Open concept living room and kitchen in an UWS apartment designed by New York Interior designer Taste Design Inc.

Open concept living room and kitchen with dark green cabinetry and bold artwork in UWS apartment renovation by Taste Design Inc.

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Full-Service Interior Design for New York City Homes

Taste Design’s New York City studio brings our signature refined, quietly luxurious aesthetic to Manhattan apartments, historic brownstones, and modern high-rise residences. Whether you're designing your primary home or a thoughtfully curated pied-à-terre, our team creates spaces that balance sophistication, comfort, and New York–ready functionality.

Led by award-winning designer Patti Watson, our team provides exceptional service, creating homes that are meaningful, functional, and deeply personal.

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Our NYC Approach

Our New York interior design work emphasizes smart space planning, custom furnishings, and bespoke solutions tailored to urban living. We collaborate with experienced architects, contractors, and NYC building specialists to navigate complex approvals, renovations, and construction logistics with clarity and precision.

We Offer

Comprehensive interior design and renovation
Apartment and townhouse layout optimization
Custom furniture, millwork, and built-ins
Finish, material, and lighting selection
Budget management and risk mitigation
Detailed, buildable drawings
Full project coordination from concept to installation

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Featured Project

Window seat with colorful pillows and dining table in Upper West Side apartment renovation.

Marble island with brass lighting and navy cabinetry in Upper West Side apartment renovation by Taste Design Inc.

Home bar with navy cabinetry, brass hardware, and glass display in Upper West Side apartment renovation.

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Featured Project

Upper West Side, New York

Prewar Perfection

Upper West Side apartment renovation blends classic prewar charm with pet-friendly design, tailored for a couple’s beloved Bernese Mountain Dog and modern city lifestyle.

Project Partners

Architect: Leila Colbert Architecture

Builder: Concept General Contracting, Inc.

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Appreciation

Patti is passionate about what she does and her attention to detail is impeccable. She is an incredible listener – genuinely interested in you as a person and what you have to say. I had a vision for the home and Taste honored it. We had the privilege of working with almost every Team Taste member on our project – we put our faith and trust in Taste, and they delivered.”

Karen C., Ridgefield, CT

interior design project in Ridgefield CT, dining room with fireplace and chandelier

Green tile bathroom vanity with brass fixtures in Upper West Side pet-friendly apartment renovation.

Areas We Serve

We are accustomed to working on projects across the East Coast, and we are experienced in managing projects remotely when needed. We often work on a client's primary residence in the city, as well as their second home in the country or along the coast.

New York Office Areas of Service