Ellen is not only fun to work with, she is very talented. From the initial meeting she was friendly, professional, and genuinely interested in understanding the modest changes I wanted for my 2 bedroom Manhattan apartment.
You know how in life there are people who just “get it?” Ellen is one of those rare individuals! She listened very carefully and brought my thoughts to life with paint, lighting, and furniture.
Ellen brought a very creative approach to both improve the look and functionality of each room, all while staying in budget.
In a world where poor communication and lack of followthrough are common, Ellen stands above. I would text her an idea. She would respond in a few minutes with an “On it” response and soon after provide possible solutions to review.
When a few items faced unexpected delays, Ellen kept me informed every step of the way, ensuring there were no surprises. Her ability to think on her feet and improvise with alternate products was impressive and made the experience seamless.
As a bonus, Ellen has a network of trusted colleagues – from painters and lighting installers to furniture storage and delivery who were all top notch. Everything was handled with care and expertise.
A real privilege to work with Ellen. I recommend her wholeheartedly for fantastic work at a very fair price.
— Kim K
I hired Ellen to design my apartment last fall, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. Her online portal made everything organized and easy to follow, which took a lot of the stress out of the process.
Ellen is not only highly professional—she’s a genuinely kind person and a great listener. She never judged my ideas, or my budget, and she worked closely with me to bring my vision to life. She was always on time for Zoom meetings and site visits, and if any problems came up during construction, she solved them quickly and calmly.
Now, I absolutely love my living space. I finally feel excited to host friends and family—just so I can show off how beautiful my home looks! Working with Ellen was truly a positive and worthwhile experience. She’s creative, dependable, and has amazing taste.
If you’re thinking about upgrading your space, I highly recommend Ellen. She turned my home into a place I genuinely love living in.
— Lyn S
Ellen is a MUST hire for anyone looking to redo, update, love your home again.
She is brilliant and kind. Her redesign of my apartment fit my style, my needs, and my budget. She made my apartment into a little oasis in the city.
I cannot recommend her highly enough. Thank you, Ellen.
— Meghan D
Ellen made the whole process feel effortless. I sent her a bunch of quick photos from my phone to get started, and she came back with spot-on ideas that totally matched my vision. I needed a space that could double as a calm therapy office and a baby-friendly living area—no easy task in a NYC apartment—but she understood exactly what I needed.
She was super communicative, had a fast turnaround, and made the most of every inch. Highly recommend if you want someone who gets it and makes it happen.
— Irene K
I had the pleasure of working with Ellen on a recent project in Queens, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience and her knowledge. From the very beginning, their creative vision, attention to detail, and deep understanding of design principles were clearly evident. She brought a thoughtful and cohesive approach to every stage of the project, turning ideas into a functional and visually stunning space.
Communication was seamless throughout the process. Ellen was always receptive to feedback, quick to respond, and collaborative in problem-solving. Their ability to balance aesthetics with practicality made a big difference in the overall success of the project.
It was a true pleasure to work with such a professional and talented designer. I would highly recommend Ellen From Apartment Rehab to anyone looking for someone who is both creative and reliable. I look forward to working together again on future projects.
— Ben L
I specialize in creating living and working environments for residential clients that focus on bridging the gap between their mindset and environment. Our environments are a direct reflection of our head space, so it’s important they are inspiring and motivating us and not draining us or keeping us stuck in the past.
She brings “wellness” into the homes of her clients. “The spaces my clients live in may reflect who they used to be as opposed to who they are now, which could be holding them back in other aspects of their lives,” she says. “Whatever they are struggling with, I take that and design a solution into the room.” she says. That can mean renovations that help them sleep better, reduce clutter or induce calm.
Working with Ellen from Apartment Rehab NYC is fantastic. Her designs seamlessly balance creativity and functionality, turning spaces into something truly special.
Ellen’s thoughtful approach and keen eye for detail make the entire process enjoyable and stress-free. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a beautifully transformed space.
— Jason W
People make good decisions, bad decisions or are indecisive, but the BEST decision I have made in forever is hiring you to help me with this project and I can’t wait to show off the new design!
My experience with this company was great. I loved everything that they brought to the table from the beginning to the end of the project. I am a very satisfied client. I highly recommend this company for your project rather it’s big or small this company will not disappoint. Thank you.
— Lyn S
My experience with this company was great. I loved everything that she brought to the table from the beginning to the end of the project. I am a very satisfied client.
I highly recommend this company for your project rather it’s big or small this company will not disappoint. Thank you.
