--- title: "Robert Kaner Interior Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/robert-kaner-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~721536666 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~721536666.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Robert Kaner Interior Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7bc36a440f159f10_9767-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "1133 Broadway Suite 1025, New York, New York 10010, United States" latitude: 40.7375 longitude: -73.9813 phone: "(212) 727-7217" website: http://www.kanerid.com rating: 5 review_count: 13 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 301 last_updated: 2026-09-02 --- # Robert Kaner Interior Design Original Houzz profile: [Robert Kaner Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/robert-kaner-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~721536666) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** New York, NY - **Serves:** Brooklyn, Manhattan, Hamptons, Southampton, East Hampton, Water Mill, Bridgehampton - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (13 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2017–2020), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Princeton- and Harvard-educated Robert Kaner brings a compelling set of qualities to his interiors: a refined aesthetic sensibility, a keen analytic ability and a meticulous attention to detail. Following a career as a corporate partner with a leading global law firm, Kaner returned to school to pursue his passion for interior design. Within a short time after founding his design firm more than a decade ago, Kaner’s work received national recognition in several leading design publications including Interior Design and Metropolitan Home magazines. In designing interior spaces, Kaner combines a modernist design approach with a respect for historicism and an appreciation for gracious living. Each space takes on a distinctive look and feel developed for the particular project - the result of a comprehensive design process which focuses on the client’s lifestyle and the character of the architectural surroundings. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Universal Design - Basement Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Apartment Interior Design - Custom Home - Full Interior Design Services - Furnishings and Furniture - Furniture and Accessories - Whole Home Remodel ### Areas Served - Brooklyn - Manhattan - Hamptons - Southampton - East Hampton - Water Mill - Bridgehampton ### Typical Job Cost $300,000 - 10 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Robert Kaner Interior Design | | Address | 1133 Broadway Suite 1025, New York, New York 10010, United States | | Phone | (212) 727-7217 | | Website | http://www.kanerid.com | | Followers on Houzz | 301 | **Social profiles:** - Blog — http://www.kanerid.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Robert Kaner Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/robert-kaner-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~721536666) - **Website:** http://www.kanerid.com - **Phone:** (212) 727-7217 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2017–2020), for Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 13 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Mondo Collection, Dec. 2016** > Rbert Kaner Interior Design is one of the great design teams to work with in New York City. > Superb attention to details and finishes. **★★★★★ — Susan Batchelor, June 2016** > We engaged Robert's services to make our UWS apartment look bigger using design, color and furnishings. He designed a new look with minimal construction that had a significant impact on the space. He completed by choosing furnishings that give a sense of space, colors that enhance this look, and very close attention to detail that resulted in a very spacious, stylish contemporary look. He does all of this in a very collaborative way, respectful of our wishes and style. He has countless resources - all excellent quality. He is genuinely dedicated to achieving what the client wants, and definitely delivers! **★★★★★ — Suzette Masters, April 2016** > I have worked with Robert Kaner since 2008 when he oversaw the complete renovation of my four bedroom 3300 SF apartment on the upper east side of Manhattan. Bob is a pleasure to work with -- he has a wonderful design sense but isn't too pushy, he is quick to adapt to his clients' needs and sensibilities and conforms his recommendations accordingly, he is punctual and extremely well organized, he is not pushy or intrusive, he brings his years of legal training to bear as well which can be helpful in certain negotiations or contract reviews. I have used Bob again after 2008 several times to furnish some rooms in my apartment and update some additional rooms which we didn't get to in 2008. I am so thankful to have found the perfect designer in Bob and would recommend him wholeheartedly. In fact, since working with Bob I have referred him to several friends who have all become fans and loyal customers. **★★★★★ — smcicc, April 2016** > About 5 years ago, Robert re-designed my 1 bedroom NYC apartment (a cookie cutter apartment at first) and I am thrilled!! He is all about quality and