Who We Are
Michael Gilbride Design creates transformative spaces for effortless leisure and lasting joy, one room at a time. Our design philosophy doesn’t force a recognizable signature, rather it is centered on the client's needs and well-being, ensuring that every space we create is not just aesthetically pleasing but also enhances daily life.
At the heart of our approach is the belief that good design is intentional, not necessarily expensive, ensuring every space is both thoughtful and charming in every detail. Whether we are engaged to help reimagine the layout of a frustrating space, managing full service interior design of a new home, or conceptualizing a new business environment, we prioritize thoughtful functionality alongside exquisite design for intentional effortless living.
With an emphasis on life enhancing interiors, we strive to create environments where charm, relaxation, and comfort converge seamlessly. Let us help you elevate your lifestyle and live well through meticulously crafted design.
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 likes to find potential in space. His passion to live well through design emphasizes elegance and comfort, pairing sophistication with function & simplicity. He explores new methods and technologies for life proof, relaxed, refined spaces.
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 and completed his education in Interior Architecture at Parsons. He lives in the Hudson Valley and New York City with his husband.