the other interior designers that we contacted.
On a scale of 1-10 we would rate our experience with Katie and Nirmada’s team a perfect 10. From the very first email and phone call till now, Kati has responded to each and every question, concern and need speedily and readily. My questions were often answered within the same day and my suggestions were always considered. She is honest and definitely kept our budget in mind.
As with any project, there are bound to be issues, delays and problems along the way with the general contractor, deliveries, electrician, etc. Regardless of whatever occured, Kati handled all with care, grace and success. Despite our tight schedule of 6 months and last-minute changes, Kati’s organizational skills allowed for us to move in on time and enjoy our summer stay. She is an excellent manager and fair negotiator. I did not worry about anything, as Kati regularly updated me with photos, emails and video. She is relentless when it comes to perfection. Our favorite attribute of Kati and her team is the attention to detail. Nothing escapes Kati’s eyes. She notices and takes care of everything on her own initiative.
The most amazing talent of hers is her ability to understand and translate what we wanted into a visual, beautiful reality. She respects our opinions and suggestions while at the very same time honestly provides her own. We very much appreciated her honesty and trusted her expertise. When something we wanted or suggested was not ideal, Kati would tell us why and offer better alternatives. We absolutely love every inch of our home and know we will enjoy living in it for many years to come. We thank Kati for such a valuable gift. We would recommend Kati and Nirmada to friends and relatives without reservation.