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KATHARINE ANDREWS’ Katharine Andrews Interiors LLC (KAI) is an award-winning, full-service interior design firm that specializes in high-end residential interiors. From design concept through project completion, KAI provides clients with personal attention and integral design services to ensure exceptional service and high-quality design solutions. KAI has the ability to successfully transform interiors by creating timeless, functional, and versatile spaces through the use of scale, texture, color, and architectural details. Andrews holds a M.A. degree in Interior Design from Harrington College of Design Chicago and a B.S. degree in Marketing from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As an active member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), her firm has cultivated meaningful relationships with key industry vendors who provide invaluable resources, insight, and support—key factors to the ultimate success of their projects.
How do you define confidence—and how have you built it? Confidence is all about trusting yourself and believing in your abilities to achieve your personal and professional goals. I’ve built confidence by overcoming challenges, gaining knowledge through experience, and persevering when facing adversity. Obstacles create opportunities for growth and development which are integral to establishing confidence.
What’s a trend you’re embracing—or challenging? KAI does not embrace trends; my firm tailors every design solution to reflect our clients’ specific needs and lifestyle preferences. Interiors should be designed with three primary principles in mind—form, function, and beauty. Striking the right balance is key. When these core design principles are successfully implemented into the design scheme and the clients’ objectives are met, all is well.
What conversations are you passionate about bringing to the table? After meeting with clients and learning about their project objectives, countless hours are spent planning, designing, and executing our shared design vision. I’m passionate about communicating my ideas and presenting meaningful design solutions with new and established clients. It’s exciting to show them how I’ve applied my insight, creativity, and expertise to achieve their specific project goals.
What do you do to recharge? When time permits, I enjoy having dinner with friends and spending time with my family. I also love to travel, as I often find design inspiration in different parts of the country and abroad.
For more information, visit kandrewsinteriors.com. You may also follow her on Instagram @katharineandrewsinteriors, on Facebook at Katharine Andrews Interiors LLC, or on Houzz at kandrewsinteriors.
