High Quality Design Services
At Rust Belt, we specialize in high-end renovations, serving discerning homeowners throughout the Buffalo & Western New York area. Our expertise also extends to virtual design services, allowing us to collaborate with clients nationwide.Whether you’re embarking on a new build or a full-scale renovation, our comprehensive design approach encompasses cabinetry, lighting, plumbing fixtures, and custom furnishings ensuring a cohesive, elevated, and luxurious result. Our passion for crafting beautifully curated spaces is at the heart of everything we do.Led by Owner and Interior Designer Dusty Blasko, we offer a full suite of interior design services, including space planning, renovation design, kitchen and bath design, color consultation, and full-service furnishings and décor installation. Whether you’re envisioning a fully realized residence or a thoughtfully refined space, we deliver a seamless, highly tailored experience from concept through completion.We believe your home should be a true reflection of you an environment that feels elevated, effortless, and deeply personal. Thoughtful design has the power to transform not only your space, but the way you live within it.Let’s begin.In-Home Styling Services
Thoughtful interior design begins with understanding how a home is lived in every day. Our In-Home Design Services were created for homeowners throughout Buffalo, NY and surrounding Western New York communities including Amherst, Clarence, Orchard Park, East Aurora, Williamsville, Elmwood Village, and Parkside who are planning larger renovations, additions, new construction projects, or full-service kitchen and bathroom transformations.
At Rust Belt, we take a fully integrated in-house approach that combines interior design, custom cabinetry, millwork, and renovation planning under one boutique team. From the earliest planning stages through final installation details, our process focuses on creating cohesive interiors that feel functional, timeless, and deeply connected to the character of the home.
Whether reimagining a kitchen, designing a new build, planning a large-scale addition, or transforming multiple spaces throughout the home, our in-home design services provide a collaborative and highly personalized experience tailored specifically to each project, lifestyle, and home.
Full Design Package was created for homeowners who are planning full renovations, additions, or new construction projects and want a more personalized, elevated design experience from start to finish.
From kitchens and bathrooms to whole-home interiors and additions, we guide clients through every phase of the design process while carefully curating the details that bring a home together. Services are performed in Buffalo and surrounding Western, NY Area.
Thoughtfully designed interiors require more than a single day of selections—they require careful planning, preparation, and a clear design vision before decisions are ever made. Our Design Day Package was created for homeowners who want expert guidance, efficient decision-making, and a professionally curated design experience without committing to a full-service design package.
While the actual Design Day is a focused and fast-paced experience for both our team and the homeowner, much of the work happens behind the scenes long before the day begins.
A thoughtfully styled home feels layered, personal, and effortlessly collected. Our In-Home Styling Service was created for homeowners throughout Buffalo, NY and surrounding Western New York communities who want professional help furnishing, styling, and completing their interiors without undertaking a full renovation.
We shop for you and install all your pieces, carefully selecting furnishings, rugs, lighting, artwork, décor, and accessories tailored specifically to your home, lifestyle, and aesthetic.
Not every home transformation requires a full renovation. Our Small Scope Design Package was created for homeowners throughout Buffalo, NY and surrounding Western New York communities who are looking to refresh and elevate individual spaces through thoughtful interior design without major construction.
Perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, offices, dining rooms, entryways, and smaller interior updates, this package focuses on creating cohesive, designer-curated spaces that feel layered, functional, and personal.
À La Carte Design Services
Sometimes it’s the smaller details that make the biggest impact. Our À La Carte Design Services were created for homeowners throughout Buffalo, NY and surrounding Western New York communities including Amherst, Clarence, Orchard Park, East Aurora, Williamsville, and Elmwood Village who are looking for professional design guidance without a full renovation or full-service design package.
Whether selecting the perfect paint color, layering lighting throughout a home, sourcing artwork, or receiving personalized in-home design advice, these services are designed to help clients make thoughtful, confident decisions that elevate the overall feel of their space. Each offering is tailored to the individual home and provides the same curated, detail-driven approach that defines every Rust Belt project.
Artwork is one of the final layers that brings warmth, personality, and character into a thoughtfully designed home. Our Art Selection Package was created for homeowners throughout Buffalo, NY and surrounding Western New York communities who want curated artwork selections that feel cohesive with their interiors and personal style.
Whether completing a newly renovated space, refreshing a room, or styling an entire home, our team carefully curates artwork that complements the architecture, furnishings, color palette, and overall design direction of the home.
Lighting plays a critical role in how a home feels, functions, and is experienced every day. Our Lighting Selection Package was created for homeowners throughout Buffalo, NY and surrounding Western New York communities who want thoughtfully curated lighting selections that feel cohesive with their home’s architecture and interior design.
Whether updating a single room or layering lighting throughout multiple spaces, our team carefully selects fixtures that balance functionality, scale, warmth, and visual impact.
Sometimes the best place to begin is with a thoughtful conversation inside your home. Our In-Person Consultation Package was created for homeowners throughout Buffalo, NY and surrounding Western New York communities who are looking for professional design guidance, expert insight, and personalized recommendations before committing to a larger renovation or design project.
