UNDERTONE INTERIORS is a boutique residential painting company in New York City, bringing precision, eco-conscious materials, and design-savvy expertise to every project. We understand NYC’s fast-paced real estate market, and our woman-owned team delivers high-quality results on tight timelines—whether you’re preparing a home for sale, rental, or personalizing a new space before moving in. Our promise to you:
HONESTY & TRANSPARENCY | We don’t charge you for services or products you don’t need, and we’re always upfront about cost.
WHITE-GLOVE SERVICE | Our business is built on reputation, so client satisfaction is our top priority, every time.
CARE & DETAIL | Our goal is to minimize your stress - we take the guess work out of the process & handle every aspect.
FAST TURNAROUND | Life doesn’t pause because you’re moving. We accelerate the process of getting your home repainted & ready.
FAIR PRICING | Our exclusive supplier relationships guarantee the best prices while passing the savings onto you.
Services
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We specialize in premium interior painting services that enhance the beauty, comfort, and value of your home. Our team brings meticulous craftsmanship, premium finishes, and a seamless white-glove experience to deliver exceptional results.
From classic brownstones and modern lofts to co-ops, condos, and apartments, our love and respect for the City’s unique architectural character comes through in every project we do, while tweaking to reflect your personal style and vision.
We prep, prime, and paint most interior surfaces, and can help you select the right colors for your space. The result is flawless coverage and seamless finishes:
Primary & Accent Walls
Smooth & Textured Ceilings
Trim & Baseboards
Window / Door Frames
Closets & Built-Ins
Interior & Entryway Doors
Paneling & Wainscoting
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Our process begins with a personalized consultation —virtual or in-home— where we discuss your vision, assess your space, and provide a detailed estimate. We then guide you through selecting the perfect colors and finishes to complement your home.
On painting day, our team handles everything: protecting your furnishings, preparing and priming surfaces, and applying premium paints with precision. Once complete, we perform a meticulous walkthrough to ensure every detail is flawless—leaving your home spotless and beautifully renewed.
We also offer eco-friendly paint options, including low- and no-VOC formulas, for a healthier home and environment.
INTERIOR PAINTING
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We collaborate with master wallpaper specialists to deliver a level of precision and elegance that elevates every interior. From tailored murals to luxurious wallcoverings and specialty textiles, each installation is executed flawlessly across a variety of surfaces.
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Wallpaper installation is a highly detailed process. To ensure accuracy and excellence, we begin with a personalized consultation and complimentary in-home estimate, allowing us to thoughtfully plan and price your project. Contact us to learn more.
WALLPAPERING
Process
1) Client Consultation
Contact us or use our online form to request a virtual or in-person estimate. We will ask you to provide details about your project and help you determine next steps.
2) Proposal & Estimate
Once we have your information, we can provide you with a fast, free virtual estimate or schedule an in-home visit to evaluate the project, assess any required repairs, and draw up a detailed proposal outlining the scope, pricing, and materials.
3) Contract & Deposit
Upon acceptance of the proposal, a signed agreement and deposit is required to schedule your start date.
4) Scheduling
Once your project is scheduled, we will call / text you the day before the work is set to begin to confirm details and let you know what to expect.
5) On-Site Work
Our crew typically arrives in the morning to set up, prep the workspace, perform any repairs, and begin painting. We take care of moving furniture items, thoroughly applying protective coverings to all surfaces, and cleaning up at the end of the workday.
6) Post-Project Review
Once the work is completed, we will conduct a post-project quality call to ensure you are satisfied with our service.
FAQ
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We offer comprehensive in-home estimates for projects in the NYC area, as well as fast, free virtual estimates online.
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We paint interior elements including walls, ceilings, doors, windows, molding and trim. We can remove old paint, fix cosmetic issues such as bumps, holes, and patchy surfaces, and apply paint or stain to wood surfaces.
The extent of repairs we offer depends upon the scope of damage. We will review any necessary repairs during the onsite estimation to ensure we provide an accurate picture of cost and timeline. -
1) Request an online or in-home estimate using our intake form.
2) Review & approve your project proposal within 72 hours.
3) Signed agreement & 50% deposit required to schedule a start date.
4) Confirmation and check-in call day before your project is set to begin
5) On the day-of, our crew will arrive onsite around 9am and leave by 5pm. The space will be prepped with protective materials daily, furniture items moved as needed, and materials cleaned up at the end of each work day.
