--- title: "Lemon Grass Interior Architecture — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/lemon-grass-interior-architecture-pfvwus-pf~92785101 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~92785101.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Lemon Grass Interior Architecture" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/0e337f91017ffb59_1787-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Call us today!, Available upon request, New Jersey 07003, United States" latitude: 40.8035 longitude: -74.1891 phone: "(201) 362-4188" website: http://www.lemongrassdesign.com rating: 5 review_count: 35 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 376 last_updated: 2026-09-09 --- # Lemon Grass Interior Architecture Original Houzz profile: [Lemon Grass Interior Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/lemon-grass-interior-architecture-pfvwus-pf~92785101) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Available upon request, NJ - **Serves:** Jersey City, Passaic, Bloomfield, West Orange, Montclair, Fair Lawn, Maplewood, Morristown, South Orange, Basking Ridge, Glen Ridge, North Caldwell, Mountain Lakes, Atlantic Heights, New Provindence, New York, Rye - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (35 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2021), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - References available - 19 years in business We are a high-end design firm known for excellent customer service and unique design solutions. Martina Servos is the interior architect and founder of Lemon Grass Interior Architecture. We are a high-end interior architecture, style and design company that blends sleek luxury European design with the warmth of traditional American decor. Martina Servos has been designing homes for more than 30 years. She got her start in her native Germany after studying interior architecture under some of Europe’s most influential designers at the renowned FH Duesseldorf. In 1987, Servos graduated at the top of her class with the title of Engineer of Interior Architecture. As a result, she thinks with two heads, optimizing the functionality and layout while having an aesthetic direction/vision from the start. It’s a one-stop-shopping, single-point contact, which allows my clients save time and money. Lemon Grass blends sleek European design with the warmth of traditional American décor. “We do what it takes to create the perfect living environment for our clients. To achieve this, we develop a close partnership that combines our expertise with your style and input. Trust and a good communication are very important to us. Therefore our initial meeting is complimentary to make sure you are just as comfortable with us as we are with you.” Though decorating is Servos’ passion, function is a priority. “Our first step is to identify the needs and habits of you, the client, to create a living environment that’s not only wonderful to look at but also a comfortable place to live. The ultimate goal is to design rooms that reflect you and your sense of style. Whether that means starting from scratch or incorporating that sofa you just can’t seem to let go of.” ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Floor Plans - Bathroom Design - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Drafting - Basement Remodeling - Mudroom Design - Basement Design - Attic Conversion ### Areas Served - Jersey City - Passaic - Bloomfield - West Orange - Montclair - Fair Lawn - Maplewood - Morristown - South Orange - Basking Ridge - Glen Ridge - North Caldwell - Mountain Lakes - Atlantic Heights - New Provindence - New York - Rye ### Typical Job Cost $150,000 - 1 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Lemon Grass Interior Architecture | | Address | Call us today!, Available upon request, New Jersey 07003, United States | | Phone | (201) 362-4188 | | Website | http://www.lemongrassdesign.com | | Followers on Houzz | 376 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/lemongrassdesign - Blog — https://www.instagram.com/lemongrassdesign/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Lemon Grass Interior Architecture](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/lemon-grass-interior-architecture-pfvwus-pf~92785101) - **Website:** http://www.lemongrassdesign.com - **Phone:** (201) 362-4188 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Engineer of Interior Architecture, 1987 Best of Houzz 2014 Best of Houzz 2015\*Featured in (4) Houzz Articles selected by the Houzz Editorial Team\* - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2021), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 35 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Philip Makings, March 2020** > I can't say enough positive things about our experience of working with Martina. She first helped us with an interior decoration project which totally transformed several of our rooms. Martina has an excellent way of listening to what it is you are looking for and then coming back with ideas that match up with your hopes and also expand the possibilities. She is not afraid to challenge you in a constructive way. > > As a result of that success, we then worked with her to design an extension to our kitchen, living room, guest bedroom and master suite. Martina was the mastermind of the operation, initially providing concepts and then providing an architect to bring them to life. She worked seamlessly with the contractor we selected, holding them accountable to the design that was agreed and provided recommendations for furnishing the space once it was completed. > > Martina is totally committed to excellence, will always go the extra mile, has impeccable taste, communicates openly and frequently and is a lovely person to go with it. > > We've now done two projects with Lemon Grass and we will never do another one without them being involved. 