Portfolio : Before & After 


  • In this apartment on Manhattan’s west side, we were faced with a windowless, white box of a room. Since the owners needed some additional space in which to entertain, we set about creating a seductive media room/lounge. With a new lighting plan, custom furniture and a can (or two) of red lacquer, we transformed this humdrum space into one of irresistible allure.

  • In this bedroom in an historic 19th century building, we took a room from anemic to WOW. Drafty windows were replaced, sad little mouldings upgraded, and the room was swathed in golden textures. At the center stands a sapphire silk bed that we designed, fit for a King!

  • For the landmark Carlyle Hotel in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, we took the banquet rooms from granny to grand. Here in the central lobby, we created a custom wall treatment to unify an architecturally awkward space, giving the room a fresh yet very luxurious atmosphere.

  • In this well-proportioned master bedroom, we removed strange, angled platforms and sad door casings, and then furnished the room with swank, Art Deco-inspired pieces. The custom, handmade rug serves as a strikingly graphic counterpoint to the bold touches of red.

  • To maximize the function of this loft-like apartment, we divided the room into various areas for different uses. At one end of this room, we created a seating area combining custom upholstery, vintage pieces and modern elements. A largely neutral palette, save for a few bold strokes of color, combined with dramatic lighting contributes further to a chic and inviting space.

  • This dining room had a ten foot ceiling—perfect for a chandelier—but just because one CAN, doesn’t mean one SHOULD. Instead, we opted for a striking pair of mid-century Italian sconces, which positively glitter against white lacquered walls and provide artful contrast with the heft and richness of an antique table and chairs. This blending of modern and traditional elements is a White Webb trademark.

  • This space was downright awful. Even though it was in an elegant New York building, the floor looked like a fast-food taco joint. By removing the sliding “garage door” that hid a small kitchen, we created a niche and mirrored doors. We then lined the walls with faux stone blocks, which were made of wood painted to look like limestone. The effect is calming and classical—the perfect spot to admire some great art and great food.

  • We consider ourselves fortunate when we get to work on homes with inherently good bones. In this instance, the existing architecture took pride of place, and we set about enhancing it with the right mix of colors and furnishings. With a few bold gestures, we transformed an unwelcoming space into something infinitely more inviting.

  • This tiny bedroom had a wonderfully tall ceiling, but was furnished like a frat house. To accentuate the dramatic ceiling height, we created a custom bed crowned by a simple convex mirror. Blanketing the room in soothing tones of gray - with the ceiling painted a dark and dreamy slate - we enabled the space to realize its full potential.

  • The only thing missing from this old kitchen was the macramé plant hangers. Enter the demo team for a gut renovation. In place of one enormous island, we created two - one for working and one for dining. With the crisp, new white cabinets and the custom old-fashioned linoleum floor, the finished result was perfect for this 1920’s house.

  • For this tiny beach house near Cape Cod, we transformed cramped to COZY. Our first stop was to paint out the wood trim, which unified and lightened the space. We then added custom upholstery, along with a mix of vintage items and affordable catalog finds to create a family-friendly, kick-off-your-sandals cottage by the sea.

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