Business Details
Custom Interior Design in Brooklyn, NY
Dennis R McAvena has been crafting personalized spaces for over 25 years, blending timeless elegance with modern functionality. Our founder, Dennis McAvena, began his design journey as a child rearranging family spaces and has since honed his expertise through formal education and mentorship under premier designers. We specialize in translating client visions into bespoke environments, whether traditional, transitional, or contemporary. Our process prioritizes client ownership of spaces, ensuring every design reflects individual lifestyles rather than designer signatures. With experience spanning luxury lofts, country estates, and boutique commercial spaces, we combine global influences with local sensibilities.Our commitment to quality is evident in curated materials, from imported silks to handcrafted furnishings, while maintaining comfort as a cornerstone of every project. We serve discerning clients across residential and commercial sectors, offering tailored solutions that balance aesthetics and practicality. Our work has been featured in prominent publications like NY Spaces Magazine and showcased in prestigious showhouses. By maintaining direct client collaboration and leveraging decades of industry knowledge, we deliver spaces that evolve with our clients' needs while standing the test of time. This dedication to enduring design excellence continues to define our practice today.
Services
Interior Design
Space Planning
Custom Furniture
Color Consultation
Showhouse Design
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of experience in residential and commercial design
- Client-focused approach prioritizing individual lifestyle needs
- Proven expertise in traditional, transitional, and modern styles
- Direct collaboration with designer throughout project lifecycle
- Featured in NY Spaces Magazine and House Beautiful Showhouse
Services
Interior Design
We create custom interior environments tailored to client preferences across traditional, transitional, and modern styles. Our approach combines comfort with aesthetics, using premium materials like imported silks and handcrafted furnishings. Each project receives personalized attention to ensure spaces reflect the client's lifestyle rather than designer preferences.
Showhouse Design
Specialized design services for luxury showhouses featuring eclectic mixtures of antique and contemporary elements. We incorporate custom pieces like banquette seating, historic architectural elements, and curated art collections. Our showhouse designs balance visual impact with functional living concepts, as demonstrated in House Beautiful and Traditional Home features.
Color Consultation
Expert color scheme development for residential and commercial spaces, including custom paint formulations and fabric selection. We specialize in creating cohesive palettes that enhance architectural features while maintaining livability. Services include wall treatments, window coverings, and coordinating decorative elements for harmonious environments.
People
Dennis R McAvena
Principal Designer
With over 25 years of experience, Dennis McAvena transforms spaces through personalized design solutions. He began his career at Columbus College of Art & Design, later working with premier carriage trade designers in London and Paris. His work focuses on creating client-centric spaces that blend comfort with sophisticated aesthetics.
Questions
What design styles do you specialize in?
We work across traditional, transitional, and modern styles, tailoring each project to client preferences while maintaining functional elegance.
Do you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, we design both luxury residential spaces and boutique commercial environments, including recent projects for boutique lobbies and private residences.
How do you incorporate client collections into designs?
We integrate personal collections and antiques seamlessly, as seen in our eclectic library and morning room projects featuring historic artwork and furnishings.
Can you work with existing architectural elements?
Yes, we preserve and enhance original features like 19th-century beams and stained floors while updating spaces for modern living.
