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How Long Do Lobby Renovations Take?
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…
The Aesthetics of Elevator Cab Design in Co-op & Condos
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…
Grey is Gone in ’24 – New Color Trends
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…
Elegant Lighting In The Era Of Local Law 97
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…
4 Expert Tips To Achieve Consensus During Lobby & Hallway Renovations
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…
Wallcovering vs. Paint For Apartment Building Hallways
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…
A Gallery Of Beautiful Apartment Building Signage
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,…
Common Lobby Interior Design Problems & How We Solve Them
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…
The Property Manager’s Guide to Lobby Renovations
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…










