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The Studio
Katie Severns Design is a boutique residential interior design studio located in the San Francisco Bay Area. We specialize in creating elevated, design-forward and beautifully functional spaces for families at all stages.
The KSD aesthetic leans minimalist but inviting, and always thoughtfully layered with a focus on natural materials, heritage textiles and artisan decor. Entering a space we've designed should always make you feel a sense of familiarity and calm.
Taking a tailored approach to each project, we mix vintage with new, incorporate custom details and source one-of-a-kind found pieces for a collected, lived-in feel. Our homes reflect each of our clients' unique lifestyles, refining the aesthetics and functionality to make every day beautiful.
Katie Severns, Principal Designer + Owner
Drawing on her 15+ years of experience leading buying and merchandising for iconic apparel and home brands, Katie takes a highly personalized and curated approach to designing spaces that surprise and delight her clients. With an efficient and detailed process, well-trained eye, and innate talent for finding the perfect finishing touches, she delivers a seamless experience full of collaboration and inspiration from start to finish.
A Northern California native, Katie finds endless inspiration in the natural beauty of the region. As a mom of two, she is passionate about creating homes where busy families can breathe and incorporate a sense of ease and connection into every day. Her style has been described as “California slow living meets elevated, modern design.” In her downtime she loves getting outdoors with her family, practicing yoga + meditation, baseball games (go Giants!), and entertaining at home.
Kind Words
"Katie's approachable, relaxed demeanor made the entire process not just less daunting, but enjoyable. Through interest boards, renderings, visits to our home, and clear, consistent communication she was able to curate living areas that reflect our style and perfectly suit our family."
Emily B.
Hiring Katie to design the remodel of our 1950s Lafayette rancher was the best decision we made. We started as total novices, feeling completely overwhelmed, but with Katie, we knew we had an advocate and an expert guiding us through the process. She balances impeccable taste and design expertise with incredible organizational skill.
We love our new home and we have Katie to thank. She is a joy to work with, and we couldn't recommend her more!
Kelli Z.
We had a very positive experience working with Katie. We are busy parents of young children and didn’t have a lot of time to focus on the details of our design. That’s why it was so helpful to have someone whose eye we trusted who could give us a limited number of choices, making the whole project much less overwhelming. Katie helped us with a master bedroom and bathroom remodel. We absolutely love waking up and ending the night in our gorgeous new master suite. Katie was extremely responsive throughout the project and kept a very close and organized eye on all the different trades people working on the project. I definitely recommend her design services!
Allison F.