100% total, complete and utter recommendation! **Comment from Lemon Grass Interior Architecture:** > Phil, thank you so much for this very very kind review. I am proud of our project! I enjoyed working with you and Rachel as well as with the rest of team; spending time with your girls was the icing of the cake. Now I can't wait to take pictures and share them here. Martina **★★★★★ — Jon S, March 2020** > As both discerning homeowners and professionals with high expectations, we found Martina and Lemon Grass to be an essential partner in transforming our home. We couldn’t recommend them more highly and would encourage any homeowner to speak with Martina before committing to a design resource. > > We found Martina’s style to be sophisticated with a refined design aesthetic. While highly adaptable and open to reflecting our style, she elevated it and took our vision far beyond what we could ever have done on our own. The results speak for themselves, as our home has been featured multiple times in design blogs and publications. > > Lemon Grass has the rare mix of design skill and project management aptitude. Martina and her team are accessible, communicative partners with an eye towards detail. On a human level, Martina is a warm and lovely person who is honest to a fault and committed to her clients. We continue to seek her counsel long after the renovations and design work came to an end, and she is always there for us. > > Jenn and Jon, full home design clients **Comment from Lemon Grass Interior Architecture:** > Dear Jenn & Jon, I feel so honored receiving this review. Though I like to take full credit, this project was another true team effort. You were so available, responsive and decisive. It was FUN to design with and for you. Thank you for the opportunity turning this flip into a "boutique hotel" > Martina **★★★★★ — Jane Yeh, Jan. 2020** > My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Martina last year when we first opened our dental practice-- the waiting area was outdated and looked like your traditional doctor's office when we first purchased this office; we knew we wanted to hire an interior designer to help make the room feel more contemporary, cozy, and modern and we were so glad we found Martina. Our patients are constantly complimenting us on the decor of the office and we truly feel that our renovated waiting room is able to ease the patients' anxieties and fears they have about dental procedures before they are escorted to the rooms. > > We decided to hire Martina once again for our home- she was able to quickly understand the vision, flow, and overall esthetic we wanted for the rooms and she was able to execute professionally and timely. We had a housewarming party in just two weeks after we hired her and she was able to get everything in order before the guests came. She worked so hard for us (dropping off items at the doorsteps first thing in the morning, answering emails at 9PM on a Friday night, to name a few) to meet our deadline and we couldnt have been happier with the end results. > > We loved every part of working with Martina; we couldn't recommend her more if we tried! **Comment from Lemon Grass Interior Architecture:** > Thank you so much Jane! We could only make this happen in 2 weeks because you and Arthur were so quick to respond and decide. We now had the great pleasure to work with you on your practice and your home. Hopefully we have the chance to do it again; I am very proud of what we accomplished together. All the best, Martina **★★★★★ — Brooke Houston-Fisher, Jan. 2019** > When I moved into my new home in Glen Ridge in August of 2017, I was delighted to have a much smaller, cozy and more manageable home than my last. But I quickly discovered that almost none of my furniture would work in this new home. My furniture and artwork was way too big, and, I have 18 windows on the first floor of this small house. Where would I put the furniture even if it fit? > My real estate agent suggested I call Martina. She's been an absolute God-send! She took stock of all of the problems I faced: traffic flow, lighting, what to do with the kids shoes by the front door, and came up with such creative solutions. She's fantastic with colors and textures. One room flows to the next. She helped me select window shades for all of the windows in my house. (There were none when I moved in.) The variety of textures and patterns are amazing. > I would get sidetracked with life, Martina and Pam kept me on track to keep the project moving forward. We completed the dining room, living