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Apartment Renovation NYC provides residential interior design services for apartment renovations and remodels throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, developing interiors around how you live while coordinating aesthetics, function, and existing conditions. Our modern design approach favors clear, efficient layouts that make thoughtful use of limited NYC apartment space without adding unnecessary elements. [Call](tel:+16463315444) or schedule for a complimentary initial [consultation](/contact/). CONTENT PREPARED AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY FULL-SERVICE NYC-BASED ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE **LENKA ILIC ARCHITECTURE D.P.C.** ![Full-height walnut millwork wall with recessed drawer fronts in a minimal NYC living room with a white modular sofa on grey carpet](https://apartmentrenovation.nyc/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/interior-design-custom-millwork-wall-living-room.webp) ![Floor-to-ceiling oak storage wall and a built-in window bench in a sunlit apartment room with herringbone parquet flooring](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 2483 2483'%2F%3E) Custom Millwork and Storage ## Interior Design for NYC Apartment Renovations **Interior design determines how your apartment looks, feels and functions.** Thoughtful interior design considers room proportions, furniture layouts, circulation, storage, kitchens, bathrooms, lighting, millwork, flooring, stone, tile, fixtures, hardware and finishes together. For New York City apartments, **these decisions developed in parallel** with [architectural design](/services/architectural-design-services/) respond to the existing conditions of the existing building. Apartment Renovation NYC provides both architectural and interior design for remodels, allowing the visual and functional aspects of the interior to be coordinated with the architectural elements. Space, Kitchens, Bathrooms and Millwork ## Apartment Renovation NYC's Interior Design Process ### Space Planning and Interior Design The feeling and flow of the apartment is important so we map and study circulation, furniture placement, storage and room relationships based on **how you live, entertain and use your home**. Together with Owners we explore changes to closets, kitchens, bathrooms and built-ins. Our furniture layouts and [3D visualizations](/services/3d-renderings-visualization/) allow Owners a preview of a room before design decisions are finalized. ### Kitchen and Bathroom Design Kitchens and bathrooms require **detailed coordination between function, materials and architectural design**. [Kitchen design](/services/kitchen-remodel-design/) includes cabinetry, islands, appliances, countertops, backsplashes, lighting, hardware and storage. [Bathroom design](/services/bathroom-remodel-design/) includes vanities, showers, tubs, fixtures, tile, stone, mirrors and lighting. We develop these rooms as part of the overall apartment so they relate naturally to the surrounding interior. ### Custom Millwork and Storage Custom millwork makes limited NYC apartment space significantly more useful. We design built-in cabinetry, closets, libraries, media units, banquettes, desks and other storage solutions around the dimensions and character of the apartment. Rather than treating storage as an afterthought, **millwork becomes a defining feature of the interior**. ![Labelled stone, tile and painted metal finish samples laid out on a concrete surface for an apartment renovation material selection](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1134 1134'%2F%3E) Selections of finishes ### Lighting, Materials and Finishes Flooring, stone, tile, paint, cabinetry finishes, plumbing fixtures, hardware and lighting **establish the character of an interior**. Material selections are curated across the apartment to balance the composition of a space. Lighting elevates a space that’s why it’s carefully considered alongside furniture, ceilings, millwork and architectural elements. For more inspiration check out our [Design Board](/design-board/). ### Interior Design Documentation Depending on the project scope, design documentation will include finish plans, furniture layouts, reflected ceiling plans, kitchen and bathroom elevations, millwork drawings and schedules. Architect-Led, From Design Through Construction ## Why Choose Apartment Renovation NYC for Interior Design? Our interior design services are provided alongside architectural services which streamlines the renovation or remodel process. ### Architect-Led Interior Design A licensed architect coordinates the interior with the remodel or renovation, existing apartment conditions and applicable project requirements. ### NYC Apartment Specialization We focus on apartment renovations in Manhattan and Brooklyn, including co-ops and condominiums where space limitations, existing building conditions, and alteration requirements influence design. ### Integrated Design Approach Space planning, kitchens, bathrooms, millwork, lighting and finishes are developed concurrently with architectural technical drawings as opposed to coordinating an independent interior designer or another firm. ### Design Through Construction Our services do not end with issuing interior design deliverables, we are engaged during construction phase to document the level of craftsmanship and detail implemented. [Owner’s Protection Services](/owners-protection/) Fees, Scope and Level of Service ## How Much Do Interior Design Services Cost in NYC? Interior design fees depend on the apartment size, renovation scope and level of service required. But a good rule of thumb is that it can account for **10%** of a project’s construction cost. A limited project involving finish selections requires a different scope from a complete apartment renovation involving space planning, custom kitchens and bathrooms, millwork, lighting and detailed construction documentation. Factors affecting fees include: - apartment size and number of rooms - kitchen and bathroom design - custom millwork - lighting design - material and fixture selections - drawing requirements Apartment Renovation NYC provides project-specific proposals based on the services your renovation requires. Learn more about how design decisions influence your overall [NYC apartment renovation cost](/articles/cost-of-renovating-apartment-nyc/). ![Galley kitchen mid-renovation with unfinished white base cabinets, exposed shelving uprights and a temporary pendant bulb](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1812 2560'%2F%3E) Kitchen: Construction phase ![Completed floor-to-ceiling grey-oak kitchen cabinetry with integrated ovens, a woman opening a lift-up wall cabinet above a display shelf with ceramic vases](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1812 2560'%2F%3E) Kitchen: Completed ## WHAT'S INCLUDEDIN OUR NYC INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES Interior design services are tailored to the scope and requirements of each apartment renovation and include: ### Design & Space Planning - Space planning and furniture layouts - Kitchen and bathroom design - Custom cabinetry, millwork and storage design - Lighting design and reflected ceiling plans - Interior elevations and detailed design development - 3D renderings and visualization ### Materials, Finishes & Fixtures - Flooring, tile and stone selections - Cabinetry and countertop finishes - Plumbing fixture and hardware selections - Paint colors and wall finishes - Decorative lighting selections - Coordination of material transitions and finish details ### Documentation & Project Coordination - Interior design drawings and finish schedules - Coordination with architectural drawings - Coordination with applicable engineering consultants - Co-op and condo submission coordination - Contractor and fabricator design coordination - Construction-phase design review and clarification ## Interior Design in NYC FAQs ### What does an **interior designer** do for an apartment renovation? Interior design creates a unified visual flow and includes space planning, furniture layouts, kitchens, bathrooms, millwork, lighting, flooring, materials, fixtures, hardware and finish selections. ### Who can provide **interior design** services? According to [NYSED](https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/architecture/professional-practice/architects-and-interior-design): anyone may use the title “Interior Designer” and provide the same services as a “Certified Interior Designer”. ### What is the difference between **interior design** and **architectural design**? Interior design focuses on the character and visual experience of interior spaces. [Architectural design](/services/architectural-design-services/) addresses the broader building design, technical requirements and regulated professional scope. On apartment renovations, the two will overlap, which is why we coordinate them within one architect-led process. ### Should I hire an **architect**, interior designer or a contractor **first**? **First hire an Architect.** Architectural design governs and sets the frame of possibility for interior design to follow. Architect’s drawings and interior design provide the scope of work for the basis of a contractor’s construction cost estimates. ## Start Planning Interior Design for a NYC Apartment Renovation and Remodel Project Apartment interior comes from coordinating layout, proportion, storage, kitchens, bathrooms, lighting, millwork and materials around the way you want to live. Apartment Renovation NYC provides architect-led interior design for apartment renovations and remodels throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn. [Call](tel:+16463315444) or schedule for a complimentary initial [consultation](/contact/). 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