--- title: "DesignbyRuchi — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/designbyruchi-pfvwus-pf~565122371 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~565122371.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: DesignbyRuchi category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/0003f0c40a8ef6f1_3252-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "115 E 87th Street, 23D, New York, New York 10128, United States" latitude: 40.7816 longitude: -73.9511 phone: "(646) 933-0417" website: http://www.designbyruchi.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 43 best_of_houzz_awards: 12 followers: 71 last_updated: 2026-09-18 --- # DesignbyRuchi > Creating Thoughtful, Livable Spaces For You in Manhattan Original Houzz profile: [DesignbyRuchi](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/designbyruchi-pfvwus-pf~565122371) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** New York, NY - **Serves:** New York City, Manhattan, New Rochelle, Eastchester, Hoboken, Jersey City, North Bergen, Ridgefield, Tenafly - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (43 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2019–2026), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Award winning - High-end - Offers Custom Work - Responds Quickly ### Business highlights - High-end - Offers Custom Work - Award winning - Responds Quickly \*Published in Clever \*Published in House and Home, Canada \*Published in Livingetc UK \*Published in AD India, AD Spain, AD Mexico, AD MiddleEast \*Published in CasaVogue \*Published in HGTV Magazine \*Published in Elle Decor, India \*Published in 25 Beautiful Homes, UK \*Published in Business of Home \*Published in Yuzu Mag \*Published in Houzz \*Best of Houzz 2022, 2021, 2020 & 2019 - Design \*Best of Houzz 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 & 2019 - Service \*recognized as Best of 2022 by Archello \*Recognized as a top NYC Interior Designer by Eternity Modern\* \*Recognized as a top NYC Interior Designer by Brighttech\* DesignbyRUCHI is a distinguished NYC based interior design firm dedicated to excellence in service and product. We provide a wide range of design services from project management, schematic design, material selection, color consultation, furniture layout, kitchens, bathrooms and custom built ins. We work with you from start to end, as you create your wishlist for everything you want your home to be and work hard on your behalf when decisions get overwhelming. We think of all details from trim and sound proofing to grout color and hardware finish. We work within the limitations of budget, timelines, dimensions and materials and find ways to make the best of those limitations. It is a collaborative process with our clients and trade partners towards a common goal of a space designed with beauty and function. We can work on a full gut renovation or just a vignette. We love creating beautiful design. So if you think you like our philosophy, contact us and lets talk design!! ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Lighting Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Home Office Design & Construction - Entry Design - Design Consultation - Custom Built-ins - Floor Plans - Playroom Design - Project Management - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - House Plans - Custom Home Bars - Closet Design - Universal Design - Basement Design - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Shelving - Downsizing - Custom Table - Custom Beds - Home Office Design ### Areas Served - New York City - Manhattan - New Rochelle - Eastchester - Hoboken - Jersey City - North Bergen - Ridgefield - Tenafly ### Typical Job Cost $40,000 - 2 million Costs depend on the budget and final selection of materials. It is our understanding that every client and every project is different. I am flexible, collaborative and happy to work within a realistic budget provided. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | DesignbyRuchi | | Address | 115 E 87th Street, 23D, New York, New York 10128, United States | | Phone | (646) 933-0417 | | Website | http://www.designbyruchi.com | | Followers on Houzz | 71 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.instagram.com/designbyruchi/?hl=en ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [DesignbyRuchi](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/designbyruchi-pfvwus-pf~565122371) - **Website:** http://www.designbyruchi.com - **Phone:** (646) 933-0417 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz Service 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 - Best of Houzz Design 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2019–2026), for Service, Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 43 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — Phillip Levine, Dec. 2025** > My wife and I started a total gut renovation of our 2200 > square foot apartment in June 2025. We started the > process with architect to file the plans with the city and our > co op board. We hired a contractor but knew we needed > help with the interior of the apartment. After interviewing > several designers, we came across Ruchi A Mohan, > DesignbyRUCHI LLC > Within the first couple of weeks into the job, we realized > our architect had a very different sense of style than we > did, and we turned to Ruchi for help. She ended up > running our entire job and not just the design. We didn’t > realize how many moving parts needed to be addressed > and executed. Her knowledge about the intricacies of > construction far surpassed anything we expected. She > became our project manager working with our contractor > and all trades, and oversaw the entire project from top to > bottom and everything in between. She coordinated with > all vendors and suppliers and was on top of it, keeping the > project within the timelines and on track. She designed > and discussed the dimensions for all the furniture we had > custom-built and knew immediately what would work and > what wouldn’t. Her design aesthetic is truly amazing. She > understood exactly what we wanted our space to look like. > I have never worked with anyone as efficiently and > dedicated to her work as Ruchi is. We truly would have > been lost without her. She saved our renovation and is an > absolute pleasure to work with. Ruchi is a must for all > your design needs. **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Thank you so much Phil, for your kind words of appreciation. They mean so much to me. I have loved earning your trust and cannot wait t photograph your space!! ### All 43 reviews **★★★★★ — Pedro Ramirez, Jan. 2026** > It was a pleasure working with Ruchi on our project. > She very professional and worked well with contractors on site. > Materials and and fixtures were kept on track and everything ran very smoothly. > I would absolutely use her advise and services on future projects. **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Thank you Peter!! It has been great working with you as well!! **★★★★★ — stlnyc, Jan. 2026** > I truly cannot say enough amazing things about Ruchi A Mohan, DesignbyRUCHI. There isn’t a day that > goes by that I am not grateful for having found Ruchi. Without her I don’t think I could have done