room and my favorite -- a beautiful sun/TV room I call my own. Today, I continue to work with Martina, Pam and Viktoryia. My bedroom and daughter's room is in progress. I can’t wait to enjoy! **Comment from Lemon Grass Interior Architecture:** > Thank you Brooke! The whole team very much enjoyed working with you. we just took your directions and great feed-back and got to work. We look forward to completing more spaces with you! Martina > p.s. The sun-room is my favorite too! **★★★★★ — Neil and Laura Astmann, Jan. 2019** > If I could give Martina Servos and the team at Lemon Grass, a higher rating, I would! She brings your vision (even if your vision is not crystal clear) into fruition, with professionalism, grace, and poise. But what makes Lemon Grass really stand out and rise above of all the others, is Martina's eye AND her need to make your living space more unique and beautiful than you could ever imagine. > > The service and attention given by Martina begins the instant you meet her. My husband and I met Martina when we were considering purchasing a house. We hadn't even purchased the house yet. The house's square footage worked, but it screamed for an update ... a chance to breathe. It was trapped in the late 80's, early 90's. Martina helped us cut through what was there, to see what could be! > > Martina heard what our family needed and wanted, and quickly presented a vision that has transformed the way we live. She has given our family everything we thought we needed and more. Martina has elevated our way of living, anticipating our current needs, while keeping in mind how we could use the spaces in our home in the future. > > Throughout the process, there were many details and moving parts. Whatever we needed, Martina had a contact or a vendor for that. All of whom were top quality and a pleasure to work with! Pam Linden, not only assisted Martina, but helped our family keep it all straight. The team of Martina and Pam helped us navigate through the mountain of appointments, meetings, and decisions, without disrupting our busy, every day lives. > > Lemon Grass helped us create a house that is timelessly beautiful and unique, while simultaneously making it functional and remarkable. Martina pours her heart and soul into your home. Her charism, attention to detail, forward thinking, and open-mindedness is unparalleled. Pam's ability to quickly and efficiently communicate, navigate, and provide you with information is a blessing! You will not regret choosing to work with Martina and Pam at Lemon Grass Interior Architecture. They will work to make your life and home all the more beautiful! **Comment from Lemon Grass Interior Architecture:** > Laura, I am speechless! Thank you for your kind words and wonderful review. You & Neil made sure it never felt like work! The fact that your house came out the way it did is all due to your incredible energy and balance. It was such a joy to work with you > xo Martina **★★★★★ — Kathy K, Nov. 2018** > Working with Martina has been a wonderful experience! She is attentive, professional, knowledgeable, thorough, and charming. She paid close attention to what we asked for, and delivered all that and more. She brought new and fresh ideas to our original concept, and the end result is all we hoped for. We're just finishing up a second major renovation project with Martina (first was a suburban kitchen, second is a city apartment), and we couldn't be happier with Lemon Grass and their associates. It took us several yeas of looking to find them, and well worth the search! I highly recommend Lemon Grass Interior Architecture! **Comment from Lemon Grass Interior Architecture:** > Kathy, thank you for your wonderful review! We couldn't be prouder of the outcome! Martina **★★★★★ — Lisa C, Aug. 2018** > I can't say enough about Martina. Her taste is exquisite, she is extremely responsive and really really cares about her clients and their happiness. My only regret is that I don't have another house for her to work her magic on! **Comment from Lemon Grass Interior Architecture:** > Thank you Lisa, what a beautiful review! I enjoyed our working together --real teamwork!-- very much and am very proud of the outcome > Martina **★★★★★ — Rachel Makings, July 2018** > I had a great experience working with Martina and her team. The Lemongrass process was extremely professional and they were always responsive, timely and thorough which I really appreciated. Martina is talented and insightful and saw potential for my home I never would have dreamed of. I set her a challenging task of making over the main downstairs rooms in my center hall colonial while incorporating existing furniture and keeping costs down. She nailed it! We worked together to splurge on the pieces that mattered and get creative elsewhere. It was a great experience and I look forward to bringing Martina back for bigger projects in the future. **Comment from Lemon Grass Interior Architecture:** > Thank you so much for the kind review, Rachel! I am proud of the outcome which truly was due to a great team effort. I look forward to working with you and your family again and hope to see you around town in the meantime. Martina **★★★★★ — Charles Myslinsky, Dec. 2017** > When we