perfection - no detail left unfinished. He and his team are incredibly responsive and attentive to detail. > > Through careful consideration of color and space, he was able to make my small apartment seem larger and also to make it more functional for how I live. Each piece of furniture is sized perfectly (something I struggle with - I often found myself buying things that were too large or too small for my space). The pieces are all interesting and different on their own yet come together beautifully. > > From the beginning, he listened to my likes and dis-likes and provided a curated selection of options. When trying to decorate on my own, I was overwhelmed by the wide range of options - from furniture to fabric. Robert changed all that - he listened to what I liked disliked and came up with selections to choose from. > > I originally asked him to re-design my living room only: after I saw what he could do, I asked for help with my bedroom. Using my existing furniture, he added a rug, drapes, lighting and bench to pull it all together into a more sophisticated, cohesive room. I couldn't be happier. **★★★★★ — vrubsamen, April 2016** > Bob Kaner is a hard to find gem in the work of New York renovation and design. I count myself lucky to have found Bob; he is highly professional, organized, and undogmatic in his design ideas. I first worked with Bob during the 18 month renovation of my 3500 sq ft apartment in 2010. Since then he has designed and overseen the landscaping of our terraces, and designed and managed smaller scale renovations (a bathroom, etc.) He is an absolute pleasure to deal with and his greatest skills are his unflagging enthusiasm, meticulous organization, and respectful attitude while working on design ideas. He will be a great partner and collaborator (if you want to take an active role), is a wonderful resource for materials from stone to lamps to door hardware. He will go the extra mile for you as he did for me when he spent hours (charging me a fraction of his time) at the stone yard matching slabs for a bathroom and fireplace surround, producing detailed drawings, and camping out at the stone cutters' shop, ensuring that every piece was perfect. And it was, and they give me great pleasure every time I see them! I would hire Bob again for any job, big or small. I cannot recommend him highly enough. **★★★★★ — danwaltcher, April 2016** > We hired Robert Kaner Interior Design for two residential projects: a gut renovation of an Upper East 3-bedroom post-war apartment in 2007, and the interior design of a 6-bedroom Water Mill, NY residence in 2012. We could not be any more satisfied with both projects. Bob and his staff are extremely professional. His presentations and materials are meticulously prepared, and in each project he prepared comprehensive budgets and timelines so that we could make informed decisions. For the apartment project, Bob and his staff collaborated with both our architect and contractor, and they worked wonderfully as a team. He has an excellent eye, impeccable client service, and highly professional follow-through. Bob's recommendations for furnishings came from a variety of sources - custom made, vintage and store bought, all as needed to fit our budget and priorities. He is a great listener, highly organized and attentive to every detail. We've recommended him to friends for projects and they have been as satisfied as we are with Bob and his team. **★★★★★ — nygwitz, April 2016** > There is no other designer I would even think about using. First, his taste is unassailable. He has an eye for color and for proportion. Second, every client is important. He treats a big job and a small job the with the same degree of personal attention. Third, he narrows the choices down for you. Fourth, he is not afraid to express his opinion even if it differs from the client's. Fourth, he is innovative and comes up with solutions for space problems. In my apartment which was new construction built to be loft like I had doors in a long hallway and each door was a different size and width. Bob came up with an ingenious design for floor to ceiling panels that covered the entire length of the hall disguising the problem of the doors. Fifth, he is transparent and by that I mean it is very clear what you are paying for and why. Sixth, nothing happens without your sign off. Sixth, he will mix custom pieces, with on line auction pieces, with Room & Board pieces. He has a great gift for maximizing the visual impact of a room by mixing up his sources. **★★★★★ — donnymike77, March 2016** > i have been working with robert (bob) kaner for about 1 year on 2 major projects for my top level condo building. bob and his staff have been "a dream" to work with! > > bob's function was to completely design our lobby as well as "event space" ... suppling furnishings, lighting, colors and most importantly, following up in every detail. > > his work has been so wonderfully receives that i/we have contracted him for 2 more projects. **★★★★★ — sid\_guptany, March 2016** > We did a gut renovation and combination of 2 pre war NYC apartments. We selected RKID based on their amazing design portfolio. Before signing on, more than any other firm we interviewed, they also spent a great deal of time explaining