KENIA LAMA DESIGN

We design thoughtful, livable spaces.

Kenia Lama design is a design firm that employs the best designers and architects to create spaces that enrich personal experiences, and the places that make life worth living.

Residential

From Buenos Aires to NY, we've designed comfortable and livable homes for families of all shapes and sizes with one objective in mind excellence

interiors

We have extensive experience designing interiors for homes and commercial spaces.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

We have experience creating identity and branding

consulting

If you need to make the most out of your project, get in touch with us we can provide trend research and a vast expertise to create value and a fast return

549 Birchtree Lane Oradell, NJ

Kenia Lama Design

New Construction

The design concept

My clients had a very clear and distinct vision for their new home. It was a huge thrill to work with them to bring it to life.

Iroquois Street Oradell, NJ

Kenia Lama Design

Renovation - Addition

The design concept

We purchased this four-bedroom ranch with the intention of reorganizing the first floor and adding a second floor that would accommodate a primary bedroom, primary closet and a primary bathroom, two bedrooms that share a Jack and Jill bathroom and a laundry room. The first floor was too close to the side setback which generated some challenges having to recess the second floor on both sides.

The idea was to create a central intake of light through the new corridor on the second floor and the linear stairs that bring light all the way to the basement, with this idea in mind I resorted to a transparent enclosure for the stairs on the kitchen side to allow for the light to fill the space and to create interest and a fluid connection between all the spaces surrounding the kitchen. The kitchen once separated and considered a service space in a home is not at the front and center of our daily lives as a family.

875 Soldier Hill Road Oradell, NJ

Kenia Lama Design

New Construction

The design concept

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

NEW CONSTRUCTION

ORADELL

A NEW HOME IN ORADELL ASPIRES TO HIGH CEILINGS AND A FLOOD OF NATURAL LIGHT.

This home design was the start for a slew of new projects.

The clean contemporary approach created an inviting and relaxed experience that was driven by the idea that a better relationship with the exterior and a maximum exposure to natural light would make for a better living.

We created a double height entrance and a second floor that has 3 different levels, with that we accomplished the goal providing the first floor with 9 foot ceilings at the kitchen 11 foot ceilings at the family room and office, 12 foot ceilings at the dinning room and 18 foot ceilings at the foyer.

680 Briarwood Ct. Oradell, NJ

Lama Development

Renovation

The design concept

We acquired this property to renovate it to its original glory. Located in the Blauvelt section of Oradell this home needed a full gut renovation. We took the opportunity to create an open floor plan concept and include the latest trends in interior design.

20191007_647 Park_before copy.jpg — Before and After

647 Park Avenue Oradell, NJ

Lama Development

Renovation

The design concept

We acquired this property with the idea that keeping the character of this home was essential to this project.

A lot of hard work went into the design process to make the second floor an integrated new portion of this home. Respect for the neighboring homes that were built with the same footprint and aesthetic was the leading concept on the decision making.

The result well, you can give your comments.

NEW YORK JETS

FANCAVE

NEW YORK JETS FANCAVE

Professor Kenia Lama, and students Marta Deptula and Ashley Berdan. The team, worked closely with Jets defensive linemen Steven McLendon and Mike Pennel to create themes that incorporated Jets history and served as a tribute to the game. From the design through execution, the group collaborated to give season ticket holder, Brian DiVito the fan cave of his dreams.

“We took a basement that was originally used as storage and created a vibrant space where Brian could relax, entertain, and experience the game from the comfort of his couch or dining nook,” said design team member and student, Ashley Berdan.

Interior Design degree programs at Berkeley College are CIDA-accredited and focus on the creative and technical aspects of this exciting industry. The Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) and Associate’s degree programs prepare students to pursue careers in creative positions, such as residential or commercial interior designers, exhibit designers, designers in architectural firms, and more. Professor Lama, who led the team, shared how the redesign incorporated curriculum from the program.

“At our studios, the students worked with AutoCAD, a program that allows them to create layouts and construction documents. They also worked with SketchUp to create a 3D model that presented the client with realistic renderings for him to get an accurate idea of how the project was going to look,” said Professor Lama. “There was a lot of free rein in terms of creativity and the client was excited that the room design met his needs and exceeded expectations.”

I GUARANTEE IT - JOE NAMATHVINTAGE PICTURE FROM 1969 - NEW YORK JETS - SUPERBOWL CHAMPIONS — **I GUARANTEE IT - JOE NAMATH**
VINTAGE PICTURE FROM 1969 - NEW YORK JETS - SUPERBOWL CHAMPIONS

***Brian DiVito, Jets Fan; Steve McLendon, Jets Defensive Lineman; Kenia Lama Adjunct Interior DesignProfessor; Ashley Berdan, Interior Design Student***

TWO RESIDENCE CONDOMINIUM

HOBOKEN

INTERIOR DESIGN FOR CONDOMINIUM RESIDENCES

LOCATED IN HOBOKEN’S BOOMING WESTERN EDGE,THIS TWO RESIDENCE CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT OFFERS THE PRIVACY, SPACE AND LUXURY YOU’VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR. TWO DUPLEXES WITH FIVE BEDROOMS AND THREE BATHS. RESIDENCE #1 WITH A 1,000 SQ FT. PRIVATE YARD AND RESIDENCE #2 WITH PRIVATE ELEVATOR AND 500 SQ ST. PRIVATE ROOF DECK WITH NYC VIEWS! EACH HOME ALSO INCLUDES 500 SQ FT. OF SECURE STORAGE. STILL PLENTY OF TIME TO CUSTOMIZE THIS SPECIAL HOME!

