August Black launched in 2008 as the only interior design firm that caters exclusively to men. Met with great acclaim, August Black has helped men up and down the island of Manhattan at such addresses as 20 Pine, The Ludlow, and the brainchild of Lifestyle guru Amy Sacco’s building; The District. After helping hundreds of Wall Streeters, Hedge Fund guys, musicians, athletes and the occasional lawyer make their house a home, women and couples began to knock on the door. Due to the growing demand, August Black proudly launched August Black HOME for women and families and August Black BABY for one of a kind, custom baby rooms.From bachelors to babies we’re happy to say…we’ve come full circle.

Taylor Spellman, Founder & President

Taylor Spellman is not afraid of taking chances. “If you are passionate about something, itʼs always worth the risk,” she says.

A graduate of Fordham University and now President of the Manhattan-based company, Spellman and her team are serving an exclusive yet untapped market – that of the high-powered bachelor with a less than high-powered apartment. After living in New York for 10 years, Spellman continued to find the same scenario: “No matter the guyʼs age or how much money he made, the problem was always the same – that of an apartment in dire need of a discerning eye.” Taylor has designed spaces for clients residing at some of the world’s most exclusive addresses. And in the process, she has helped scores of people not only better their homes, but ultimately improve their lives.

Taylor is also the Home and Lifestyle Expert for the popular blog
Style Confessions.