At RoomRethink, we believe great design doesn’t start with trends—it starts with you. Your home should support your life, reflect your story, and evolve with you over time. Whether you’re working with a blank slate or a room full of “what do I even do with this?” pieces, there’s always a way to make the space feel more like home.
Claudia Self, founder of RoomRethink has a simple goal: to help you fall back in love with your space. At RoomRethink, we believe that great design doesn’t have to mean starting over. Sometimes all it takes is a new perspective—a rethink. That could mean reworking your layout, reimagining how a room is used, or reviving pieces you already own. Other times, it’s about curating new elements that bring balance, beauty, or a breath of fresh air into your space.
No matter the scope, I design with one goal in mind: to help your everyday places become your favorite spaces.
Room refreshes that breathe new life into tired spaces
Layout and flow rethinks that make rooms work better
Creative reuse of what you already own, paired with intentional updates
Furniture, decor, and art sourcing that feels meaningful—not mass-produced
Styling and finishing that elevate your space without overwhelming it
We don’t do cookie-cutter. Every project starts with a conversation—about your routines, your lifestyle, and what’s not working right now. From there, we tailor a design solution that feels effortless, intentional, and entirely your own.
at home in your home.
What makes us different isn’t just our ability to style a beautiful room—it’s our ability to see potential where others see problems. To us, every space is full of possibility.
you.
I grew up in a big family supported by a single mom so I often had to “make-do” with whatever was available. I discovered early that modifying existing furniture, scouting for bargains, and simply rethinking how I used my own space was a huge boost to my mental health. I learned that creativity and elbow grease can overcome a small budget. Even now, I treasure the simple joy of restructuring a room to achieve better flow or a different look.
I am a firm believer in choosing furniture, art, and decor with meaning for you and your family rather than simply hopping into whatever design-funnel HGTV is pushing at you this month, or whatever Insta-fad is going on this minute. After all, you’re the one who lives there, it should be your room.
Personally, I rethink my own house by the season, swapping rooms and things around to suit the different ways we live throughout the year. If you’ve never thought about how a dining room might be a better living room in the summer, I’d love to introduce you to seasonal changes too!
I have some questions about how you want to use the room
We do great work in Westchester and Fairfield Counties as well as the Hudson Valley area of New York, but we’ve been known to travel for projects that interest us. Reach out and let’s talk about what we can do for your space.
