Texture, texture, texture! Love how layered this room is without being overdone. It's functional and beautiful at once, essentially what we strive for in each space we design. I often say 'we' when I could say I, as I am the principal designer of KDC
What quiet moments can you bring into your space to remind yourself to slow down, pause and enjoy the gift of the present moment? It is really hard to remain present in our fast paced society and often our thoughts can take over and remove us from w
It was hard to get a great shot of this amazing light fixture, designed by Serge Mouille, the french industrial designer, but we had to show it off just a little. This fixture is a classic because it's so darn good! Good design really does stand the
The story behind this art is very special. My client's husband had the great idea of creating this piece after visiting his late father-in-law's restaurant in Iowa. The restaurant had since been transformed into a pizza place, but retained much of th
Most people hire a designer because they want a beautiful space, but it's rare that we take a moment to ponder why and if beauty is important. I've personally contemplated this because it's deeply important to me to do work that is meaningful. So aft
Another shot of @dryounguci ‘s office. I think we can say with confidence this is the nicest office in the building :) Swipe right for the before pics. #katchdc 📸 @alisonbernier #office #doctorsoffice #medicaloffice #before #after #tran
Plants + fiberart are some of our favorite mediums to work with. Sometimes we need something more than art, something with texture and dimension. And plants, don't get us started on the benefits of bringing in nature into your spa
Collaboration makes for the best work in our opinion and this project was a perfect example of just that. We got creative with this shelfie moment in the office of @dryounguci by taking a simple wall shelf and changing its orientation to create more
Black + White + Wood = A Winning Combination The graphic quality that black and white brings is perfectly warmed by the earthiness of wood. Balance is everything in life and design and we aim for balance in each space we design. #katcdesigncollect
This moment presents an invitation. It is a quiet request to grab a blanket, your favorite book and take some time. We have so little time in this modern world and when we can create spaces that remind us to slow down it's a welcomed gift. This is o
One of the most important considerations we make when designing space is variation. We are keen to work in a variety of tones and textures to create rooms that reflect the same variety found in the natural world. This is so important! Rarely in natu
Do we really need to stop playing as adults? I say absolutely not! We may not be on the ground with blocks or coloring with crayons, but we still benefit from being in that state of childhood wonder. KDC designed this artwork line by line to bring i