The co-founders of The Risto Group (“Risto”), a New York City based design and project management firm, Seanne Murray and Kathyann Saleem, today announced the firm’s debut at the 2008 Architectural Digest Home Show. Risto designed a space (Booth #746) that highlights home entertainment and lighting. The Home Show features New York’s most prominent designers and architects.

    Murray said: “The space illustrates Risto’s ability to collaborate effectively with other professionals to create functional, beautiful, highly aesthetic interiors that represent the homeowner’s vision”. Some of the highlights of the space include a custom designed entertainment cabinet, featuring a unique use of zebra wood, built by M. Citko Architectural Woodworking; a Pioneer Elite Kuro 1080p plasma television, featuring Blu-Ray and Bohlender-Graebener speakers employing patented planar ribbon technology, selected and professionally installed by IntraHome Technologies (“IntraHome”); and elegant lighting from The Lighting Showroom.

    Saleem said: “The design is both contemporary and tranquil in nature. It reflects Risto’s philosophy that one’s home should be a sanctuary, a place of refuge”.

    The team focused on identifying the right mix of talent and services to meet a client’s needs. Murray said: “We wanted to create a space that would emphasize our ability to harness a variety of resources to bring a well-designed vision to life”.

    Steve D’Addone of IntraHome said: “We enjoy working with Risto to integrate sophisticated home technology effectively into exquisite design”.
    Risto, which is a full service design firm headquartered in New York City, specializes in complete project management for residential and commercial clients. With emphasis on impeccable service, Risto creates functional and beautiful interiors prioritizing the client’s objectives during the design process to develop customized solutions.