“I have worked with Studio DB on several large projects including two gut renovations (of a 4000sq ft downtown loft and a 7000sq ft townhouse), as well as the conversion of a once derelict 8000sq ft yard into a vibrant, beautiful playground at a public hospital in the Bronx. The latter project was a largely philanthropic effort which was completed thanks to extreme generosity of Studio DB's time and spirit. I am THRILLED with all of Studio DB's work. Britt and Damian are an incredible design duo: brilliant, pragmatic, wildly creative and fun! They bring deep experience and indefatigable enthusiasm to every aspect of the design and renovation process. Damian is calm in the storm, unflappable and meets the unexpected hiccup with grace and ease. He worked within my budget and steered me in the right direction about where I needed to spend and where I could save. Damian approaches structural conundrums as an opportunity for creative problem solving. He relishes an architectural challenge seems to have an endless supply of patience and good humor even in the most frustrating of circumstances. Britt brings the spaces to life with her outstanding eye and creativity. Her design sensibility is a rare combination of playfulness and elegance. She goes the extra mile to source materials both new and old from unexpected vendors and places, rendering each space unique. She works tirelessly to get each room right and to ensure that the each space and choice plays well with the others. Britt and Damian (and all of the designers and staff at Studio DB) are a JOY to work with. They encouraged my good ideas and - more importantly - saved me from all sorts of terrible decisions!! I learned so much from the whole process. I could not recommend Studio DB more highly. They are the consummate dream team!!”
“We worked with Studio DB a number of years ago on a gut renovation of our New York apartment - both on the architecture and the design. We cannot say enough wonderful things about Britt, Damian, and their team. Not only is their work incredibly creative and impeccably executed, they are amazingly lovely people and a joy to work with. Their professionalism is also top rate. We had such an fantastic experience with them that when we began to plan a beach house build, they were our first and only call. Our second experience, just wrapping up now, was equally if not more terrific. We absolutely adore them and truly cannot recommend them more highly.”
“Our family has had a fantastic experience working with Studio DB on two homes in New York City! We are a family with four kids and like to decorate with bright colors and unique patterns. We love Studio DB's creative process and playful designs. In our first apartment we painted each bedroom a different neon color, the playroom had a slide starting from the kids ‘loft’, and our main hallway had a zipline! We dreamed up special features for each room and made colorful drawings of our ideas. To our great amazement, Studio DB made these ideas (monkey bars, a rock-climbing wall, and a loft connecting all of the kids' rooms) come to life! Studio DB fully embraced our family's sense of playfulness. Britt and Damian responded to even the wackiest of our ideas with interest and enthusiasm, and then brainstormed ways to make them happen! We had the most fun apartment in NYC! Our family could not have been more thrilled. When we moved six years later, I was heartbroken to leave our cherished loft, but comforted knowing that we would be working with Britt and Damian again to create something special. And, they did! If you are looking for an architecture and design firm to help with your home, you should definitely choose Studio DB. If you are looking for bright OR modest colors, excitement AND elegance in design, and top-tier guidance, Studio DB is for you!! Thank you Britt and Damian for such a terrific experience, and we look forward to working with you again!”
“I can’t say enough wonderful things about Studio DB. As a team they gave us endless support, creativity that pushed our project beyond what we ever thought was possible, and a relentless dedication and passion for our project. It was our first renovation and their patience to help us through it saw no limits. From the start we had a challenging project and an ambitiously tight budget and there is no question that without Britt, Damian, and the rest of the team we wouldn’t have been able to realize what we always thought was a dream. I could not recommend them more highly.”
“I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to work with Studio DB on a NYC restaurant project. They brought amazing inspiration to the table, worked efficiently and were always ahead of schedule. They were professional yet made me feel like a friend and were supportive when listening to our ideas. Most importantly, they were respectful of our budget! I can't wait to work with them again.”
From The Expert:
“Britt and Damian were so incredibly helpful, thoughtful, and thorough. They took the time to review my presentation in advance and came prepared with ideas (even ordering samples to show me) which made our limited time more efficient. They also followed up with detailed suggestions for each of the areas I had questions about. I really appreciated their creative ideas to add dimension and flexibility in a room that needs to serve multiple functions and has a tricky layout. Thank you!”
“Britt and Damian were amazing. They came to the meeting with ideas having seen the photos I uploaded. They really understood my style esthetic and had fantastic ideas and resources to offer up. It was exactly what I needed to jump start my desire to “upgrade” the look and feel of my apartment. I was amazed how fast the time went by but also how much we were able to cover. I highly recommend them.”
“We had so much fun and such a productive seesion with Britt and Damian today. They were super thoughtful and had such great insights and guidance. Thank you both!”
“Britt and Damian were wonderful! I was surprised by how much we were able to get done in an hour, and we ended up with designs I am so excited to get started on!”
“Britt and Damian were extremely generous with their time and knowledge: it was a pleasure to meet with them! It was fantastic to leave the meeting with so much productive information. I would absolutely recommend them.”
“A lovely couple running a lovely business. Damian and Britt are both humble while being equally engaging in their ability to guide a project.”