Cullman Kravis

Cullman Kravis Exquisite design and a passion for creating beautiful interiors. The goal of our most recent work is to redefine the traditional interior.
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Cullman & Kravis is known for providing the highest quality of design excellence and personal service since 1984. We collaborate closely with our clients to realize their aesthetic ideas and practical needs while adhering to their established budgets. While elegance and practicality is C&K’s first objective, our utmost pride comes from the fact that every home we design reflects the personality of

the owner, making no two projects the same. Our designs have been edited, clarified, and strengthened with new materials and palettes to achieve a “modern traditional” aesthetic. With this fresh approach, the point of view is contemporary while still respecting the 30-year history of our company. We use antiques of all periods and origins alongside modern artworks, custom made furniture, and exceptional textiles to create dynamic interiors that are complex and layered-always comfortable and never overly formal. We are delighted to collaborate on these projects with such distinguished architects as Allan Greenberg, Tom Kirchhoff, Tom Kligerman, John B. Murray, Gordon Pierce, Oscar Shamamian, Jeff Smith, and Peter Zimmerman. Located in New York City, Cullman & Kravis, Inc. is currently busy working on projects in and around Manhattan, the Hamptons, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Florida, Texas, Colorado and Hawaii.

A bold mix of high and low defines this media room, where mid-century influences meet a collector’s instinct.Did you kno...
03/17/2026

A bold mix of high and low defines this media room, where mid-century influences meet a collector’s instinct.

Did you know tsundoku is a Japanese term for the habit of buying books and allowing them to pile up, quietly accumulating for future reading? Sometimes referred to as little piles of joy, the practice avoids the negative stigma of hoarding or messiness.

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Color drenching—enveloping a room in a single hue across walls, trim, and often the ceiling—is one of our favorite ways ...
03/11/2026

Color drenching—enveloping a room in a single hue across walls, trim, and often the ceiling—is one of our favorite ways to create atmosphere. When a space is immersed in color, the architecture softens and the room begins to feel cohesive and calm. The effect is both dramatic and comforting: a library becomes cocoon-like, a dining room more intimate, a bedroom deeply restful. We often lean toward rich, saturated tones—deep greens, warm ochres, or burnished blues—that wrap the room in warmth while allowing furnishings, art, and lighting to glow against the backdrop.

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With daylight saving time this weekend, the promise of longer days—and spring just around the corner—feels especially we...
03/06/2026

With daylight saving time this weekend, the promise of longer days—and spring just around the corner—feels especially welcome, much like the fresh and layered spirit of this dining room in NYC.

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A quiet corner becomes a moment of charm and utility. At the base of the stair, an arched built-in bookcase transforms a...
03/04/2026

A quiet corner becomes a moment of charm and utility. At the base of the stair, an arched built-in bookcase transforms an otherwise overlooked space into a small library. Wrapped in warm grasscloth and paired with a cushioned window seat, the nook invites a pause—book in hand and sunlight pouring in.

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A living room that embraces the homeowner’s eclectic, high-low spirit—where midcentury design meets C&K elegance. From p...
02/25/2026

A living room that embraces the homeowner’s eclectic, high-low spirit—where midcentury design meets C&K elegance. From playful collectibles to serious art, instinct and individuality guided the process, proving that when a client truly loves something, the rules can give way to a space that feels warm, layered, and entirely personal.

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Too often overlooked, the ceiling offers a powerful opportunity to lift the eye and deepen a room’s visual narrative. A ...
02/20/2026

Too often overlooked, the ceiling offers a powerful opportunity to lift the eye and deepen a room’s visual narrative. A high-gloss lacquered ceiling brings a luminous quality, reflecting natural light and elevating the entire space. Architectural details—moldings, beams, or coffers—add character while creating the illusion of height. Even glazing, gilding, stenciling, or wallpapering can transform the ceiling into a defining design moment.
There is no ceiling to the possibilities!

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Too often overlooked, the ceiling offers a powerful opportunity to lift the eye and deepen a room’s visual narrative. A ...
02/18/2026

Too often overlooked, the ceiling offers a powerful opportunity to lift the eye and deepen a room’s visual narrative. A high-gloss lacquered ceiling brings a luminous quality, reflecting natural light and elevating the entire space. Architectural details—moldings, beams, or coffers—add character while creating the illusion of height. Even glazing, gilding, stenciling, or wallpapering can transform the ceiling into a defining design moment.
There is no ceiling to the possibilities!

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Burnt umber sets the mood in this intimate workspace, where warm, saturated tones catch the afternoon light—proof that a...
02/12/2026

Burnt umber sets the mood in this intimate workspace, where warm, saturated tones catch the afternoon light—proof that a single hue, thoughtfully applied, can shape the entire atmosphere of a space. Custom-painted curtains by Le Studio Anthost dissolve from soft ivory into a rich ember glow, framing the view while adding a painterly layer of warmth.

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Speaking of carpets, we used the living room rug in this New England home to establish the coastal color palette through...
02/04/2026

Speaking of carpets, we used the living room rug in this New England home to establish the coastal color palette throughout. Soft blues and greens find their way from the living room to an adjacent sitting room, where a pinwheel-patterned carpet anchors the space. The geometric story continues in the dining room rug as it maintains hints of the marine palette with red and ochre inspired by the warm wood furnishings. The palette comes full circle in the blue-drenched kitchen, creating a cohesive interior that feels effortless and lived in.

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After celebrating the importance of mirrors last week, we turned to their many possibilities from furniture to contempor...
01/22/2026

After celebrating the importance of mirrors last week, we turned to their many possibilities from furniture to contemporary art, and even architectural elements. Here are some creative ways to weave reflection into your home.

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As the year draws to a close, we’re reminded that this season has always been about coming together. About gathering the...
12/23/2025

As the year draws to a close, we’re reminded that this season has always been about coming together. About gathering the people you love, pulling up a chair, lighting a fire, and lingering a little longer at the table. Here’s to full tables, glowing hearths, and the quiet joy of being home, wherever that may be.

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