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GC Magazine – Best Interior Designers in New York City 2023

General Contractors Magazine - Best Interior Designers in New York, New York - Glenn Gissler Design

Glenn Gissler Design was selected by General Contractor Magazine as one of the “Best Interior Designers in New York City” for 2023.

General Contractor Magazine – Best Interior Designers in New York, New York

New York, New York, the city that never sleeps, is a vibrant hub of creativity, culture, and style. Known for its iconic architecture, world-class museums, and trend-setting fashion, New York is a city that exudes sophistication and innovation. In this dynamic metropolis, the interior design scene is no exception.

If you seek the expertise of top-notch interior designers in New York, look no further. The list below features the best interior designers in the city, carefully curated by our team. These designers have a profound understanding of space, color, and aesthetics and a proven track record of transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary havens. Whether envisioning a sleek, modern loft or a classic, elegant brownstone, these designers will bring your dreams to life.

Glenn Gissler Design is a distinguished New York interior design firm well-known for its award-winning work and extensive recognition in the industry. With a focus on creating elegant, livable spaces and a deep understanding of the decorative arts, Glenn Gissler Design has become synonymous with exceptional interior design in New York. From transforming SoHo lofts to reviving classic Upper East Side “Classic Six” apartments to designing tranquil rural retreats and stunning seaside getaways, Glenn Gissler Design is known for crafting interiors that are spacious, filled with natural light and, above all, visually captivating.

The firm’s accolades include the 2019 American Society of Interior Designers New York Metro Design Excellence Awards for Outdoor Space and recognition as an honoree at the Brownstone RADD Awards in the same year. And Glenn Gissler Design continues to receive high praise and acclaim for its outstanding work. Highlighted in prestigious publications such as The New York Times, Town & Country, LUXE, and Elle Decor, Glenn Gissler Design’s unique design philosophy and commitment to creating captivating and comfortable interiors have firmly established the firm as a leading firm in the field.

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West End Apartment for Sale

Architecture, Art, Design

Designed by Glenn Gissler Design, this exquisite, mint 10 room home, located in a premier Upper West Side prewar coop, will take your breath away. A private elevator landing welcomes you into a stunning apartment of enormous proportions. The grand entry foyer opens into a luxurious living room with a wood burning fireplace, a beautiful dining room and warm and inviting library.

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5 Rules for Placing Art and Objects in an Interior

Architecture, Art, Design

In this sitting room, a series of large Walton Ford editions are installed in a grid on the rich green-brown walls. The pair of vintage 1970’s table lamps are the perfect complement to the tailored upholstery in a warm mix of deep browns, greens, and oranges.

In interior design, every surface is important, but the alchemy of design comes into play when designers introduce and orchestrate fine art and objects, humble or precious, simple or ornate.

Speaking personally, art in the interior is the great transformer, the secret formula for achieving superlative design. It’s a subject I examined in detail in Carl Dellatore’s best-seller Interior Design Master Class. In the excerpts below, I share what I consider to be the 5 rules to consider when placing art in an interior. (more…)

Thank You NYC&G

Architecture, Design

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The May/June issue of NYC&G features a double page spread on the dual buildings – The Townsend at 1123 and The Saint James at 1133 Broadway, and the numerous interior design professionals who call them home.

Very exciting for Glenn Gissler Design to be included in this amazing group of designers, including Robert Stilin, Greg Tankersley, Ray Booth, Barry Goralnick, Kevin Isbell, and Young Huh.

Broadway in the 20’s continues it’s emergence as an interior design destination!

A 19th Century Living Room for the 21st Century

Architecture, Design, Projects

Following the 1980’s advertising slogan “Never let them see you sweat”, interior designers work to make their projects look effortless; however, much effort goes on behind the scenes in advance of the ‘big reveal’. (We keep band-aids on hand in case of blood, there is always sweat, and sometimes even tears!)

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Donald Kaufman on the Art and Science of Color, at the New York School of Interior Design

Architecture, Design

Last week my long time friend and sometime collaborator Donald Kaufman shared some of his knowledge about light, color, and materials to a nearly full house at the New York School of Interior Design.

To set the tone for the evening’s discussion, Donald showed this legendary film clip from the 1948 movie Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, in which Mrs. Blandings (Myrna Loy) describes in ephemeral terms the ‘exact’ paint colors she was looking for in her Connecticut home.