Interior Designers
Steven Sclaroff
44 White St., nr. Church St.; 212-691-7814; stevensclaroff.comSclaroff’s relaxed approach encompasses anything from rococo to twentieth-century Charlotte Perriand, but he lets cool colors and luxurious materials take the edge off contemporary pieces and fussy antiques.
Studio Sofield
380 Lafayette St., nr. 4th St.; 212-473-1300; studiosofield.comOld-world comforts get a radical update from William Sofield, a rigorous modernist whose interiors combine elements of popular culture and fine art. Notable past projects include Tom Ford’s flagship store and the lavish David Barton Gym in Manhattan.
Thad Hayes
80 W. 40th St., nr. Sixth Ave.; 212-571-1234; thadhayes.comHayes’s interiors are always sharp and sensible, but he flits happily between periods, finding something to appreciate in every century.
Thomas Britt
136 E. 57th St., nr. Lexington Ave., Ste. 701; 212-752-9870; thomasbritt.comBritt enhances the grandeur of prewar spaces—and ordinary apartments—via oversize furnishings, plush fabrics, mirrors, and marble. Then he cuts the opulence with the addition of Indian rugs or quirky objects from his travels to Asia and Europe.
Thom Filicia, Inc.
270 Lafayette St., nr. Prince St., Ste. 1001; 212-736-6454; thomfilicia.comFilicia burst onto the design scene ten years ago in Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, spicing up traditional designs with contemporary touches, like using an Emmy Award as a toilet-paper holder. He counts Tina Fey among his clients. (ecofriendly)
Timothy Whealon Interiors
23 E. 69th St., nr. Madison Ave., Ste. 2; 212-249-2153; timothywhealon.comWhealon’s interiors are graceful, timeless, and genuinely thoughtful—it isn’t every day that someone thinks to upholster Swedish-inspired dining chairs in purple pleather for child-friendly appeal.
Tom Delavan
13 W. 9th St., nr. Fifth Ave.; 212-777-3337; tomdelavan.infoDelavan creates spaces that reflect the lifestyle of his clients through fine furnishings and art. He might use a vintage Vico Magistretti Caori coffee table or display a group of authentic Warhol Polaroids featuring Farrah Fawcett, Blondie, and Keith Haring.
Todd Klein
27 W. 24th St., nr. Sixth Ave., Ste. 802; 212-414-0001; toddklein.comKlein puts a youthful spin on stately grandeur, drawing on his love of natural materials and knowledge of art and architecture. He respects his clients’ lifestyles (which have ranged from mogul to bohemian), and his interiors always radiate fun.
Tom Scheerer, Inc.
215 Park Ave. S., nr. 18th St., Ste. 1701; 212-529-0744; tomscheerer.comWorking with whitewashed tones and various wood elements, Scheerer is an expert at composing casually elegant interiors that suggest travel to exotic locales. One Soho loft was outfitted with Southeast Asian accents, including a custom four-poster canopy bed with a Chinese-influenced design.
White Webb
105 E. 34th St., nr. Park Ave., Ste. 116; 212-889-2900; whitewebb.comDesign duo Matthew White and Frank Webb have complementary personalities—White is a classicist, while Webb is a modernist. They painted one living room with pale grays and furnished it with a thirties French credenza and sexy curved sofas.
Workstead
317 Clinton St., nr. Degraw St., Cobble Hill; 401-573-3023; workstead.comStefanie Brechbuehler and Robert Andrew Highsmith utilize the best artisans in Kings County and design interiors using durable materials such as hardwoods, steel, and ball brass. Recent projects include the stylish Wythe Hotel lobby.
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