hired Lemon Grass we were looking for a partner that would help make the many large and tiny decisions that define a space. Martina set a bold direction for our project which we would not have contemplated on our own. We are extremely happy in our new space and many of our friends comment it looks "like something out of a magazine." Highly recommend. **Comment from Lemon Grass Interior Architecture:** > Charles, thank you for your great review! I could not have asked for better partners than you and Laura. Your new space is the result of great team-work and makes me very proud. Great photo :)) Happy Holidays, Martina **★★★★★ — Oasis Architecture, Aug. 2017** > We at Oasis Architecture recently completed an extremely successful collaboration with Lemon Grass Interior Architecture - the interior and exterior reconstruction of the rear half of a 1920's home in the Glen Ridge Historic District. The client was ready for something bright, flowing, and modern, the Historic Preservation Commission was excited about the careful blending of old and new, and our effortless collaboration with Lemon Grass yielded a synthesis of the kind that the clients desired - a reconfigured first floor with plenty of natural light and clean lines, great looking shapes and surfaces, and absolute livability. Martina's contributions were superb. Stay tuned for great pix ! **Comment from Lemon Grass Interior Architecture:** > Thank you, Jonathan. I deeply value a great review from a much respected colleague! **★★★★★ — christine s, July 2017** > Just finished my master bathroom. Thank the Gods for Martina! She gave such great advice on how to work with a small space. The bathroom looks SO MUCH bigger. I love everything about it - it is stunning. I never could have done this on my own with the same results - that's for sure. I love the tile, the fixtures, the colors... Martina listens, is so personable - an absolute pleasure to work with! Pics will be posted soon! **★★★★★ — Kristin Fette, Dec. 2016** > Martina is a true professional and very fun to work with. Her architectural knowledge and her sense of design are a winning combination! She designed our project and followed it through to the end. She worked hand in hand with our GC and all the subs. We could not be happier with our new home. **Comment from Lemon Grass Interior Architecture:** > Thank you for your kind words. It was great working with you and John! ## Selected projects - [Do What You Love](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/do-what-you-love-pj-vj~7486337) - Location: Glen Ridge, NJ - Photos: 7 - [Georgian Revival](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/georgian-revival-pj-vj~5951468) - Location: South Orange, NJ - Photos: 31 - [From 'Too Traditional' to 'Perfect'](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/from-too-traditional-to-perfect-pj-vj~3378355) - Location: Morristown, NJ - Photos: 24 - [Light and Bright Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/light-and-bright-kitchen-pj-vj~5911902) - Location: Glen Ridge, NJ - Photos: 10 - [Suburban Sleek](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/suburban-sleek-pj-vj~5440801) - Location: Morristown, NJ - Photos: 8 - [A Secret Basement Speakeasy](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-secret-basement-speakeasy-pj-vj~5957366) - Location: Verona, NJ - Photos: 11 - [Modern Farm House Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-farm-house-kitchen-pj-vj~3917495) - Location: Morristown, NJ - Photos: 4 - [Down On Size, Not on Style](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/down-on-size-not-on-style-pj-vj~7510902) - Location: Glen Ridge, NJ - Photos: 6 - [Showstopper Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/showstopper-powder-room-pj-vj~5911866) - Location: Glen Ridge, NJ - Photos: 1 - [From Sleeping Porch to Modern Farm-House Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/from-sleeping-porch-to-modern-farm-house-master-bathroom-pj-vj~5502309) - Location: Glen Ridge, NJ - Photos: 7 - [A Fun Family Mudroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-fun-family-mudroom-pj-vj~7494712) - Location: Glen Ridge, NJ - Photos: 4 - Description: We tripled the size of this mudroom space to give the family a fun, personalized, organized space to enter and leave their home. - [Hidden in Plain Sight](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hidden-in-plain-sight-pj-vj~7490636) - Location: Glen Ridge, NJ - Photos: 6 - [Vintage Kitchen Loaded with High Tech (Montclair, NJ)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vintage-kitchen-loaded-with-high-tech-montclair-nj-pj-vj~1833519) - Location: Montclair, NJ - Photos: 11 - Description: Right from the start, our clients, a young family of 3, communicated that they wanted to have many family get-togethers in their new home. Moving from an apartment in Jersey City, they were looking forward to cooking in tandem & doing lots of entertaining. After we removed walls and opened up new doors; they now have a mudroom & new PR on the 1st floor. The new kitchen has a breakfast nook and is connected with the family room as well as the play area. Our clients liked the idea of designing the… - [Outdoor