Sophisticated Renovations. Simplified.

What we do

Element Design Group makes the process of completing home renovation projects enjoyable for NYC homeowners. Whether your style is modern or traditional, Element Design Group will become your trusted resource and single point of contact for the duration of your project and work together with a vetted roster of contractors and tradesmen to deliver your project.

How we do it

Element Design Group begins with an initial consultation to understand your needs and use this information to guide us through the design process. Element Design Group works with you to perfect the design and choose the materials. Our craftsmen partners turn our designs into a stunning reality. Throughout the process, we are there with you—every step of the way.

Our Services

We know that every project is unique and tailor our services to meet your specific needs.

MATERIAL SELECTION

We make it easy to navigate the seemingly countless decisions involved in a renovation project. Through our longstanding relationships with NYC’s best showrooms, we know what will work best for your project and exactly where to go to find it.

INTERIOR DESIGN

Whether it be as a standalone service or part of a full renovation project, we provide a custom and personal approach. We’ll guide you through the entire interior design process, from floor plans to furniture installation.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

The first step in any project is the design process. Here, we meet with you to determine your goals and requirements. We listen to your ideas and collaborate to design solutions that meet your needs and budget.
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Renovation Guide Part 1/5: First Steps

  When people ask how long a renovation project takes, they tend to be thinking about the construction itself—from the moment demolition begins to when they can move in—but that’s only part of the what goes into a successful project. Whether you’re buying an...

Renovation Guide Part 2/5: Prepare Plans and Choose Materials

With your design team on board, it’s time to start thinking about how the renovated space should feel. Your architect will conduct a physical survey of your apartment in order to understand the flow of the space and the structural elements. During this phase, the...

Renovation Guide Part 3/5: Getting Approvals

  Whether your apartment is a condo or a co-op, you must first apply to your building for permission to do your renovation. The rules for renovating will be outlined in a document called an Alteration Agreement. This document lists all the rules and procedures...

Renovation Guide Part 4/5: Construction

  Permits in hand, it’s time for the construction phase. Not surprisingly, this step takes the majority of time. One sign of a good builder is that they will provide a construction schedule, outlining the major tasks with the time allotted for each and noting...

Renovation Guide Part 5/5: Inspections and Project Close

  During the construction phase, the city will conduct plumbing and electrical inspections to ensure compliance with the filed plans. Once all of the construction is complete, a final inspection is conducted in order for the DOB to sign off the job and close the...

3 Challenges To The Perfect Renovation (Solved)

GREG DYER Owner/Operator, Element Design Group   If you’re considering renovating your space in New York it helps to know that before the “before” pictures and right through your project, there are many moving parts that need to be coordinated behind the scenes...