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2022 Kitchen Design Trends for the Home
The kitchen is the place where culinary skills are put to the test, conversations are ignited, and lifetime memories are made. Many people consider the kitchen to be the heart of the home, the central gathering place where everyone is welcome and entertaining commences. Here at Mojo Stumer, we have designed our fair share of…
How to Design a Small Bathroom
As a renowned architectural and interior design firm in New York City, Mojo Stumer has seen incredibly large spaces but also some incredibly small spaces. Even in the most lavish apartments, New York City bathrooms tend to be much smaller than the typical apartment bathroom across the country. Space is of monumental value here, and…
Modern Retail Store Design
There is a significant difference between working on a retail project versus a residential one. Retail stores are getting increasingly more diverse in their offerings, pushing designers and architects alike to engage the customer more than ever before. Retail formats vary based on industry, but this blog post will focus the majority of our attention…
Importance of Art in Architecture
Integrating art into architecture is the equivalent of finding perfect harmony. The two are individually stunning, but when put together in a way that physically registers with those who inhabit the space is where the magic really happens. In a way, art in architecture is the ultimate aesthetic. Being able to mesh incredible works of…
Privacy in Architecture and Property Design
The process of working with an architect to achieve a dream design is a very personal one. Mojo Stumer recognizes the importance of meeting our clients’ needs and expectations when it comes to the level of privacy they desire within their design, whether it is a personal home, office building, dormitory, or some other type…
Long Island Multi-Family Apartment Buildings Design And Zoning Approvals
The suburbs are booming. People are continuing to opt-out of overpopulated city living, and instead looking to stake a claim in expanding outer-city suburbs such as Long Island, and with this suburban expansion comes a continually growing need for a dynamic housing stock. Single and two-family housing has always been a staple of Long Island…
How Much Does It Cost To Build A Custom House?
AND SOME CONCEPTS ON HOW TO BUDGET IT Obviously, the first step is acquiring a desirable piece of land empty or with a knock-down house. The purchase of land many times can be emotional or from the heart, but there are things to consider when determining the cost to build a house in New York,…
Our Design Philosophy
We realized at Mojo Stumer over 30 years ago that Architecture and Interiors must exist together and work in tandem to take a project to a higher level. One should complement the other and support the overall aesthetic goals of the design. The vision of the architect or interior designer sets these goals. The problem…
Corporate and Office Lobby Design
This week, we’re talking about the important elements necessary for office lobby design and lobby architecture. The entrance to an office needs to be functional and beautiful at the same time. By layering stones, glass, lacquers, and other materials, Mojo Stumer has created show-stopping lobbies for various companies and corporations. These are the areas that…
COLORS & TEXTURES
In contemporary architecture there are endless options for using color and texture to boost the interior design and overall feel of a space. Sometimes more traditional materials create a texture that fulfills the vision and objective of a space. Other times more modern and sleek finishes are needed to get the job done. Colors and…