Business Details
Custom Interior Design & Build Services in New Jersey
At Uma Stewart Interiors & Lifestyle, we specialize in crafting bespoke interior environments that harmonize with our clients' lifestyles and personal aesthetics. Our approach combines a global perspective informed by American design trends, classic English interiors, and Indian heritage to create spaces that are both timeless and contemporary. As licensed general contractors, we oversee every aspect of your project, coordinating structural consultants, skilled tradespeople, and artisans to ensure cohesive execution from concept to completion. With a background in book publishing and fashion media, coupled with formal design education at Parsons and NYU, our founder brings intellectual depth and creative vision to every project.Recognized by Luxe Magazine's Gold List and featured in Redbook and The Wall Street Journal, we deliver meticulously curated spaces that reflect individuality while maintaining functional elegance. Our process begins with understanding your unique needs, developing detailed design plans, and managing installations to create turnkey environments where every detail aligns with your personal narrative.
Services
Custom Interior Design
Design-Build Services
Hospitality Design
Millwork Design
Textile Selection
Project Management
Space Planning
Color Consultation
Highlights and features
- We are licensed general contractors with full-service design and build capabilities
- Our founder holds advanced degrees in design and communications from Parsons and NYU
- Recognized by Luxe Magazine's Gold List and featured in top-tier publications
- We coordinate complete project teams from architectural consultants to skilled artisans
- Specialize in creating spaces that integrate global influences with personal narratives
What people say
Design a home you'll love forever
Esteemed Gold List designation
Timeless and current spaces
Extraordinary design skillsets
Detailed design plan with every inch considered
Services
Custom Interior Design
We create bespoke interior environments tailored to individual lifestyles and aesthetic preferences. Our process begins with in-depth consultations to understand personal narratives, followed by concept development and detailed execution plans. Combining global design influences with technical precision, we deliver fully realized spaces that balance timeless elegance with contemporary functionality.
Design-Build Services
As licensed general contractors, we manage complete renovation and new build projects from architectural drafting to final punchlist. Our team coordinates structural consultants, skilled tradespeople, and specialty contractors to ensure cohesive execution. This integrated approach maintains design integrity while streamlining timelines and budgets for kitchen renovations, pool houses, and full-scale residential projects.
Hospitality Design
We specialize in creating distinctive restaurant and hotel environments that combine Instagram-worthy aesthetics with functional design. Our boutique approach incorporates custom materials and signature details that reflect brand identity. From concept development to material selection and installation, we craft memorable spaces that enhance customer experiences while maintaining operational practicality.
People
Uma Stewart
Founder & Lead Designer
Award-winning designer with advanced degrees in design and communications. Combines global influences from American, English, and Indian traditions to create timeless interiors. Featured in Luxe, Redbook, and The Wall Street Journal for innovative residential and hospitality projects.
Questions
What makes your interior design approach unique?
We combine global design influences with personal storytelling to create spaces that reflect individual lifestyles while maintaining technical precision and timeless elegance.
Do you handle both design and construction?
Yes, as licensed general contractors we manage complete projects from concept development through final installation, ensuring cohesive execution of your design vision.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve New Jersey and the New York Metro area, with experience in historic renovations and new builds across diverse architectural styles.
How do you determine design fees?
Our fees are based on project scope and complexity. We offer a free guide explaining our fee structure using a real project example to ensure complete transparency.
What design styles do you specialize in?
We excel at blending classic English interiors with modern American design trends, while incorporating unique global elements that reflect clients' personal heritage and tastes.
