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# BRT Interior Design: 
BRT Interior Design is a New Jersey Interior Designers specializing in sensory interior design.

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## Posts
- [What is Sensory Interior Design?](https://brtinteriordesign.com/what-is-sensory-interior-design/): Sensory Interior Design is an approach that prioritizes how your home feels. Through thoughtful use of lighting, layout, color, and texture, it creates a space that supports your mood, energy, and overall well-being.
- [How to Design a Home That Works for You](https://brtinteriordesign.com/how-to-design-a-home-that-works-for-you/): Most people can tell when their home isn't working for them, even if they can't explain exactly why. The space might look fine on paper, but something about it makes daily life feel harder than it should. Rooms feel disconnected. Clutter builds up no matter how many times you clean. Certain spaces go completely unused. And by the end of the day, your home feels more draining than restful.
- [How to Hire an Interior Designer and What to Expect](https://brtinteriordesign.com/how-to-hire-an-interior-designer/): Hiring an interior designer can feel unclear at first. This guide explains how to hire an interior designer, what they do, and what you can expect from the process.
- [A Cozy Tenafly Living Room Design for Rest and Balance](https://brtinteriordesign.com/cozy-tenafly-living-room-design/): This Tenafly living room design focused on creating a calm, cozy retreat for busy parents using thoughtful layout changes, soft color choices, and intentional styling. By repurposing existing furniture and adding vertical storage, the space transformed into a peaceful adult area that still welcomes the whole family, proving that small design shifts can completely change how a room feels.
- [Tenafly Kitchen Design That Brought a Family Back Together](https://brtinteriordesign.com/tenafly-kitchen-design/): This Tenafly kitchen design transformed a disconnected dining setup into a warm gathering space where the whole family can finally sit together. Through a thoughtful layout change, a round dining table, durable materials, and a simple organization wall, the kitchen shifted from scattered and stressful to grounded, functional, and deeply connected.
- [The Reality of Raising a Sensory Sensitive Child](https://brtinteriordesign.com/raising-a-sensory-sensitive-child/): This post shares the real, emotional journey of raising a sensory sensitive child and learning to design a home around their needs. By listening closely to her son’s behavior and preferences, Beatrice began reshaping his room into a calmer, more supportive space, showing how thoughtful design can help both children and parents feel more at ease.
- [How a Living Room Redesign in Englewood Turned Overstimulation Into Calm](https://brtinteriordesign.com/living-room-redesign-in-englewood/): This living room redesign in Englewood was about more than just choosing new furniture or colors. It was about creating a space that truly supported the way this family wanted to feel at home.
- [How to Support Your Child’s Sensory Needs at Home Without Losing Your Sanity](https://brtinteriordesign.com/how-to-support-your-childs-sensory-needs/): This post shares real stories of families learning how to support their child’s sensory needs through thoughtful home design. From calming retreat spaces to movement focused play areas, small environmental changes helped reduce daily stress, support regulation, and bring more peace back into each home.
- [10 Interior Design Tips for 5 Star Short Term Rentals](https://brtinteriordesign.com/interior-design-tips-for-5-star-short-term-rentals/): Designing for short-term rentals isn’t about filling rooms with furniture. It’s about creating an intentional experience that leaves guests feeling calm, cared for, and connected. Whether your property is listed on Airbnb, VRBO, or Booking.com, applying these 10 interior design tips for 5 star short term rentals will help you stand out in the competitive vacation rental market. If you're interested in consistently earning those 5-star reviews then contact me!
- [NYC Design in a Day: The Flexible, Budget-Friendly Way to Transform Your Home](https://brtinteriordesign.com/nyc-design-in-a-day/): NYC Design in a Day is a flexible interior design service that helps you transform your Manhattan home quickly and efficiently. In one focused design session, interior designer Beatrice Tokayer creates a clear plan for your space, including layout ideas, furniture selections, and 3D renderings, so you can move forward with confidence without the time or cost of full service design.
- [Is it my Child or is it the Space?](https://brtinteriordesign.com/is-it-my-child-or-is-it-the-space/): Children’s behavior and mood are often influenced by their environment. In this article, interior designer Beatrice Tokayer shares practical ways parents can design their home to better support children’s focus, movement, and emotional well being. Learn how simple changes to layout, lighting, clutter, and sensory spaces can help create a calmer home for kids, including those with ADHD or sensory processing differences.
- [How Creating a Calm Space for Your Child Can Benefit the Whole Family](https://brtinteriordesign.com/creating-a-calm-space-for-your-child/): I encourage you to think about creating a calm space for your child. Sensorize it. Make it feel special and safe. And if you’re not sure where to begin, I’d love to help.
