--- title: "Studio Kestrel — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/studio-kestrel-pfvwus-pf~692027383 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~692027383.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Studio Kestrel" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/1d1317e70f9c0fb4_3181-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "New York, New York 10011, United States" phone: "(646) 360-0599" website: http://studiokestrel.com rating: 5 review_count: 9 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 6 last_updated: 2026-09-27 --- # Studio Kestrel Original Houzz profile: [Studio Kestrel](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/studio-kestrel-pfvwus-pf~692027383) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** New York, NY - **Serves:** New York City, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Brookhaven, Southampton, East Hampton, Southold, Mattituck, Greenport, Montauk, Westhampton, Shelter Island, Cutchogue, Sag Harbor, Bellport, Bridgehampton, Orient, Sagaponack, Bal Harbour, Beverly Hills, Boca Raton, Coconut Grove, Cocoplum, Coral Gables, Delray Beach, Fisher Island, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Key Biscayne, Los Angeles, Malibu, Miami, Miami Beach, Palm Beach, Rumson, Santa Monica, South Beach, Speonk, Sunny Isles, Westchester - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (9 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2023–2025), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves - High-end - Offers Custom Work - Speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese I work with homeowners to create the spaces they've always dreamt of — spaces filled with light, warmth, and vibrance, where lifestyle and career blend seamlessly and well-being is at the center of each day. Studio Kestrel is a full-service luxury interior design studio, taking projects from concept through installation across three markets we know intimately: Manhattan, the Hamptons, and Miami, with select projects in Los Angeles. We create organic modern residential interiors that draw out the unique character of each location and the serene feeling of home — building in lasting resale value along the way. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Bedroom Design - Living Room Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Home Office Design & Construction - Entry Design - Custom Built-ins - Design Consultation - Floor Plans - Project Management - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - House Plans - Custom Home Bars - Art Selection - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Closet Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - 3D Rendering - Custom Bookcases - Custom Walk-in Closets - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Sunroom Design & Construction - Custom Rugs - Custom Entertainment Centers - Sustainable Design - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Home Staging - Drafting - Custom Table - Handicap-Accessible Design - Green Building - Energy-Efficient Homes - Custom Beds - Historic Building Conservation - Feng Shui Design - Interior Design Photography - Landscape Design - Home Office Design ### Areas Served - New York City - Brooklyn - Queens - Manhattan - Brookhaven - Southampton - East Hampton - Southold - Mattituck - Greenport - Montauk - Westhampton - Shelter Island - Cutchogue - Sag Harbor - Bellport - Bridgehampton - Orient - Sagaponack - Bal Harbour - Beverly Hills - Boca Raton - Coconut Grove - Cocoplum - Coral Gables - Delray Beach - Fisher Island - Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood - Key Biscayne - Los Angeles - Malibu - Miami - Miami Beach - Palm Beach - Rumson - Santa Monica - South Beach - Speonk - Sunny Isles - Westchester ### Typical Job Cost $100,000 - 2 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Studio Kestrel | | Address | New York, New York 10011, United States | | Phone | (646) 360-0599 | | Website | http://studiokestrel.com | | Followers on Houzz | 6 | **Social profiles:** - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-de-andrade-2b5bb5198/ - Blog — https://www.studiokestrel.com/ - Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/studiokestrel/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Studio Kestrel](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/studio-kestrel-pfvwus-pf~692027383) - **Website:** http://studiokestrel.com - **Phone:** (646) 360-0599 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2023–2025), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 9 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### All 9 reviews **★★★★★ — HU-693626556, Sept. 2026** > Paul’s work is just beautiful. Both the apartment in New York City and the house out East have a feeling of serenity and coziness while still feeling elevated and timeless. He’s been patient with us, while walking us through the process, he’s organized and responsive. One of my favorite things about the way he designs spaces is that no two are the same - from the color palette to the furnishings to the mood and lighting, each feels like a new and exciting experience to enjoy. **★★★★★ — Amos Guetta, May 2024** > Paul De Andrade from Studio Kestrel reached out to us regarding a new client of his. We are a General Contractor, reviewed the drawings and knew not just from the drawings but from our conversations this was going to be a great collaboration. > > From the start of the project to any changes to meeting the clients needs along with all the finishing touches,everything went seamless. No questions, calls or emails went unnoticed and were met with immediate answers. > > We are still collaborating with Paul on present and future clients and would highly recommend Paul and his team at Studio Kestrel for all of your architectural needs. **★★★★★ — HU-604435305, March 2023** > Paul has an amazing eye and truly transformed