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Longevity is having a moment. In New York, even luxury real estate is beginning to move beyond the usual amenities — gyms, spas, pools — and into the world of diagnostics, recovery, prevention, and long-term wellbeing. One recent example is One High Line, where Atria Health and Research Institute is reportedly bringing five floors of longevity-focused health services to the building, including advanced screenings and medical wellness offerings. But to me, designing for longevity is not a trend. It is not simply about adding a cold plunge, a sauna, or a wellness room. It is about creating homes that support the body, calm the nervous system, encourage daily rituals, and age beautifully over time. At Kati Curtis Design, we think about longevity in two ways: the longevity of the people who live in the home, and the longevity of the home itself. Longevity Begins With How a Home Makes You Feel A home can either regulate you or deplete you. The right interior does more than look beautiful. It affects how you sleep, how you move, how you breathe, how you gather, how you recover, and how you begin and end each day. When we design a home, we are thinking about the invisible layers as much as the visible ones: light, air, acoustics, flow, materials, comfort, and emotional ease. The goal is not perfection. The goal is a home that quietly supports a better life. Designing for Healthspan, Not...
In addition to beautiful interiors, Kati Curtis also provides tailored advisory for Private Equity in Customized Furniture & Design. The world of private equity is one of ambition, transformation, and untapped potential. For firms looking to invest in the lucrative fields of interior design and online furniture retail, the opportunities are vast—but so are the complexities. When investing in specialized industries like these, it takes more than just financial acumen. It takes an insider’s understanding of the artistry behind the products, the nuances of customer behavior, and the intricate supply chains that drive this market. This is where our advisory services come into play. Designing Success Through Industry Expertise An investment in the interior design or online furniture sector is more than a numbers game; it's about understanding the heart of the industry. The interior design world thrives on customization, storytelling, and personalized experiences, while online furniture retail demands the right marketing, scalability, and seamless customer journeys. Kati is a seasoned expert with both financial and industry-specific experience, making her uniquely positioned to guide private equity firms toward successful investment outcomes. Why Invest in Interior Design and Online Furniture? Both interior design and online furniture retail sectors are poised for growth, driven by changing consumer lifestyles and increasing attention to home aesthetics. Here's why these industries are compelling investment targets: Elevated Demand: With the rise of remote work and shifting priorities, more people are investing in their living spaces, fueling...
We are thrilled to be a part of Design Share - a group of the Top 10 NYC Interior Design Firms that gather each month to share tips, challenges, and offer resources and support to each other. If you have recently purchased an apartment in one of the luxurious buildings in Manhattan, the interiors have to be just as awe-inspiring. Whether you want a traditional or modern aesthetic, an expert interior designer can help in bringing your dream apartment to life. Our group is comprised of many design firms with different tastes and styles, and it's important to choose a designer whose work resonated with your personal aesthetic. Kati Curtis Design:Â Kati Curtis Design is an award-winning interior design firm specializing in high-end residential and home renovation projects. Kati is admired for her ability to create layered interiors that combine function, texture, and color. The firm's design aesthetic is contemporary, timeless, and infused with color, art and personality. Lisa Frantz Interiors: Lisa Frantz Interiors is an award-winning interior design firm focused on residential projects. Their approach is to create a space that reflects its owner's personality and style. Lisa Frantz Interiors offers services from design concept consultation to full project management. Neal Beckstedt: Neal Beckstedt Studio is known for its timeless, sophisticated designs. The firm's design philosophy is grounded in a keen sense of proportion and scale, combined with the use of quality materials. Neal Beckstedt specializes in creating spaces...
Thanksgiving is fast approaching- and while the dinner table might not be as full as usual, we still believe in decorating and celebrating the holiday! We've gathered some of our top tips for creating beautiful thanksgiving decor with the help of our favorite vendors. Take a look! Tabletop Thanksgiving Decor Good serving pieces are the core for a good Thanksgiving line up. With so many different sides and main courses, you can never have too many! We personally love to shop at Tamam located here in New York for some of the most beautiful vintage serving pieces. With colorful pieces from all over the world, Tamam has something for every design style and will last you a lifetime. We highly recommend the hand painted serving bowls for all of your side dishes. Every year I typically take a trip to Paris to scout for the best accessories and treasures for our clients' projects. Last year we found these incredible linen embroidered napkins in the most stunning jewel tone colors. High quality napkins really make all the difference on a table, and can be the perfect color addition to make your place settings pop. Now is the time to pull out your favorite plates and glassware! As you can tell, we love color here at KCD, so our table settings are no different. I just love pulling out colorful crystal goblets and our most formal plates to celebrate...
