Analisse Taft-Gersten, owner and founder of the ALT for Living studios has transformed the meaning of luxury with her unique one-stop-shop experience.

Being immersed in the design community for over 10 years in Los Angeles, Analisse decided to take the next step forward and move to New York City to start her own business. In 2008, Analisse saw an opportunity in the market to curate something special. She took a bold leap and opened ALT for Living offering designers and architects a special place to come and experience all that design has to offer. A studio to get lost in and to inspire creativity.

Today, Analisse owns tHREE beautiful lifestyle studios in NYC, Los Angeles, AND SAG HARBOR. Most recently, she OPENED THE 1818 COLLECTIVE WITH BUSINESS PARTNER AND CO-FOUNDER KRISTIN FINE. THIS DESIGN COLLECTIVE SHARES THE SAME PROPERTY AS THE ALT EAST studio, CREATING AN IMMERSIVE DESIGN EXPERIENCE IN THE HAMPTONS.

Analisse devotes herself to all areas in lifestyle and design. Whether she designs or stages your home, or creates a special experience for consumers to enjoy, there is nothing that excites her more than designing an environment for her clients to love.

About the Showrooms

Alt for living

The ALT for Living studio, located in the heart of the Flatiron District offers a unique, one-stop shopping experience for the trade.

ALT for Living features a cultivated assortment of fine carpets, textiles and home furnishings perfectly suited for modern living. Presented in a boutique-like atmosphere, our collection is curated with an “eye” on what designers are looking for.

ALT LA

A new experience is coming soon. stay tuned for the alt residence - a new design destination in the heart of industrial santa monica.

ALT EAST

ALT East is ALT for Living's Hamptons outpost, located within The 1818 Collective in the heart of Sag Harbor. Founded by Analisse Taft-Gersten and Kristin Fine, The 1818 Collective was created as a destination where designers, collectors, and the design curious can discover an ever-changing mix of vintage and contemporary furnishings, textiles, art, and accessories. Rooted in a shared appreciation for craftsmanship and thoughtful design, the space celebrates timeless interiors through a carefully curated collection of distinctive pieces that inspire beautiful living.

ALT East offers a curated selection of fabrics, rugs, wallpaper, and home accessories, creating a seamless extension of the design experience at The 1818 Collective and providing the Hamptons community with a local resource for sourcing beautiful interiors.