1. Alyssa Kapito Interiors — Manhattan, Manhattan
Serene, refined residential interiors.
Alyssa Kapito's studio is known for quiet, elegant interiors with soft palettes, fine materials and a strong sense of proportion.
The 8 Best Interior Designers in NYC (2026)
The best interior designers in NYC in 2026 include Alyssa Kapito Interiors for calm, refined residential design, Studio Sofield and Roman and Williams for architectural interiors, Ghislaine Viñas and Sasha Bikoff for bold color, Kelly Behun Studio for sculptural modern spaces, Pierce & Ward for collected, layered homes and Workstead in Brooklyn for crafted, warm interiors.
2. Studio Sofield — Manhattan, Manhattan
William Sofield's architectural interiors and furniture.
Studio Sofield designs richly crafted residential and commercial interiors and custom furniture.
3. Roman and Williams — SoHo (Roman and Williams Guild), Manhattan
Romantic, crafted interiors from the designers of the Ace and Standard hotels.
Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch's Roman and Williams designs evocative interiors and furniture, with a store and restaurant at its SoHo Guild.
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4. Ghislaine Viñas — Manhattan, Manhattan
Joyful, colorful interiors.
Ghislaine Viñas is known for exuberant, playful interiors full of color, pattern and art.
5. Kelly Behun Studio — Manhattan, Manhattan
Sculptural, art-filled modern interiors.
Kelly Behun designs bold, sculptural interiors and furniture, often built around art collections.
6. Sasha Bikoff — Manhattan, Manhattan
Maximalist interiors inspired by the 1960s–80s.
Sasha Bikoff is known for vivid, maximalist rooms drawing on 1960s, '70s and '80s design.
7. Pierce & Ward — Manhattan, Manhattan
Collected, layered interiors with vintage character.
Pierce & Ward creates layered, lived-in interiors that mix vintage finds with custom pieces.
8. Workstead — Brooklyn, Brooklyn
Warm, crafted interiors and lighting from a Brooklyn studio.
Workstead is a Brooklyn design studio known for warm, crafted interiors and its own lighting collection.
Frequently asked questions
How do NYC interior designers charge?
Fees vary: some charge a flat design fee, others an hourly rate or a percentage of project costs, plus markups on furnishings. Ask for the fee structure in writing before you start.
Do I need building approval for an apartment renovation?
Usually. Co-ops and condos require board or management approval, an alteration agreement and licensed contractors; your designer or architect typically handles the paperwork.