Home renovation design, planned before the first wall moves.
Renovating is hundreds of decisions about layout, materials, and how a space actually works. We plan all of it before construction starts, so your contractor builds it right and you skip the costly do-overs.
The contractor builds it. Someone has to design it.
Renovating a home is more than picking finishes. It is hundreds of choices that shape how the space looks, feels, and works. A contractor executes the plan. Getting that plan right, before anything is demolished, is what saves you from expensive mistakes.
Fewer costly do-overs
Layout and material decisions are locked before demolition, so you are not paying to move a wall twice or reorder tile that does not fit.
One cohesive result
Cabinetry, counters, fixtures, tile, and flooring are chosen to work together and stay timeless, not dated in a few years.
Built for real living
Smart layouts that improve daily flow, storage, and livability for you, your family, and your guests, not just how it photographs.
Everything the design side of a renovation or remodel needs
The parts a contractor does not cover, handled end to end so the build goes smoothly.
Renovation design planning
A clear vision for the home, aligning layout, materials, and style before construction begins.
Kitchen & bathroom design
The high-impact rooms. Kitchens built for flow, storage, and daily use; bathrooms for comfort and durability.
Material & finish selection
Cabinetry, countertops, fixtures, tile, and flooring, chosen to work as a cohesive, timeless whole you will love for years.
Layout & space optimization
Design around how you actually use the home, for better circulation, usability, and everyday livability.
Project coordination
We work with your contractor and builder, coordinating deliveries, labor, and the design as it is executed.
Full-home or one room
A single kitchen or bathroom, or a whole-home renovation, kept cohesive from one space to the next.
Renovations, before and after
Same footprint, reimagined. New layout, materials, and light, planned before a single cabinet came out.
A Catskills guest bathroom, from dated to done.
See the full case studies: Paris kitchen, Paris bathroom, LA bathroom, and a Catskills farmhouse.
A structured process, start to finish
Book a discovery call or start with the quiz. Every renovation follows the same clear path.
Understand
A consultation, in person or virtual. We listen, ask questions, and explore your style and how you live in the space.
Design & plan
Layout, materials, and finishes, with an itemized budget you approve before any construction begins.
Coordinate the build
We work alongside your contractor so the design is built as intended, coordinating deliveries and labor.
From a single room to a whole home
Not sure a designer, versus your contractor, is worth it? Here is the difference between the two roles. You can also see our pricing to find the right level of service.
Design led by someone who thinks in numbers
Michael Intérieurs is led by Michael, who spent 20 years in data science before graduating from the New York Institute of Art and Design and founding the studio.
That background shows in the planning. Every layout and material choice is made for how a home actually performs and feels once you live in it, not just how it looks in one photo.
More about Michael and the studio, or browse all our interior design services.
Renovation design, answered
Yes, especially for kitchens, bathrooms, and full-home remodels. A designer makes sure the space is cohesive, functional, and properly planned before construction begins, which helps you avoid costly mistakes. Your contractor executes the plan, so a solid design plan is critical. Here is more on the roles of a contractor versus a designer.
At the very beginning, when you first start thinking about the project, and before any construction starts. Early planning allows for better layout decisions, material selection, and coordination with deliveries and contractors.
Yes. We collaborate closely with your contractor to make sure the design is executed correctly and efficiently, coordinating deliveries, labor, and the plan as it is built.
Absolutely. Kitchens and bathrooms are a major focus of our work, because they need careful planning for layout, storage, and materials. There are case studies in our portfolio.
Yes. We design full-home renovations as well as single-room remodels, keeping the whole home cohesive from one space to the next.
Based in upstate New York, designing nationwide
We work in person across the Catskills and the Hudson Valley, and design renovations virtually for clients across the United States.
Start your renovation with a real design plan
Book a discovery call or take the quiz, and we will map out the design before your contractor lifts a hammer.