our gut > renovation of our 2200 sf apartment. > Ruchi is incredibly talented, creative and thoughtful. Her attention to detail and professionalism was > apparent throughout the year long process. Every detail was carefully considered, every choice felt > inspired and the result was spectacular. > Ruchi not only guided us through every design detail, but she also literally ran our job. There were design > decisions I had no idea I had to make, and without her guidance, I can’t even imagine what the final > reveal would have looked like. > The process itself was just as wonderful; stress free and lots of fun. Ruchi brought creative ideas I never > would have thought of, listened closely and executed flawlessly. > I cannot say enough about every aspect of what she has done for us. There is no one I would > recommend with more accolades than Ruchi. She should definitely be your choice when looking for an > interior designer. **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Awe, Thank you so much for such a lovely heartfelt review. It has been so much fun designing your home and seeing the excitement makes it all worth it. **★★★★★ — New Jersey home, Sept. 2025** > Ruchi is incredible! I typically waver between “no idea what I’m doing” and “I know exactly what I want.” Thank goodness I found Ruchi - she was so kind, genuine and patient! She took her time, never ever pressured, and always listened. Did I mention how down to earth, responsive and caring she is? > > I now have a gorgeous home and a woman I can fully rely on! I’ve recommended her a thousand times and will continue to rave about her! **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Thank you so much and your kindness and humour brings out the best in all f us. Thank you for your multiple referrals already, and please keep them coming. There is nothing like a client referral. Much love!! **★★★★★ — xiaoliu1983, Aug. 2025** > We had the absolute pleasure of working with Ruchi on my Queens' apartment, and I can’t say enough wonderful things about the experience. We were working under an extremely tight timeline—just one month, and right around the holidays—but Ruchi handled it all with grace, professionalism, and incredible efficiency. > > She was super responsive, always on top of every detail, and made what could have been a very stressful process feel completely smooth and under control. Nothing fell through the cracks—she was on the ball from start to finish. > > Beyond her logistics and project management skills, Ruchi’s artistic eye is exceptional. Her aesthetic leans modern and clean, but never sterile—she has a knack for choosing colors that bring warmth and energy into a space without overwhelming it. The final result was not only beautiful, but also deeply thoughtful and tailored to our needs. > > She was also flexible and respectful with our budget, offering creative solutions without ever making us feel like we were cutting corners. > > If you're looking for a designer who’s talented, reliable, easy to work with, and has a truly refined sense of style, Ruchi is it. We’re so grateful for everything she brought to this project! **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Thank you so much for the opportunity and a great experience. Your timelines were a a huge challenge and I'm glad the end result was a beautiful and comfortable well designed apartment. All my best, always!! **★★★★★ — allegra levy, Feb. 2025** > Ruchi designed our dream home… no, better than we could’ve dreamed ourselves! Sophisticated, modern, yet cozy, each room fits our style and elevates our everyday. With a fully custom kitchen that inspires my husband to chef more than cook, our place has become “the hang” and we are always hosting. We are so grateful for her elegant and interesting taste combined with bold ideas. Gorgeous colors, a bespoke archway. We truly have our forever home. She got the job done all while I was very pregnant and made sure the contractors worked quickly to prepare for our growing family. A dream designer, better than we could have dreamed! **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Thank you so much Allegra for your kind review... Your bold choice in color allowed me a rare chance to have fun with color combinations that I have only dreamed up in my head. Thank you for the opportunity, it has been a joy to design for you and your family. **★★★★★ — Katie T, Jan. 2025** > I can't say enough good things about working with Ruchi and the work she has done in our apartment. If you are looking for a designer for any project, save yourself some time and anxiety and hire her. > > I was one of those people who has a pretty particular aesthetic I was trying to achieve, but of course was also mindful of spending consciously and getting the highest visual impact while using pieces I already had. I spent quite a long time searching for designers online, wading through hundreds of images I liked, and working my way backwards to trace the designer origin of those images, interview them, and see if it was a fit from a project / budget perspective. Ruchi was far and away the best fit from an aesthetic, working style, and approach to project management / budget perspective of all of the people I spoke to. > > We started our project in late fall, with the aim of reworking the floorplan slightly (no material renovations, but we did include some custom cabinetry / bar, new lighting fixture installations, new bathroom sink/toilet/fixtures, and custom molding all throughout the apartment, etc, as well as selection of soft furnishings to make a cohesive design throughout the home). Ruchi helped optimize the floorplan and layout, then helped select colors, finishes, and oversaw the project work / deliveries until everything was completed in late Jan. I couldn't be happier with how everything has turned out and we get so many compliments from friends and visitors on how beautiful the space is. > > My husband and I have loved working with Ruchi so much that we have just asked her to take on a larger "Phase 2" scope of more fulsome kitchen and bathroom renovation for us. Ruchi is thoughtful, creative, and has great contacts in the industry to help get wonderful interesting pieces at reasonable prices, as well as helping to navigate the (frankly really tough) process of selecting contractors to do the trade work. > > I am more than happy to talk to anyone thinking about hiring Ruchi about my experience and answer any questions to help you feel comfortable you're making the right choice! **★★★★★ — reb08, Dec. 2024** > We have had a fantastic time working with Ruchi on our apartment refresh. She has helped us select wallpaper for several rooms, a new rug and sofa for our living room, and accessories/hardware and upholstery for new built-in millwork. She also recommended an excellent and trusted wallpaper installer who did a fantastic job. We preferred to shop with Ruchi instead of having her present proposals to us; she was flexible in scheduling time with us to go to wallpaper and rug stores together to get a sense of our style and preferences. Ruchi has been patient in working with us (as we are not design-inclined) and taking the time to understand our goals for our home and our budget. I would unequivocally