the design and construction process. > > We were so incredibly luck to have found RKID. The design was exactly what we wanted, combining old pre war elements with the modern. The team is also extremely professional and responsive. They were there every step of the way and really made it an enjoyable project for us. Robert also designed custom furniture and helped select artwork that really pulled everything together. > > We now have a home we really love to come home to! **★★★★★ — Andrew A, March 2016** > We would recommend Robert Kaner Interior Design without hesitation. We have worked with him on two large projects in New York City. He is highly organized, professional, and creative. He creates modern, highly individualized spaces that balance function and aesthetic beauty. They are refined, subtle, texturally layered and inviting. His meticulous attention to detail means that everything is planned thoroughly, communicated clearly, and executed with precision. He listens and responds to client needs and desires. He sees possibilities and opportunities, and will always help you find a new way of looking at things. He is also a great person and a pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — lydia\_gould, March 2016** > It has been a great experience working with Bob Kaner and his Associates. His office worked with us on a very complicated lobby renovation with a conglomerate of challenges. Bob's thoughtful design, intense attention to detail, fairness and expert ability to work with people in a diplomatic way has made our project successful above and beyond the beautiful design. I have truly enjoyed the process. **★★★★★ — Rafael Berkowitz, March 2016** > I collaborated with Robert Kaner Interior Design on a number of high end residential projects for which we provided architectural services and RKID did the interior design ; having worked together the built project's vision and quality were significantly better, the seamless integration of architecture and interiors insured unique and timeless contemporary designs > and homes for the clients. ## Selected projects - [Soft Modern Manhattan Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/soft-modern-manhattan-residence-pj-vj~1657308) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 17 - Description: This project entailed a complete renovation a post-war New York City apartment, with a reconfigured layout, new kitchen and bathrooms and all new interior finishes and furnishings. An open, flowing plan was developed for the public spaces with an emphasis on accommodating contemporary family living. A soft color palette was developed around the hues of nature, with each room mixing a distinct color tone with a common foundation of warm woods and neutrals found throughout the home. - [Gramercy Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gramercy-residence-pj-vj~1657301) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 9 - Description: This project involved the combination of adjacent apartments in a Gramercy pre-war apartment building. A new fireplace surround, wrapping into both spaces, was introduced as a focal point to join the two spaces. The use of black accents and light fixtures was intended to evoke a sense of old New York juxtaposed with more modern design elements and furnishings. A previously renovated bathroom in one of the two apartments was redesigned in pre-war language to match the style of an original, unreno… - [Forest Hills Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/forest-hills-residence-pj-vj~56225) - Location: Queens, NY - Photos: 26 - Description: This renovation transforms a building largely untouched since the 1930s into a home for a young family accustomed to Manhattan loft living. The design respects and restores the integrity of the home’s architectural envelope while updating the color palatte. The kitchen, bathrooms and master bedroom suite have been expanded and reconfigured to reflect today’s standards of gracious living. Modern and contemporary furnishings, lighting, finishes and materials are introduced in a manner to engage th… - [United Nations Plaza Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/united-nations-plaza-residence-pj-vj~1657309) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 11 - Description: This renovation of a 1980s-style high-rise apartment reinterprets a "Case Study House" life style for apartment living in New York City today. The design introduces an open plan, a functional reorganization of living spaces to match the clients’ lifestyle, and an integration of spectacular views of the United Nations to the south and city skylines to the west and north. A language of geometry, materials, color fields and textures, combining both mid-century and contemporary sensibilities, is dev… - [Miami Modern Escape Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/miami-modern-escape-home-pj-vj~1657306) - Location: Miami Beach, FL - Photos: 12 - Description: This weekend and vacation home just outside of South Beach in Miami is about fun, relaxation and entertaining. For this 1930s art deco home with a recent modern addition, a clean white palate throughout the house serves as a backdrop to some more bold furnishings and artwork. The house can provide for either