--- title: "McGrath II — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mcgrath-ii-pfvwus-pf~914733700 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~914733700.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "McGrath II" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/34a3ced2010692dd_6753-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "274 Madison Avenue, Suite 1303, New York, New York 10016, United States" latitude: 40.7443 longitude: -73.9781 phone: "(212) 289-1462" website: http://www.mcgrath2.com rating: 5 review_count: 12 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 488 last_updated: 2026-08-25 --- # McGrath II Original Houzz profile: [McGrath II](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mcgrath-ii-pfvwus-pf~914733700) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** New York, NY - **Serves:** New York City, Manhattan, Rye, New York, Greenwich, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Nantucket, New Orleans, Westchester County - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (12 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2016–2018), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves McGrath II is an interior design firm combining the creative visions of Suzanne and Lauren McGrath. Their approach to residential design combines influences that are both traditional and modern; designing rooms that are thoughtfully curated and balanced. Spaces designed by McGrath II have an irresistibly fresh and inspired look, with an emphasis on using the very best materials to ensure comfort and longevity. They work with clients to select an inventory of key pieces that are so flexible, they can be moved from room to room and home to home for a lifetime. For this dynamic duo, decorating is not about the quick fix, and it’s the opposite of chasing the latest trends. It’s about making great choices that allow for the most versatility and reflect good taste. Both Suzanne and Lauren are committed to helping their clients choose furniture pieces and artwork for their homes that they love today, and that they know they’ll still feel the same way about ten or fifteen years from now. The firm is enlisted in a variety of services from full-scale decoration of homes to gut renovations. They work with contractors and architects to ensure the highest quality results. As a small team of four, they are able to give clients the one-on-one attention necessary to create a unique, thoughtful, and personalized experience. After graduating from Barnard College, Suzanne studied interior design and decorative art history at Parsons The New School for Design. She launched her career working for acclaimed design firms Cullman & Kravis and Thierry Despont, later transitioning as as style editor and producer of content for Martha Stewart Living. Lauren graduated from Bowdoin College, majoring in Art History. As Suzanne’s daughter, she enjoyed the benefit of experiencing many historic renovations in their Brooklyn neighborhood at a young age. Lauren worked for Teen Vogue magazine as a fashion news writer before joining forces with Suzanne in 2010 to co-found McGrath II. McGrath II’s work appears in Domino, House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Lonny, Better Homes & Gardens, Country Living, Redbook and Good Housekeeping. Good Bones, Great Pieces: The Seven Essential Pieces To Carry You Through a Lifetime (Abrams, May 2012) is their first book. ### 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 - Custom Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Home Office Design & Construction - Custom Built-ins - Floor Plans - Project Management - Entry Design - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Playroom Design - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - House Plans - Custom Home Bars - Art Selection - Closet Design - 3D Rendering - Custom Bookcases - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Rugs - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Home Theater Design - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Home Staging - Drafting - Historic Building Conservation - Custom Murphy Beds - Interior Design Photography ### Areas Served - New York City - Manhattan - Rye - New York - Greenwich - Connecticut - Massachusetts - Nantucket - New Orleans - Westchester County ### Typical Job Cost $200,000 - Up ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | McGrath II | | Address | 274 Madison Avenue, Suite 1303, New York, New York 10016, United States | | Phone | (212) 289-1462 | | Website | http://www.mcgrath2.com | | Followers on Houzz | 488 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/McGrath-II/82572634484 - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/mcgrathii - Blog — www.blog.mcgrath2.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [McGrath II](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mcgrath-ii-pfvwus-pf~914733700) - **Website:** http://www.mcgrath2.com - **Phone:** (212) 289-1462 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - McGrath II has been featured in Architectural Digest.com, and The New York Times. Their book, "Good Bones, Great Pieces" (Abrams, May 1, 2012), appeared in House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Lonny, Better Homes & Gardens, Country Living, and Good Housekeeping. - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2016–2018), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 12 reviews** ### All 12 reviews **★★★★★ — Laura B, Oct. 2016** > My husband and I hired McGrath II early in the process of gut renovating our 3-bed 3-bath NYC apartment. Suzanne, Lauren, and their excellent team were essential to designing everything from the location