Explore Rust Belt renovation, interior design, and custom cabinetry projects throughout Buffalo, NY and Western New York. From historic kitchen renovations and custom cabinet builds to whole-home transformations and layered interiors, each project reflects our fully in-house approach to design, cabinetry, millwork, and renovation.
Project Portfolio
We've had the privilege of creating beautiful homes for exceptional clients throughout Buffalo, NY and beyond. Browse our portfolio below and start dreaming of the possibilities.
Kitchen & Bathroom Renovation, Custom Cabinet Build & Interior Design | Amherst, NY
This Amherst, NY kitchen quickly became a Rust Belt favorite, blending simple, warm tones with creamy cabinetry and just the right pop of green to highlight the natural beauty of the space. Every element works together effortlessly, creating a design that feels both fresh and timeless.
Kitchen Renovation, Cabinet Build & Home Addition | Hamburg, NY
Maintaining the original elements, like the beautiful brick walls while thoughtfully adding a new kitchen space designed for real life. A place where you can truly cook, gather, and live day to day without sacrificing style or warmth. Now, this family of seven has the space to share meals, stay organized, and grow together
Kitchen Renovation, Custom Cabinet Build & Interior Design | Historic Buffalo, NY
This historic Buffalo, NY home was reimagined for a vibrant, eclectic family home that seamlessly blends playful modernity with the timeless charm. Every space tells a story, with bold, fun elements layered into the home’s original architecture, creating a harmonious balance between the past and present.
Kitchen & Bathroom Renovation, Custom Cabinet Build & Interior Design | Tonawanda, NY
Full Home Renovation & Design - Warm wood tones and subtle finishes create the perfect backdrop, allowing moments of color and personality to shine through. The love this family shares is reflected in every inch of the design, it’s felt in the textures, the choices, and the care behind it all.
Historic Home Renovation Delaware Park Buffalo NY | Whole-Home Transformation
This historic home renovation in Buffalo’s Delaware Park neighborhood blends custom cabinetry, layered interiors, architectural restoration, and luxury renovation through Rust Belt’s fully integrated in-house design-build process.
The home offered incredible historic detail and craftsmanship, creating the perfect foundation for a thoughtful full-scale renovation
Snyder NY Interior Design | Colorful Craftsman-Inspired Home
This project was about more than updating finishes or selecting furniture. It was about helping the homeowner create a space that felt like a reflection of who she was becoming.
The home gave her the freedom to make choices based entirely on what she loved: warm wood, expressive art, good music, Craftsman details, bright color, and rooms that feel comfortable rather than overly formal.
Canandaigua Lake Interior Design | Lakeside Forever Home
Their family may no longer live under one roof every day, but the home still needed to feel welcoming when everyone returns. Guest spaces, gathering areas, and the outdoor deck make room for visits, holidays, and weekends together, while the everyday layout feels comfortable and manageable for two.
By combining meaningful artwork, color, collected furnishings, natural materials, and thoughtful space planning, we created a home that feels joyful, personal, and connected to its lakeside setting.
Interior Design & Furniture Selection | Historic Buffalo, NY
This home was built in 1830, tucked away inconspicuously in the city of Buffalo New York. The homeowner wanted the perfect balance of her style, and the things left behind by family members. We used as much as we could from her dad’s collectables to give them the light they deserve.
Interior Design & Furniture Selection | Buffalo, NY
When designing this Buffalo, NY living room the owners entrusted our team with a complete redesign, we saw an opportunity to reimagine their beloved space while honoring its history.
The transformation involved updating every detail, from flooring to window casings, lighting, and tile—leaving no surface untouched. The result is a modern desert sanctuary that feels both refreshed and timeless.
Interior Design, Built-In Cabinetry & Office Renovation | Orchard Park, NY
If you’ve ever worked from home, you want an office remodel like! With two workstations, decorative open shelving, thoughtful organization, and intentional design, this office has it all. The goal was to create a space that could be shown off when the doors were open as well.
Full-Service Interior Design | Tonawanda, NY
This project was ultimately about balance. We wanted to preserve the old-world warmth and architectural integrity of the Tudor Revival home while creating spaces that felt comfortable, functional, and relaxed enough for a growing family.
Original woodwork was celebrated rather than hidden. New cabinetry was designed to feel connected to the existing architecture. Modern furniture was layered with vintage rugs, collected artwork, and traditional details to keep the home feeling fresh.
Interior Design & Furniture Selection | Historic Buffalo, NY
This home was built in 1830, tucked away inconspicuously in the city of Buffalo New York. The homeowner wanted the perfect balance of her style, and the things left behind by family members. We used as much as we could from her dad’s collectables to give them the light they deserve.
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Primary Suite Interior Design & Renovation | Allentown, Buffalo, NY
This project was ultimately about giving the home back some of the character that had been lost while making it work better for the family living there now.
Traditional architectural details and classic materials helped reconnect the rooms to the age and setting of the home. Contemporary furniture, simplified silhouettes, and thoughtful storage kept the result from feeling too formal or precious.
Interior Design, Built-In Cabinetry & Basement Renovation | Williamsville, NY
When designing this Williamsville, NY living room, we wanted to bring attention to the space by using bright accents and artworks that sparked joy. This couple is was looking for a creative solution to the space for their family. So, when they discovered an original painting left in the attic by the previous owner, it became an inspiration in our design process.
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