Rios Interiors Corporation, the New York City-based general contracting and interior renovation firm led by Founder and Principal Jonathan Rios, has been named a 2026 IABE Regional Excellence Award winner, recognizing the firm’s leadership across the New York and New Jersey luxury residential and commercial renovation market.
Regional Excellence is one of IABE’s most meaningful distinctions — it isn’t handed out for standing out in a single neighborhood or city. It’s reserved for organizations whose reputation, operational standing, and quality of work hold up to scrutiny across an entire state. To earn it, Rios Interiors was evaluated against IABE’s published five-pillar standard: Digital Presence, Customer Reputation, Operational Standing, Industry Tenure, and Professional Integrity. The firm cleared every threshold.
You can view the official recognition page here: Rios Interiors Corporation — 2026 IABE Excellence Award Winner.
From a Father’s Painting Company to New York’s Definitive Authority in High-End Craftsmanship
Before Jonathan Rios founded Rios Interiors Corporation in 2009, he was a teenager working weekends and summers at his father’s painting company — learning the trade from the ground up rather than stepping into the business from the outside. That hands-on foundation shows in how Rios Interiors operates today: every job is overseen by active, principal-led site supervision, not handed off and forgotten.
“This award is a testament to the relentless dedication of our artisans, project managers, and industry partners,” said Jonathan Rios, Founder and Principal of Rios Interiors Corporation. “In a market as demanding as New York City, true luxury is defined by precision, accountability, and an absolute refusal to compromise on quality. We don’t just renovate spaces; we preserve the architectural integrity of this city while elevating it to the highest contemporary standards.”
Over the years, that approach has made Rios Interiors the contractor of choice for some of New York’s most discerning clients — elite private residences, demanding Manhattan co-op boards, and hospitality destinations including The Mark Hotel and The Renaissance Hotel. Much of that reputation traces back to a rare specialty: Rios Interiors self-performs its own high-end finish work, including Venetian plaster, micro-cement, and marble restoration, rather than subcontracting it out. That in-house mastery gives the firm tighter quality control and faster project execution than competitors who outsource specialty finishes.
A Full-Service Approach to Interior Transformation
Rios Interiors Corporation offers a comprehensive range of services across four core areas:
Residential Painting — high-end interior residential painting, drywall installation, taping and skim coating, wallpaper removal and installation, bathroom and kitchen remodeling, marble, granite, and quartz installation and care, crown and base molding installation, Venetian and Marmorino stucco finishes, wood maintenance and care, and basic carpentry.
Commercial Painting — serving condos and apartments, retail spaces, hospitality properties, and schools, with color and finish selection built around each business’s brand and customer experience.
Interior Renovation — a wide-ranging renovation offering including minor demolition, door and flooring installation, light framing, professional drywall installation, bathroom and kitchen remodeling, crown and baseboard molding, basic carpentry, wall covering, painting, plaster repair and skim coating, tile setting, Marmorino stucco, and wall removal — all using high-quality, environmentally friendly materials.
Marble Restoration — restoration, refinishing, maintenance, and installation services for marble, quartz, granite, terrazzo, ceramic, and porcelain, built around the philosophy that older stone rarely needs to be replaced when it can be restored to its original charm at a fraction of the cost.
A Proven Track Record in Hospitality
Rios Interiors has built a particular specialty in the hospitality sector, where the company developed a tailored preventive maintenance program for hotels and resorts, working discreetly and flexibly around guests and staff while keeping properties looking their best year-round.
In one case study, the firm renovated a hotel property spanning its third, seventh, twelfth, and fifteenth floors and public corridors, encompassing more than 300 rooms. The results:
- 283 rooms renovated and updated
- 36% increase in room rate during peak season
- 29% increase in room rate during the slow season
- 95% customer satisfaction rating
In a separate ongoing preventive maintenance engagement covering over 600 rooms, Rios Interiors’ work contributed to reduced guest complaints, fewer negative reviews, and measurable improvements in guest review sentiment, revenue, and overall brand perception.
Recognized for Precision, Accountability, and Site Discipline
The IABE selection process recognized Rios Interiors Corporation specifically for its execution in high-stakes environments, its white-glove site discipline, and its transparent, client-centric approach to project governance. By maintaining active, principal-led oversight on every job site — a level of hands-on involvement that’s increasingly rare in the contracting industry — Jonathan Rios and his team have set a standard for what property managers, architects, and homeowners can expect from a luxury contracting partner.
Read more about client experiences directly on the firm’s Testimonials page, or explore the full range of services on the Rios Interiors Corp. homepage.
What’s Next for Rios Interiors Corporation
As Rios Interiors looks toward the future, this Regional Excellence recognition serves as both a milestone and a foundation — validation of nearly two decades of work, and a springboard for continued growth and innovation within the luxury design-build space across the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area.
Learn More About IABE Recognition
The International Association for Business Excellence evaluates and honors organizations demonstrating excellence in operational quality, integrity, and results, with recognition available at four levels — City, Regional, National, and International. Applications are accepted year-round at no cost, with qualified applicants receiving a same-day determination.
- Learn more about IABE: internationalbusinessexcellence.com
- Apply for recognition: internationalbusinessexcellence.com/apply