recommend Ruchi for projects both big and small! **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Thank you Becca\_eskin for the opportunity to work on your lovely home... it came together so nicely!! **★★★★★ — HU-904702482, Dec. 2024** > I cannot recommend Ruchi highly enough! She helped transform my psychotherapy office into a warm, inviting, and functional space, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. Ruchi was organized, efficient, and incredibly responsive throughout the process. Her decisiveness and expertise made everything seamless—she suggested ideas I never would have considered, and they turned out to be absolutely perfect for the space. > > Beyond her talent, Ruchi was an absolute pleasure to work with—fun, kind, and lovely in every way. Her professionalism extended to her team as well; her handyman was equally skilled, professional, and a delight to collaborate with. Thanks to Ruchi, my office now feels like the ideal environment for my clients and myself. If you're looking for an interior designer who truly elevates your vision and makes the process enjoyable, Ruchi is the one to call! **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Thank you so much E.A for your kind words!! I hope we get to work together again. Your office is one of my favourite transformations and my first official office space!! I thank you for your trust! **★★★★★ — HU-21097379, Dec. 2024** > We are so happy to have found and worked with Ruchi on our new condo. Ruchi has a great eye and was able to design a home that is glamorous, but still cozy and welcoming, and truly feels like "us." She suggested things that we otherwise never would have considered, and the results exceeded our expectations. She is responsive, professional, and is overall just a lovely person. We love our new home and can't recommend Ruchi enough! **★★★★★ — dunedook, Nov. 2024** > Ruchi Mohan is both a delightful person to work with and a serious design talent. We renovated a boring powder room, a plain entry way and an awkward living and dining area, all of which are now welcoming and serene. I am very grateful for Ruchi's guidance and patience. None of the inevitable delays that we encountered could ruffle her positive mindset. Ruchi introduced me to ideas, colors, and patterns that I simply would never have been able to imagine on my own. Ruchi is a star in her field, what a stroke of luck it was to meet her and welcome her talents into our now fabulous home. **★★★★★ — Anvisha Pai, Sept. 2023** > Ruchi is a fantastic designer. She did our living room and powder room at our Manhattan condo -- and did not disappoint. We constantly get compliments on our place after her work. > > She combines a functional approach with strong aesthetics. When she works with her clients, she takes time to learn about them and what their needs and stylistic choices are. Her project management and organization is top-notch. With Ruchi, what you see is what you get - she is extremely transparent and trustworthy. **★★★★★ — heena\_sajnani, Sept. 2023** > Ruchi is amazing! She desiged a home for my family that not only looks breathtaking but also feels like a true reflection of our personalities and values. I am incredibly grateful for the positive impact she's had on our living space and whole-heartedly recommend her. **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Thank you so much Heena... it has been a joy designing for you and getting to know you!! **★★★★★ — jennifer, July 2023** > Ruchi is an absolute pleasure to work with. Not only does she have an impeccable design sense, but she’s also incredibly responsive, works with your budget super fairly, and treats every project (no matter how big or small) with the same respect and creativity. Above all else, she’s just an awesome human. Hope you’ll love working with her as much as I did! **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Thank you so much Jen. It was a joy working with you and seeing your apartment become a representation of you. **★★★★★ — Jill G, June 2023** > Ruchi recently helped me stage a condo in Manhattan for sale. She did a fantastic job curating high-end pieces to make the place appear larger and more suited to its multi-million dollar price tag. This included a total re-do of two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, and large terrace. Regarding the last two, Ruchi remade the kitchen into a dreamy place with fresh cabinet doors and pendants. The terrace? My brokers said nobody wanted to leave the space. The condo sold in four days after being placed on the market with multiple showings each day. The clincher for the buyer was a statement piece of furniture Ruchi said would sell the place, and it did! And if the condo hadn't sold, Ruchi put enough of my taste in there to make it "my" space for however long I owned it. As a repeat client of Ruchi's, I can honestly say I would hire her (again) in a heartbeat. **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Thank you for your kind words and your continued faith and trust in my vision. It is an honor and privilege and a whole lot of fun to be designing for you!! **★★★★★ — Rachel Hutchinson, June 2023** > Ruchi was an absolute pleasure to work with. She took the time and really listened to what I was looking for in my space and designed it with that in mind, showing me a range of great options. She never pushed her choices on me but still provided me with great options I might never have considered or would not have been able to visualize without her. She was always available, easy to contact, very professional and easy to work with. Her relationships within the industry (contractors, suppliers, etc.) made it easy to get things done. She was conscious of my budget and took that into account throughout the project, providing a mix of options so I could make investments in the right places. The project she did for me was a redesign of a whole apartment and her eye to detail really brought the whole space together in a way that gave each room its own distinctive design but still flowed together very naturally and cohesively across the whole apartment. I look forward to working with her again for any future projects! **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Thank you so much Rachel for your kind words of endorsements for me. The feeling is mutual where I felt respected, valued and heard and your trust in me was instrumental to successful project completion and beautiful design. > > Thank you for the opportunity and joy to work with you. I so look forward to working with you again. **★★★★★ — shankar hariharan, Feb. 2023** > Our experience with Ruchi in designing our Manhattan apartment and managing the project was the best. Ruchi, very clearly understood our ideas and how we want our apartment to look like at the end of renovation. She provided us with very good suggestions and gave us good justification on what we should furnish in each room and where to get the items, in addition to great designing of each of our rooms. > To validate her work, I have guests regularly visiting us - everyone was amazed of the work inside what they see and overall how the apartment looks. We appreciate and Thank Ruchi in making our dream Manhattan apartment. > Ruchi is