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“The goal is usually a streamlined, classic look— not too fussy or traditional but definitely steeped in tradition.” garrow kedigian, designer and owner
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a studio attic space, where, with the help of his two assistants, he draws up interior-design plans for an elite, New York-centric client base. “I specialize in high-end residential design,” he says. “98 percent of what I do is residential. The goal is usually a streamlined, classic look—not too fussy or traditional but definitely steeped in tradition.” Project types vary for the designer. Much of Kedigian’s work comprises apartments and townhouses in Manhattan, but he also frequently designs interiors for the vacation homes of his New York clients in places such as the Hamptons and Palm Beach, Florida. A recent renovation in Greenwich, Connecticut, found Kedigian converting a horse barn into a home. He incorporated a screened-in porch, a guest room, and a game room into the design. And as a way of preserving the historical authenticity of the structure, he researched and obtained antique oak-wood beams formerly used in barns. In another renovation project, in a leafy Maryland neighborhood, Kedigian adapted a Greek revival home for a young family, and he modernized it but maintained its classic aura by opening it up to light and air and using sustainable materials and fabrics. “Good design is always sustainable and lasting,” he says. Kedigian frequently finds himself working on pieds-à-terre–urban vacation spots like the 700-square-foot Upper West Side residence he designed for a family that uses the space as a weekend home. One of Kedigian’s unique design characteristics is his ability to maximize space; the Upper West Side home now features an office space, full kitchen, and dining area. There are few homes of such a size that can sleep six comfortably, but this one does. With designs this accomplished, it’s easy to forget one of the most remarkable things about Kedigian—he’s only 37 years old. Traditional Home recently honored him on its list of “Twenty Young Designers To Watch.” With so many accomplishments so far in his career, it’s easy to see why.
A MESSAGE FROM Silver Lining Interiors I have worked with Garrow Kedigian for over ten years and I am still amazed at the ease in which he fuses traditional architecture with modern styling. Kedigian is demanding on quality yet is determined to provide his clients the best value. It is nice to work with a designer that is so interested in the contractor’s point of view and he always values our suggestions. It has been a pleasure collaborating with him over the years and I hope to continue our collaboration for many years to come.
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