There are many ways to elevate your home into an inspiring and relaxing space. Whether you’ve just moved into a basic apartment and want to make it your own, or you are contemplating a full renovation to remodel a dated space into something timeless and sophisticated, there are ways to achieve a luxury feel at every price point.
Make sure your Manhattan remodel project results in stunning, luxury results with these considerations:
1. Establish a Cohesive Design
High-end homes all have one thing in common: a cohesive design throughout. This doesn’t mean every space is decorated in the same colors, with the same finishes. It means that the design was chosen thoughtfully, with attention paid to each detail from the layout and flooring to the light fixtures and crown molding.
To begin with a cohesive design, start by choosing a complementary color palette to ensure no room feels jarring or out of place. Even a fantasy room with bold design choices can fit into a luxury aesthetic when designed throughfully.
Beyond that, consider the other elements you want to bring into your home — do you prefer nature inspired patterns or minimalist, sleek, and modern aesthetics? These can be incorporated into every space with harmony.
A cohesive design also includes the footprint and layout of your space — like adding a built-in shelf to an unused nook in the hallways. This both maximizes useful space and makes your apartment or townhome look custom-made for you.
2. Curate Finishes and Materials
Another factor that adds to the level of luxury in your remodel is your choice of finishes and materials.
Whether you are opting for a traditional look, a contemporary design scheme, or something more modern, choosing high-quality materials for flooring, countertops, cabinets, and other surfaces will help make your whole space feel more sophisticated.
This extends to your decor choices as well — for a bohemian look you can choose like linen for bedding and curtains, use grasscloth wallpaper, and select jute or hand-tied wool rugs to incorporate your inspiration into other spaces of your home.
Though finishes can — and should — vary throughout, choosing high-quality, natural materials will lend a luxe finish to your home.
3. Work With Your Home, Not Against It
Part of a luxury renovation is unlocking the potential of your space — and Manhattan apartments, townhomes, and brownstones have potential in spades. That’s not to say there won’t be challenges — like working with natural light as brownstones tend to be tall and narrow without windows on the sides. But every challenge brings an opportunity: highlighting pre-war architecture, turning dark spaces into cozy retreats, and developing creative solutions to disperse light are all within an experienced contractor’s wheelhouse.
To ensure you get the best value and leverage your space to its full potential, work with a professional who knows the NYC landscape. They’ll be able to maximize both your equity and enjoyment in your home.
4. Prioritize For Maximum Impact
When taking on a luxury renovation, be diligent about budgeting.
Some areas of your home will have a bigger impact than others: for instance, using your budget to make the kitchen warm and inviting and relying on simple, timeless, complimentary finishes in bedrooms and bathrooms can stretch an average budget to make luxury finishes attainable to every NYC homeowner.
Working with an experienced contractor means you’ll have a partner to guide and help you prioritize. If a spa-like bathroom has always been your dream, your trusted team can guide you through selecting a tub, tile, and flooring that will exceed your expectations while still leaving space in the budget to revitalize the rest of your home.
5. Choose a Contractor Wisely
Arguably the most important part of your renovation is the team you select. Particularly when aiming for a luxury finish, you’ll want to be sure your vision and goals align with your contractor.
When researching contractors, review their portfolio and see if it matches your preferred style. This helps you investigate who has a history of high-quality projects in your preferred aesthetic. Engaging a designer or contractor who specializes in mid-century restoration to work on your modern farmhouse is likely to end with a mismatch in expectations. But if you find a contractor whose previous projects align with your inspiration, you’ll know you’ve found a good fit.
Beyond that, selecting a contractor with luxury design experience will help you access the best resources — like fair pricing for materials, sourcing for one-of-a-kind finishes and decor, and relationships with expert vendors.
Last, it’s easy to want to work with the contractors that have the lowest prices or shortest lead times, but a quality contractor will be upfront and honest with you about the pricing you should expect, as well as how long it takes to design and remodel. Transparency and honesty are key to make any luxury renovation run smoothly.
Our Approach to Luxury Remodels in Manhattan
MTK Contracting is a local, woman-owned small business that specializes in luxury remodels. We know Manhattan — and are inspired by the diverse architecture, stunning city views, and vibrant personality in each neighborhood.
We provide full-service renovations for our clients, whether it’s a small project like a bathroom refresh or taking your house down to studs. We aren’t afraid to go bold when our clients want to make a statement, but we also specialize in timeless design that never goes out of style.
To discuss your goals for a luxury renovation in Manhattan, get in touch for a free consultation.
