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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...
What It's like to work with a Hamptons Interior Designer One of the most common questions I get asked as a Hamptons Interior Designer is, "How does this all work?" For many, this may be their first time working with an interior design team, and there's a lot that goes into the design and installation process. Now, every design firm is different, but today we thought we'd share a bit about what it's like to work with us. (And if you're still trying to decide who to work with- take a look at our last blog that shows you all the right questions to ask!) Once you decide that we're the Hamptons Interior Designer for you - here's an idea of what you can expect from the process. Most importantly, the process should be fun and effortless for you as we're here behind the scenes taking care of every last detail so you don't have to. WHAT TO BRING TO YOUR KICK-OFF MEETING Any documents you have related to the project: floor plans, photos, clippings from things you have saved. A list of what you are looking for in a professional designer - thinking through this in advance helps us better understand your needs and goals. Links to any of your online resources such as Pinterest - be sure to go ahead and have images saved so we can review them together when we meet. If you like, you can...
When it comes to hiring a Greenwich interior designer, there's probably a lot of questions that come to mind. If you've never worked with an interior designer, it can feel a bit intimidating! You want to make sure you have found not only the perfect match when it comes to design, but also in professionalism and their knowledge of the field. Here at KCD, we want our clients to turn into lifelong relationships they can depend on. We've compiled our top 10 questions to ask an interior designer before hiring them to help make the decision easier. What is your process like? While interior design can seem all fun and creative, there's really a lot of technical work that goes into it. It's so important that the interior design team you work with has a tried and true system in place! Ask anyone you are considering working with what kind of project management systems they use, what types of questionnaires they work with, and how they hold themselves accountable. In interior design, the smallest mistake can be extremely costly and time consuming. For example, one missed letter on a paint color specification can end up costing hundreds of thousands in a new paint job when you show up and it's the wrong color. When you're spending six figures on furnishings and custom fixtures, you can't afford errors. You want to be certain the team you hire is extremely detail oriented...
After the year we've had, many people are leaving cities in favor of a slower pace in the suburbs. Suburban areas like Westchester, New York, Greenwich, Connecticut, and the Hamptons are starting to attract a lot more residents who desperately want to escape the crowded city. If you're thinking about leaving the city life, we get it!! We've compiled some of our favorite healthy home tips to incorporate into your interior design to turn your home into the perfect urban sanctuary. A place of respite from the hustle and bustle that also supports all the comfort and convenience of city living. 1. Infrared Sauna New York City and Los Angeles were once full of places you could go to detox and relax in an infrared sauna. Places like Higher Dose and Chill Space were the places I frequented to recharge and reboot. Infrared saunas are one of the most effective ways to detox - so why not put one in your home? Infrared saunas are safer to use in your home since they use light rather than conventional heat to warm the body. Some of the health benefits include detoxifying the body, sore muscle relief, clearer, and firmer skin, and improved circulation. We are carving out spaces to give our clients their own in-home saunas, which is a perfect way to take advantage of the less utilized space in your home. It's the perfect way for us to bring this...
Could the days of the less is more, pared-down decor aesthetic be behind us? It’s not a secret: We LOVE a good (healthy) dose of pattern-mixing, color-splashing, and bold-layering in our work. In fact, we have built a reputation for dousing our interiors with colors, motifs, patterns and textures - all influences brought home from our world travels. So much so that last month the Wall Street Journal featured us, alongside other fabulously maximalist designers, showcasing some highly curated and refreshingly bold interiors. Maximalism is definitely not for the faint of heart. But if you feel your inner maximalist calling, don’t be shy! Go ahead, bravely take the plunge and embrace the wildly fun and dynamic style in your own home! Here are some ways we incorporate more is more in our projects: Books, art, china, vases, you name it!  If you have more than a couple of your favorite object, bring them out, display them front and center and make a statement! Wallpaper is a great paint alternative and can powerfully transform a drab, sometimes eyesore of a corner into the pièce de résistance of your home. This is where you can be most adventurous.  When it comes to patterns and styles, matchy-mathcy is not always better. There's beauty in an antique heirloom piece juxtaposed with the cleaner lines of a contemporary one. You will be amazed how harmoniously well leopard, tiger and floral prints fit together. Sure there's nothing wrong with neutral, muted tones - there's...
It's always such a joy to have our work featured, but I especially loved getting to talk to Pilar Vidalas at 1st Dibs. We discussed how I'm getting through quarantine, our office in NYC, some latest projects, and what's inspiring me now. One of the latest projects featured in this piece was this Tribeca interior design we recently completed. The owners are a family from Toronto who owns an international shipping company. They recently relocated their home base from Canada to the US. It’s at 11 Beach Street, New York in Tribeca, which is a recently opened building designed by BKSK and Thomas Juhl Hansen. We completely renovated the interior from top to bottom to accommodate their Tribeca Interior Design. First, they transitioned from Canada to the US. But the second was from suburban to city life as they downsized from a large home in the Toronto suburbs. They wanted the details and comfort of their very traditional home in Canada, but also an environment conducive to their new modern city lifestyle. The original apartment entry had low ceilings and no storage at all. We wanted to create a sequence of discovery by designing a cerused oak built-in with a coat closet clad in antiqued mirror. First, adjustable shelves house finds from the clients’ vast travels. Then, grasscloth paper in alternating patterns give the walls texture. Continuing down, custom rugs add just the right amount of softness and pattern. Finally,...
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