Friends and Associates

Robyn and Ed Singer, Conceptual Interiors

Conceptual Interiors of Long Island City, New York, is a full service interior design company that specializes in making and shaping your space. 

As a father and daughter design team, Robyn Singer-Dror and Ed Singer have over 30 years of combined experience working in the Interior Design field and specializing in space planning, custom furniture design, millwork design and decorative selection.  By listening to their clients needs, they are able to customize your project for your taste, lifestyle and budget.  Their projects range in a variety of sizes and styles, and include both residential and commercial work. 

By breaking down their services, clients can work with them on an a la carte basis or a full “turn-key” service depending on what suits your needs and budget.  Conceptual Interiors prides themselves on their personalized and unique approach to each project.  “By listening to the goals and needs of our clients, we are able to translate those needs into beautiful and functional space”

Please contact them today to discuss your interior design project at info@yourinterior.com

Robert Marx, The Finishing School

Growing up in a household where paint brushes were cleaned along with the dinner dishes, Robert Marx, executive director of The Finishing School, has always been involved in the arts. While pursuing a music career in the late 1970's and early 1980's, he began painting professionally restoring painted and lacquered furniture with his parents, Ina Brosseau Marx and Allen Marx. The renewed interest in decorative painting that continues to today was just beginning during this period.

The Finishing School's first classes were held in Floral Park, New York, in 1981. "The school was a natural extension of our work during this period because people wanted to learn the techniques that we were using in our restorations, such as marbling, gilding, and tortoiseshell", Robert recalls. He joined the school full time in 1988, bringing experience from several years of contracting in the field. Three years later Ina, Allen and Robert Marxs' book, Professional Painted Finishes, A Guide to the Art and Business of Decorative Painting was published. The book and companion video series, along with a reputation for excellent classes, solidified The Finishing School's position as one of the world's premier institutions for the study of decorative painting.

The 1980's brought an increased awareness of health and environmental issues associated with solvent based media. At the time there were no water-based materials that performed as well as oil-based media. In 1993, Robert met Raymond Sandor of Faux Effects, Inc. who had developed a revolutionary water-based system for decorative painting. Now, as director of The Finishing School, Robert began a transition to teaching with the remarkable new materials, which was complete in 1995. He has successfully combined the best elements of traditional approaches with the creative possibilities and technical properties of the Faux Effects system.

Under Robert's direction, The Finishing School has grown from one to four locations. He has assembled a teaching team that is unparalleled in the field of decorative painting. Caroline Woldenberg, Carol Kemery, and Sean Crosby each bring unique talents, a wealth of contracting experience, and an uncompromising dedication to The Finishing School and its students. They have worked with Robert to developa curriculum that is based on his belief that "our students can do incredible work. It is our job to empower them with the wide range of skills that they need so that they have the belief in themselves to reach their decorative painting goals".

Please contact Bob to discuss your project.

Lisa Agosti, Muralist

Lisa Agosti is a fine art painter, muralist and decorative artisan with over fifteen years experience. She specializes in unique, high quality, custom finishes and decorative art for public, commercial and residential areas.

Lisa's extensive portfolio of murals, decorative finishes, hand painted touches, trompe l'oeil and fine art paintings exemplify the professionalism and expertise she brings to every creative endeavor. She is capable of rendering in a variety of different styles to match the unique vision and aesthetic needs of each client.

Examples of Lisa's work:

Professional Affiliations

Please be sure to visit the web sites of our business partners, friends and associates:

Design Associates

• Robyn & Ed Singer, Conceptual Interiors
• Robert Marx, The Finishing School
• Chris Saverino & Ellen Zerah, S & S Interiors

Creative Team

• Keith McAlpine
• Patti Calleia
• Lisa Agosti

Design Schools

• The Finishing School. Learn faux and decorative painting.
• The Finishing Source. Faux finishing and decorative arts school.
• Martin Alan Hirsch. Bridging the gap between reality and illusion.

Paint Resources

• Ralph Lauren Paint. The Modern Light Collection.
• Benjamin Moore Paints. Colors for Your Home.
• Sherwin-Williams. Ask Sherwin-Williams.

Workshops

• Faux Effects. Workshops, faux finishing products.
• InFaux World. Products and workshops.

Architectural Ornamentation

• JP Weaver. Crown moldings, ornamental ceilings.
• White River. Hardwood mouldings, handcarved woodcarvings.
• Old World Moldings. Crown moldings, ornamental ceilings.
• Hudson River Mills. Hundreds of profiles to choose from.
• Kleet Lumber. Stock moulding profiles and millwork products.
• Plaster Visions. Crown molding, medallions, fireplace mantels.
• ArchitecturalFX. Architectural ornamentation, plaster effects.

Stencils and Masks

• Modello Designs. Decorative masking patterns.
• Modern Masters. Decorative painting, faux finishing products.
• Royal Design Studio. Stencils and stencil supplies.

Home Improvement

• Home Tech Construction. Long Islands General Contractor!

Find Accessories Here!

• Pottery Barn Teen. Teen Bedding, Furniture & Decor for Teen Bedrooms & Dorm Rooms.
• HomeGoods. Unique Home Decor and Affordable Home Furnishings.
• Fortunoff. A widely recognized and trusted brand noted for quality, selection, service and value.
• Linens 'n Things. Buy Bedding, Bath, Kitchen, Designer Store, Dorm Gear, Back to School at Linens 'n Things.
• Home Decorators Collection. Give any room in your house a designer-inspired look with our newest home decor.
• Pier 1 Imports.The place to stop before you shop. Unique, Imported Décor, Gifts, Furniture, Glassware & More.
• Raymour and Flanigan. Living Room Furniture from the Cindy Crawford Home Collection.

Miscellaneous Resources

• The Architect Mall. Resources for architects, designers & contractors.
• Hunter Douglas. Window treatments and coverings.
• Royal Lighting. Hand-crafted crystal lighting fixtures.
• WishiHadThat.com. Home decor, moldings, ceiling designs.
• Aqua Design Group. Fountains, water walls, waterfalls, aquariums.
• Unique Audio Video. Residential & commercial audio/video equipment.
• Night Sky Murals. Premier provider of high-end ceiling murals.
• Organize Your Life. Certified Professional Organizer for Suffolk and Nassau County, New York.

Web Site

• John Schnell & Associates