our apartment. It’s so elegant and inviting now. Highly recommend. A++++ **★★★★★ — Plantaysia, Inc., April 2022** > Paul is a very passionate and talented designer. I felt I was in very capable hands and he made the experience of decorating a painless and enjoyable experience. He transformed my dated condo into a contemporary timeless dream home. **★★★★★ — Milos Starovic, April 2022** > I was raised in frugal and humble environment, always thinking about the design as something luxurious and optional. I was happy with my space ( at least I thought so at the time). I was not "shopping for a designer" or pursuing any specific type of change but Paul walked into my life and I was open to Paul’s suggestions.... One thing lead to another and I was amazed how slowly but surely my apartment completely transformed. > I am really impressed how playing with various sources of light and reflective surfaces such as mirrors can make the space so much more bright, open warm and welcoming. What used to be somewhat cluttered apartment became a space with a natural flow of design and functionality from dining and living space to the kitchen and bedroom. I have this feeling like I am living in one of those architectural magazine featured designer homes and not the very same space I used to live in just a few months ago. At the same time it is personal and it is mine and it is in line what I need to make me feel comfortable. > As much as I was content with my home the way it used to be I was not realizing the true potential of the space. I also find myself especially proud of my home and I am much more eager to invite people over. > It became a refuge, a space that makes me feel good and that influences my mood in a positive way. > Initially I just wanted to improve a few details but after learning about so many ways your home can be improved I decided to go all the way, follow all suggestions and almost everything got changed. I don't think I will ever look back or ever live the same way I used to live before this experience. I will never again approach any space for what it is but for what it can become and I am sure Paul will be able to help me with that again and again and again. **★★★★★ — HU-552322766, April 2022** > Paul designed our home in Manhattan as well as our home in Santa Monica. The work he has done for us is beyond stunning - everyone who walks in the door is just blown away. We couldn’t be happier and it’s hard to leave home each day! > > Paul has also been a delight to work with - fun, hardworking, organized, and communicative. Not only has he helped us make our home beautiful, but each space is so comfortable and functional that we spend time in almost every room throughout the day - which has been wonderful with all the time spent at home these past few years. > > Overall it has been a fantastic experience working with Paul, and I can’t wait for the next project to see what we create together. **★★★★★ — Renee Micheli, April 2022** > Paul De Andrade of Studio Kestrel is a hidden gem in the world of interior design. I started working with Paul in 2015 on a luxury New Development project in New York City and from our first meeting, I knew immediately that I had to work with him because of his creative vision and because of his calm and confident demeanor. This was my first project in New Development, and I needed to impress my client with a standout design for our trophy residence. I was not the only one impressed as this $60M Penthouse apartment sold just one month after he brought the space to life. > > After this project, Paul and I worked together on four other buildings, and each time, he continues to impress me with his taste but also his intuition. Time and time again, Paul brings a client's vision to life - even when the client isn't totally sure what their style is yet. He makes the design process fun, exciting and so seamless, which is rare in a world of logistics, furniture delays, and COIs. One of my favorite things about witnessing Paul’s work is his ability to create a space that is inviting and comfortable but also sleek and stylish. No two homes that Paul creates are alike - he is incredibly versatile, creative, and passionate about interior design. > > After working with Paul for seven years, I asked if he could design my personal apartment, and I could not be more thrilled with the finished result! I was moving in with my significant other and Paul, being the seasoned designer that he is, knew that an initial, in-person meeting with all three of us would be key in combining our lives. Paul walked both of our apartments to get a sense of what we liked and to see what pieces we could incorporate into our new home. He helped us establish our personal style and as a bonus – there were no fights between my partner and me! Working with Paul made our move enjoyable instead of stressful and we could not be happier in our cozy sanctuary. > > -Renee Micheli **★★★★★ — Erika Marks, April 2022** > Studio Kestrel goes above and beyond. Paul and his team have impeccable taste, and worked with us to carefully curate every room. Amazing response time and such pleasant energy throughout the entire process. Highly recommend for all of your interior decorating! **★★★★★ — 7 Dey, April 2022** > Paul and his team are absolutely incredible. They brought an incredible vision to life in a new development lease-up. The staged units yielded a far greater return and led to record breaking price points in the financial district/ downtown Manhattan. The team is very easy to work with. I would highly recommend! ## Selected projects - [7 Dey Residences (developer / model units)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/7-dey-residences-developer-model-units-pj-vj~6896872) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 5 - Description: Financial District, Manhattan · six model units, 700–1,600 sq ft each · developer project for SL Green & Douglas