Maybe the clock’s ticking on the home office you need to transform into a nursery, or you’re struggling to get the balance between family life and grown-up space in the living room. Interior design conundrums are the price we New Yorkers pay for small-space city living — but getting help doesn’t have to break the bank. Click through to explore some of the most affordable options from designers who understand the challenges of raising a family in New York.

Cleanse the Clutter: Urban Clarity

If you know your design aesthetic but can't figure out how to accommodate the kids' toys into the mix, a more affordable reboot might come in the form of space planning and storage consultancy. Amanda Wiss of Urban Clarity is a Brooklyn mom who helps clients make their homes flow better through decluttering and reorganizing. A two-hour consultation is $300 (or $170 with one of her juniors) and you'll get an assessment of the space and functional design ideas that will help clean up your home and keep it that way. Wiss says clients seek her out when they want to make space for a home office or accommodate toys in the living room or are just trying to stave off a move to the 'burbs. Her top tip is to make sure the home's entryway flows - "it's the landing spot" she says, and if it works seamlessly, it can make everyone's life easier.

376 Adelphi St.
Fort Greene
917-449-9700
Online: urbanclarity.net

photo: Urban Clarity

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—Emily Myers

 

 

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