THE
KITCHENS

We created a Clean Line Design, wide plank Medium floor tone, white gloss cabinets and quartz countertops, mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a quartz 2" edge waterfall island

THE
MASTER BATHROOMS

We created a spa feel good bathroom with Carrara marble tiles in the shower walls and a matching Carrara floor The simple shinny cabinets balance the clean standing tub.We used wood tile to create a contrasting backdrop.

RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Paramus

Warm design for a home in Bergen County

The young couple wanted a clean contemporary and airy look and feel for their new home. We accomplished that by changing the ceiling heights in the family room to 11 feet and adding transom windows that bring light deeper into the rooms.

We give special attention to the right orientation for each room, since light is really important for a healthy living.

“I met Kenia after the plans had already been drawn up for my new home. I knocked on her door to ask her a question about her windows and she graciously invited me in, gave me a tour, and introduced me to her family. After seeing her home and talking to her for an hour I knew that drastic changes to the original plan were necessary. She agreed to take on the challenge. My husband needed some convincing because he had already paid for the original plans but I told him that Kenia would make the house spectacular - and she did! Working with Kenia was the single best decision I made for my home. She completely reinvented the space to make it both gorgeous and completely livable for my family. She listened to all of my wants and needs and made a design that was better than anything I could have imagined. Kenia’s style is impeccable and everyone who enters my home has the same reaction that I had when I walked into Kenia’s home: WOW
”

— Mia K.

LONG BEACH ISLAND SUMMER HOME.

This was a fun project my clients wanted a clean simple and relaxed home.

The home is located in a corner lot so we had the opportunity to create an "L" shape floor plan layout giving an urban response to both streets and creating a courtyard where we included a swimming pool, with this layout we maximized views to the ocean and to the bay on the upper floor where all the common activities take place.

The access to the home is located on the quiet street with a double height entrance that is paneled with "ship lap" white beach style boards, the stairs lead to the first level that accommodates 3 bedrooms a bathroom and a kids family room to the left , and side of the a junior suite and a laundry room to the right. Very functional layout for visitors and family members.

On the second floor the "L" shape floor plan works really well naturally dividing the public and private activities. The side of the home that faces the beach is a continuous roof that houses the kitchen and the living room, on the other side of the stairs there is the master bedroom and master bathroom.

“Best part of our incredibly successful project was working with Kenia. She is super talented, smart, passionate and creative. From day one it was clear, she was going to work hard to turn our vision into reality. Kenia’s ability to make great use of space and creatively solve challenges in a practical, cost efficient way was awesome and super beneficial. Great collaboration throughout the project. When we were done, it became very clear to us that Kenia had lived in our house well before it was even built!

”

— Carrie and Tom R.

RESIDENTIAL HOME ADDITION

ORADELL , NJ

Seamless addition of two new bedrooms a bathroom and a dreamy kitchen

I proposed to create an 11 foot ceilings space for the kitchen taking advantage of the possibility of going 2 extra steps on the second floor. it works really well because the kitchen is intimately connected with the existing family room that has a high ceiling structure and as a result that section of the home is visually balanced, adding extra windows, transoms we are able to bring more light deep into the home.

This new addition feels like it was always there and created a great open floor plan.

“Working with Kenia Lama for our remodel was a fantastic experience. She took the time to listen to the ideas and concerns my husband and I had. She took our thoughts and made them better, and designed away potential problem spots. Many times there were parts of the project that my husband and I thought were good enough, but Kenia doesn’t seem to do good enough. She worked every interior and exterior angle until they were truly amazing, repeatedly coming up with ideas that no one else involved had imagined. There is not a spot of our house that doesn’t fill us with joy and we owe that to Kenia. ”

— Marie and Ron Antonelli

NORWOOD HOME

NEW JERSEY 07648

Norwood New Jersey Residence Renovation

My clients wanted to renovate this outdated residence to reflect their glamorous lifestyle.

We replaced the wood stair staircase with a white marble andwrought iron railing as well as the entrance door to match the railing, we incorporated the crystal chandelier to add a glamorous atmosphere.

POOL CABANA

SPING LAKE , NJ

POOL HOUSE BY THE BEACH

MY CLIENTS COMMISSIONED US THE DESIGN FOR A POOL CABANA FOR THEIR SPECTACULAR BEACH HOME IN SPRING LAKE.

THE IDEA BEHIND THIS DESIGN IS MARRY THE NEW STRUCTURE WITH THE EXISTING HOME.

