In New York City, cramped three-bedroom apartments and tiny studios abound, as space in the concrete jungle is difficult (and expensive) to come by. And while finding a suitable apartment is a feat in and of itself, making that five-floor walkup into a home is another challenge entirely.
But we’ve rounded up six New York-based companies that can help you do just that, so your apartment will soon become your favorite corner of the city.
Homepolish offers personal interior design by the hour. Users provide the company with project details upon which Homepolish provides a complimentary consultation, tailoring its services to every client and project individually.
Sweeten is a home renovations matchmaker making New Yorker’s dreams of Mid-Century Modern decor and Art Deco interiors come true. The company sources a pre-vetted network of architects, interior designers and general contractors for any and all home projects, whether it be an entire home renovation or bathroom redesign.
Chances are you’ve heard of Casper, the ultra-comfortable bed-in-a-box mattress company that has taken over the bedrooms of many New York apartments. What Casper did for mattresses, Burrow is doing for sofas. The company graduates from Y Combinator’s summer cohort this year, providing a direct-to-consumer, one-size-fits-most model.
Put simply, 1stdibs is an online marketplace for beautiful things. Using the platform, you can purchase luxury furniture and fine art from world-renowned designers, guaranteed to make your home into an expertly-accessorized space.
If your home needs artwork, Artnet is a great resource for buying art. With 24/7 bidding, artnet Auctions provides an online auctions platform for buying and selling all types of works, from modern and contemporary paintings to prints to sculptures.
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