of walls and built-in millwork to the smallest details of the lampshades and bedding. Planned around the lovely custom upholstered pieces they suggested, the resulting apartment is the perfect expression of our taste, elevated by the McGraths professional eye. We had a lot of opinions, but not enough words to articulate them, and the McGraths did a wonderful and diplomatic job of interpreting our wishes while steering us towards a stunning, integrated look for the finished whole. We would highly recommend McGrath II for their creativity and discerning taste as well their willingness to be involved in every detail of the process. The McGraths are true professionals, and wonderful people to boot. **★★★★★ — quintana\_luther, Nov. 2015** > I have worked with McGrath II on several projects as a vendor of custom upholstered furniture and draperies. They are a dream to work with. At meetings, they are succinct and decisive with all details. If ever I need answers to questions for any specific project, McGrath II answers quickly and clearly. Both Suzanne and Lauren (the founders) are front and center when giving instructions and that level or responsibility and care should not be overlooked, they stand behind their work 100%. **★★★★★ — Lisa Patterson, April 2015** > This dynamic design company has an eclectic style. This is a company that listens to their client's needs, evaluates these requirements and produces fabulous schemes that will suit each individual client. They work very closely with their clients. Fun to work with this highly creative down to earth team is constantly on the go looking for new products and the latest trends. **Comment from McGrath II:** > Thanks so much for the fantastic review Lisa. Always a pleasure having your insight on our latest work. http://www.houzz.com/projects/1356574/rye-georgian **★★★★★ — Kenise Barnes Fine Art, April 2015** > I have had the pleasure of collaborating with Suzanne and Lauren, the dynamic duo behind McGrath II on four projects. The pair bring a winning balance of innovation and seasoned experience to personalize each project. Not only are they interested and sensitive to the client's needs, their style is chic and real, making every room feel stylish and welcoming. Choosing artwork for their well-designed interiors is always an genuinely enjoyable, and brings a further layer of individuality to their rooms. > Kenise Barnes, Kenise Barnes Fine Art Inc. **Comment from McGrath II:** > Thank you for your review, Kenise! http://www.houzz.com/projects/849633/editors-office **★★★★★ — Bonnie Bryant O'Connor, April 2015** > I work with Suzanne and Lauren in a professional capacity as a vendor. They are a pleasure to work with: smart, efficient, detail-oriented, and above all supremely talented with fantastic taste. I work with dozens of designers in the NYC area every day, and McGrath II is definitely among the best. **Comment from McGrath II:** > Thank you, Bonnie! Always a pleasure working with you. http://www.houzz.com/photos/41590916/Rye-Georgian-traditional-living-room-new-york **★★★★★ — Dean Barger Studios, Inc., April 2015** > The founders of McGrath2, Lauren & Suzanne McGrath, offer a zesty creative approach for their clients tempered with decades of experience. Their blog offers fresh ideas, and their strong relationships with a wide range of vendors ensures that their clients recieve great attention. **Comment from McGrath II:** > Thank you Dean for being one of our favorite collaborators! http://www.houzz.com/photos/41612154/Rye-Georgian-traditional-entry-new-york **★★★★★ — mclucaad, Feb. 2015** > Lauren and Suzanne McGrath were hired to decorate most of the major rooms in our house which included giving our kitchen a facelift, replacing hardware and then layering in gorgeous furniture pieces, wall decor and accessories. As a rather indecisive creative person when it comes to my own home, giving the girls room to be themselves and really translate my needs into something that also felt like their own signature style, could not have been an easy task. But, Lauren and Suzanne tackled our project with grace and energy and the end result was nothing short of, well...home. Which is exactly what we wanted. **Comment from McGrath II:** > Thank you, Abby! It was a pleasure working with you. http://www.houzz.com/projects/849388/new-england-family-home **★★★★★ — Jennifer H, Feb. 2015** > I have hired this firm several times, for both small and large scale projects. > Their professionalism and responsiveness is unsurpassed. > They are masters at interior design and are able to morph style and decor to match clients wants and needs. > Highly recommend. **★★★★★ — fifimcb, Feb. 2015** > Suzanne and Lauren are masters at understanding how to balance traditional and modern so that the end result looks fresh but still personal. I was so pleased at how our first project (living room and dining area) turned out that two years later, I hired them again to help with two bedrooms. They were respectful of my vision and elevated the ideas beyond what I could have accomplished on my own. They worked with some of my existing furniture and then really enhanced the rooms with suggestions of their own. Elegant and comfortable, tasteful and personal, timeless and interesting. When friends come to visit they all say how the apartment is exactly like me - and that is a huge compliment to Suzanne and Lauren because they knew how to achieve that better than I did! **★★★★★ — Morgan Babst, Feb. 2015** > The McGraths were an absolute joy to work with, from the beginning to the end of our project. We chose them to undertake the interior design of our home after having seen their work on Houzz and in their book. We knew already that their