Designing beyond the expected

Culminating function, taste and guest experience to create home-away-from-home spaces.

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A woman with blonde hair wearing a black blazer and light blue jeans, holding several colorful pillows, standing in a modern living room with a large window, a beige and white blanket on the sofa, a large black and white portrait on the wall, and a tree outside the window.

Hey, I’m Kelly

I’ve been designing for as long as I can remember… though in the early days, it meant rearranging my bedroom and styling floral arrangements in my dad’s flower shop. Moving furniture, experimenting with color, and seeing how a single detail could shift the entire mood of a space taught me early on that design is as much about emotion as it is about aesthetics.

Today, as owner and lead interior designer of Studio K, I bring that same instinct to hospitality projects of every scale, from boutique hotels and restaurants to entry spaces for global brands. My goal is always the same: to create spaces where guests feel welcome, cared for, and inspired to stay awhile.

With nearly 30 years of experience, an active NCIDQ certification, and design approval from Hilton, IHG, and Marriott, I blend creativity with a disciplined approach to process, budgets, and timelines. As a Women Owned Small Business, I believe collaboration and clear communication are the foundation of every successful project.

Every project is a chance to tell a unique story, and I love crafting the details that make yours unforgettable.

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Our Ethos

At Studio K, we believe great hospitality design is about more than beauty, it’s about how a space makes you feel. We consider flow, function, purpose, and ground our work in:

A warm welcome

because every design choice should invite guests to linger longer

Lasting impressions

those tiny, memorable details that delight - long after the first visit

Creative collaboration

with the goal to create spaces that everyone is pleased with

Could you guess our love language? It’s thoughtful hospitality. We can’t wait to design spaces, from the lobby to the guest room, that welcome, inspire, and delight your guests. 

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Partnership from concept to installation

From first ideas to the final touches, we’re with you every step of the way, keeping the process smooth, collaborative, and organized. We make sure every choice feels right for your brand and budget, aligning creative concepts with investments. The goal? An easy, enjoyable experience and a space you’re proud to welcome guests into.

Ready to start creating? Tell us more about your hospitality design needs in a short form here.

Hospitality: Our Speciality

Studio K is a Hilton, Marriott & IHG approved designer. Clients include:

A logo with a stylized tree inside a circle, and the text 'DoubleTree' below it.
Cambria logo in black and white.
Hilton Garden Inn logo on a black background
Black and white logo of Hilton Hotels & Resorts with a circular emblem and text
A plain white background with no objects or details visible.
IHG Hotels & Resorts logo in white text on a black background.
Crowne Plaza by IHG logo on a black background
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Featured Portfolio

  • A modern hotel lounge with colorful chairs, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and decorative artwork on the walls.

    Redisence Inn — VA

  • A spacious, modern hotel lobby with a seating area featuring light gray curved sofas, a patterned purple rug, and knotted decorative pillows. The ceiling has a circular, illuminated pattern with a black chandelier hanging in the center. In the background, a bar area with high chairs, tables, and large windows letting in natural light is visible.

    Cambria — NH

  • Hotel lobby with black leather sofa, pink armchairs, a marble coffee table, and a large portrait on the wall.

    Inn at the Crossroads — SC

  • Hotel room with a bed, a blue couch with an ottoman, a desk with chair, wall art, lamps, and window blinds.

    Home2Suites — SC

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Interior view of a modern restaurant or bar with a round bar counter, bar stools with teal cushions, and hanging gold pendant lights. The background features a bar area with shelves of liquor bottles and glasses, and large windows allowing natural li
Interior of a modern restaurant with tables set with glasses and napkins, surrounded by colorful chairs, large windows, and a bar area with hanging gold lights.
Two double beds with white striped bedding and dark blue pillows in a modern hotel room. Light wood furniture, artwork on the walls, and a flat-screen TV on the wall. There is a small desk with a checked chair, a wall-mounted lamp, and a coffee stati
Modern bathroom with white and gray color scheme, featuring a large mirror, white countertop with a sink, orange abstract artwork on the gray wall, toilet, and towels.
A hotel room with a bed, wooden headboard, and a mural with geometric shapes and colors on the wall behind the bed. There are two bedside tables, one with a telephone and alarm clock. A black sofa with pillows is next to a window showing greenery out
A modern hotel or office reception area with a curved white marble front desk, a wall mural of mountains and birds, and a potted plant on the desk. The space has wood-look flooring and gray walls.
Modern hotel lobby with seating area featuring sofas, armchairs, and tables. There are large windows, decorative lighting fixtures, and a scenic mural of mountains and flying birds on the wall. The ceiling has circular recessed lighting and a contemp
Modern hotel lobby with comfortable seating area, purple and black patterned rug, circular black and white chandelier, wooden beams, bar area, and large windows.
Modern dining area in a restaurant with various tables and chairs, a bar with gold pendant lights, large windows, and stylish decor.
Interior of a modern restaurant with large windows, wooden ceiling beams, and a variety of colorful chairs set around tables with glasses, napkins, and small decorative candles.

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