attentive to all details and follows through well, In-addition to being a good person. > Thanks **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Thank you so much Shankar. It has been an asbolute joy and honor to work with you and your wife and the warmth and love oyu have showered me with. I will cherish our time together and look forward to keeping in touch. **★★★★★ — Falguni Shah, Nov. 2022** > We got Ruchi's name from a common friend and the minute we met her we knew right away that she is the designer we want to design our home. She listens very carefully to what my husband and I wanted and what our family is about. Her suggestions were so right on after understanding our vision. She never forced her ideas to us but pointed us to different directions of where we can go and how we could decorate our apartment. She was patient with us when we were slow in responding to her and also understanding of how life can be so hectic sometime. Her choices were amazing to begin with so we did not have to do a lot of back and forth. She also is a master of using things we already had and were nice so saved a lot of money for us that way. She is honest and diligent and detail oriented! She helps with finding the right people to install art and wall paper and chandeliers if I wasn't sure of who to call. Her folks who work with her are also super professional just like her. If we would think of re decorating our house again in a few years and upgrade it, we will go back to Ruchi in a heart beat. I highly recommend her as a professional, kind, patient and understanding designer along with being a beautiful human inside out!! **★★★★★ — Jill G, Nov. 2022** > Ruchi worked with my daughter on decorating her new triplex. All three floors were a blank, empty slate. Ruchi filled it per my daughter's taste and desires, doing everything from space planning to selecting furniture, rugs, wallpaper and accessories, to managing subcontractors and installation. It is a magical place. It was clear Ruchi cared about making this a home and about my daughter; this was not just another job. > > We experienced many delays due to no fault of Ruchi or ours. Yet, Ruchi was flexible, professional, and patient. She was also 100% transparent with all costs (fees and pricing), and there were no surprises. > > A wonderful experience for us all. I have already hired her again. **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Your daughter's home was a joy to design and getting to know you all was my absolute good fortune. Thank you for your trust and the opportunity to create such good design!!! **★★★★★ — Anonymous, March 2022** > Working with Ruchi was an absolute delight! Not only is she talented and her sense of design impeccable, Ruchi sought to understand me, my lifestyle, and my own tastes. I've heard horror stories about working with designers who try to dominate their clients' living space. Ruchi was polar opposite and cared deeply about designing the space for the people who will actually live in it. > > At the beginning of the process, I had a vague sense of what I wanted and found it difficult to articulate. From the very first phone call, Ruchi was able to ask the right questions to draw out inspiration for the project. She was extremely helpful in easing the design process for someone like me who isn't very knowledgable in this area. Plus, Ruchi was working under some unusual constraints of mine, such as restricting the kinds of materials to be used. > > Finally, Ruchi offered full-service project management. It was no small task to manage all the deliveries and contractors in a very strict building. My building had very stringent Covid protocols in place and demanded paperwork and indemnifications for every trade, contractor and delivery team entering my apartment. Her plans were detailed, articulate and were promptly approved by the building's reviewing team. **★★★★★ — bellard415, Jan. 2022** > Ruchi took on two projects in our home - the primary bedroom and window treatments for all rooms - and we’re thrilled with the results. In our bedroom, she combined textures (rug, chair, bedding, window treatments) with natural elements (bed frame, nightstands, plants, and lighting), in a layered, soothing color palette, creating exactly the vibe I was hoping for. The window treatments she selected for the primary bedroom and bath, my daughter’s bedroom, my son’s bedroom, our living room and the kitchen are wonderful. I never in a million years would have been able to do this myself. All within budget and in time! Highly recommended. **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Thank you so much Beth for your review. It makes me so happy to hear that you love the design even after a few years!! **★★★★★ — HU-132476722, Oct. 2021** > After working with Ruchi on several projects, I have enjoyed watching her creative ability to transform her client's spaces into visual wonders. Ruchi is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and has a strong attention to detail. I would highly recommend working with Ruchi as she has an innovative, forward-thinking eye for design and truly cares for her clients from start to finish. **★★★★★ — Sara Burke, May 2021** > We loved working with Ruchi! We chose to work with Ruchi because we felt that she would provide both style and functionality to our home, and that is exactly what she did. She understood our needs along with the very specific time frame we had, put together a feasible plan and executed seamlessly. She is very hands-on, asks the right questions, thinks through every single scenario, and has great style. Our apartment feels incredibly put-together and functional, and it feels like home. We would recommend working with Ruchi to anyone. **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Thank you Sara... it was so much fun working with you both and that too during the pandemic. You were both so thorough and detailed and every single question you asked was relevant. It makes my heart full to see your home all come together. All my best always!! **★★★★★ — Alison Graham, May 2021** > Ruchi completely transformed our apartment! We worked with her on a renovation of our kitchen and kids' bathroom, and she helped us design a space that was modern, unique, and also functional for our lives. We greatly trust her expertise and her ideas and greatly appreciate that she always guided but never pushed. She is a great listener and problem-solver, too. We are using her for our next renovation project: our master bathroom. **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Thank you so much Ali. It has been so gratifying to see the transformation in your home. I ahve so enjoyed working with the both of you and I'm so exicted for the next renovation... Thank you for your trust. **★★★★★ — wwho17, Dec. 2020** > Ruchi is a gifted designer. Our master bedroom project is the second time enlisting her services and she has yet again proven herself to be a great designer. > What I love about working with Ruchi: > 1\. She listens and asks pointed questions. She really gets to the heart of the intended function and aesthetics that i have in mind but struggle to articulate > 2\. She works within budget and my current furniture style. She helped me to figure out