Our approach

A home can be elevated without losing what makes it yours.

Good design starts with close attention: how a space is used, what you love already, and what you want to feel when you walk in.

Bathroom with navy vanity and freestanding tub by Kerry Leikus Designs

Considered from the ground up.

We look at floor plans, circulation, windows, entries, storage, and natural light, while respecting the artwork, heirlooms, and favorite pieces that tell your story.

Honest collaboration.

An invitation into your home deserves care. Kerry works with you to identify what stays, what changes, and what helps the whole house feel more cohesive.

Beautifully lived in.

The goal is not a showroom. It’s a home with comfort, utility, and a point of view that feels recognizably yours.

A collaborative, client-centered process

Listening comes first.

Our design approach is simple and straightforward. We believe high-quality interior design begins with listening, observing, and interpreting the client’s vision. We note how a space is presently used and draft layouts that are in sync with the client’s lifestyle, ensuring every project results in a home that feels comfortable, elevated, and personal. We prioritize thoughtful planning and cohesive material selections that flow throughout the home.

We recognize that an invitation to consult on your home welcomes us into a most private space, and we appreciate your trust as we engage in a collaborative design process. We pay no attention to signs of life, whether piles of laundry or leftover crumbs. We are on a mission to discover your style and realize the true potential of your home. Our greatest intention is to maximize your use and enjoyment of your living space.

Space planning

Honoring your structural canvas.

We often begin by reviewing the floor plan, walkways, windows, and entries. We assess the space, considering new configurations and ideal designs, while understanding that we are often not starting with a blank canvas. You have collected items of interest and appeal, mementos, heirlooms, artwork, hand-me-downs, and favorite pieces. We observe and respect what is important to our clients.

Our cues come from you and your family. We consider your lifestyle, entertaining needs, habits, and daily use. We hone in on a color palette and style that flows throughout the home. We incorporate function and storage into the design plan, while paying attention to lighting and natural light so that the outside may also be a feature on the inside. This new space created together will still be you, perhaps an updated and elevated version of you.

Your home, thoughtfully considered

Let’s talk about what’s possible.

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