Robert Ventolo is the President of Crain and Ventolo Associates, a New York City-based architectural, interior design, and art consulting firm that has been providing design elegance to its diverse clientele for almost sixteen years. Drawing inspiration from European traditionalism and gallery-like minimalism, Robert has created a unique style that revolves around art, angles, and perspective. He is committed to delivering the highest quality of customer service while focusing on the beauty and functionality of his designs. Recognizing the challenges clients face when working with multiple design firms to achieve their dream space, Robert started an all-inclusive firm that streamlines the process from design and architecture to staging and art consulting. With extensive showhouse and event experience and a rising star in the industry, Robert is an established leader who is highly praised by his clients and associates alike. Learn more about Robert’s designs in today’s Designer Friday.
Discover the perfect blend of modern minimalism and natural warmth in this stunning West Village, NY space, featuring earthy tones, sleek wooden furnishings, and organic curves that add a touch of nature to your urban oasis.
Andrew Joseph: Describe your design style as if you were explaining it to someone who cannot see.
Robert Ventolo: My Style is European-based and versatile. Creating from my foundation of European traditionalism, I am drawn to modern minimalism and art deco design styles as well. I also enjoy designing around art, as art enhances designed spaces. I really like to understand the client’s needs and interests when creating for them.
AJ: What is something you hope to see trending in design in the future?
RV: Sustainability is what I hope to see trending in design in the future. I think it is important to think of the environment and our future generations. As designers, we have the unique ability to create a client’s dream space while reducing our negative impact on the environment by using sustainable design practices.
Escape to this luxurious pool house, where the soothing seafoam green and bamboo wicker lounge set adds a touch of coastal chic to the elegantly designed recreation space.
AJ: How would you define your work in three words?
RV: Comfortable, personal, unique
AJ: Which room in the house do you find yourself working from the most? Why? How does this inform your thoughts about architecture?
RV: I never work from home. My office is 2 blocks from my apartment. I like my home to be peaceful and away from technology. I think about architecture in the early morning when I am surrounded by my books.
Immerse yourself in a gallery and piano room that celebrates the beauty of Asian design, perfectly complemented by the client’s impressive art collection.
AJ: What would you like to be remembered for?
RV: I would like to be remembered for improving the quality of people’s lives. I value my clients and design with both beauty and functionality in mind. I want the spaces I create to last and be enjoyed by my clients for the entirety of their lives and beyond.
Highly praised by his clients and associates, Robert is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of customer service, while focusing on the beauty and functionality of his designs. Recognizing that clients often have to work with multiple design firms in order to achieve their dream space, while oftentimes having their dream get lost in translation, Robert Ventolo started his all-inclusive firm, where his clients could come to him for anything and everything. A full service firm, Robert Ventolo caters to every need a client could possibly have, streamlining the process from start to end. From design and architecture, to staging and art consulting, Robert Ventolo designs a client’s dream into reality.
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