Brown Harris Stevens
Mar 3, 20233 min
Updated: Mar 9, 2023
A leader in NYC interiors, Michael Cox—co-founder of Foley & Cox Design—has environed the design for premier residences in the city, as well as the Hamptons, Connecticut, Europe, the Caribbean, and beyond.
Rather than ascribing to a specific style or trend, the designers at Foley & Cox are known for their bespoke approach, taking creative cues from clients through the firm’s lens of comfort and luxury.
"Interestingly, the opposite of a defined aesthetic has been
fundamental to the work of our firm. Each client, each location, each architectural style is carefully considered and incorporated into our design development – therefore rendering each project distinct and bespoke. While we have defined processes and systems to manage the myriad of evolving elements and specifications to keep a project on schedule and on budget, we allow the individuality of each client to influence the design aesthetics – so that every interior is a unique reflection of the homeowner." --- Michael Cox
In a recent sit-down with Brown Harris Stevens Agent Suzanne Werson, Cox discussed how he and his firm navigate Manhattan renovations, his approach to work, and more.
In Manhattan, the process of building board approvals and Department of Buildings (DOB) approvals can seem quite daunting.
Enlisting the expertise of a professional architect and contractor to collaborate with the interior design firm clarifies and streamlines the process and establishes a realistic timeline.
Color is a core characteristic of personal preferences and perspective, so we begin having conversations about ideal palettes very early in design development. Color-of-the-year and other paint promotions steer the unsuspecting toward “trendy”—the very opposite of what we strive to achieve in timeless design. We guide clients toward a deeper understanding of how color evokes mood, atmosphere, and emotion.
Treasured heirlooms, family photos, and sentimental gifts are often elements we carry with us as part of our life experience. These talismans of cherished memories are thoughtfully curated into our interiors and immediately spark joy and evoke a true feeling of “home,” even in a newly constructed or renovated space.