what items I want to splurge on and others that I want to be more conservative. I appreciate that she doesn't force me to change all my new furniture and works within the many parameters that are already in the room. > 3\. Her designs are phenomenal. She has a way of interpreting my visions and ideas into a beautiful product. Each time that I walk into my room I am impressed and relaxed at the same time (the feeling that I want to be invoked). > I absolutely intend to use Ruchi's services for other design work in the future. And, I highly recommend her to anyone who needs an interior design to bring their vision to life. She is a talented designer who is worth the investment. **★★★★★ — Tamara Smith, Oct. 2020** > I've worked with Ruchi a few times on different projects and she is such a pleasure to work with. She is very professional, efficient and responsive. I definitely look forward to working with her on future projects and recommend her to anyone looking for a great designer. **★★★★★ — Beryl C., June 2020** > Ruchi is amazing in her professionalism and style. She took the time to listen and helped me create a space mixed with simplicity and sophistication for my 500sq studio apartment. She is also very responsive to emails and concerns. I've enlisted her help prior to the pandemic and at the height of it all, I had to make immediate changes to budget and style to suit the "new normal". Through it all, Ruchi listened to my concerns and was able to execute a great layout and design. We had open dialog about our differences and she always able to find the happy medium. I highly recommend Ruchi for your interior design needs! **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Thank you so much Beryl for your heatfelt review. Circumstances changed and we couldnot execute the vision fully, but in the height of the pandemic, your project kept my creativity alive and fuelled my soul in ways I cannot articulate. It was a pleasure to work with you. Thank you so much!! **★★★★★ — Lindsey, June 2020** > Ruchi helped design our baby boy's nursery. She is extremely detail-oriented and on top of it. She is responsive and quick to help make decisions - which is especially important in the event of a new arrival to the family. The nursery is modern, stunning and peaceful. She successfully achieved the goal of a grey, natural nursery look that we had in mind, which we could have never done by ourselves! I highly recommend her for any project - small or large. I wish we had known about her sooner and will certainly be using her again! **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Thank you Lindsey for your heartfelt words of appreciation. I'm looking ofrward to sharing the nursery with the world when we reopen and are able to shoot. Its been such a pleasure working with you all!! Looking forward to working together again soon!! **★★★★★ — Kristin D, April 2020** > Ruchi has an incredible eye for design and helped transform my West Village apartment into a beautiful, modern space. She worked under very tight time constraints and was able to pull together my entire space within weeks. Ruchi takes the time to understand your aesthetic and design needs and will work with you to create a space you love. She found pieces that fit the unique layout of my townhouse apartment perfectly while incorporating some of my favorite existing furniture. I am impressed with the job she was able to do within my budget and would highly recommend her for anyone looking to do a renovation, big or small. **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Thank you for your kind words and reccomendation Kristin. It was great working with you and bringing to life your apartment, the fireplace and the trimwork. I have so many favourtie moments from your home. **★ — Sean, Jan. 2020** > I think my recommendation here depends on what you're looking for. If you like Ruchi's designs and want to go with her vision with minor input from you, I think you might find working with her to be pleasurable. In my case, I ended up discovering about halfway through that I really wanted to incorporate a particular chair and bed. Ruchi was wounded and became unprofessional, refusing to incorporate them or even send me the design files she'd made so far so I could continue on my own. So if you want some flexibility I would go with someone else as I would consider the money I spent on her services to have been entirely wasted. **★★★★★ — Kathy Kenlock, Dec. 2019** > We had a great experience and time working with Ruchi. I chose to work with Ruchi because over our phone interview, she not only went over project specs such as size and budget but she asked questions such as how much do i use the space, what feeling the space should evoke for me and if i have a pet that uses the space. My impression was that she was taking the inquiry seriously and was ready to go with working with me. I felt very reassured and have not been disappointed in putting my trust in her design expertise. > > The task was to provide a fresh look to our living room and dining room combination space, add a bar area in the dining room, and update the foyer. Ruchi was patient in working with us to decide on a color scheme (we chose shades of gray with pops of color such as yellow and red to match art pieces in the room). She helped us make realistic expectations and she was willing to work within and respect our budget. I especially liked that she was able to mix and match inexpensive pieces and help us spend more of the money in the areas we preferred such as on the sofa. Through her design choices and color selections, she has managed to make the narrow hallway feel bigger even with a wall of dark blue storage cabinets and for the dining room and bar area not to feel tight. We are in awe at how beautifully the place has turned out and can't wait to see the finished product when all the furniture pieces arrive. The project including contracting labor (but without design costs) will be around $15,000. **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Thank you so much Kathy for your trust and kind words. It has been so much fun working with you and the success of a good client-designer relationship shows in the design. I cannot wait to shoot your project and share with the world. **★★★★★ — Raj S., Oct. 2019** > Ruchi is awesome - as a designer and as a person to work with. She had a great eye blending in my own style. While my space is not large, she suggested changes that opened it up. She helped select paint color, rug and furniture. Very happy with where we netted out. Most of all, she is great to work with - easy to share ideas while also having her own pov (she's usually right :)), she wanted to understand what I was looking for and has a great optimistic personality. Lastly, she is value-conscious ensuring we were not spending where we didn't need to. Plan to hire her again with no question. **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Thank you for your kind words Raj... You are awesome too :) looking forward to the next project with you!! **★★★★★ — HU-569489930, Sept. 2019** > Ruchi did a fantastic job with the redesign of our master bedroom and creation of a perfect nursery for our first child. She quickly understood our personal