Design Tech
How New York Designers Are Actually Using AI in 2026
What named designers and industry surveys actually say about AI in design practice: adoption numbers, real workflows, and the limits nobody disputes.
Nora Feldman · 8 minLatest
Design Tech
Design Tech
ChatGPT Prompts for Apartment Renovation Planning That Actually Work
A copyable prompt library for NYC renovation planning: bathroom scoping, co-op board packages, contractor vetting, and budget worksheets, grounded in DOB and
Nora Feldman · 8 min
Design Tech
AI Room Design for Real NYC Apartments: What Works in 600 Square Feet
Which AI room design tools actually handle prewar layouts, rentals, and small rooms: photo restylers, floor-plan tools, and chatbots, tested against NYC
Nora Feldman · 8 min
Renovation Guides
Small NYC Bathroom Renovation: Solving the 35-Square-Foot Problem
Small NYC bathroom renovation guide for 2026: real cost tiers, code clearances, wall-hung fixtures, wet rooms, and the layout moves that buy
Nora Feldman · 8 min
Neighborhoods
Fort Greene and Clinton Hill Interior Design: Brooklyn’s Creative Brownstone Belt
How Fort Greene and Clinton Hill design their interiors: Italianate brownstones, wood-frame houses, Clinton Avenue mansions, and the stores locals trust.
Nora Feldman · 8 min
Design Scene
The Mirror as Object: What Alice and Cosentino’s ĒCLOS Signal for New York Interiors
Claris and Cosentino's Alice floor piece is a case study in how New York interiors now treat the mirror as a sculptural
Nora Feldman · 7 min
Neighborhoods
Long Island City Interior Design: Making New Construction Feel Like Home
Long Island City interior design guide: how to warm up new glass towers, work with industrial conversions, and make a white-box apartment
Nora Feldman · 8 min
Renovation Guides
How to Vet Home Renovation Contractors in NYC Before You Sign
How to vet a renovation contractor in NYC: verify the DCWP license, demand a building-ready COI, compare three bids, and lock contract
Nora Feldman · 9 min
Reviews
Backlit Bathroom Mirror or Front-Lit? How to Choose
Backlit bathroom mirror or front-lit? How each type lights your face, which features earn their price, and what renters can install without
Nora Feldman · 8 min
Reviews
Vanity Lighting That Actually Works: A Buying and Placement Guide
Vanity lighting that actually works: sconce mounting heights, color temperature, CRI, lumens, and damp ratings, plus what to choose for each bathroom
Nora Feldman · 8 min