Design starts with function. It is important to listen to the client; to consider how to use the space and to understand their needs and desires. Maximize available space. As a New Yorker, I recognize the value of square footage and storage space. My goal is to integrate the feeling of open space, while maximizing storage capacity and functionality. Dressing the room. Good designers do not impose their own style on their clients. I make sure the design reflects the client's own personal style - whether modern, traditional, or a little bit of both.