a calm and restful weekend or for a high energy collection of people and activity. A range of contemporary and modern design influences, including from California, Latin America and Europe,… - [Hip Manhattan Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hip-manhattan-apartment-pj-vj~1657304) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 8 - Description: This full floor, new-construction Manhattan apartment is transformed into a boutique-style residence with a more open plan. Social areas unfold around a central volume containing an inset bar. A hallway connecting to the master bedroom suite is transformed into a gallery lined with white lacquered wall panels and concealed doors. Teak and sapele wall panels and flooring have been introduced to infuse warmth into the modern envelope, and custom furnishings have been designed to complement the arc… - [Asian Contemporary Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/asian-contemporary-apartment-pj-vj~1657298) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 4 - Description: This Chelsea apartment interior provides a hard-working career couple and family with a refuge from the hectic pace of Manhattan urban life. The public living within this apartment occurs in a very large, open room. The design appropriates a central structural column in the room as a core off of which more intimate living and dining spaces unfold. The lighting design takes existing architectural constraints to build a system of illuminated beams – both glowing beams on the ceiling and a solid be… - [San Marino Pool House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-marino-pool-house-pj-vj~1659196) - Location: Miami Beach, FL - Photos: 13 - Description: This project converts poolside utility and sleeping quarters into a guest suite with a boutique hotel feel. Custom cabinetry in the poolside entry room will provide a place to prepare and enjoy a cold drink, while concealing the laundry and providing ample storage for towels, sunscreen and the occasionally required aloe gels and solarcaine. An open-plan bedroom, bathroom and dressing area will become the quarters for South Beach guests. A transparent glass shower, with a recessed illuminated sho… [See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/robert-kaner-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~721536666) ## Ideabooks - [Korakis Swanson Inspiration Images](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66531404/list/korakis-swanson-inspiration-images) — 11 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/robertkaner) ## Community Q&A **Q: where did the flooring come from?** *(in Photo Questions)* I looking for checkerboard tiles for a kitchen A: Hello - the checkerboard marble tile in the entry foyer was original to the home and restored as part of our renovation. I have done similar floors new where we have purchased 12x12 white and black marble tiles and laid them out as a checkerboard. One resource to check for these is Stone Source in New York City. Hope your project turns out well! **Q: where can I buy the rug?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love it! A: Happy to hear you like the rug! It was through Patterson, Flynn and Martin and is an all-wool flat-weave design. The way the pattern was woven into the rug adds the visual depth and dimension that you see in the image. I would love to hear if you purchase the rug! Best- Robert **Q: Wall art** *(in Photo Questions)* This piece of art is spectacular. Would you kindly share the nme of the artist who created it? Thank you. A: Thank you for your inquiry! This is a work by Doug Fogelson, a very talented photographer who digitally manipulates his photographs to create complex compositions of time, space and perspective. This work depicts the Tate Modern museum in London. You can find images of Doug's work online. Best- Robert **Q: Cool bed! Where did you get it?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hello! This bed was designed by Alfredo Haberli for Legnoletto, an Italian furniture manufacturer. The bed is available through SuiteNY in New York. We designed the wall-mounted bedside tables to match the sensibility of the bed. Best- Robert **Q: Hi - where did you get the curtains?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hello! Those were made by a drapery workroom for our project with a silk fabric we sourced. We used a reverse triple pinch pleat style for the pleats, and the rings were sewn into the pleats so that the draperies hung fairly tight to the rod. Best- Robert **Q: Tile?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi - the backsplash tile is beautiful - clean but with interesting variance. Could you share the maker/color of the tile? Thank you! A: Thank you for your interest! The backsplash material is actually a natural stone - Mayorca Honed Limestone. We purchased it in a larger tile format and had our stone fabricator cut it down to the sizes we ended up using. This material is no longer available from the vendor we purchased through, but I would suggest checking with your local tile and stone vendors or looking online for the material. Best- Robert --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. 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