No Retail Customers Allowed: this One’s Just for the Pros

WELCOME TO EMPIRE DESIGN LAB

We’re so glad you found us. Empire Design Lab was created with a simple but powerful idea: to be a trusted partner to the design trade, offering the support, resources, and craftsmanship needed to bring creative visions to life–at any stage, and at any scale.

Our services are intentionally à la carte. Whether you’re seeking sourcing support, custom fabrication, receiving and warehousing, or expert installation, we invite you to tap into only what you need. Every project deserves attention to detail, and no request is ever too small.

Beyond New York’s Capital District? We’re right there with you. We ship materials and furnishings nationwide, or we can receive, store, deliver, and install your goods locally–wherever your projects take you.

If you’re a trade professional in the greater Capital District, we invite you to join the thriving creative community we serve. At Empire Design Lab, we believe collaboration should be easy and pressure-free: you’re never obligated to purchase through us if you already have vendor accounts. Instead, we’re here to offer fabrication, installation, and logistics support exactly where and when you need it–no strings attached.

We also believe in the power of connection. Throughout the year, we host networking gatherings, lunch & learns, and product showcases–opportunities not just to stay inspired, but to build community with other design professionals.

Empire Design Lab is led by founder Rosemary, whose 26 years of design experience and 12 years of corporate law practice bring a rare combination of creativity, strategy, and resilience to every client relationship. Since opening our doors in 1998, we have grown gradually and intentionally, learning from experience, education, and the inevitable trial and error that comes from doing things the right way.

Today, our business stands on a foundation of loyalty, trust, and service. Many of our clients have been with us for decades, returning project after project–a testament to our unwavering commitment to craftsmanship, communication, and care.

At Empire Design Lab, everything we do is driven by a simple goal: to make your work–and your client’s experience–exceptional. Whether you’re across town or across the country, it would be our honor to become part of your creative journey.

Please, enjoy a short visual history of Empire Design Lab: