Ria E.Gulian, ASID, NJCID

Company: Interior Designs By Ria
187 Monmouth Blvd.
Oceanport, NJ 07757 map
Phone: (732) 571-1171
Email: riagee@aol.com
Website: www.designsbyria.com

Designer Profile

Ria Gulian, ASID has a most diverse background when it comes to interiors. She has worked on projects such as custom and renovated homes, hospitality, medical, dental offices, yachts and commercial interiors. Ms. Gulian is the owner of Interior Designs by Ria, a Long Branch based interior design firm. Her showroom is located on Ocean Avenue in Long Branch. Ms. Gulian has a roster of satisfied clientele who applaud her design skills, her ability to listen, and her advocacy for the client in all phases of the project. Her staff is able to assist and answer questions expeditiously. Through years of networking and developing skills, Ria has established herself in the dental and hospitality industries.

Her understanding of construction from the ground up is a result of long and successful working relationships with many area builders and architects. She has been a member of the New Jersey Shore Builders Association and has worked closely with builders on several developments, including Holland Ridge Homes in Freehold and Shore Management/Renaissance in Eatontown. She has been involved in the selections of all interior specifications, from mouldings to custom cabinetry. Her renovation projects have earned accolades from clients for her ability to create an environment conducive to family's and staff's needs. She has been involved in the design and construction of large custom homes, putting her design knowledge to work on everything from kitchens to great rooms to home theater rooms.

Ms. Gulian has expertise in the medical and dental field and works as a team player in conjunction with builders and dental companies. Awareness of ADA requirements are just one of the areas of knowledge to complete an office that is functional and addresses the needs of both the stage and patients. Team effort is an important process in the coordination of the scope of services needed to complete the design program. We also work as an independent design firm to specify and select products conducive to the special needs of your practice. Purchasing is an option for furnishings, window treatments, artwork and accessories. Projects completed have been in the NY/NJ area and include: The Orthopedic Institute of Central Jersey, Monmouth Radiology, New Jersey Spine Center, Tinton Falls Dermatology Office and recently completed Clark Family Dental Associates and Drs. Burt and Laureen Langer’s NY office.

Ms. Gulian is a certified NJ Interior Designer and has been qualified as a certified Interior Designer by the NJ Board of Architects. She also has a Florida License, which she just completed a model home, The Whitney, in West Palm Beach, FL. Ria has also been a NCIDQ-certified interior designer since 1983 and is a professional member of ASID. Her association with the organization began while studying interior design at the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale. She started its first ASID Student Chapter and served as president. This experience fostered an ongoing commitment to mentoring interior design students. Ria is on the advisory committee for the interior design program at Brookdale Community College and has served on the advisory committee for Tufenkian Tibetan Carpets in NYC. Ria is a past NJ Chapter President, 2000-2001 and is an active member of ASID. She has served on many committees such as Co Chairman for community service, recently, with the Hospice Project at Monmouth Medical.

Services Offered

Consultation
Design
Drafting
Space Planning
Specifications
Millwork detailing
Custom furniture and built-ins
Window treatments
Renovations collaborated with architects, contractors and builders
Order placement, follow up and delivery

Awards & Publications

Ms. Gulian was honored with several Design of Excellence Awards from the NJ Chapter of ASID. The Gold Award for residential kitchen , 2006; Two Silver Awards for public spaces and healthcare 2008; Two Bronze Awards 2008 for small corporate and retail space.

Chapter Medalist Award, which is the highest award given to a designer on a chapter level, presented for outstanding service and contributions.

She has participated in area show houses, including:
1998 "Grand View" Show House (The Wiedeke Estate/Bayville) which earned her a Bronze Award for Design Excellence from the New Jersey Chapter of ASID.
Ria collaborated with the architect and builder on a custom home, located on the Toms River, that was on a public house tour for the "White Pine Twig Community Medical Center"
1997 "Celebration of Broadway" (West Long Branch)
1995 "Grand View Show House" (Holmdel).

Ria has been nominated to the "Alumni Wall of Fame" at her alma mater. The Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale, for her leadership accomplishments in the interior design field.

Her work has appeared in many magazine publications, including:
House Beautiful
New Jersey Monthly
Design NJ
New Jersey Countryside
Elegance by Design
New York Spaces
New Jersey Savy
Monmouth Health and Life
Elegant Lifestyles Magazine
Home Lighting and Accessories
The Asbury Park Press
Star Ledger

Her work as also appeared in many book publications, including:
Designed in New Jersey
Spectacular Small Kitchens
Designing Commercial Interiors