Living in NYC, the KCD team has seen a ton of people leave the city in search of a bigger, quieter home. We don't quite blame them- especially after the year we've all had! Today we wanted to show a few of our top choices for places to find great housewarming gifts to give to those friends who have undergone a change of scenery. Take a look! Kneeland Co. Rarities: Unique and Vintage Housewarming Gifts When you're trying to shop for someone who already has everything, I always recommend taking a look at Kneeland Co Rarities. In their own words, "Thoughtfully sourced from artists, artisans, and dealers, each product contains a story told through process and history. Ceramics, vintage & contemporary art, found objects, and textiles make up a carefully edited selection of treasures for life and home." From unique coffee cups, vintage prints, and even eclectic plaster cast art- you're sure to find something one of a kind and truly exceptional here. Gregory Parkinson- Colorful Block Printed Textile Housewarming Gifts If you know us, we love the color. So naturally, Gregory Parkinson's gorgeous textiles gravitate towards us! These stunning napkins and tablecloths are all hand woven and block printed with beautiful colors and patterns in all different styles. There are so many to choose from, so you're sure to find something for everyone. Plus, the quality is impeccable. A must-have for any dining room! Jonny Ribiero- Eclectic Art and...
As a designer, one of my favorite tools to work with is color! In a world full of white and neutral "design inspiration", it's always refreshing to pull out an exciting new color palette to play with. While we've all worked with the standard light blues or even a darker green here and there- we love to experiment with color and make bold but luxurious color combinations. Here are some of our top tips for creating unexpected color schemes work in your home! Monochrome One of the easiest ways to start incorporating color into space is to go monochromatic. If your favorite color is red, a whole room of red may be too much. But using a mix of light pink, red, and even orange made this room feel warm and inviting, but still very open and easy on the eyes. Use the boldest color sparingly, and add lighter tones of the same color to keep the light flowing and still complement your main color. Complimentary Colors The next option to try is complementary colors! When you look at the color wheel, pick two colors that are opposite from each other and build from there. This gorgeous Upper West Side Pied a Terre was built off of a color scheme of blue and yellow, and using these two bold colors along with their "color child" a stunning green/teal space feel like a perfect harmony. Of course,...
Fall in the City is one of my favorite seasons. With warm reds, oranges, and yellows decorating the city streets, you can't help but feel cozy and festive- even with a cold breeze. At KCD, we love to incorporate lots of color into our designs - and naturally, this time of year always brings new inspiration. Today we're sharing a few of our favorite fall-inspired interiors, and how you can get the look in your home. Monochromatic Pattern Mixing In this guest bedroom, we filled the space with tons of warmth in the form of monochromatic pattern mixing. We used a multitude of different warm shades to create a space that was cozy and comforting but still felt luxurious and personal. Layers of fluffy accent pillows in complementary patterns mixed with more subtle bedspreads made for a bedroom that's exquisitely crafted yet highly functional. For accessories, we kept things more simple to balance out an otherwise bold look. This traditional Indian vessel nods to the warm tones already present in the space but adds height and compliments the tall stripes on the headboard beside it. (Take a look at some more styling tips here!) Cozy Textures and Rich Fabrics There's truly no better way to make fall-inspired interiors than with lots of soft and cozy textiles. In this master bedroom, we were already limited with space. So we made sure to utilize all we had to create...
During this crazy time, I think we have all come to have a newfound appreciation for spending time with our families and loved ones. Family is so important, so today we wanted to talk about ways to optimize your home for big family gatherings when it comes to design. Take a look! Large Family Dining Rooms I think this one is one of the most important ways to create a welcoming environment for your whole family. Family meals are such a special time- even if it's just a Thursday night and not a holiday. When designing your home, make sure there's space for a long dining table with plenty of seating. For our West Village clients, they wanted plenty of space to entertain and host loved ones- so we made sure to incorporate a dining space that could fit up to 14 people. A long family-style table is the perfect way to make use of any narrower rooms in your existing home. Multiple Living Rooms for Large Family Homes A standard living room can comfortably seat around 6-8 people depending on the layout. However, with large groups, having multiple living rooms can make a huge difference in the comfort and noise level of the home. When designing your home, you can keep these living spaces close to each other to allow for everyone to feel closer- or you can space them out around the home to diffuse noise and have...
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