Finding the perfect balance between style and function when you’re building a home or renovating can be a daunting task.
The key to success lies in making informed decisions with the help of a design professional. A full-service interior decoration and design firm in West Hartford, The Kathryn Hunt Studio works in an array of visual styles to assist clients through the design process and create livable spaces to call home. Interior Designer Kathryn Hunt offers expert advice focused on creating spaces that stand the test of time.
“Hire an interior designer,” she recommends. “It saves time and money. Designers have a wealth of experience—we understand how products are going to wear and how you're going to live in these products.”
She takes time to become acquainted with her client’s wants and needs before beginning a project.
“I'm not one to dive into trends. I like to sit with my clients and understand who they are as individuals. It's so important that they're comfortable in their own home. As a designer, I'm not dictating what their personal style is going to be—I help them tailor it. The biggest thing that I can tell clients is don't be afraid of going towards what you love. Essentially, we're working together toward creating art within a home space.”
Kathryn starts by working with architectural blueprints to create the right flow and address essential design features intrinsic to the project.
“Generally, I try to make every room happy. Moody can be happy, white can be happy, everything can be happy, it's just a matter of playing with the right textures, colors, and accents.” One of Kathryn’s favorite areas of design is incorporating texture. Her work with patterns and wallcoverings extends to natural fibers, such as grasscloth and linens. “Linen is a wonderful durable, organic, sustainable fabric that we use often. Linens in a thicker textural weave are great for upholstery taking into account pets, taking into account wine spills and life spills. We want to make sure that all these products are going to last.”
Pattern is another feature that is so essential for home design. Kathryn and her design team are experts at pulling together pattern mixes to balance out a room, taking one bold pattern and layering in smaller-scale motifs like block prints to create the perfect ebb-and-flow energy in a room. ”Block prints are absolutely beautiful in their use of colors and intricate detail. Many are hand-done, which is amazing, and again, create art in your spaces.”
In kitchens and baths, she believes a designer is essential in helping the homeowner with the search for tile and hard finishes that produce the right look and add warmth and style continuity. She also stresses that it is very important to work with a quality cabinetry company and an experienced designer to ensure that these spaces are the perfect combination of style and functionality.
Each room should tell its unique story while maintaining a cohesive design language. “I want to walk into a space that is a little bit different and evokes a new feeling. They need to all talk to each other and have the same feeling but when you walk into each space it's going to have its own unique story and you're going to have a different feeling in each room.”
Creating a timeless home involves a thoughtful blend of personal style, functionality, and trust in experienced professionals. The guidance of an experienced interior designer and the insights the designer offers will provide a roadmap for homeowners to navigate the challenges and embrace the joys of creating a beautifully personalized living space.
Kathryn notes, “every project offers new opportunities to play with things like beautiful wallpaper and different textures and different fabrics and different patterns. I love helping clients create their dream spaces.”
Kathryn Hunt Studio
Online: Kathrynhuntstudio.com
Phone: 631-240-3871
Email: kh@kathrynhuntstudio.com
On Social: @Kathrynhuntstudio
Essentially, we're working together toward creating art within a home space.
I'm not one to dive into trends.