aesthetic and came up with a design that met it. At the same time, she pushed us to make choices we never would have made on our own (eg wallpaper in the nursery) and that really pulled the rooms together. She also made sure we met our budget and worked really quickly to get everything ready before baby. > > We recommend her highly and would happily work with her again!! **★★★★★ — Daniel Wang, July 2019** > Im very excited and happy I got to meet Ruchi and work with her as an interior photographer on her completed projects. We’ve shot a great variety of her work together in the past year and we’ve established a great professional working relationship. I appreciate her attention to detail at every shoot which really makes the magic behind the camera. Through careful consideration of compositional elements within each image, we can tell a story of Ruchi’s not only classy but also very current and hip style. It’s always rewarding to work with Ruchi as well, I feel my vision, time and expertise are valued and trusted. This collaboration makes each different shoot fun and dynamic, bringing to life the best aspects of her work. **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Thank you Daniel for the review, your kind words and mostly for bringing your best to every photoshoot and capturing my work so beautifully. **★★★★★ — Jessica Nichols, June 2019** > Ruchi is a creative professional that understands how to work a project in a timely manner. She is so knowledgeable, however, she still listens to suggestions and thinks through every part of her design. We are very lucky to work with someone that is so put together and still such a joy. Seeing her emails come through always inspires a smile! **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Thank you Jessica for such a positive review. It is such a pleasure to work with you. Your thorough knowledge of every aspect of the job is so helpful and I know you will always go the extra mile to make things work for me and my cleints. Its a partnership I really value!! and yes, the feeling is mutual... working with you is a joy. **★★★★★ — Magan Wallcovering, April 2019** > Ruchi is very professional and has a keen eye for detail. Each project is unique and her decorations bring out the best of her clients' wishes. We highly recommend Design by Ruchi for projects big and small. **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Thank you so much Magan Wallcovering!! You are pleasure to work with, so happy to have reliable and trusted partner in you!! **★★★★★ — Betsy Kagen, Jan. 2019** > From the moment I met Ruchi, I knew she was the right person to design my home. She listened to everything I had to say and was extremely intuitive when it came to knowing what I would like. Her own strong design sense was wonderful. I loved her taste and ideas--she was able to incorporate her vision of the space while maintaining my style. I even discovered things about my own style through Ruchi's guidance! Part of my apartment is narrow and challenging, but Ruchi's incredible sense of space made it feel much bigger and more comfortable. I cannot recommend her highly enough and I would work with her again and again on projects large and small. **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Thank you so much Betsy. Your unique design style made the project so much fun for me. Looking forward to the photoshoot and showing everyone what we did!! **★★★★★ — courtneykenny1, Dec. 2018** > Ruchi was absolutely fantastic to work with. She is so professional, friendly and very quick to respond. Ruchi designed my living room and nursery and came up with some very creative and functional ideas that I would have never thought of on my own. She immediately captured my sense of style and helped me find both investment and value pieces to maximize my budget. She also helped me navigate the functional challenges of my small NYC apt with ease. I look forward to working with her again in the future! **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Thank you for your words of appreciation Courtney!! It has been so much fun designing your space which is so unique to you!! **★★★★★ — Robert Zhang, Dec. 2018** > Ruchi designed my studio apartment. Ruchi was timely, professional and easy to work with. She took time out of her holiday to get on a call and figure out logistics. She recommended the cheapest furniture options despite netting less commission to her. An accurate estimated use of time was provided. **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Thank you Robert!! Its always client first and the best value in my books of business!! **★★★★★ — Alison Pang, Dec. 2018** > Ruchi is a phenomenal designer to work with. She really takes the time to understand your style and aesthetic and is incredibly organized and detail-oriented. She is conscious of budget and timeline and is in constant communication throughout the process. I sincerely appreciate her honesty as well as her project management style. **Comment from DesignbyRuchi:** > Thank you Alison for your words of appreciation. I have loved designing every part of your beautiful apartment... You and your family have been such a joy to work with!! Very grateful!! **★★★★★ — V A, Oct. 2018** > Ruchi is an very talented individual who understands clients tastes/needs, recommends exceptional choices, guides them patiently to ensure that the best idea is picked and executes the idea in a very cost effective way using her excellent trade relationships - we have had the pleasure of working with her for our home interior redesign project. Ruchi, very courteously and meticulously, worked with us during the entire period of the project, mediated dialogue amongst various stakeholders in the household in arriving at a decision and got us to the finish line. We are extremely happy with the end result and have had a great experience while getting there. Thank you again Ruchi. I would highly recommend Ruchi for any interior design project ! **★★★★★ — Neetha K, Sept. 2018** > Our experience working with Ruchi in making our new house a home was very enjoyable and memorable.I strongly endorse DesignbyRUCHI for any residential project. I worked with her during the renovation and redesign of the main floor of our house in Old Greenwich, CT. She designed a modern functional space for our family which took into consideration the existing layout and limitations that came with our old house. Her approach to the whole project was very collaborative. A great listener, she works with clients to find out what they want and arrives at the final design and project plan. When furnishing our home she was great at mixing pieces old and new to make everything look cohesive as we kept some of our old furniture. She is very responsive and ready to answer any question big/small. She has great relationships with her trade partners who are design nerds! Just like her! **★★★★★ — E H, March 2018** > We had an amazing experience with DesignbyRUCHI. We reached out to her to design a nursery for our soon to arrive daughter. Ruchi came on board quickly and showed us multiple options within our budget and made everything on our wishlist fit in the room (which wasn’t huge to start with). She was a thorough professional with an eye for