Fall Home Refresh: Meet the Jersey City Designer Behind Narine + Co.

Mary Elizabeth Narine still remembers the first time she walked into a historic brownstone in Hoboken and felt the weight of its potential. The high ceilings, the crown molding, the way the afternoon light slanted through the old windows — it wasn’t just a house. It was a story waiting to be told, and she wanted to help write it.

That’s the feeling she brings to every project with Narine + Co., the interior design studio she founded after years of working on renovations across the tri-state area. And this fall, she’s inviting Hudson County residents to tap into that same energy with a complimentary consultation.

What Narine + Co. Does

Narine + Co. is a New Jersey-based design studio that specializes in luxury residential interiors. Mary, who graduated from NJIT’s School of Architecture and Design, has spent over a decade in the field. She started at Dixon Advisory, renovating historic brownstones in New York and New Jersey, then moved on to lead award-winning corporate design projects, including offices in Lower Manhattan and Sydney, Australia.

But for all her credentials, Mary insists the work is personal. Each client relationship is tailored to the person, not the project. She listens first, then designs — a process that makes every space feel unmistakably yours.

“We’re not just picking paint colors,” she says. “We’re figuring out how you want to feel when you walk through your own front door.”

How the Process Works

The studio offers an à la carte approach. You don’t have to commit to a full renovation. Maybe you just want to refresh your living room or update your kitchen’s backsplash. Mary and her team can handle individual changes, and they’re comfortable with ideas shifting mid-process. Plans evolve. So does the work.

When you do move forward, the project flows through three phases: Discovery, Design Development, and Delivery. The team manages sourcing, trades, timelines, and the final install — all the messy stuff that can make home improvement feel overwhelming. Your job is to show up with ideas. They handle the rest.

What This Means for Hudson County

For Jersey City and Hoboken residents, this is a chance to tackle that project you’ve been putting off. The kitchen that feels cramped. The bedroom that doesn’t quite relax you. The living room that hasn’t changed since you moved in three years ago. With the weather cooling and the holidays creeping closer, fall is the perfect time to make your space feel right again.

And here’s the thing: a free consultation doesn’t mean a sales pitch. Mary genuinely wants to hear what’s on your mind. Whether you’re ready to rip out walls or just want a fresh eye on your current layout, she’ll sit down with you and sketch out possibilities. No pressure. Just a conversation.

“We want people to feel excited about their homes again,” she says. “That’s what this season is about — resetting your space and your headspace.”

What People Are Saying

Clients who’ve worked with Narine + Co. praise Mary’s patience and creativity. “She didn’t just listen to what we said,” one homeowner told us. “She picked up on how we live, what we love, and translated it into a design that finally felt like us.”

The studio has earned recognition as an HG-certified pick for residential design, a nod to both quality and trustworthiness.

What Comes Next

The fall consultations are available now. To book yours, simply reach out through the Narine + Co. website and mention The Hoboken Girl. Mary serves clients across Northern New Jersey, including Jersey City, Hoboken, Montclair, Summit, and Bernardsville.

So go ahead. Open the door to that room you’ve been ignoring. The season of change is here — and the only thing standing between you and a home that feels truly yours is an afternoon conversation.