Elliman · completed 2022 SL Green and Douglas Elliman brought us in to design six model units for 7 Dey Residences with a specific audience in mind: post-pandemic young professionals in their 20s and 30s — finance, tech, and creative — being pulled downtown for the first time. The brief needed each unit to feel premium yet warm, distinctive yet relatable, and different enough from one… - [Santa Monica Oceanfront Pied-à-Terre](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/santa-monica-oceanfront-pied-a-terre-pj-vj~6895399) - Location: Santa Monica, CA - Photos: 7 - Description: 1221 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA · 1,600 sq ft, 2 bed / 2 bath full renovation · completed 2024 This one came from a client relationship, not a cold lead — the same bicoastal couple we'd designed a Manhattan penthouse for three years earlier, this time asking for something with a much simpler mandate. Their New York apartment had to function as residence, workplace, and broadcast studio all at once. This one didn't. As the brief put it: spend time here, watch the sunset, host occasional dinne… - [Ruby Chelsea](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ruby-chelsea-pj-vj~7907409) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 15 - Description: 243 West 28th Street, Chelsea · six model units, 600–2,900 sq ft each · developer project for MAG Partners & Douglas Elliman · completed 2024 Not every project starts with a single client — this one started with six imagined ones. MAG Partners and Douglas Elliman brought us in to design six model unit residences at Ruby Chelsea, each one built to speak directly to a different kind of buyer walking through the building: a creative professional in design, a tech programmer, a sophisticated urban c… - [Central Park West](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/central-park-west-pj-vj~6412016) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 11 - Description: Upper West Side, Manhattan (30 Lincoln Plaza) · 2,150 sq ft, 3 bed / 3.5 bath whole-apartment renovation · completed 2021 These clients weren't new to us — we'd already renovated their Riverside Drive townhouse, so this project came with an established shorthand. What they wanted for their new Central Park West apartment was almost a paradox: a home that read as polished and grown-up, but invited you to take your shoes off and put your feet up the moment you walked in. And whatever we did, the C… - [West End Avenue Penthouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-end-avenue-penthouse-pj-vj~6897238) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 19 - Description: Lincoln Square, Manhattan · 2,484 sq ft, 3 bed / 4 bath full renovation · completed 2021 A bicoastal media couple, moving in together for the first time, came to us with a simple brief: bright, airy, modern, white and cream. Straightforward, until the scope changed underneath us. Partway through the project, the pandemic hit, and this Lincoln Square penthouse suddenly needed to be three things at once — a full-time residence, a full-time workplace, and a filming set for one client's women's-empo… - [Southampton Family Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/southampton-family-retreat-pj-vj~7907379) - Location: Southampton, NY - Photos: 4 - Description: Southampton, NY · 6,918 sq ft whole-home renovation & furnishing · completed 2025 This family came to us looking for a break from the city — a Hamptons home their two young daughters could actually live in, not just look at. The house they'd bought was a generic builder spec: technically finished, personality-free. What they wanted instead was a warm, serene sanctuary that felt refined without turning precious — a place that could hold a slow Sunday morning as easily as a house full of weekend g… - [Miami Beach Modern Organic Penthouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/miami-beach-modern-organic-penthouse-pj-vj~7062767) - Location: Miami Beach, FL - Photos: 8 - Description: A clean modern home with rich texture and organic curves. Layers of light natural shades and soft, inviting fabrics create warm and inviting moments around every corner. - [South Beach Luxurious Tropical Penthouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-beach-luxurious-tropical-penthouse-pj-vj~7062738) - Location: Miami Beach, FL - Photos: 8 - Description: A tropical penthouse retreat that is the epitome of Miami luxury. With stylish bohemian influences, a vibrant and colorful palette, and sultry textures blended into every element. - [Financial District Feminine Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/financial-district-feminine-oasis-pj-vj~6897707) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 3 - Description: A chic downtown apartment with a modern feel and a distinctly feminine vibe. Stylish wall-coverings, mauve tones, and a downtown-cool black and white theme create a uniquely stylish space that is a pleasure to call home. - [World Trade Center Family Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/world-trade-center-family-apartment-pj-vj~6897704) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 5 [See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/studio-kestrel-pfvwus-pf~692027383) ## Community Q&A **Q: Paint color** *(in Photo Questions)* Love this room! What is the paint color on the walls? A: Benjamin Moore 1543 **Q: macaron wall art** *(in Photo Questions)* macaron wall art - what piece is this ? A: the artist is agnes lefevre **Q: Where is the desk from?** *(in Photo Questions)* May I ask who manufactured the desk? Thank you! A: Hi Sarah - it's from Arteriors **Q: this sofa is gorgeous!!** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can I find this curved sofa? Is it the liam couch by four hands? Or is it something else? Please let me know! A: You're welcome and thank you! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-27.*