— Celeste H
Ellen is the ultimate professional offering endless creative ideas, in my case, for a small apartment.
She is a delight to work with… honest, a good listener, follows up always, very punctual.
I feel fortunate that I have found Ellen to work with.
— Roberta J
I hated my living room window treatments and they literally made me sad. I told Ellen of Apartment Rehab what I was going to do and she immediately had better suggestions.
Her follow-up was impeccable and timely. She held my hand every step of the way from selecting the wood for the new wood blinds. I thought it was amazing that she was there when they came to take the measurements for each window as well.
I always felt seen and heard. She was with me for the installations in all 4 windows. 3 in the living room and 1 in the guest bedroom. I loved working with her and look forward to working with her again. I loved her follow-up with me to see how I was adjusting to the new look and feel. She gets how emotional these changes can be and I appreciated her diplomacy.
— Collette M
“Industrial style is so grounding and elemental, featuring materials like metal, stone, leather and wood. It’s all about leaning into flaws and allowing them to shine. I incorporated iron into the cabinet pulls, custom shelf brackets and pendant cages, and stained the wood elements a rustic shade for a nod to leather.”
Do I go with the Basket Weave wallpaper or do we just tear down this wall? Should I repaint the bathroom or should I just divorce my husband? So many questions when it comes to HOME IMPROVEMENT. Put down the nail gun and swatches as special guest, interior Designer, ELLEN Z. WRIGHT guides Erin & Patty through a stress-free design class…with booze.
I contacted Ellen to help redesign the basement at my lake house to become an office and full functioning personal training gym where I can record videos.
Ellen listened to my half-baked crazy ideas with curiosity and excitement, and made the entire process extremely easy for me.
What I ended up with was a beautiful functional space that was more awesome than I could have imagined on my own.
— Connie P
I had a yoga room/office that was not functioning well for me. With one visit to my home she was able to measure and rework the space to make if functional.
I had a limited budget and her suggestions were perfect and affordable! I now use the space as an office and my yoga room and they do not compete. It brought me such peace of mind. I am thankful for her gentle manner, follow-up and quick study of what I needed to feel ease in the space.
— Dionne M
Working with Ellen was a pleasure! I live out of state and Ellen made everything seamless and fun! I trusted her with every piece of furniture in my condo, art and decoration.
SHE NAILED IT! She is extremely professional, understood what I wanted from the beginning until the end. I am extremely happy with the end results and will always consult with her for any further work!
— Mirelly F
Ellen was great to work with. From our initial email reaching out to her through to the completion of our project she was always very responsive and worked closely with us to attain our vision. We love how our living room turned out, and are looking forward to working on other rooms with her! We highly recommend her!
— Marina T
We needed to renovate our co-op apartment kitchen; Ellen worked with us on design 🙂 very pleased with designs! Ellen listened to what our needs were and helped optimize space (u-shape wrap counter in galley kitchen). We really love the cabinet fixtures, and stone (floor tiles, wall tiles) Ellen picked – vibed with us. Ellen was great throughout the project, would recommend for design projects!
— Kelly C
Ellen at Apartment Rehab NYC was the absolute Best! I was looking to redesign my space, and graduate from inherited furniture to items I would love and picked out myself.
Ellen understood my aesthetic right away, made fantastic suggestions, and even designed an entire gallery wall for my art. All of my pictures are finally hanging on my walls after two years.
On move in day, Ellen came and supervised everything! She rearranged papers, organized books, staged the furniture and knickknacks. I am so thrilled with my space, I love coming home every day, or working from my home office. Ellen was able to source furniture within my budget, listened to every suggestion, and even pushed me out of my comfort zone on one or two items, and I could not be happier. This was the best gift to myself and worth every cent!
— Sarah A
Is your plan B setting up your business to fail?? Some say you have to burn all the bridges and make your business your plan A with no other plans is the only way to succeed in your business. Today on “Bench Talk” we are speaking with former Broadway professional and now highly successful national interior decorator Ellen Wright on what it meant for her to have ONLY a plan A.
Creator and Host of Apartment Rehab NYC, Ellen Z Wright, joins me for Italian Rosé (Rosato) and drops some FAB tips and tricks to jzhuzzh your home during lockdown!
Could a business coach be the missing piece to your business’ success? This week our Bench Talk guests are Business Coach/Guru Alex Michell and return guest Ellen Wright. They will tell us all about the business coaches and explain their effectiveness for new businesses.
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