I started Kara Kersten Design to do my part in helping to make every space the best it can possibly be for the people who live there (I may have a slight obsession about that!). As much as I love designing my clients’ spaces, I equally love acting as their advocate throughout their project. How rewarding to know I’m protecting them from being taken advantage of and making sure their interests are front and center at all times. Add to that the great relationships and laughter I share with my clients and I can honestly say I have the best job in the world–even if I don’t get to fix every space in it!
founder & principal designer
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Creative vision.
Innovative
solutions.
Happy clients.
At KKD, we know that even a good design choice isn’t right for everyone. Our background in interior architecture deepens our knowledge and ideas to give our clients a broader world of possibilities for their homes. Noticing the nuances of your personality and tastes. Listening closely to your ideas, questions, and concerns. Caring deeply about who you are and how you want to live in your home. Our highly customized approach gives each client an amazing project experience and lets us create highly personalized designs that resonate with them on a deep level, letting them recharge at home and show up as their best selves in the world every day.
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With a background in interior architecture, Kara brings the science of architecture together with the art of design to help you achieve deeply personal levels of customization in the look, feel, and functionality of your home. This unique expertise means our creative vision includes a broader world of possibilities for our clients’ homes. It also means we speak fluent ‘contractor,’ translating and advocating for our clients throughout their projects. From transforming your home’s plans with innovative layout and functionality solutions, to working with your builder or contractor to execute the design plans, then furnishing and finishing your spaces to reflect your tastes and personality, we tailor your home to suit you to a ‘T.’
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Fred S.
“The process, from design to execution, was a master class in understanding a client’s lifestyle goals and turning them into reality. Kara’s hands-on approach simplifies the process, providing top choices in materials and guiding clients through selections to save time and energy. Her deft coordination with contractors and trades ensures seamless execution. I couldn’t be more pleased with my redesigned home and highly recommend Kara and her team.”
Megan W.
“Working with Kara was amazing. She can visual a room and has excellent ideas for what works within a specific space. She was able to create designs for our house based on a video call and floor plans. We loved the entire process of workin with Kara. And the results in our home are fantastic. Thank you!”
“My contractor recommended Kara. I had an idea of what I wanted to do with my kitchen, but she offered expertise to help me with selections. She didn't overload me with choices, but she also kept searching for materials when I wasn't sold on the first two or three. She was easy to work with and responsive to my texts/calls/emails.”
Linda E.