Like so many small business stories, Return on Design was born out of a clients need. We were approached by the seller of an expansive four bedroom property who was eager to sell but hadn’t updated their apartment in some time. The property suffered from a classic conundrum of needing more…

This charming sun-drenched apartment was in desperate need of a renovation. Strategically located around the corner from the Hudson Yards complex this adorable Co-Op studio was prime real estate that was not maximizing its potential. The brief from our client was to visualize the property’s potential and set out to modernize…

Every property has its own special features that make it unique. As stagers it’s important that we not only identify these features but enhance them to ensure that buyers can see the value in the property.   This upper east side one bedroom had exceptional views both north and east through…

Sometimes you walk into a property and you instantly know that you have a hidden gem on your hands. This Chelsea 2 bedroom 2 bath had been on the market for several months and need to have its furniture and design refresh. The focus was to brighten up the living…

It’s not uncommon for a space to require you to step up your design game. This chic sunken living room in the Chelsea Gardens building took us back to an age of black and white and we were thrilled to accommodate it. With its sleek black floors and iron casement…

With views from the 20th floor we needed to remind ourselves to keep the windows accessible from every possible angle. First thing buyers will do at this height is walk straight to the windows to check out the view. There is no staging that will ever beat a view —…