Who We Are
At Michael Gilbride Design, we create transformative interiors where leisure is engineered and refinement feels effortless. Our philosophy is simple: good design is intentional, not necessarily expensive, and always tied to results. Whether planning a private residence or shaping a hospitality environment, we orchestrate spaces that deliver better well-being, return on investment, and timeless ease.
We believe in sophistication that works. The places we live, restaurants we love, wellness clubs we patron are spaces in motion, where life is lived and not staged. Our design work is an investment in outcomes: spaces that restore with specifications that wear in, a defined visual aesthetic to generate revenue, and creating comfort that add value for investors. Guided by intentional design and quiet confidence, we balance function with charm so that every project works beautifully and endures.
Our Services
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We can collaborate with your architect or lead the project with our preferred architects to design room layouts, cabinetry design, select finishing + fixtures for the full scope of your property, inside and out. Our design team has scoured the country for countless resources that enable us to provide a variety of luxury interior design selections in projects with diverse scopes and budgets.
Our team can recommend a build team for you or work with one already assembled. You will always maintain a direct relationship with the build team and we can oversee all design related elements on your project. No detail is left unnoticed.
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Our team of interior designers and stylists expertly layout rooms and curate with furniture, lighting, art for collected spaces in your existing property.
We may recommend minor construction work to change finishes, fixtures, or add storage for a beautiful functional space.
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Our team has experience designing, managing, and reselling investment properties. They will recommended an elevated customer experience with tested products to efficiently manage and protect your investment in a crowded marketplace.
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We work with brands to develop innovative interior environments across the spectrum for a very intentional experience for clients and employees.
From initial planning, integrating branding, and overseeing the installation, our team is fully involved in bringing commercial projects to life.
Meet Michael Gilbride
Born in the United States, Michael’s childhood was split across Latin America, immediately influenced by the bold eclectic color palettes and the integration of the outdoors into the interiors of homes. Living in Brazil, Peru, El Salvador and Colombia he received an incidental education on modern architecture, furniture design and on the refined clean-line.
Michael sees design as a way of living well. His work uncovers the potential in space, pairing refinement with ease to create homes that are relaxed yet undeniably polished. As a member of the ASID, he is committed to exploring new methods and technologies to make the daily routine effortless.
Prior to running the studio, Michael was the Executive Director of Fashion and Luxury at the New York Times, overseeing the global cross-functional business. He honed his communication, project management, and problem solving skills at the Times, Conde Nast, New York Magazine, and agile technology firms. While a fitness and culinary enthusiast, he is keenly driven to help his clients design the life they want, starting where they live.
Michael graduated from Virginia Tech with honors and completed his education in Interior Architecture at Parsons. He is passionate about cooking, fitness, and restorative wellness practices. He lives in the Hudson Valley and New York City with his husband.