During this one-on-one consultation, our Rust Belt team will walk through your home with you to better understand your space, lifestyle, design goals, and the challenges you may be experiencing within the home.
Sometimes a focused conversation with an experienced designer is all it takes to create clarity and confidence within your home project. Our 60 Minute Virtual Design Consultation was created for homeowners throughout Buffalo, NY and surrounding Western New York communities including Amherst, Clarence, Orchard Park, East Aurora, Williamsville, and Elmwood Village who are looking for professional interior design guidance, expert insight, and actionable ideas without committing to a full-service design package.
Selecting the right paint colors can completely transform the feel of a home—but finding the perfect balance of tone, warmth, lighting, and cohesiveness can often feel overwhelming. Our Paint Selection Package was created for homeowners throughout Buffalo, NY and surrounding Western New York communities who want professional guidance selecting paint colors that feel timeless, intentional, and connected to their home.
We help clients navigate the paint selection process with carefully curated recommendations tailored to the home’s architecture, lighting conditions, furnishings, finishes, and overall design aesthetic.
Explore our design and renovation processes
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Kitchen Design
Thoughtfully designed kitchens that combine custom cabinetry, functional layouts, and timeless interior design for homes throughout Buffalo and Western New York.
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Whole-Home Interiors
Interior design services that create beautifully connected living spaces tailored to the way you live, gather, and experience your home.
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Furniture Selections
Layered furniture and styling selections that bring warmth, balance, and personality to every thoughtfully designed interior.
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Historic Renovations
Curated renovations that preserve the craftsmanship of historic Buffalo-area homes while introducing modern comfort and functionality.
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Design-Build Experience
A seamless in-house approach that combines interior design, custom cabinetry, renovation, and construction from concept through completion.
Connected Through Design
At Rust Belt, our interior design services are thoughtfully connected to every part of the home renovation process. Serving Buffalo, NY and surrounding Western New York communities including Amherst, Clarence, Orchard Park, East Aurora, Williamsville, and Elmwood Village, we take a fully integrated in-house approach that combines interior design, custom cabinetry, and renovation into one cohesive experience.
Explore our custom cabinetry services, renovation process, cabinet selection resources, and project portfolio to learn more about the homes we’ve transformed throughout Buffalo and Western New York.
Custom Cabinetry
Handcrafted custom cabinetry and built-in storage solutions designed and fabricated in-house for kitchens, mudrooms, bathrooms, and whole-home interiors throughout Buffalo and Western New York.
Cabinet Selection Guide
A curated guide to cabinet styles, finishes, materials, and design details to help homeowners create custom cabinetry that feels timeless, functional, and tailored to their home.
Home Renovations
Thoughtfully managed luxury home renovations that combine interior design, custom millwork, and construction into one seamless in-house design-build experience.
Project Portfolio
Explore our portfolio of custom interiors, historic home renovations, luxury kitchens, and handcrafted cabinetry projects completed throughout Buffalo, NY and the surrounding Western New York communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We believe a thoughtful renovation process starts with clear communication and transparency. Below are answers to some of the most common questions we receive about our interior design, custom cabinetry, and design-build renovation services throughout Buffalo, NY and the surrounding Western New York communities.
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Yes. In addition to interior design and renovation services, we offer furniture selections, styling, lighting, décor, and layered finishing details to help create cohesive and fully finished interiors. Our goal is to design spaces throughout Buffalo, NY and the surrounding Western New York communities that feel warm, functional, timeless, and reflective of how our clients truly live.
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Absolutely. Space planning is one of the most important parts of our design process and helps ensure every room functions beautifully for everyday living. Whether we are redesigning a kitchen, reworking a historic Buffalo home, or planning a whole-home renovation, we carefully consider layout, circulation, storage, furniture placement, and functionality before construction begins.
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Yes. Historic home renovation is one of our specialties at Rust Belt. We work with homeowners throughout Buffalo, Elmwood Village, Parkside, East Aurora, Clarence, and surrounding Western New York neighborhoods to thoughtfully preserve original architectural character while introducing updated layouts, custom cabinetry, and modern functionality.
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Every project is unique, but creating a design plan for our clients usually takes between 6-16 weeks. The execution phase can last anywhere from 4-12 months, depending on the project scope.
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Yes. We guide clients through all material and finish selections including cabinetry, countertops, tile, flooring, lighting, plumbing fixtures, hardware, paint colors, furnishings, and decorative details. Because our interior design, cabinetry, and renovation services are all managed in-house, every selection is carefully curated to create a cohesive final result.
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Our design-build process combines interior design, custom cabinetry, renovation, and construction under one fully integrated in-house team. Unlike traditional remodeling companies or general contractors, we manage every phase internally—from initial concepts and space planning to cabinetry fabrication, construction coordination, and final styling—creating a more seamless, organized, and collaborative experience for homeowners throughout Buffalo and Western New York.