6) We’ll conduct a final walk-through with you for quality assurance, and to close out the project. Final payment is due at this time.
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We partner with clients across New York City—including homeowners, homebuyers, sellers, and renters in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens. Whether you’re refreshing a rental, preparing a property for sale, or transforming a new home into your own, we bring the same level of precision, care, and premium service.
We also work directly with real estate agents, interior designers, stagers, property managers, and landlords who seek fast, high-quality painting solutions to get units ready to list.
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We understand many of our clients work from home, so we maintain a Quiet Jobsite Pledge: our team works with discretion, minimizing noise and disruption to respect your comfort and routine.
You can choose to remain in your home while we paint, but we’ll also manage the project with photo and text updates so you don’t have to.
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While we can source and apply any brand you choose, we are proud to maintain an exclusive partnership with Sherwin-Williams, allowing us to provide premium products at a cost savings to our clients.
For those seeking healthier, more sustainable options, we also offer a range of eco-friendly low- and no-VOC paints, ideal for reducing sensitivities while maintaining exceptional coverage and durability.
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No idea what color(s) you like? No problem. As part of our onboarding process, we consult individually with each client to select a color scheme, paint finish, and product that is best suited to the needs of your home and how you utilize the space. We prioritize sustainable, non-toxic, and zero / low VOC paint products that balance healthy indoor air quality with superior performance and results.
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Yes, Undertone Interiors is certified by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Lead Paint Safety, and is a fully licensed and insured NYC Home Improvement Contractor.
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Pricing is tailored to the unique scope of each project. Factors such as the size of your space, the number of rooms, surface conditions, and the type of finishes selected all influence the final cost. Because every home is different, we provide customized estimates rather than one-size-fits-all pricing.
To receive a detailed proposal for your project, simply complete our intake form — we’ll review your details and get back to you promptly with a personalized estimate.
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On-site painting projects typically range from one to two days for smaller spaces to several days or more for larger or more detailed work. The duration depends on the number of rooms, surface preparation needs, repair work, and the complexity of finishes. We provide a clear, customized timeline with every estimate so you know exactly what to expect.
Our team also works efficiently and respectfully in your home, maintaining a clean, organized environment throughout the process to minimize disruption.
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Ultimately, your satisfaction is our highest priority, and we don’t consider a project complete until every detail meets our standards and yours. Our final walkthrough gives you an opportunity to assess the work and raise anything questions or concerns before wrap-up.
About Us
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Undertone Interiors is a design-minded, women-led interior residential painting company, bringing design and color expertise to small spaces throughout New York City.
We believe the spaces in which we live and work are deeply connected to everything from our mood to our energy, productivity, and well-being. As the lines between our personal and professional spaces increasingly blur, recreating our environments through a more holistic, multifunctional lens becomes an essential for healthy living. From the paint on our walls to the physical spaces we interact with - color is a powerful, universal language that profoundly impacts all areas of our lives.
Blending tenets of sustainable design with technical expertise and principles of color psychology, we help you create the spaces you love to live and work in.
We see paint differently. We see Color Beyond the Surface™.Professional Affiliations
Licensed NYC Home Improvement Contractor (NYCDCWP)
EPA Lead Paint Safe Certified Firm
New York City Chamber of Commerce
Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
Sherwin Williams PRO+
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Dana Leavy-Detrick, Founder
Dana is a lifelong interior design enthusiast with a background in fine art, business, and small space planning. Blending a refined eye for design and color with 20 years of client-facing business experience, she launched Undertone Interiors in 2023 with emphasis on premium, urban residential interior painting.
Understanding the impact of effective design has been a common thread throughout her career, from running a multimillion-dollar career content agency and consulting firm to her work as a recruiter with some of the world's top creative agencies. Whether it's crafting beautiful and functional spaces, artwork, or individual brands, Dana emphasizes that design is truly in the details - the small-yet-thoughtful decisions that create authentic and lasting impressions.
Dana studied interior design at Pratt Institute in New York and received her bachelor’s in Communications and Visual Arts from Boston University. She is EPA-certified in Lead Paint Safety and a licensed New York City Home Improvement Contractor.
EMAIL: dana@undertoneinteriors.com
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