Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Timeless Interior Design Solutions
Established in 2005, Ilene Wetson Art & Design brings over four decades of expertise to creating personalized interior spaces that reflect clients' lifestyles. Our founder, Ilene Wetson, began her career in 1974 after graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology, working with renowned designers David Barrett and Jay Specter before founding her own firm. With a background shaped by New York's design world and family ties to Karl Springer LTD.'s furniture manufacturing business, we combine classic elegance with modern sophistication across residential and commercial projects.Our portfolio spans New York City, the Hamptons, Palm Beach, Greenwich, Italy, and London, featuring work for Donna Karan and collaborations with Peter Marino & Associates. We specialize in transforming family residences, co-op lobbies, and model apartments while maintaining active involvement in design organizations like The Decorators Club and ASID.
Services
Residential Interior Design
Commercial Space Design
Historic Preservation
Model Apartment Staging
Global Project Management
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in residential and commercial interior design
- Our team combines classic design principles with modern sophistication
- We maintain direct relationships with international furniture manufacturers
- Our founder has collaborated with top designers like Peter Marino
- We serve clients across six global locations including New York and London
Services
Residential Interior Design
We create personalized residential spaces that reflect clients' lifestyles while maintaining timeless elegance. Our approach combines classic design principles with modern elements to craft functional yet sophisticated living environments. With expertise in both historic preservation and contemporary design, we transform apartments, lofts, and suburban homes across multiple international locations.
Commercial Space Design
Our commercial design services focus on creating professional environments that balance aesthetics with practical functionality. We specialize in designing lobbies for co-op buildings and model apartments that showcase architectural potential while maintaining brand identity. Our experience spans both traditional and modern commercial spaces across various industries.
Global Project Management
We coordinate complex design projects across six countries, managing relationships with architects, contractors, and specialized tradesmen worldwide. Our international experience includes projects in Italy, London, and Palm Beach, ensuring seamless execution of design visions regardless of location while respecting local design traditions and materials.
Historic Preservation
We specialize in maintaining architectural integrity while modernizing historic spaces for contemporary living. Our expertise includes working with period details in New York City's classic buildings and preserving original features in European properties. We balance preservation requirements with modern comfort and functionality requirements.
Model Apartment Staging
We design model apartments that highlight architectural features while creating aspirational living spaces. Our staging approach combines luxury elements with practical layouts to help potential buyers visualize possibilities. We've created showcase units for major real estate developments across multiple markets.
People
Ilene Wetson
Founder/Designer
With over 40 years in interior design, Ilene graduated from FIT, worked with renowned designers, and co-founded Karl Springer LTD. projects. She led global projects at Peter Marino & Associates before establishing her own firm in 2005.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We provide interior design services in New York City, the Hamptons, Palm Beach, Greenwich, Italy, and London.
How long has the company been in business?
Ilene Wetson Art & Design was established in 2005, though our founder has over 40 years of industry experience.
What design styles do you specialize in?
We combine classic elegance with modern sophistication, working with both contemporary and traditional elements across residential and commercial projects.
Can you handle international projects?
Yes, we manage global projects with experience in Italy, London, and Palm Beach, coordinating with local professionals for seamless execution.
What makes your approach unique?
Our background in furniture manufacturing and collaborations with top designers informs our holistic approach to space transformation.
