Design Projects

Waverly Place: The Novogratz' most ambitious project yet—an exquisite overhaul of a 196-year-old townhouse. This remarkable residence features five stories, five bedrooms, five-and-two-half bathrooms, and spans 6,800 square feet. With a compelling history as the long-time home of Celeste Martin, known as the "village queen" for her 98-year residency, Bob and Cortney masterfully blended historical homage with their unique style, creating a stunning, functional home for their family of nine.

Exquisitely crafted Italian villa, built from the ground up, embodying 1920s charm with modern organic elements. Tucked in the Bird Streets behind a gated entry and tall hedge, this private sanctuary showcases the artistry of the renowned Novogratz design team.

Perched on a gated promontory in the foothills behind the illustrious Chateau Marmont Hotel, and radically updated by the design duo, the stylishly unconventional 1920s villa presides over almost half an acre and measures in at more than 7,700 sq feet over three floors with four bedrooms and four full and three half bathrooms. 

Vertical living is the idea behind this townhouse on the West Side Highway. With sweeping views of the Husdon River, this house really utilizes the windows and terraces to create a space that you can only find in Manhattan.

This house was designed to be a city escape – a place to go when you need a minute to relax with the sound of crickets, and to be reminded what the stars look like. With that in mind, Bob and Cortney renovated this dark dwelling to be a bright, colorful, and peaceful escape. 

A downtown Manhattan power couple with three kids turned to The Novogratz when they wanted to create a fun but functional environment in their townhome. Bob and Cortney kept designs whimsical and bold to bring some joy to their busy schedules. Custom bookshelves for their book collection double as sculptural elements, and graphic wallpaper incorporates a sense of playfulness. 

When a good friend of Bob and Cortney’s told them they were selling a house in Brazil, they were curious. After visiting the charming town of Trancoso, they fell in love. They designed a gorgeous, nature filled vacation home, which has become a staple design element in their current work. The Trancoso house has been featured in Conde Nast Travel magazine + Vogue Brazil. 

A suggestion from Bob and Cortney’s 7 year old son at the time, Breaker, a treehouse concept was adopted for the family’s vacation home in Trancoso to compete with the surrounding rentals and increase property value. They designed a 400 square foot space surrounding a tree that overlooks the ocean from every angle and is a seamless creation of outdoor shelter. A naturally luxurious space that was crafted from the Trancoso’s local materials, this eucalyptus, tatajuba, and paraju constructed space brings the Novogratz family and guests a true taste of Brazilian living.

Situated on the water in Bellport, NY, the owner wanted a signature Novogratz eclectic mixture of modern and vintage pieces. Bob and Cortney wanted to bring the outdoors in on this particular space, because the property had such an amazing landscape. Here, they used trees from the property to achieve this goal. This project was featured in O Home, Living Etc. and various other publications.

Completed in 2013, the Seabrook house is a stunning vacation home on the Washington coast. The Novogratz designed an open floor concept to bring people together with each space building upon the next. Guests can relax in the bright, happy kitchen, socialize around the vintage pool table, enjoy coastal views on the heated porch, and finish the day in one of the wildly unique master suites. This design of this rental is iconic to the Novogratz style. It wouldn’t be complete without curated artworks by Andy Warhol, Ann Carrington and Fernando & Humberto Campana. This home was featured in Living Etc. in May 2014.

Designed in 2010 in Palm Beach, FL, this small cabana had great bones but was lacking charm, style, and modern comforts. Robert and Cortney worked in collaboration with the client’s architect to create a multifunctional family space that is rustic and casual.