detail. Throughout the project, Ruchi was very flexible with our choices and guided us through it all. She was always very quick to respond to emails and messages and really thought about everything. > > We would highly recommend DesignbyRUCHI and work with her on our future design projects. ## Selected projects - [Gramercy Penthouse Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gramercy-penthouse-residence-pj-vj~7386240) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 6 - Description: This brand new penthouse with its gorgeous onyx fireplace was in need of some personality. Home to a young power couple who are busy running businesses and exploring the world & themselves, this was going to be a place to lounge, party and hang out. The only goal here was to accentuate the view and create some privacy. I wanted the home to feel luxe and young. Photography by Daniel Wang. - [Upper East Side Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/upper-east-side-residence-pj-vj~7285616) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 17 - Description: This pre-war apartment in New York was all things pre-war, large sized rooms small sized bathrooms and kitchens. All the living spaces were spacious and generous while the functional spaces were small and choppy. My challenge was to renovate the whole apartment and make it cool, contemporary and updated and add all the function possible for the home to feel complete. I had a great working relationship with the client and the best trades to bring this home to completion. - [16th Street Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/16th-street-residence-pj-vj~7566687) - Location: New York - Photos: 6 - Description: This beautiful pre-war home is part of a brownstone in the Union Square area of Manhattan, with a wood burning fireplace and higher ceilings. The space is home to a young and beautiful couple who unlike their age have older taste. They love a dim moody space, sitting by the fire, collecting art and spoiling their pup rotten. When I found this home, it lacked personality, color, flow and charm. Come with me to see the transformation of this home drenched in color, charachter and some Parisian fla… - [32nd Street Residence - Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/32nd-street-residence-renovation-pj-vj~7470430) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 8 - Description: A couple who loves to cook, eat and entertain felt cramped in their current one bedroom unit and bought a bigger square footage apartment in the same building. They are fun, bold, love color and are not scared to commit, (well the husband is), but the wife has a way with her smile. The biggest transformation here was the change in the existing closed kitchen into an open concept kitchen with storage for everything. The amount of functional intention in this kitchen will work for this new family… - [Boerum Hill Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boerum-hill-residence-pj-vj~6995756) - Location: Brooklyn, NY - Photos: 16 - [Chelsea Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chelsea-residence-pj-vj~7226189) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 11 - Description: This apartment in Chelsea belonged to one of my dearest clients and she wanted to sell it. It had been sitting on the market for over a year and that’s when she called on me. It was new territory for me as I typically design spaces for living and not selling. Well challenge accepted. I decided to keep the colors neutral overall that complemented the apartment and picked on the gorgeous views. Each room had an accent element to give it personality. The best part of this story is that she had an a… - [William Street Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/william-street-residence-pj-vj~6923971) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 12 - Description: This home is very special to me for multiple reasons… the apartment is in my old neighborhood and every site visit felt like a trip down memory lane. The building is new construction with one of a kind architectural details, beautiful arched windows and spectacular views. This apartment is home to a very private client, who considers himself a bit of mature soul, cares for natural materials and wants to enjoy the natural patina and age on his home as life progresses. In these days where I so oft… - [40th Street Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/40th-street-project-pj-vj~7731347) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 11 - Description: Parents love their children unconditionally. This story is special because it is reverse. A daughter reached out to me to design and renovate her mother’s apartment, she wanted the best for her mother. Their bond and relationship is truly special and that’s what makes this apartment special. How many daughters get the honor to give back to their parents. As I got to know the clients, this mother-daughter opened their homes, their hearts, their funny bone and mom’s kitchen to the team that built… - [Brooklyn Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brooklyn-residence-pj-vj~5734987) - Location: Brooklyn, NY - Photos: 11 - [Battery Park Nursery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/battery-park-nursery-pj-vj~3892729) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 5 - Description: We designed a nursery for a sweet little baby girl to first time parents. Our design was to create a neutral blush sophisticated and functional (always functional design) nursery without any custom work as this was a rental unit. With a combination of colors and neutrals, custom art and a playful canopy, we created a nursery which is soft, cute and makes you go "wow" as soon as you're in it. We look forward to hearing stories from our littlest client about hosting playdates and enjoying time out… - [Battery Park Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/battery-park-renovation-pj-vj~6625410) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 10 - [32nd Street Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/32nd-street-residence-pj-vj~6613938) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 9 - Description: My services were enlisted for this project by Home owners who wanted to create a living room central to entertaining and their main feature was the home bar. They both enjoy their spirits and are quite spirited themselves. Their apartment is a good size but it was not being used properly. There were many functional problems that needed to be solved in the design of this space while keeping a budget number. In Phase 2, I designed their master bedroom and it became a room designed on client and de… - [64th Street Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/64th-street-residence-pj-vj~7080545) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 8 - Description: This apartment is the city home of a great scientist and his beloved wife. Their brief was to design the home for times when the house is full of family members while checking all boxes for their daily life. The next generation wanted this home to be modern and contemporary. It was an absolute joy to design this home in a neutral palette and some beautiful peices and unlimited trust. From the