Our Story
Born from a belief that every space has a story waiting to be told.
The Philosophy
TAEST was founded on a simple observation: the most memorable spaces share something beyond good taste. They possess a quality — a quiet resonance between materials, light, and form — that makes you want to stay.
We call this alchemy. It's the moment when a room stops being a collection of objects and becomes an experience. When the grain of an oak table catches afternoon light just so. When the weight of a linen curtain suggests rest before you've even sat down.
This isn't about following trends or filling spaces with expensive things. It's about understanding the conversation between elements — how texture speaks to color, how proportion creates emotion, how negative space can be the most powerful design choice of all.
Materiality. Light. Form.
Materiality
Every surface tells a story. We believe in honest materials — stone that feels like stone, wood that reveals its grain, textiles that invite touch. Quality speaks quietly, but it always speaks.
Light
Light is the most transformative element in any space. We design with light as a primary material, understanding how it moves through a room, how it changes with the day, how it shapes perception.
Form
Form is the architecture of feeling. The proportions of a room, the rhythm of furniture placement, the balance between filled and empty — these create the emotional signature of a space.
A Letter from the Studio
I started TAEST because I kept seeing the same gap: people with exquisite taste who didn't have the frameworks to bring their vision to life. They could feel what they wanted a room to be but couldn't articulate the steps to get there.
So we built the bridge. Every TAEST resource distills years of professional staging and design work into clear, actionable guidance. Not dumbed down — just made accessible.
Based in New York City, we work at the intersection of art and real estate, helping spaces reach their full potential — whether that means selling faster, living better, or simply feeling more like home.
Private Consultations
For those seeking hands-on guidance, we offer private design consultations in the New York City area. From staging a home for sale to reimagining your living space — we bring the TAEST philosophy directly to your door.
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