- [Maximizing Space in a NYC Apartment – My Go-To Design Tricks](https://brtinteriordesign.com/maximizing-space-in-a-nyc-apartment/): Whether you’re married with kids in a two bedroom apartment, or just trying to make your one bedroom feel less cramped, maximizing space in a NYC apartment will be heavily impacted on your design choices. The good news? You don’t need a total renovation to make your space feel bigger. In fact, as a New York City interior designer, I rarely recommend a full renovation for this type of refresh - my sensory approach to decorating can completely transform the look and feel of your home, without having to break the bank.
- [Englewood Kitchen Remodel – Refreshing the Heart of A Home](https://brtinteriordesign.com/englewood-kitchen-remodel/): As an Englewood interior designer, when I took on this project, I knew this kitchen needed a calm, fresh feel without losing the timeless beauty of the existing wood cabinets. I’m a big fan of repurposing, and if there’s anything that can be re-used, I’m all up for it. My goal for this Englewood kitchen remodel was to create the perfect balance—blending stylish patterns, light colors and modern finishes to create a space that feels both inviting and serene.
- [Expert ADHD Management Tips from Englewood ADHD Child Psychologist Dr. Tamar Kahane](https://brtinteriordesign.com/adhd-tips-englewood-adhd-child-psychologist/): Looking for expert advice on ADHD? We sat down with Dr. Tamar Kahane, an Englewood ADHD child psychologist and founder of The Kahane Center, to get her insights on ADHD symptoms, causes, and effective treatments.
- [Creating a Sensory Friendly Approach to Interior Design for a Calmer Home](https://brtinteriordesign.com/sensory-friendly-approach-to-interior-design/): That’s where a sensory friendly approach to interior design comes in. It’s a way to create a home that not only looks great but feels like a wellness retreat designed just for you. Ready to transform your space into a holistic haven? Let’s dive into how you can make it happen.
- [Designing a NYC Tween Bedroom](https://brtinteriordesign.com/designing-a-nyc-tween-bedroom/): As a New York City interior designer, we turned a shared space on the Upper West Side into a whimsical haven for a 10-year-old boy and his 12-year-old sister. Picture this NYC tween bedroom as their ultimate hangout spot—a place that’s as chill as it is functional.
- [How Colors Affect Children’s Behavior](https://brtinteriordesign.com/how-colors-affect-childrens-behavior/): Children with sensory needs can be overstimulated, understimulated, seeking or avoidant. So colors play a tremendous roll on how they will feel in a home, in their room, or play area. It is truly incredible how colors affect children's behavior.
- [Is Hiring an Interior Designer Worth it?](https://brtinteriordesign.com/is-hiring-an-interior-designer-worth-it/): Is hiring an interior designer worth it?
- [Keys to a Timeless Playroom Makeover](https://brtinteriordesign.com/keys-to-a-timeless-playroom-makeover/): No parent wants to make an investment in their kid’s playroom makeover only to turn around and have the kids outgrow the space and find it too childish.
- [What are Sensory Needs to Consider for the Whole Family?](https://brtinteriordesign.com/what-are-sensory-needs-to-consider-for-the-whole-family/): When I work with my clients, I get to know more than just whether or not they like Farmhouse Chic or Bohemian Design, I ask them questions like these to deeply understand what are sensory needs of the whole family so we can create spaces that fill everyone’s cup and help them to feel at peace when they enter.
- [Where do Interior Designers Buy Furniture?](https://brtinteriordesign.com/where-do-interior-designers-buy-furniture/): Have you ever wondered, “Where do interior designers buy furniture?”
- [Summer Daily Schedule](https://brtinteriordesign.com/summer-daily-schedule/): It can be challenging to create a summer daily schedule that balances the desire to be more laid back in the summer months while also keeping kids in some semblance of a routine. This blog will help you create a simple summer daily schedule to allow kids to recharge at home after a busy and overstimulating day of playing with friends or attending summer camp.
- [Designing Your Home Office Space for YOU](https://brtinteriordesign.com/designing-your-home-office-space-for-you/): Here are some tips for designing your home office to create a space that feels good to YOU, while helping you get more done working from home.
- [How to Choose Interior Paint Colors](https://brtinteriordesign.com/how-to-choose-interior-paint-colors/): Choosing the right paint colors for your space can be complicated and overwhelming. How do you choose interior paint colors for your house and ensure it’s the right color for YOU?
