RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR DESIGN
Full-Service Interior Design in New York City, the Hamptons & Miami
Luxury residential interior design in New York City, the Hamptons, and Miami. Full-service projects rooted in feng shui and organic modern principles — designed around wellness, natural light, and how a home is actually used every day.
THE STUDIO
Full-service interior design for homeowners who value wellness, beauty, and balance.
Studio Kestrel is a luxury residential interior design practice led by Paul de Andrade. We work with homeowners, architects, and builders to deliver full-service design — concept through installation — across three markets we know intimately.
Our work draws on organic modern principles, natural materials, and feng shui — designing residential interiors that feel grounded, holistic, and built for how you actually live. Never staged, never over-designed.
OUR APPROACH
Four Phases, Fully Managed.
Every project starts with a consultation, then moves through four phases — from concept to final styling. Full-scale renovations typically run 14 to 24 months; lighter projects — pied-à-terres, rental and investment properties, and turn-key apartments — can complete in 6 to 10.
BEFORE WE BEGIN
A 2-hour Design Consultation
A focused working session — not a meet-and-greet. We discuss your goals, refine the vision for each space, and develop a detailed scope of work. The consultation gives the project clear direction from day one, and confirms we're the right fit before either of us commits further.
01
Concept Development
Floor plans, palette direction, mood boards, and concept presentations. We refine through review sessions until the design story for the home is fully resolved.
02
Design Documentation
Technical drawings, finish schedules, lighting plans, and furniture specifications — the level of detail trades and contractors need to execute without guesswork.
03
Procurement & Project Management
Furniture, finishes, lighting, and art — ordered and tracked through delivery. We work closely with contractors, architects, and trade partners through construction, so renovations and installations stay true to the design.
04
Installation & Styling
A full install with our team on-site. Furniture placed, art hung, shelves and surfaces styled. The home is finished and ready by the time we leave.
Portfolio
Selected projects shaped by intention and long-term livability
Studio Kestrel’s portfolio includes private residences, hospitality environments, and outdoor spaces conceived as unified experiences. Each project reflects a careful relationship between architecture, interiors, and surroundings, informed by how the space is meant to function and be lived in.
Rather than a signature style, our work is characterized by considered planning, measured execution, and close attention to proportion and materiality. The result is spaces that feel beautiful and enduring—responsive to both their setting and the people who inhabit them.
"The work Paul has done for us is beyond stunning — everyone who walks in the door is just blown away. Each space is so comfortable and functional that we spend time in almost every room throughout the day. It has been a fantastic experience."
Tamsen Fadal
Manhattan & Santa Monica
Meet Paul de Andrade
Founder & Principal Designer
Paul De Andrade founded Studio Kestrel to create interiors that feel calm, intentional, and genuinely supportive of daily life. His background in biomedical engineering brings a precise, analytical lens to design, while years of travel and practice inform a deep sensitivity to proportion, materials, and spatial flow.
Paul leads each project with a focus on planning and clear decision-making, guiding clients through complex projects with confidence and care. His work spans residential and hospitality projects across New York, the Hamptons, Miami, and Los Angeles, and is defined by an understated precision and a commitment to spaces that age beautifully.
RECENT PROJECTS
Southampton Family Retreat
A Hamptons spec home transformed into a warm, nature-connected family retreat. Through layered materials, organic forms, and thoughtful planning, the home balances elevated design with everyday livability, supporting indoor–outdoor living, play, and togetherness.
50 West 66th Street Residence
A fully tailored urban residence designed with longevity and restraint in mind. Custom built-ins, architectural detailing, and a refined material palette create a calm, monochromatic interior that reflects quiet luxury and evolves seamlessly over time.
