New York at Home

Diane is a lifesaver, she turned my little apartment around to a whole new experience. She is both creative and really skilled in this domain. She cared about me and my goals to make sure I'm completely satisfied. Highly recommend to anyone who would like to invest in their home but also life and relationships, the side effects of a nice home are endless :)

New York at Home helped us convert a 3-bedroom home into a 5-bedroom rental property. Diane listened to our needs, put together a timeline, negotiated with contractors, found furniture within our budget, and transformed the home on schedule. This potentially stressful project went smoother than we imagined it could and we love the results. A great investment!

We used to call this space “the junk hallway”. It was a disaster hidden by a curtain and we could never figure out how to keep it neat and tidy. Thank you for breezing into town and transforming this dumping ground into a super organized and functional space! I can’t stop admiring your work. I keep making other small adjustments, putting things I use most frequently in the most accessible spots-- one of the many things I learned from working with you. I’m still in awe of your magical powers!

When we relocated from a new-construction home in Portland, OR to a 50-year-old house in Baltimore, MD we knew we needed to do a lot with the house to make it safe for our young family while also making it feel like home. New York at Home showed us how to identify our priorities, budget, timeline, as well as what to expect (and not expect) from our contractors. We're not sure what was more valuable: the headaches we avoided or the thousands of dollars we have saved so far. From designing and installing a new fence, a complete roof replacement, a complete basement renovation, new windows, and painting interior and exterior, New York at Home helped answer all of our questions. This is our first home renovation and I know New York at Home has saved us thousands by helping to make the right decisions! We highly recommend working with New York at Home to create your home renovation roadmap.

My girlfriend and I just moved into our new apartment last week. The place was chock full of unopened boxes and unorganized furniture. The living room area was especially frustrating. Then, we got in contact with Diane. She came by on Friday and after a few hours, our apartment was completely transformed. We went from a living room that had an assortment of mismatching furniture in random areas to a living room that we would be proud to show to our friends and family. Our apartment (especially the living room!) flows wonderfully and is super inviting. I’m extremely happy with the look of our apartment now. There is no doubt that when we move again, the first person we’ll think to call is Diane.

Helping make beautiful spaces happen has been a big part of my job the past few years. Sometimes we are rubbish at doing for ourselves the things we are the best at doing for others. I recently got my dream job. Part of what makes it a dream is that I get to work from home.. until I realized that everytime this happens in my one-bedroom apartment, I find myself WFC (working from couch). Could New York at Home be the solution to my problem? I’ve known Diane for a few years so we met up for coffee. I mentioned needing help creating my home office so that I could do my best work there. We scheduled a brainstorming session and she sent me a proposed layout plus well-curated furniture a few days later. And they all looked like “me”. She had pegged down my style better than I ever could have. The craziest thing happened. I ORDERED A BUNCH OF FURNITURE. Something about this process made me finally trust that I really do know what I like because my style is so clear to someone else. Fast forward a couple of weeks. I’m working from home at a desk that I love. Day in and day out. And I literally do not remember what my apartment was like before this whole experience. Diane managed to give me the space, tools and inspiration to create a space in which I can do my best work, move to the couch to relax and even though it’s all in the same room, I feel different in each micro-space. She gave me language to describe my style and how I feel about my space. There are few things as lovely as having your home reflect you, the most authentic you there is. And it was this process and Diane’s guidance that gave me that.

I was in the midst of several big projects and completely daunted by needing to review and downsize 30+ years' worth of possessions to move into my new co-op. I had procrastinated so suddenly the moving date was less than a month away! Diane worked with me only 15 total hours and we got it done! It's hard to explain how transformative the experience was. She staged a workspace and system to empower me to review and downsize my things comfortably and effectively in a short period of time. Even more amazing and unexpected, however, was that I felt nurtured in the process of doing this physically and emotionally strenuous work.

Incredible Impact Tailored to My Schedule In November, we made a few small adjustment to my apartment that made a huge impact. It was so much fun and only took a few hours, reusing what I already own. We had an in-depth conversation to give her a better understanding of how I live as a whole and then discussed what I want from my living space. We figured out how to make my apartment work in ways I didn’t expect it could. Diane followed up the next day with drawings and links to a few items, making it easy to continue making improvements. I made a few small changes on my own but in May it was time to give her another call. I wanted to finish what we started and also help get my patio ready for summer. We worked out the details by email and everything was taken care of the next day while I was at work. Amazing!

Honestly, I was overwhelmed by my downsize in apartment space, and had no idea where to start. Diane saved my life! She is proactive and personable; suggesting new layouts and items to order to maximize storage and space. Her creative approach made organization sessions fun and effective. She is incredibly professional, and brings great perspective to spatial challenges. I really enjoyed our time together, and will be hiring her as an ongoing consultant. She is amazing, and I am confident anyone who works with her will be extremely pleased with her work.

My apartment in the Lower East Side was feeling really cramped. I thought about moving to a bigger space but I love my landlord and location. In 2 hours, New York at Home helped me make the most out of my space. Now I don't need to move and I feel like I'm living in luxury!

I'm a Brooklyn based artist and recently worked with Diane at New York at Home. She put together a new layout and plan for how to make the most of my studio. My workspace felt cramped and disorganized after a recent move and her advice transformed my space in simple and practical ways. I loved working with Diane -- her ideas and energy are spot on and she is wise without being preach-y, with the right amount of proactive encouragement. Her smart recommendations are enabling me to accomplish so much more by making small adjustments what I already have. It was not only helpful but also very enjoyable. Diane has a great overall philosophy-- relevant to organization and beyond. I recommend her enthusiastically to anyone who is looking to get the most out of their space home or work space. -- Ryan Brooklyn, NY

Diane from New York at home has a great knack of looking at a space and coming up with the optimal and most aesthetically appealing layout. People new to NYC's cramped spaces, struggling to make the best of their space, her talent and acumen can prove invaluable and make the difference between wanting to come home and being able to relax versus not having that one haven. I would not hesitate to call on her again to her advice.