woman-owned and -led, New York-based

Designing and building or renovating your home doesn’t need to be arduous, confusing, or stressful; rather, it should be a streamlined, transparent, and collaborative process to look forward to and enjoy because, at the end of the day, well, it’s personal.

The joy of designing and bringing to life your own space often gets lost in the chaos of navigating the complexities of a renovation project. This process shouldn’t feel like a full-time job on top of the one you already have. Because it’s ours.

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We work at the intersection of architecture, design, and construction, and we are here to help you reclaim that joy.

  • “We could not be happier with our decision to work with Erica and the Decorum design build team for our home reno. Throughout the entire process, from collaborative design, pricing, value engineering, and construction, the number one thing we felt was taken care of.

    As an architect and designer, it is so important to have someone in your corner ready and willing to fight for the details while also balancing realistic expectations. Renovating any older home will always come with a few surprises, especially when it was built in the 1800s. Erica was always honest and thorough when communicating the reality of any situation. She was an amazing partner that helped us balance our design goals with our budget. Our home is a dream and we can't thank Erica enough.”

    Jenny & Adam (Java Street, Greenpoint)

  • “Erica is the design/build partner you've been looking for – the one who will see your vision completely, and then create a space that's even better than you could have possibly imagined.

    Hiring Decorum to design and build my brick & mortar retail shops is one of the best decisions I have made in my life. Not only was Erica a dream partner in designing my spaces on incredibly fast timelines, but her execution was also flawless. She will not rest until your project is completed to perfection.“

    Katherine (Big Night, West Village)

  • “Words just don't describe how grateful I am to have worked with Erica! I had interviewed many different contractors, and Decorum completely stood out with no competition.

    What sets her apart is her hybrid approach of design x construction, plus her attention to detail and communication. Despite the many challenges that come with a very old pre-war co-op, Erica worked seamlessly with management, the Board, and neighbors. And nearly two years later, and with countless dinner parties and guests coming and going, my renovation is in gorgeous quality.

    Erica is truly a gem and her entire operation is top-notch. Decorum is my go-to referral for any clients looking for a renovation and will continue to be so. “

    Carrie (Willow Street, Brooklyn Heights)

DECORUM Design Build was founded by Erica Padgett.

Founder or DECORUM Design Build, Erica Padgett.

Following a higher education and subsequent degree in architecture and a career in luxury hospitality and custom residential construction project management. As a “third culture kid” raised by expatriate parents in Singapore, she was influenced from a young age by global architecture, design, and construction, as well as by her mother, a self-taught designer and pioneer in the luxury villa rental industry in Bali, Indonesia.

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