--- title: "Space Planning Technologies Inc. — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/space-planning-technologies-inc-pfvwus-pf~218166745 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~218166745.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Space Planning Technologies Inc." category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/a2f33a0e0f92c374_0757-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "215 East 96th Street #8B, New York, New York 10128, United States" latitude: 40.7816 longitude: -73.9511 phone: "(917) 626-2145" website: http://leahansel.houzz.com rating: 5 review_count: 21 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 180 last_updated: 2026-09-23 --- # Space Planning Technologies Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Space Planning Technologies Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/space-planning-technologies-inc-pfvwus-pf~218166745) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** New York, NY - **Serves:** New York Metro, Chicago, London, San Diego, Los Angeles, Denver, Other - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (21 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2014–2015), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves At Space Planning Technologies Inc., each project is as unique as each client. My passion is in creating environments that reflect both the lifestyle of the client (for residential projects) and/or purpose of the space (for commercial/other endeavors). The creative process is a journey through discovery of what is important to the client combined with the art of revealing and retaining the soul of the space. A sense of place is so important to our well being and beauty is essential to the human experience. Drawing from my background in art, architecture, fashion and jewelry design my desire is always to achieve rooms where we can feel the beauty beyond what the eye can see. ### Services Provided - Full Service Interior Design & Project Management specializing in Space Planning - Color Consulting - Custom Closets & Storage - Bathrooms & Kitchens - Staging & Styling. Residential and Hospitality. ### Areas Served - New York Metro - Chicago - London - San Diego - Los Angeles - Denver - Other ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Space Planning Technologies Inc. | | Address | 215 East 96th Street \#8B, New York, New York 10128, United States | | Phone | (917) 626-2145 | | Website | http://leahansel.houzz.com | | Followers on Houzz | 180 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/spaceplanningtechnologies - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/leahansel - Blog — www.spaceplanningtech.com ## Offers Mention Houzz Get 20% Off ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Space Planning Technologies Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/space-planning-technologies-inc-pfvwus-pf~218166745) - **Website:** http://leahansel.houzz.com - **Phone:** (917) 626-2145 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - GEO Feng Shui Professional Training Program - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2014–2015), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 21 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Alix Anopol, Jan. 2016** > Working with Leah is a dream! She is organized, professional, and an all around nice person. I recently sold her tile for a bathroom remodel, and I can't wait to work with her again in the future. **Comment from Space Planning Technologies Inc.:** > Thank you, Alix! I feel the same about you and you will be my first stop for next project! > Cheers, Leah **★★★★★ — Zobel & Co. Kitchens, Dec. 2015** > I recently had the opportunity to work with Leah on a project. It was smooth sailing all the way, from picking door styles & finishes to counter tops & back splashes, Leah's input was instrumental in creating a great kitchen for her client. > > As a kitchen designer, I have worked with many interior design professionals over the years and I found Leah's approach to be very refreshing. Leah's perspective working on every aspect of the project made her a terrific design partner to work with. She has a great eye for styles, color and a true instinct for solid design. > > Arthur Zobel > Zobel & Co. Kitchens **Comment from Space Planning Technologies Inc.:** > Thank you, Arthur! Such a pleasure to work with you! Looking forward to more kitchens in 2016! Happy New Year! **★★★★★ — marjorienass, Nov. 2015** > Leah Ansel of Space Planning Technologies helped me create a wonderful environment in the NYC apartment in which I have lived in for over 13 years. Using the principles of Feng Shui, she helped clear the energy of the previous participants and help me start anew so I could live in a happy, healthy home filled with abundance. > Living in my apartment for so long was made possible by Leah's work, including wall colors in the rooms, placement of the furniture, and manifesting intentions. > Leah is filled with knowledge, amazing to work, with and completely professional. > I'd recommend her to anyone considering working with Space Planning Technologies. **Comment from Space Planning Technologies Inc.:** > Thank you, Marjorie! Can't believe how fast time flies! Wishing you all the best in your new home! xx **★★★★★ — adorethedoor, Nov. 2015** > Leah Ansel combines impeccable