PARK RIDGE EXTERIOR RENOVATION

NEW JERSEY

Park Ridge New Jersey Exterior Renovation

My clients wanted to renovate the exterior of their home and they wanted to have a modern look to it consistent with the original design.

VERONA RENOVATION

NEW JERSEY

VERONA KITCHEN RENOVATION

OUR CLIENTS WANTED TO CREATE AN OPEN FLOOR PLAN THAT INCORPORATED THE KITCHEN INTO THE REST OF THEIR HOME.

WE REMOVED A LOAD BEARING WALL AND CREATED AND INVITING AND FUN KITCHEN SPACE

UPPER MONCLAIR RENOVATION

NEW JERSEY

UPPER MONCLAIR VICTORIAN RENOVATION

MY CLIENTS COMMISSIONED US THE DESIGN FOR A POOL CABANA FOR THEIR SPECTACULAR BEACH HOME IN SPRING LAKE.

THE IDEA BEHIND THIS DESIGN IS MARRY THE NEW STRUCTURE WITH THE EXISTING HOME.

EXISTING DINNING ROOM

WE ADDED A SET OF DOORS TO ACCESS THE NEW DECK

EXISTING KITCHEN

RENOVATED KITCHEN

WE HAD TO REMOVE A LOAD BERING WALL TO EXPAND THE EXISTING KITCHEN INTO A SMALL EAT IN AREA NEXT TO IT.

WE CREATED A U SHAPE LAYOUT TO ACCOMMODATE A SET OF DOUBLE DOORS TO ACCESS THE DECK.

WE ALSO HAD TO REMOVE A FIREPLACE FLUE THAT WAS LOCATED IN THE BACK OF THE KITCHEN ELEVATION AND ADDED A NEW WINDOW.

GREENBERG FARROW YEARS

SOME OF THE PROJECTS I PARTICIPATED WHILE WORKING AT GREENBERG FARROW ARCHITECTS NEW YORK OFFICE

PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON'S NEW OFFICE IN HARLEM

LA RESERVA DEL MAR

URBAN DEVELOPMENT

MAR DEL PLATA ARGENTINA

La Reserva del Mar

In my early years as an Argentinean citizen and architect in Buenos Aires I worked for a big company "Compañía de Concesiones de Infraestructura" where along two other architects we developed an urban area by the sea in the city of Mar del Plata

GRAPHIC DESIGN

THE MAP NYC

THE MAP NYC

THE MAP NYC interactive map of New York City was born in 2004

www.themapnyc.com

IN THE NEWS

IN THE NEWS

BERKELEY COLLEGE COLLABORATION

What an incredible experience Berkeley College partnered with NY Jets to give a super fan a new space.

https://berkeleycollege.edu/berkeley_bc/berkeley_today/berkeley_today_story_berkeley-college-interior-design-team-partners-with-ny-jets-create-fan-cave-masterpiece.htm

HOBOKEN CONDOS

411 Monroe was developed as a joint venture between NY Urban and Monaghan Inc.; NY Urban is a multi-dimension real estate company established in 1936 that provides debt and equity in the tri-state area to property owners and developers. NY Urban has recently become an active developer and is involved in eight other projects in the Hoboken and Jersey City markets. Monaghan Inc. is a New Jersey licensed General Contractor, specializing in small and medium scale residential and commercial construction, which was founded in 1998 by Padraic Monaghan. Since its inception, Monaghan has developed dozens of buildings in Hoboken and Jersey City and remains very active. The architect, based in Hoboken, is Minervini Vandermark one of the preeminent architects in Hoboken, and the interior designer for the project was Kenia Lama Design LLC.

https://jerseydigs.com/411-monroe-street-unit-2-hoboken-condo-for-sale/#respond

THE MAP NYC

With Help, Henry Buhl Puts Soho on The Map.

New York is a bustling goddamn community. It lives, it thrives, it prospers because of three things: Its natives, its commuters, and its tourists. (Someone brilliant once compared New York to a working body on those three principles. I’d love someone to identify it for me.) Anyway. As I learned last week, some capable individuals of means can rally all three to help their community. They’re not alone.

Buhl’s not alone, he’s succeeded in surrounding himself with capable men and women, includingKenia Lama: the woman behind The Map.

https://scallywagandvagabond.com/2010/05/with-help-henry-buhl-puts-soho-on-the-map/

https://berkeleycollege.edu/berkeley_bc/berkeley_today/berkeley_today_story_berkeley-college-interior-design-team-partners-with-ny-jets-create-fan-cave-masterpiece.htm

DESIGN FORECAST 2017

DESIGN FORECAST 2017

OUR FAVORITES INCLUDE CARRARA MARBLE PORCELAIN MAINTENANCE FREE!!!

CONTRASTING WITH WHITE CLEAN WALL MOUNTED FLAT SINKS BY PORCELANOSA

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A MUST IS THE LINEAR DRAIN

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ANOTHER BIG TREND IS THE LIGHT WOOD WALLS OR FLOOR AND THE SUPER THIN SHELVES