When it comes to renovating your condo or co-op lobby, one issue typically stands out: “How long do lobby renovations take?” As the founder and lead designer of Sygrove Associates Design Group, a leading NYC condo and co-op lobby interior design firm, I’m in a very good position to answer this question. While every building and project is unique, there always are three consistent phases.

Most people don’t think of riding an elevator as an aesthetic experience, but elevator cabs play a crucial role in enhancing the overall architectural narrative of a building’s lobby and hallways. At my interior design firm, Sygrove Associates Design Group, elevator cab design is an integral element in our comprehensive vision for co-op and condo lobby and hallway renovations.

A new year always comes with reports of new trends in everything, be it fashion, food…or lobby and common area design in residential communities. Furnishings and design, like clothes, are the subject of style and vogue that morph and change from season to season and year to year. When it comes to common areas, trends cover everything from paint colors to fabric choices to how a space is laid out. So what’s coming in 2024?

Decades ago, as I was meandering through Europe's charming streets, I entered a building whose dark hallway suddenly burst into light the second I moved an inch. This was my first encounter with Europe’s well-known energy prudence.

From the bustling boroughs of NYC to the serene suburbs of Westchester County and beyond, one theme remains consistent in the world I live in: achieving consensus is a Herculean task. However, with more than 30 years in business and hundreds of successful projects, my firm, Sygrove Associates Design Group, has unlocked the keys to gaining that elusive agreement.

As an interior designer who has re-designed hundreds of apartment building hallways and lobbies, I’m often asked this question: “Should we opt for paint instead of wallcovering for our building’s hallways?” To provide some clarity, I’d like to dive into this matter.

Have you ever paused at a street corner to think to yourself, “why does a stop sign look like that?” This may come across as a weird question at first. After all, we follow stop signs every day, what’s more, to know?

As the head of the New York City lobby design firm Sygrove Associates Design Group, we confront many common lobby design problems on every project. The most common ones include how to increase storage space when space is already tight, create a more convenient and efficient doorman station, and control the interior air temperature when exterior doors are opening and closing all the time.

Lobby renovations can be a long and arduous process, even when things go smoothly. As a building property manager, you play a crucial role in ensuring the project goes smoothly and efficiently – with minimal disruptions to the residents.