ARTFUL MASTERPIECE

KATHARINE ANDREWS’ evolution from a young art aficionado to a trailblazing interior designer is nothing short of captivating. Fueled by her early fascination with architecture and historic renovation, she shifted gears from a stellar performance record in medical equipment sales to reimagining spaces with elegance with her namesake interior design firm. Armed with a master’s in interior design and an impressive award-winning portfolio, Andrews transforms interiors into stunning masterpieces while energizing Chicago’s design scene through bold leadership and community engagement.

How do you inspire others? Leading by example, I inspire others by demonstrating my commitment to achieving excellence, infusing my passion and expertise into creating customized design solutions for my clients and maintaining high standards in all aspects of my life. Setting this example, I cultivate an environment where excellence is not just a goal but a way of life, motivating those around me to strive for their own highest potential.

Traits you think great leaders possess? Great leaders embrace responsibility, empower others, and instill trust to facilitate change. A successful leader possesses exceptional communication skills, is an active listener, and focuses on maximizing their potential to help others grow and succeed.

Most proud of doing? As an interior designer, clients instill trust in me to realize their vision as I manage their projects. As an American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) peer group leader, I plan monthly meetings with my design colleagues to share best practices, resources, and ideas that foster creativity and collaboration in our professional practices. This commitment to ongoing learning and community engagement not only enhances my craft but also drives the advancement of interior design through shared knowledge and collaborative growth.

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