- [Sensory Interior Design for the Whole Family](https://brtinteriordesign.com/sensory-interior-design-for-the-whole-family/): But, unlike Kix cereal, sensory-friendly interior design isn’t just for kids! I design spaces using sensory interior design for the whole family because ...
- [City Living in Small Spaces](https://brtinteriordesign.com/city-living-in-small-spaces/): It’s possible to achieve a comfortable, visually-appealing space when living in small spaces (think city living) even if you’re family is seemingly larger than the apartment or home can accommodate.
- [Your Kids Hangout Space](https://brtinteriordesign.com/your-kids-hangout-space/): As a parent, you want to have your “adult space”, while your children have their own “kids hangout space”, right? How many times have you told your children to be careful in your living room or den? I’ve lost count with my kids…
- [How to decorate a girls bedroom](https://brtinteriordesign.com/how-to-decorate-a-girls-bedroom/): Decorating in general can sound overwhelming, doesn’t it? Where do you even begin? Do you pick the furniture first? Or paint colors? Paint color or wallpaper? Your daughter’s room needs attention, and there’s no other time to do it then now, because you’ve been avoiding it for months. Now, your daughter may have sensory needs and then you’re completely lost. How to decorate a girls bedroom who may have sensory needs? From everything you’ve read on Sensory Processing Disorder, you might conclude that a sensory-appropriate room needs to be bland and muted.Right? Wrong.
- [Summertime and a Sensory Space for Your Kids](https://brtinteriordesign.com/summertime-and-a-sensory-space-for-your-kids/): Do you find that your sensory kiddos behave better when they’re able to spend time outdoors? That’s because the outdoors is a great sensory space for your kids!
- [Chapter 9: How to have a successful Thanksgiving dinner with sensory child](https://brtinteriordesign.com/chapter-9-how-to-have-a-successful-thanksgiving-dinner-with-sensory-child/): Thanksgiving can be a lot of fun, full of delicious food and quality time with family. But, for parents of sensory needs, it is stress on a whole other level. There’s so much that we have to think about, and sometimes we just don’t want to pre-plan it and it comes to bite us in the bum.
- [Chapter 7: How Does A Sensory Friendly Room Set Your Sensory Child Up For Success?](https://brtinteriordesign.com/chapter-7-how-does-a-sensory-friendly-room-set-your-sensory-child-up-for-success/): So you’re thinking: “Ok, I know my child has sensory issues. I know for a fact she doesn’t like her room, and I don’t know what to do about it. I want to help her, but I don’t know how to describe her issues and I don’t know the first thing about design. I don’t even have patience to wrap my head around this issue, I have so much work to do and this is just another thing to add to my list. If I hire an interior designer to re-design her room, or play space, where do I even begin?”
- [CHAPTER 6: How To Manage Transitions That A Sensory-Seeking Child Faces](https://brtinteriordesign.com/chapter-6-how-to-manage-transitions-that-a-sensory-seeking-child-faces/): As a mom of a special needs, sensory-seeking needs, call it what you will- child, your best teacher is your own child. You buy countless books, talk to your child’s study team (OT, PT, speech, etc. etc. etc.) and you feel like you really have a grasp on your sensory-seeking child and his needs. But then, your child surprises you and changes things up and completely shakes the situation up, totally making you question everything you’ve done to help him up until now.
- [CHAPTER 3: How Much Effort Is Required To Decorate My Sensory Child’s Room?](https://brtinteriordesign.com/chapter-3-how-much-effort-is-required-to-decorate-my-sensory-childs-room/): After several weeks of design planning, I was all ready to set up the room. I was mostly thinking about the sensory wall panel for Ashi because I knew it would be the most challenging part. A sensory wall panel is almost like an activity board for kids to play with. It helps with fine motor skills and draws their attention while promoting calm and focus.
- [CHAPTER 2: Help Your Child By Transforming Their Space Into A Sensory Friendly Room](https://brtinteriordesign.com/chapter-2-help-your-child-by-transforming-their-space-into-a-sensory-friendly-room/): So now that we’re properly acquainted, you should probably know that we actually call Asher—>Ashi, Nathan —> Natti, and Jonah—> Jonah bear, Jonesy, Jojo. I don’t even think he knows his real name. Too delicious to care. They say the third is the easiest. I’m truly blessed. Until he’s reunited with his brothers, and the chaos begins.

## Pages
- [Process](https://brtinteriordesign.com/process/): Our process starts with how you want to feel, then works backward to create it. We combine psychology, sensory awareness, color theory, and Feng Shui principles to shape environments that support emotional well-being, natural flow, and daily life. This isn’t about surface-level beauty. It’s about designing spaces that feel aligned with who you are and how you move through the world. Spaces that restore your energy, support your needs, and help you feel more like yourself.
