--- title: "Quintessential Elegance — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/quintessential-elegance-pfvwus-pf~755041321 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~755041321.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Quintessential Elegance" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/af839eee0e984fbd_7488-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "98 Van Cortlandt Park South, Suite 6, New York, New York 10463, United States" latitude: 40.8798 longitude: -73.9067 phone: "(917) 214-7042" website: http://www.quintessentialelegance.com rating: 5 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 105 last_updated: 2026-09-12 --- # Quintessential Elegance Original Houzz profile: [Quintessential Elegance](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/quintessential-elegance-pfvwus-pf~755041321) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** New York, NY - **Serves:** New York City, Manhattan, Yonkers, White Plains, Scarsdale, Inwood, Accra, Edgewater, Grand Cayman, Guttenberg, Jersey City, Lagos, Monrovia, Montego Bay, Niamey - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Our typical clients are captains of industry, politicians and celebrities primarily across Africa and the Caribbean whose homes may not reflect their social and influential status. Comfortable sophistication, cultural elegance, style honoring legacy and influence - this is the feel and ambiance our clients desire and where we do our best work. Whether it's just that one special piece needed in one room or furnishing an entire home, we will scour the globe on your behalf. Personal sourcing for luxury items is our specialty! We have done work for clients in Accra, Lagos, Monrovia, New York, Grand Cayman, New Jersey, Tortola and Montego Bay. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Color Consulting - Furniture Selection - Project Management - Art Selection - Home Staging - Holiday Decorating ### Areas Served - New York City - Manhattan - Yonkers - White Plains - Scarsdale - Inwood - Accra - Edgewater - Grand Cayman - Guttenberg - Jersey City - Lagos - Monrovia - Montego Bay - Niamey ### Typical Job Cost $5,000 - 1,000,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Quintessential Elegance | | Address | 98 Van Cortlandt Park South, Suite 6, New York, New York 10463, United States | | Phone | (917) 214-7042 | | Website | http://www.quintessentialelegance.com | | License Number | 46-5677481 | | Followers on Houzz | 105 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — www.facebook.com/QEdesigner/ - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/q\_elegance ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Quintessential Elegance](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/quintessential-elegance-pfvwus-pf~755041321) - **Website:** http://www.quintessentialelegance.com - **Phone:** (917) 214-7042 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz 2017 - Customer Service - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service. **Affiliations** - [Certified Interior Decorators International](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/certified-interior-decorators-international-pfvwus-pf~1578469536) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — HU-214176, March 2018** > Interior Designer Marcia Amoye relentless eye for detail is committed to creating beautifully and memorable home for you. She has done an excellence job on my place in Jamaica. **★★★★★ — marcela678, March 2016** > Quintessential Elegance is just that, quintessential and elegant. As my contractor, I began to call Ms. Amoye the creative designer working on my new home, the Magician. She literally took what my wife and I thought was garbage and revived those pieces with such artistry that left all of us stunned. We moved in and are still in aw as to how it is for someone to take stuff that have been sitting in storage for years that have been written off, and transformed them working with limited support. We described to the designer Ms. Amoye that we wanted an Afropolitan home, using some things very old, somethings old but very little new within a very limited budget. > > She worked her magic and left stunning results that achieved what we had envisioned - simply miraculous. **★★★★★ — makambaokoloko, May 2015** > Brilliant job! Outstanding work! Our home is truly above and beyond. We were thrilled to have hired Alero take charge of setting up our home and speeding up the building project and she did a superb job! **★★★★★ — tn1970, Feb. 2013** > Alero and her team have worked with me on several projects and I continue to be impressed by her creative eye and professionalism. From new builds, to makeovers to staging she has an uncanny ability to turn any space into a warm and inviting area. I am also impressed by her knowledge and breadth of contacts around the globe. I highly recommend her services and look forward to our next project together. **★★★★★ — P Rang, Feb. 2013** > We are a construction company working on a variety of both residential and commercial projects. We outsourced some of our work to this company and we have been very pleased with our working relationship. **★★★★★ — Interior Styles, Inc., Jan. 2013** > It was a pleasure to work with Quintessential Elegance and I am happy to have been able to assist her on completing selections for her design project. > As a professional she was well organized and communicated efficiently which made all the difference given the great distance between us. I welcome a continued partnership and a long working relationship on future projects. ## Selected projects - [Accra Elegance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/accra-elegance-pj-vj~20600) - Location: Accra, Greater Accra Region - Photos: 62 - Description: This 5,800 sq. ft. home is located in the most upscale private community in Accra, Trasacco Valley. We updated the pool house (entertainment center/gym/lounge), re-did the outdoor tiling and decorated the interior and exterior of both the pool house and main house by sourcing worldwide and creating bespoke furniture from local wood. - [Southern Charm](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/southern-charm-pj-vj~2574192) - Location: Charlotte, NC - Photos: 19 - [Fern Court Jamaica Vacation Rental Unit](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fern-court-jamaica-vacation-rental-unit-pj-vj~2944488) - Location: Ocho Rios, St. Ann Parish - Photos: 10 - [Afropolitan Mix](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/afropolitan-mix-pj-vj~470394) - Location: Monrovia, Montserrado - Photos: 60 - Description: Located in the beautiful hills of this West African capital city overlooking the ocean, we've been contracted to project manage the construction of this multi building compound and execute the vision of the owners by assisting with the design of the pool house, guest suites and tennis courts and to furnish all. The desired outcome is an Afropolitan feel incorporating their classic, antique pieces with their global and local cultural