aesthetic of comfortable elegance fit with our vision, but I was truly impressed at how they aligned their vision for our house with our own. They were extremely respectful of our needs and hesitations while pushing us towards fresh, exciting, but always graceful pieces and fabrics, and they followed through with us even after the installation of the major new furnishings to ensure that the finishing touches--from lamp shades to mantle-piece nicknacks to the placement of art--were just as they should be. Our home feels entirely ours--but it is MUCH more beautiful than we would have been able to make it ourselves. **Comment from McGrath II:** > Thank you Morgan! It was a pleasure working with you to make your house a home! http://www.houzz.com/projects/951165/brooklyn-brownstone **★★★★★ — bchartoff, Feb. 2015** > I loved working with Suzanne and Lauren. I hired them for a discrete job: help me redesign my living room but utilizing some of my existing furniture (couch and rug). That's not an easy task, but they transformed the room despite the constraints I set forth. They had an eye for what to do to freshen the room. One of the best suggestions was to repaint with a decorative painter and apply a high lacquer finish to the ceilings. Amazing! But they picked unique pieces (tables, chairs, lamps) that are all special and really made the room. A great sense of style and design, resourceful, responsive, patient...a pleasure! **★★★★★ — evachen212, Feb. 2015** > McGrath II were the vision behind two projects: my office decor as well as my recent home renovation. They have impeccable taste—at every budget—and are creative in their sourcing and sensibility. I'd recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a modern/cool but timeless sensibility. > Lastly, despite being true creatives in their approach, they are extremely professional, detail-oriented, and efficient—three qualities I think are essential in their field! **Comment from McGrath II:** > Thanks Eva! It was and is a joy to work with you! http://www.houzz.com/projects/849633/editors-office ## Selected projects - [Washington Square Park Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/washington-square-park-renovation-pj-vj~2717034) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 9 - [Tribeca Gut Renovation and Interior Decoration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tribeca-gut-renovation-and-interior-decoration-pj-vj~2441410) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Rye Georgian](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rye-georgian-pj-vj~1356574) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Brooklyn Brownstone](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brooklyn-brownstone-pj-vj~951165) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Upper East Side Pied a Terre](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/upper-east-side-pied-a-terre-pj-vj~154441) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Upper East Side Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/upper-east-side-apartment-pj-vj~1273762) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [New England Family Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-england-family-home-pj-vj~849388) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [New Jersey Georgian](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-jersey-georgian-pj-vj~154427) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Editor's Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/editor-s-office-pj-vj~849633) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Interior Designer Colonial in Rye New York](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/interior-designer-colonial-in-rye-new-york-pj-vj~1367650) - Location: Rye, NY - Photos: 25 - Description: A published interior designer recently asked me to help renovate the dated kitchen of her ultra-charming home in Rye NY. Eliminating a door under the stairs allowed us to center the range. We moved the refrigerator to the opposite wall and added a huge pantry with microwave. We accentuated the high ceilings with v-groove panelling and high glass fronted doors flanking the range. We carried the beautiful soft blue Ann Sacks tile up the walls to accentuate the height and minimize transition lines.… [See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/mcgrath-ii-pfvwus-pf~914733700) ## Ideabooks - [Hobart](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51723364/list/hobart) — 15 ideas - [bar stools](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51838614/list/bar-stools) — 1 idea [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/mcgrathii) ## Community Q&A **Q: Paint** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me what color paint was used in this room?? Thanks! A: The paint color is Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace. **Q: Can you tell me where you purchased this beautiful banquet? Love it.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It's a custom designed banquette by McGrath II **Q: Chairs** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you tell me the source of the chairs please A: Restoration Hardware **Q: Huge huge fan of y'alls** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you tell me the source on this rug? I know you often use Stanton but did not recognize this pattern - and I love it! A: It's Stark carpet. **Q: WHERE CAN I GET THIS FAUX FIREPLACE SURROUND? IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This was original to the apartment. Try Chesney's! **Q: Bedding** *(in Photo Questions)* Where are the crib bumper and sheet from? A: Provided by the client. Sorry! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-25.*