Floor Plan Companies in New York

“We worked with the Clawson Team twice, first in 2014 to renovate our first floor, and then again eight years later to build out our third-floor attic space. Both experiences were excellent. What we appreciated most was their ability to see possibilities where we saw constraints. In both projects, they came up with thoughtful, creative solutions that completely transformed the spaces, and years later we are still very happy with the results. We often joke about how lucky we are to live in a real “Clawson.” Their work has had a lasting impact on how much we enjoy our home.”

“I'm not going to sugar coat it. It's going to be expensive but it's going to be worth every penny. As someone on a strict budget, I have yet to be disappointed. With very little knowledge and experience in the architecture/design world, when my husband and I decided we would like to look into remodeling our home "the right way," we spoke to a few local and national architecture/design firms but after exchanging a few emails, connecting with Oleksii over video call, and seeing some of his work in progress at a local job site, it was clear that no other firm could compare. The Vanguard Development team walked us through their process and has made sure we are comfortable every step of the way. We started with and completed the strategic planning phase in mid-2023 and started the design phase over the summer of 2024 and are working through a few more spaces before we get into the next phase. I know this sounds like a long time, but as a working mom of three kids and wife to an equally ambitious husband, this is the exact pace I want and need to go. Want to go quicker? There is no doubt Oleksii and his team will deliver. You get what you pay for and more. Oleksii and team are perfectionists almost to a fault! They will figuratively roll out the red carpet for you and bend over backwards to ensure you are happy with the results. By the end of the project, you will find yourself with a space beyond your dreams and imagination. The best part? It can be your new reality.”

“I hired Richard in May of 2015 to help me draw up plans and facilitate a gut renovation of my two-bedroom, two-bathroom pre-war Brooklyn co-op that hadn't been updated since the 1970s. Needless to say, it was a big overhaul, with major focus on customization in the kitchen and bathrooms. Once we got started, however, we discovered a serious structural issue with the building. What would follow is a tale of renovation drama -- and I wouldn't have been able to get through it without Richard. What was supposed to be a 3-month project stretched into a year-and-a-half due to unforeseen circumstances with my building completely out of our control. He was not only available to talk very often (and we were communicating a lot due to complex building requirements) but handled unimaginable stress very well. As we faced incredible obstacles with getting what I wanted achieved, Richard was always on my side throughout this, whether we were dealing with an issue with my co-op or the contractor. Not only was he able to handle me, an arguably micromanaging-type who had very clear ideas in mind, but he was able to deliver on the vision we developed together at a great value. I had a certain amount of money to spend but a lot of customizing and unique things I wanted to do -- he knew the right contractor and subcontractors that could help bring those ideas to life. He also handled it well when I wanted to make last-minute additions or changes. Richard is extremely organized with paperwork and great at sharing floor plans, designs, purchases, and financials. He is very knowledgeable in what could come up in an older building like mine, noting vulnerabilities in the structure. He knew the best color for walls to create the desired vibe I wanted, knew the best way to spruce up the moldings, in the end producing the pre-war apartment with modern accents I had in mind. I couldn't be more happy with the results. When looking through the photos of my apartment, please note the incredible detail, right down to the heating grates. Richard has an attention to detail that made a huge difference in how this project came together. He also is a great designer -- the tile pattern in the master bathroom and on the floor of the smaller bathroom are his, and he helped decide the best space to create a view into the kitchen from the living room. And because I didn't want to pay an arm and a leg, he recommended great artisans who could customize cabinets and tiles for a fraction of what it would normally cost. In the end I came out with an amazing apartment with a significantly increased market value as well as a great friend! :) I couldn't recommend a better designer, architect, and renovation war hero for any job, big or small.”