attention to detail with a brilliant color sense and spirit of adventure in interior design. Her background in space planning lends itself to kitchens, baths and closets that maximize every square inch. Her color couplings are ingenious yet easy to live with. And she is a pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — Alix Deyling, Nov. 2015** > Leah is an excellent designer. We worked together in the past and she was always professional and spot on with her designs. **★★★★★ — christinahelms, Nov. 2015** > Leah did a fabulous job designing our living room. She is a pleasure to work with and has impeccable taste. Highly recommend. **Comment from Space Planning Technologies Inc.:** > Thank you, Christina! You are a pleasure as well and it was so much fun! **★★★★★ — sacapuntaslapioz, April 2015** > Leah is just wonderful. She has made a huge difference in my life with her wonderful, thoughtful advice in feng shui and common sense. I highly recommend her. **Comment from Space Planning Technologies Inc.:** > Thank you for the lovely review! Always a pleasure working with you! **★★★★★ — nancycroston, Dec. 2014** > I worked with Leah for about 9 months, she helped me furnishing my half completed apt and she found some really great/unique and interesting pieces to finish off several rooms. She was very professional and kept on schedule and met all promised deadlines. I am also very pleased with all of her recommendations/suggestions and we worked very collaboratively to make sure that I stayed within my budget and found the most affordable pieces/furniture. We had weekly meetings to make sure we stayed on schedule and I never felt forced into purchasing something that I didn't completely love. She was very patient and a pleasure to work with, I would recommend her services if you are looking to turn your house into a home! **Comment from Space Planning Technologies Inc.:** > Thank you, Nancy! It was a pleasure working with you! **★★★★★ — debrahauser, Dec. 2014** > Space Planning Technologies is an amazing interior design firm led by Leah Ansel. She has an eye for the larger goal and knows how to get there. In that way she can plan large projects in a careful step by step fashion, but pays extreme attention to detail - a rare combination of skills. Leah has beautiful taste, has a way with color, and is superb at putting together furniture plans. She designed all my closets in my home, as well as installed our furniture after we moved. The built-in's she recommended were gorgeous and well designed. Everything was carefully executed and flawless. > > I highly recommend her! > Big or small Leah Ansel can do it all!! > > Debra Hauser > Clinton, CT **★★★★★ — jillcusick, Dec. 2014** > Leah has an amazing vision and is able to transform a client's wish list into a reality. She was professional from start to finish and incorporated all of my needs and wants into a new bedroom and laundry room design. Our new rooms are functional and beautiful and look way better than they did before Leah arrived! **★★★★★ — ilamary1, Nov. 2014** > I have hired Leah for many various projects and she has done an absolutely beautiful job! She has a delightful way about her and an excellent eye for placing detail in the right place. Leah understands space and how to utilize any kind of object you want. Leah is quite technical and can adapt quite easily with the tools that are presented. She will be helping me in a big project at home where we are going to consolidate and utilize artifacts and furniture that I aquired from my mothers home. She has a fantastic flair for the unusual and placing accents in the right place. I always enjoy working with her and look forward to seeing the completed project that she tackles so expertly. **★★★★★ — mands200, March 2014** > I hired Leah Ansel to help me re-do my window treatments in my bedroom. > Leah was professional, patient, organized and easy to work with. She was considerate of my budget and brought a lot of ideas to the table. I was very pleased with my experience and will use Leah again in the future. ## Selected projects - [Union Square, NYC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/union-square-nyc-pj-vj~791030) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Pre-War Apt, Upper West Side, NYC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pre-war-apt-upper-west-side-nyc-pj-vj~231945) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: The desirability of the UWS is the grandeur of pre-war spaces: large rooms with high ceilings, fireplaces and architectural details. This is home to a couple running a successful event planning company and their 3 children busy with school, sports and musical studies. The style reflects their youth, sophistication and homage to a Swedish heritage. NYC meets Stockholm! - [Custom desks & storage for twin boys. NYC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-desks-and-storage-for-twin-boys-nyc-pj-vj~231957) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [NYC Bachelor - 54th Floor Midtown Apt.