custom arched millwork to the arched altar in the entry, I designed to my hearts content and found solut… - [Broad Street Residence II](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/broad-street-residence-ii-pj-vj~7535445) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 9 - [West Village Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-village-residence-pj-vj~6303587) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 7 - [Union Square Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/union-square-residence-pj-vj~5651589) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 8 - [Barrow St Rental](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barrow-st-rental-pj-vj~6749392) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 6 - Description: This was one of my Covid projects… the client was spending time at home and finally had time and motive to update home. We did virtual zoom calls which were heartfelt and honest, she sent me photographs and measurements and I went to drawing board. Any delay in a reply to an email from her, lead to concern for her safetly. As we waited in the uncertainity of how the world would shape up, this creative outlet and cleint interaction gave me much needed comfort. The space is a rental studio apartme… - [Little Girl’s Room, Dumbo NY](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/little-girls-room-dumbo-ny-pj-vj~7273211) - Location: Brooklyn, NY - Photos: 4 - Description: I met the sweetest little girl and designing her room was the utmost joy. She’s all things glitter and the brief was to create a space for her to grow into even if she grows out of the glitter phase. I made structural changes in her room to make it larger and accommodate more storage by taking some space from the adjoining parent suite to give her additional desk space. She loves her room and that it has space for her ever growing collection of toys and things. Photography by Daniel Wang. - [Battery Park Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/battery-park-studio-pj-vj~7273206) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 4 - Description: The best part about designing a studio apartment is the puzzle of what all can fit. I designed this studio to maximise the various life zones including a place to sleep, eat, work and lounge. The client wanted plenty of colors and I surely feel the space has plenty of vibrant colors and personality. - [Midtown Manhattan Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/midtown-manhattan-studio-pj-vj~5961151) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 5 - Description: We were enlisted to design a studio apartment for bachelor with a brief for the space to include sleeping, living, eating and working zones. While he wanted a cool space to hang out and have friends over, we wanted to create a studio apartment that was cohesive, had good flow and felt sophisticated, grown up and luxe. Armed with the trio of colors, budget and timeline, we set forward and the results are beyond satisfactory!! [See all 28 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/designbyruchi-pfvwus-pf~565122371) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/1136593705.m3u8?s=3b80dbc9ae56d66bcb9590adbfe27f57c6477747&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **What types of interior design projects do you specialize in (full-home, single room, remodel support)?** We specialize in a wide range of interior design projects, from full gut renovations to single-room designs and even small vignettes. We handle everything from kitchens and bathrooms to custom built-ins, new floors, paint, wallpaper and plaster application, electrical plans and installations and ensuring comprehensive support for your home transformation. **Do you specialize in specific design styles?** While I tend to lean towards contemporary design, I excel at adapting to your unique vision. My portfolio showcases a versatile range of styles, from modern and minimal to transitional and traditional designs. I love helping clients define their aesthetic and bringing it to life, ensuring each space reflects their personality. **Do you work with contractors and architects during renovations?** Yes, collaboration is key to our process. We work closely with trusted trade partners, including contractors and architects, to ensure a seamless and successful renovation. My experience includes managing trades and coordinating with architects to bring your vision to life. **Do you manage the project through installation and styling?** Absolutely. We offer full-service project management, guiding you from concept to completion. This includes overseeing deliveries, coordinating with trades, and meticulous styling to ensure every detail is perfect and your space is move-in ready. **Do you work on luxury or high-end homes?** Yes, we frequently work on luxury and high-end homes throughout the Greater New York Metro Area. My designs often incorporate custom millwork, high-end materials, and sophisticated finishes to create truly distinguished and luxurious spaces tailored to each client. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/104254456/list/wish-list) — 99 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/designbyruchi) ## Community Q&A **Q: Where is the mobile from?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the mobile, where is it from? A: Hi, Thank you for your question... we got this mobile from Etsy, if I remember correctly. Best!! **Q: Shower fixtures make/model?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi, I was wondering if you know the make/model of the shower fixtures. Thanks! A: These are Kohler Fixtures. I don't remeber their exact names / model number etc. **Q: Floor lamp source** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi Ruchi! Your eye is amazing! So happy I happened upon you. The floor lamp is perfect. Love that it's fresh and modern. Where is it from? Thank you. 🧡 A: Hi, Thanks for the question and reaching out. I think this lamp has since been discontinued. I see you have liked some of my work on IG as well. All the best with your space!! **Q: what brand is the crib?** *(in Photo Questions)* I really like the crib. Really classy. A: Hi, This is a crib from RH. Its one of my favourite cribs... they don't make it anymore now. **Q: blue tile name?** *(in Photo Questions)* I have been on the hunt for a matte blue subway (ideally one that can be laid in a basket weave pattern). I love the look of this one. Would you mind sharing the name of the tile? I also love the black hardware with the blue. I had been thinking about going this way as well but usually see bronze/gold with blue. Thanks for providing an example! Kate A: Hi Darialthompson, This tub is the Kohler underscore Tub. Its one of my favourite tubs. Glad you like it. **Q: What is the wallpaper used here?** *(in Photo Questions)* Looking for a similar style for an accent wall behind a bar. A: Hello, I'm so glad this inspired you. This wallpaper is from a trade exclusive company called "Elitis" If you are working with a designer, they can order it for you. It is textured and vynil, hence high performance and can work well with a wipe in case of spills. All the best!! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-18.*