items. - [Accra Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/accra-modern-pj-vj~331197) - Location: Accra, Greater Accra Region - Photos: 30 - Description: Work in Progress - Getting this stunning space ready for it's overseas family! - [New York City Chic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-york-city-chic-pj-vj~1093980) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 25 - Description: Small spaces maximized for functionality. - [Lekki Luxury - Lagos](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lekki-luxury-lagos-pj-vj~124681) - Location: Lagos - Photos: 26 - Description: Located in a prestigious development in Lagos, the homeowners wanted warmth, style and comfort for their new 3,800 sq. ft. home. An updated modern classic style throughout the house and the redefinition of the man cave or man penthouse in this case was the right balance for these clients. - [Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bedrooms-pj-vj~1594580) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - [Cayman Islands Sophistication](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cayman-islands-sophistication-pj-vj~1094314) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 24 - Description: All tile work and wood floor installations by our partner Mozaic Creations. - [Accra Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/accra-makeover-pj-vj~130857) - Location: Accra, Greater Accra Region - Photos: 27 - Description: Set in an exclusive complex in Accra, this apartment was scheduled for a makeover at some time in the future. Things happen, we were given just 24 hours to do a makeover so that the holiday guests could enjoy their stay. It won't win any awards but we are happy with the difference in feel given the short time span, available options and limited budget. It does smell incredible though with all the diffusers placed throughout the apartment. - [Caribbean - Oceanside](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/caribbean-oceanside-pj-vj~1589755) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: Combined projects in the Caribbean. Staging and updating beach houses for the 2015 season. British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Jamaica - [New Jersey Classic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-jersey-classic-pj-vj~82426) - Location: West Orange, NJ - Photos: 7 - Description: Antiques purchased specifically for this space. Eclectic - Victorian feel with modern touches. - [Accra Harmony](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/accra-harmony-pj-vj~101808) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - Description: In this home we harmonized all the cultural pieces with the antiques and worldwide collectibles - [Dining Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dining-spaces-pj-vj~1600484) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lighting-pj-vj~1595485) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathrooms-pj-vj~1594163) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 27 - [Park View Panache](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/park-view-panache-pj-vj~5381847) - Location: Lagos - Photos: 1 - [Cayman Cool](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cayman-cool-pj-vj~5834305) - Location: North Side - Photos: 5 [See all 18 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/quintessential-elegance-pfvwus-pf~755041321) ## Community Q&A **Q: Yes or no to the red stools?** *(in Design Dilemma)* We can get the same stools in black, we are really not sure about the red. Thoughts? A: Red for sure! **Q: Swapping out Master Bedroom and Den** *(in Design Dilemma)* I have a large master bedroom and a smaller bedroom I've been using as a den. In the "den", I have a chair, foot stool, loveseat, two end tables, a TV cabinet and two other cabinets with bookcase tops flanking the TV cabinet, plus a low bookcase. I'm thinking of swapping out rooms, and using the smaller room as my bedroom. I'd have room for my queen size bed, a bedside chest, dresser, chest of drawers and cedar chest in my "den". Since my master bedroom is a lot larger, I'd be able to use the den furniture in that room, plus keep a couple bedroom pieces, and add a desk. Currently, I have to use my dining room table for my laptop, and I have boxes and files along side the dining room table. I also have my router/modem in the living room. My printer is in the den, and it doesn't always connect when I want to print something. I think that might be because it's too far away from the router/modem and my laptop. I'm thinking of removing my old carpeting in my master bedroom (to be converted to a den) and adding hardwood flooring. I currently have carpeting in my living room, dining room and small room that I'm using as a den. Do you think this sounds like a good idea to you? I'd put a neutral oak hardwood flooring in the larger room (my bedroom now). The hallway that runs between all the rooms is tile, so there wouldn't be wood flooring next to wood flooring. If I'd ever move and sell my place, I would think someone might want to install hardwood flooring in the other two rooms, and it it would be easy to find a flooring that would look good with what I'd put in my "master bedroom"/"den". What are your thoughts about this? A: Is it possible for you to share photos of the spaces with us? **Q: Backsplash question** *(in Design Dilemma)* I've narrowed down my choices to these two. Not sure if this style tile design requires a boarder around the bottom and top or sides. A slim similar tile? Is there a rule of thumb? A: I would suggest a darker coordinating border with your first displayed backsplash. Hope you'll post the finished pictures. Good luck! **Q: How to update this foyer and staircase?** *(in Design Dilemma)* How would you update this entryway? Seems like a tremendous waste of space. It also feels extremely ornate and "outdated". A: For a different look, I'd suggest stripping the spindles to their original color or simply painting them. Your chandelier and fireplace should also be changed/ updated. I would also add runners on the stairs, a rug at the front with a table and art work on the upper walls. **Q: dining room chair help needed** *(in Design Dilemma)* I have this lovely dining table 66" round made of two inch thick concrete with a nickel dipped base. I'm thinking a lucite clear chair but also feel I need something warmer and more substantial. However chairs with a solid back hide the lovely legs. A: Thank you so much. These are all my pics, mostly taken by me with an iPhone. Many of the Accra Elegance pics were taken by a professional photographer as that project was over time and I had unlimited access. That was actually the house that I had the cushions made for the ghost chairs after deciding to use them both in and outdoor. **Q: Dinning table** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the dimension of the dinning table?thanks A: The height is 30", width is 44" and length is 72". It comes with 2 leaves (18" each) which extend it to a total length of 108". --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-12.*