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nyc-bachelor-54th-floor-midtown-apt-pj-vj~46587) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [East 61st Street, NYC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-61st-street-nyc-pj-vj~462415) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Multi-functional Apartment, NYC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/multi-functional-apartment-nyc-pj-vj~231930) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: A one bedroom apartment needed to accommodate a family of 3 without compromising living area. Our solution was to design a wall bed, wardrobes and desk into the custom cabinetry in living room. The space remains open and bright, accentuated with tone on tone cream rugs. - [West 60th Street, NYC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-60th-street-nyc-pj-vj~462423) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Charming Long Island House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/charming-long-island-house-pj-vj~1343148) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Steps from Lincoln Center, NYC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/steps-from-lincoln-center-nyc-pj-vj~1050158) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: A 2 bedroom apartment overlooks Lincoln Center from the 33rd floor. As a corner apartment it has more than 180degree views of the city and light streaming in all day long. We replaced tired, old parquet floors with rich, 4" plank cherry boards. The kitchen was gutted, new cabinets custom designed and countertop slab hand picked. The dark slate flooring showcases wood tone and soft green glass tiles. - [Midtown East Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/midtown-east-studio-pj-vj~991974) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Making a small space feel grand! Views into a courtyard "forrest" make this Manhattan apartment feel like living in the woods. [See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/space-planning-technologies-inc-pfvwus-pf~218166745) ## Ideabooks - [Project - Naftal 2017](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/93547170/list/project-naftal-2017) — 1 idea - [Westport](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/93103003/list/westport) — 8 ideas - [Bathroom Accessories](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/93102635/list/bathroom-accessories) — 5 ideas - [Photographers](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/76172729/list/photographers) — 1 idea - [What NOT to do](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73188785/list/what-not-to-do) — 1 idea - [Project East 73rd St.](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73139772/list/project-east-73rd-st) — 5 ideas - [Pillows](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73139666/list/pillows) — 1 idea - [For Me](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73139636/list/for-me) — 3 ideas - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66840986/list/bathrooms) — 1 idea - [Pink](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66840920/list/pink) — 3 ideas - [Hearth tile](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63518806/list/hearth-tile) — 4 ideas - [Dark Walls](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/62829870/list/dark-walls) — 3 ideas - [Entry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61576386/list/entry) — 9 ideas - [Benches](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61574746/list/benches) — 6 ideas - [Bar Carts](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61574165/list/bar-carts) — 14 ideas - [Project 83FC Living Room Inspirations](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56220408/list/project-83fc-living-room-inspirations) — 21 ideas - [Project 83FC Dining Room Inspirations](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56220398/list/project-83fc-dining-room-inspirations) — 23 ideas - [Project 83FC Entry, Main Hall & Staircase Inspirations](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56220440/list/project-83fc-entry-main-hall-staircase-inspirations) — 11 ideas - [Looking Up - Don't Forget the Ceiling!](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4545337/list/looking-up-don-t-forget-the-ceiling) — 3 ideas - [Kitchens I would Design](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7846957/list/kitchens-i-would-design) — 9 ideas [See all 42 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/leahansel) ## Community Q&A **Q: Love the chairs! could you tell me where they're from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Heather! We had these custom made at Lillian August in NYC. **Q: love the bcksplash. what is it, honed or polished? and color grout?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Any stone will need to be properly sealed at installation and then once a year. Always get advise from the vendor for specific materials and care : ) **Q: Love the chair! Where is it from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi! From ANKASA in NYC. **Q: Love these chairs, where are they from?** *(in Photo Questions)* Where are the chairs from? A: Hi there, chairs from ABC Home in NYC. **Q: beautiful room. what is the wall color and trim?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Dana! Sorry for delay! Wall color is F&B Cornforth White and All White for moldings. Cheers, Leah **Q: Headboard/Wall Decor** *(in Photo Questions)* Which is it and what is it made of? A: Hi, I designed them both and had custom made. The headboard is a grey wool gabardine and the wall unit is walnut with white glass. Paint is by Farrow & Ball. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*