Entertaining](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-entertaining-pj-vj~7494779) - Location: Glen Ridge, NJ - Photos: 5 - [Open Floor Plan in a 1950's Split Level](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/open-floor-plan-in-a-1950-s-split-level-pj-vj~1166969) - Location: Montclair, NJ - Photos: 11 - Description: Open floor plan living in a 1950's split level in Montclair, NJ. We completely transformed the space by removing the walls that separated the kitchen and opened it up to the dining and living rooms. We connected the areas through a common design concept. The fireplace was the perfect element to bring it all together. I visually connected the floating bench via the horizontal panels that flank the fireplace which made the back-wall feel like a single element. Another big thing were the windows. F… - [One of a Kind Exquisite Custom Built Bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/one-of-a-kind-exquisite-custom-built-bar-pj-vj~743272) - Location: Glen Ridge, NJ - Photos: 10 - Description: Our clients bought this impressive Victorian, located in Glen Ridge NJ, embracing many of the gems, this house came with. One was the living room with its original fire place. The bar, we designed for the niche net to it, needed to pick up on the main features of this fire place. We selected color and material accordingly, adding a tall, mirrored element on the counter top. The base cabinet houses a small refrigerator. The lime green accents required a bit of convincing at first and turned out t… - [Classic Elegance in White and Carrara Marble](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-elegance-in-white-and-carrara-marble-pj-vj~785334) - Location: Glen Ridge, NJ - Photos: 8 - Description: This bathroom was the last part of a master suite renovation. Our clients were very clear about what they liked: the wanted their new master bath to be (mainly) white Carrara marble! We worked with Mediterranean Tile, selecting beautifully textured tiles to add a personal note to this classy material. Making the bath as spacious as possible, we used a full glass walls at the shower,a big mirror and light colors. The toilet is wall mounted (also a way to save space) and placed behind a half-wall. - [Transitional Kitchen Remodel in Colonial Home with Breakfast Nook](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-kitchen-remodel-in-colonial-home-with-breakfast-nook-pj-vj~231818) - Location: Glen Ridge, NJ - Photos: 9 - Description: Our clients craved openness and an easy flow when they asked us to design their new eat-in kitchen & powder room. They asked for a space, bright and stylish yet livable for an active family of 4 plus dog. We added an existing porch and removed the wall between kitchen and dining room. Our clients gained a peninsula with 3 bar stools for entertaining, a comfortable breakfast nook where eating, playing and doing homework takes place on a daily basis. We also fit in a small desk, hiding behind a wa… - [Open Concept](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/open-concept-pj-vj~1798383) - Location: Montclair, NJ - Photos: 6 - [Modern Elegance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-elegance-pj-vj~1810835) - Location: Montclair, NJ - Photos: 19 - Description: This house is a well known icon in Montclair, NJ. In a collaborate effort with our clients Lemon Grass developed a concept that reflected its outer elegance on the interior design. Our clients have strong affiliations with China, which influenced the foyer with an Asian-them grass-cloth by Phillip Jeffries. Throughout the house the windows have black painted frames, which allowed us to bring in more contemporary elements in the living- & sunroom. While the ceiling in the LR was spray-painted in… [See all 51 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/lemon-grass-interior-architecture-pfvwus-pf~92785101) ## Community Q&A **Q: Tile** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the tile? Lovely! A: It's a cement tile. There are multiple companies that make those. Tile stores mask their suppliers- we do not know who actually made this one **Q: good morning. I would like to know where you found the bar light hangi** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Good morning! The light fixture is from Hubbardton Forge. Martina **Q: what color is the blue paint** *(in Photo Questions)* E A: It's DARK HARBOR by BM **Q: paint color is perfect** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi! Love the paint color. Can you share the brand and color? TIA! A: Hi! That is CAMOUFLAGE by Benjamin Moore 2143-40 **Q: Name of blue Slate tile?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi I love the slate tile you used do you remember the name of it and where I could find it? I possibly want to use it in my hall bathroom. It would go with the shower tile I picked out. Thank you! A: Hi! This is not so much a tile (with a name given by a vendor) but rather a natural material, cut to this size (12" x 24"). You might find it even in a home improvement store **Q: wall ledges excellent** *(in Photo Questions)* Where are these purchased from? A: Good morning! They are custom my best, Martina --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-09.*