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- [Site Credits](https://brtinteriordesign.com/site-credits/): BRT Interior Design’s website was designed by website designer for interior designers Robyn White of RDW Design Studio with branding by JMM Artist Designer.
- [Tenafly Interior Designer](https://brtinteriordesign.com/tenafly-interior-designer/): A Tenafly interior designer plans and designs interior spaces with both function and aesthetics in mind. This includes space planning, layouts, lighting, materials, finishes, furnishings, and how a space supports the way people live and move through it. Interior decorating focuses primarily on surface level styling like furniture, color, and accessories.
- [Saddle River Interior Designer](https://brtinteriordesign.com/saddle-river-interior-designer/): A Saddle River interior designer plans and designs interior spaces with both function and aesthetics in mind. This includes space planning, layouts, lighting, materials, finishes, furnishings, and how a space supports the way people live and move through it. Interior decorating focuses primarily on surface level styling like furniture, color, and accessories.
- [New York City Interior Designer](https://brtinteriordesign.com/new-york-city-interior-designer/): As a New York City Interior Designer we specialize in creating comfortable spaces, even if your home is a small apartment. Learn about our tips for city living in small spaces and maximizing space in a NYC apartment and read about how we designed a NYC tween bedroom.
- [Franklin Lakes Interior Designer](https://brtinteriordesign.com/franklin-lakes-interior-designer/): A Franklin Lakes interior designer plans and designs interior spaces with both function and aesthetics in mind. This includes space planning, layouts, lighting, materials, finishes, furnishings, and how a space supports the way people live and move through it. Interior decorating focuses primarily on surface level styling like furniture, color, and accessories.
- [Englewood Interior Designer](https://brtinteriordesign.com/englewood-interior-designer/): An Englewood interior designer plans and designs interior spaces with both function and aesthetics in mind. This includes space planning, layouts, lighting, materials, finishes, furnishings, and how a space supports the way people live and move through it. Interior decorating focuses primarily on surface level styling like furniture, color, and accessories.
- [Demarest Interior Designer](https://brtinteriordesign.com/demarest-interior-designer/): A Demarest interior designer plans and designs interior spaces with both function and aesthetics in mind. This includes space planning, layouts, lighting, materials, finishes, furnishings, and how a space supports the way people live and move through it. Interior decorating focuses primarily on surface level styling like furniture, color, and accessories.
- [Alpine Interior Designer](https://brtinteriordesign.com/alpine-interior-designer/): An Alpine interior designer plans and designs interior spaces with both function and aesthetics in mind. This includes space planning, layouts, lighting, materials, finishes, furnishings, and how a space supports the way people live and move through it. Interior decorating focuses primarily on surface level styling like furniture, color, and accessories.
- [Contact](https://brtinteriordesign.com/contact/): Thank you for your interest in working with us! We would love to hear more about you and your design needs. Please inquire and we will be in touch within the next one to two business days.
- [Portfolio](https://brtinteriordesign.com/portfolio/): We design Sensorized® spaces that support emotional well-being. Our goal is to create calm, elevated environments that reflect how you live, feel, and function. Each space is thoughtfully curated to support your nervous system, ease overwhelm, and bring clarity and connection back into your daily life.
- [Blog](https://brtinteriordesign.com/blog/): Let’s get real about life: the mess, the beauty, and everything in between. Because your space should work with you, not against you. This blog is where design meets emotional well-being, where we explore how to create calm, supportive spaces that help you feel more like yourself, along with practical tips and heart-centered reflections.
- [Services](https://brtinteriordesign.com/services/): At the heart of our work is a sensory-chic style, blending stylish thoughtful interiors with an understanding of how psychology and your sensory experiences shape the way you interact with your space. We believe your home should not only look beautiful but feel effortlessly supportive of your emotional well-being. Every choice we make honors how you experience your environment, creating spaces that are calm, balanced and deeply personal.
- [About](https://brtinteriordesign.com/about/): Your space should do more than look beautiful. It should support your emotional well-being. There’s psychology behind how a space feels, flows, and functions, and that affects how you feel every day.
- [New Jersey Interior Designer](https://brtinteriordesign.com/): BRT Interior Design is a New Jersey interior designer specializing in sensory interior design that supports your well-being and style.  Based in Tenafly, we serve clients locally throughout the tri-state area in Alpine, Demarest, Englewood, Franklin Lakes, New York City, Saddle River and nationally as well.