An Interior Designer in Pelham Manor: Designing Homes Close to Home
Sara Mosele Interiors is an interior design and interior architecture studio based in Pelham Manor, New York. From here we design and renovate homes across Pelham, lower Westchester and New York City.
Pelham Manor is more than where we are based. It is a community of homes with history, proportion and craftsmanship, and those are the qualities that shape how we work. Sara trained as an architect in Venice, Italy, and is a licensed architect, AIA and LEED AP. That background means we approach every home as both a place to live beautifully and a building to understand.
The Character of Pelham Manor Homes
Much of Pelham Manor was built in the early twentieth century, and its streets show it: Tudor and Colonial Revival houses, stucco and stone facades, leaded glass, plaster walls and generous millwork. These homes were built with care, and they reward a renovation that respects them.
They also bring familiar challenges for today's families:
Closed floor plans that separate the kitchen from family life
Kitchens and baths sized for another era
Aging systems hidden behind original plaster
Limited storage for modern households
Light that the original layout doesn't let travel through the house
We have renovated two historic homes in Pelham Manor, and our work is always to resolve these without erasing what makes the house special. Sometimes that means opening a wall; often it means a smarter plan, custom millwork that looks as though it was always there, or materials chosen to sit comfortably beside century-old details. Read more in our guide to renovating a historic home in lower Westchester and The Quiet Art of Modern Tudor Interiors.
Services for Pelham and Lower Westchester Homeowners
One studio handles design and architecture together, so the plan, the details and the finishes are resolved as one idea.
Interior design: furniture, lighting, color, textiles and art, from a single room to a whole house
Interior architecture: layouts, kitchens, baths, millwork and the drawings that guide construction
Renovation and construction administration: contractor coordination, site visits and quality checks
Sustainable design: materials and systems chosen for health, durability and lower impact
We work throughout Westchester County, including Pelham, Bronxville, Larchmont and Rye, as well as New York City. Two of our Pelham Manor homes are in our portfolio: the Westchester NY Residence and the Westchester Cottage. Both show how we bring color, warmth and European influence to a historic house without losing its original character.
How We Work
A clear process protects your budget, your schedule and the character of your home.
Consultation: we visit the house, listen to how you live and discuss goals and budget.
Concept: layouts, a material palette and a design direction for your review.
Design development: drawings, finishes, fixtures and furniture, priced before construction begins.
Approvals: drawings for the Village of Pelham Manor building department where a permit is required.
Construction: we coordinate with your contractor, visit the site and resolve questions as they arise.
Installation: furniture, lighting and styling, so the house is ready to live in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is your studio?
Our studio is based in Pelham Manor, in lower Westchester County.
Do you only work in Pelham Manor?
No. We work across Westchester County, including Pelham, Bronxville, Larchmont and Rye, and in New York City. Being based in Pelham Manor simply means we are close by for site visits and meetings.
Can you help with an older or historic home?
Yes. Many homes in Pelham and lower Westchester date from the early twentieth century, and we design renovations that respect their original character. We have completed two historic home renovations in Pelham Manor.
Do you handle architecture as well as interiors?
Yes. Sara is a licensed architect, so layouts, construction drawings and interior design are handled by one studio.
How do I start?
Schedule a consultation and share a few details, photos or floor plans.
Let's Talk About Your Home
Whether you are planning a kitchen, restoring a period house or furnishing a new home in Pelham Manor, we would love to hear about it. Schedule a consultation with Sara Mosele Interiors.