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We help our clients design the homes and lifestyle they’ve dreamed of. Luxury residential & commercial interiors around the globe. DM us for more info

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For those who are not familiar with me or my work. Let me reintroduce myself.
I’m Robert Passal, and for more than 25 years I’ve been creating homes that feel deeply personal and thoughtfully composed. I founded my firm here in New York in 2000, and since then my team and I have designed residences across the city and beyond, each one tailored to the people who live there.

My approach centers on layering bespoke craftsmanship with a timeless yet current sensibility: considered proportions, rich textures, curated pieces with provenance, and details that slowly reveal themselves and, reward a second look. I’m proud that our work has been published in just about every shelter magazine on the market as well as in fifteen notable books. But what matters most is how a home lives on once we’re done. A well-designed interior doesn’t just photograph beautifully. It adds real, lasting financial value, makes everyday life easier, and develops a richer patina with time. Photo by: @itsjosephgallo

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Lessons in color threading

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Standing the test of time and bringing value to your lifestyle and home are just a few of our core values.

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When you return to a project completed more than ten years ago and it looks as though it gotten even better with time…

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Approaching the week with zest!
Here’s to a fresh start….

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Personalized homes aren’t a trend. They’re timeless.
A home should tell your story: your family, your history, the things you love. Trends come and go on social media. Don’t let the algorithm decide for you.

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A home should never be decorated. It should be composed.
After 25 years of designing homes in New York and around the world, I’ve learned that the real value of a designer isn’t found in the pieces we choose. It’s in the thousands of decisions you’ll never have to think about.

It’s the lamp placed exactly where you reach for a book at night. It’s the sofa depth that makes a Sunday afternoon feel endless. It’s the hallway that catches morning light because we moved one wall eight inches.

A seasoned designer brings: -Value. The majority of the homes we’ve designed sell for above asking price and, far beyond market value. -Vision. We see the finished room before the first sample arrives, so every choice builds toward something whole.
-Access. We have trade relationships, artisans, and one-of-a-kind finds that never reach a showroom floor.
-Protection. We catch the costly mistakes before they happen: the wrong scale, the wrong finish, the order that arrives in twelve weeks instead of four.
-Longevity. We create rooms that age with grace and hold their value, rather than chasing a trend that fades in a season.

The best compliment I ever received wasn’t about a fabric or a finish. A client told me, “I don’t know what you did, but I’m happier coming home.”

That’s the work.

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A good designer can help you plan and execute the way you would like to live in your home. A good designer will learn as much is possible about their clients, their lifestyle, current and future plans for living in the space. This lower level space has gone from sheetrock walls to an entertainment space that works for the entire family which is inclusive of a billiards room, screening room, gym, playroom, guest room, etc. When working with a designer be clear on your personal needs, use visuals to get your ideas realized and most importantly hire a designer who you’d spend time with. One that you click with. You’ll be spending a lot of time together. The client who we developed this home for has been with us for seventeen years now. They’re no longer clients. They’re family.

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Celebrating the anniversary of our Architectural Digest spread in the September issue. Talk about timeless interiors…#robertpassal #luxuryliving #nycdesigner #artcollector #nycinteriordesign

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When is less more? I am in no way a minimalist. But I have learned to feel when less is more and, what creates visual impact in a home. This is a prime example of the power of scale in art. This stillness and saturation of color in this painting by @theopintostudio is the impact in the space. It adds a quiet sense of drama without being overwhelming. Backing this up are the details. Small details that are noticed as the room unfolds. The deep channeling on the banquette. The ribbon and nail detail on the dining chairs. The handmade bronze scones. The artisan vessel which holds the monochromatic florals designed by wonderfully talented folks @passeionyc All which work together to create visual harmony.

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What inspires me?
I am very often asked who and what I am inspired by. The truth is that we are surrounded by inspiration. I have developed a habit of innately scanning my surroundings. When developing the design aspects of a a home I am subconsciously scouting details wherever I may be. I find this to be especially true when I travel. Several weeks ago I visited Malta and the new Casa Bonavita hotel. I was awestruck from the moment I walked in. Originally a built as an 18th century palazzo. Now refurbished as a seventeen room luxury hotel. The luxury at Casa Bonavita is that you feel as though you are staying a an incredibly chic friend’s home. That friendship extends itself from the decor to everyone you encounter during your stay. We were fortunate to randomly meet the founders of the hotel Suzanne & Christopher Sharp who were as charming and charismatic as Casa Bonavita. During my next visit there I plan on staying in the Folly which is a freestanding building and private compound on the property.

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Buy what you like and make it work!
Search for memorable finds when traveling. Those pieces will prompt memories of the journey. When you encounter art that moves you whether it be on the street, a flea market, auction or galley. Buy it will bring joy each time you walk by it. When you see a great chair, lamp, accent table, etc. that moves you but wasn’t exactly what you had envisioned for your home, purchase it. Buy pieces that catch your eye. Pieces that bring joy, invoke memories, bring a smile or a tale about the journey. Buy it and make it work. These are the things that make a house your home.

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