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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.
My NYC Design in a Day service was created for one reason: everyone deserves to have a space that feels calm, comforting, and beautifully put together, without the overwhelm of trying to do it all themselves.
The Transformation
Most people can choose furniture, paint a wall, or browse Pinterest endlessly. But even with the effort, something often still feels “off.” Rooms don’t flow, colors clash, or the space just doesn’t feel cohesive. That’s where I come in.
With Design in a Day, I help you reimagine your Manhattan space, whether that means starting fresh, repurposing furniture you already love, or simply filling in the missing pieces. By the end of the day, you’ll have a clear, cohesive plan that brings your vision to life.
It’s about making smart choices that work for you, and transforming your home into a space that finally feels just right.
Sounds too good to be true? Let me show you why it’s a wonderful concept.
Who This Package is For
NYC Design in a Day is ideal if:
You want a beautiful, calming space but need a more budget-friendly option than full-service design.
You feel your space or scope of work isn’t the right fit for full-service design.
You love being hands-on and want to execute the design yourself, but need guidance and a clear plan.
You feel like your home is almost there, it just needs a designer’s eye to pull it all together.
You want to avoid costly mistakes and move forward with confidence.
This package works well for smaller spaces, or for combining multiple spaces that only need a few intentional touches.
Why design in a day Works
What makes my NYC Design in a Day service unique is the balance of professional expertise and client collaboration. You’re not left guessing, and you’re not giving up control, instead, we work side by side. I create, refine, and present options; you approve what feels right.
This process takes away the overwhelm of endless choices while giving you the clarity and confidence of a designer-approved plan. In just one day, you’ll walk away with decisions made, next steps in hand, and a renewed sense of calm in your home, all without the time commitment or cost of full-service design.
What’s Included
The Design in a Day package gives you up to six hours of focused design time in your New York City home. Depending on the scope of work, we can dedicate the day to one main space, or combine smaller spaces that don’t require a full redesign.
By the end of our session, you’ll have:
A floor plan with measurements.
A shopping list with links.
3D renderings to help you visualize the space.
A Recent NYC design in a day project
One of my clients had just moved to NYC and needed a quick design for several rooms in her apartment. As a busy mom of three, she didn’t have the time to drag out a long design project. With my NYC Design in a Day service, I was able to hand her a complete plan at the end of our session, including measurements, a shopping list, and 3D renderings, so she could begin execution right away.
Since she had multiple rooms to tackle, she purchased a few sessions of Design in a Day, which gave her the flexibility to get everything designed efficiently while still executing the project on her own timeline.
This is exactly why I created Design in a Day: to give busy families a calm, cohesive plan they can actually use.
Your Home, Your Calm
With Design in a Day, you don’t have to do it alone. I bring the design expertise, you bring your vision and approval, and together we create a space that feels calm, comforting, and completely you.
NYC Design In A Day is a unique package and one of my favorites. I’d love to help you with your space! Book your Design in a Day session today.
frequently asked questions
Can an interior designer design a room in one day?
Yes. According to Beatrice Tokayer of BRT Interior Design, when the designer and client work together in real time, decisions can happen much faster. During her Design in a Day sessions, Beatrice Tokayer develops the layout, selects furniture and finishes, and refines the design together with the client. Because approvals happen on the spot, the design can come together efficiently in a single day.
How long does it usually take an interior designer to design a room?
Traditional interior design projects can take several weeks or months because the process includes multiple meetings, design presentations, and revisions. A focused design session allows many of those decisions to happen in one sitting, giving clients a clear plan much faster.
Can I hire an interior designer for just one day?
Yes. Services like BRT Interior Design’s Design in a Day session are created for clients who want professional guidance without committing to a full design project. In one intensive session, the designer and client collaborate to develop a complete plan that the client can execute afterward.
What happens during an interior design session?
During the Design in a Day session, interior designer Beatrice Tokayer works with the client to develop the layout, select furniture and finishes, and refine the design direction. The process is collaborative, so clients approve decisions as the design develops. This allows the plan to come together quickly and reflect the client’s style and needs.
Do interior designers work with furniture you already have?
Yes. Many projects incorporate furniture the client already owns. The goal is to keep pieces that work well and introduce new items where they will make the biggest impact in creating a cohesive and balanced space.
