Upper West Side Condo Renovation | 151 W 74th St

About This Renovation

When this couple reached out about their UWS renovation, they were expecting their first child and living with a kitchen that simply didn’t work. The layout was closed off, inefficient, and complicated by a misplaced laundry nook that ate into valuable dining space. What they needed wasn’t just a visual upgrade, rather a total overhaul of how their home functioned. Enter Gallery. With our in-depth design strategy and full-service renovation approach, we provided clarity, flow, and a kitchen that could keep up with their growing family, ultimately achieving a design that balances practicality with timeless appeal.

Job Type
Condo Renovation
DESIGNER
Design By Gallery
LOCATION
Upper West Side, Manhattan
Building/Street
151 W 74th St
SQUARE FOOT
1,350
DURATION
4 Months

Structural Challenges & Changes

Transforming the kitchen to be more user friendly meant addressing the disjointed, boxed-in layout. We began by tearing down the wall separating the kitchen and dining room, creating a bright, connected space that immediately improved the flow. The kitchen footprint was subtly expanded by removing existing dining room millwork, while gas lines were relocated to accommodate a more intuitive appliance plan. Though the washer and dryer remained in place, custom cabinetry was built around them to achieve a seamless, integrated look. Finally, new hardwood flooring was installed and stained to match the rest of the home, tying together the aesthetic. The result is a kitchen that feels open and natural - proving thoughtful structure, not just style, defines good design.

Traditional Design With Soft Touches  

With the new layout in place, our design direction embraced a traditional foundation refined for modern living. Custom cabinetry anchors the space, with a two-tone palette, delivered via a crisp white bar area and complementary Newburyport blue base cabinets. Every inch was considered for hidden functionality, from concealed custom appliance garages and PRESRV wine storage from Zephyr to millwork that conceals everyday clutter. Classic elegance was then added via the matching Mont Blanc quartzite backsplash and countertop, plus the statement Liscia Medium Flush Mount chandelier - an elegant focal point that softens the space while tying together the open kitchen and dining area. The enlightened space now feels classic but not formal, practical for both pancakes in the morning and dinner parties in the evening. 

Additional Highlights

  • Refinished Hardwood Floors:  Updated flooring in the kitchen/dining area and stained them to match the rest of the apartment
  • Permit Support: To move forward with all planned renovations, we were required to pull and secure a construction permit, electrical permit, plumbing permit, and the Landmark building permit to appease the Landmark Preservation Committee
  • Paired Painting: Painted additional areas to coincide with the surrounding updates

Considering A Condo Renovation In NYC?

View our portfolio of condo and co-op renovation before and afters, learn more about Gallery, or simply contact us today.

We are an award-winning design-build firm in New York City with a full-service approach to residential renovations that includes everything from interior design and architectural services to facilitating building management and board approval, to construction and construction management. We’re experts in renovating pre-war homes, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, sourcing custom pieces, building entirely new rooms (or even balconies), millwork, and all that falls in between. Let Gallery bring your dream home to life.

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Our success stories

Forget about any horror story you have heard about contractors. Stop right here. This is the design-build contractor you want to HIRE. It was a breeze working with Gallery on our apartment combination project. We looked at quiet a few design-build companies and chose Gallery because of the great communication and the fact that they were able to manage material purchasing and product selection for us. They were honest, took responsibility and pride in their work.”
Zoe C
Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY.
Gallery did a gut renovation of the two extremely dated bathrooms in our 1940 Bayside home. We couldn’t be more pleased with the results! The process from beginning to end was facilitated by their team, who came up with great design ideas and suggestions. They were always on top of the project and responded to our questions/problems quickly, with 100% resolution. I would not hesitate to recommend them!
Irene G.
Manhattan, NY.
Worked with the Gallery Team to do a full gut renovation of our home. As a young family we wanted a more modern and open layout but needed a practical and functional layout which the Gallery Team worked with us to design. They were very helpful through the entire process and worked with us each step of the way with great responsiveness and care for our project. They were helpful but not pushy through the design process and efficient through the construction process. They maintained open lines of dialogue and we are very happy with the way our home turned out. Thank you Gallery!
Shivraj B.
Upper East Side, Manhattan, NY.
From the start, we wanted a crew that could do full service (design and build). After looking at some other designs, we really liked what Gallery offered in way of aesthetics. Then, during the entire process, the team was all over it! Issues always come up, but it’s how these guys handled them that make me here writing a positive review. Can’t recommend them highly enough
Jason C
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, NY.
I enthusiastically recommend Gallery, who did a superb job renovating our once decrepit 2-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn Heights. The project involved a full kitchen and bathroom renovation, as well as new electrical, refinished floors, new doors, new baseboards, and some rearranged bedroom closets. What is more, when I have them the wrong paint color for my daughter’s bedroom, and the team started to paint that color, they got the paint I wanted and corrected the “mistake” (which has actually been my mistake) and didn’t charge me for that either. I’d choose them again 100 times over and definitely recommend them to anyone considering a similar project.
Jane M
Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, NY.
We interviewed about 8 different companies before hiring a contractor for our apartment renovations. Although Gallery was not the cheapest option, we chose them based on their upfront billing format, high client reviews, and depth of knowledge. We loved how it was a “one stop shop” and were paying one bill, up front. Everything was very transparent and we could not be happier with the results! Our apartment looks exactly how we imagined. Thank you!!
Fiki K.
Gramercy Park, Manhattan, NY.
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