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Family Style: NYC Budget Interior Design Help

That office need to become a nursery, stat? Have toys taken over your living room? You don't have to spend a mint to get a fresh space!

By Emily Myers June 19, 2017

Maybe the clock’s ticking on the home office you need to transform into a nursery, or you’re struggling to get the balance between family life and grown-up space in the living room. Interior design conundrums are the price we New Yorkers pay for small-space city living — but getting help doesn’t have to break the bank. Click through to explore some of the most affordable options from designers who understand the challenges of raising a family in New York.

Online Option: Laurel & Wolf

LA-based Laurel & Wolf have streamlined the interior design process into a slick online experience. Set the goals and budget of your project and you'll be paired with a designer whose portfolio you can view online. They will then collaborate with you as you trouble shoot the makeover. You'll get a shopping list and when you are ready to order, Laurel & Wolf will take care of it. If you just want to shake things up with accessories, the cheapest option is $59/room. For a blueprint with furniture and layout, costs start at $149/room. Projects take up to two weeks and their tip for nurseries is to have furniture with dual purposes like benches that double as storage or dressers that also work as changing tables.

Online: laurelandwolf.com

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—Emily Myers