KEEPING UP WITH AKD

Design musings, global travel, wellness, and so much more.

OUR MISSION

Our warm, thoughtful, and engaging team provides our clients with a superior experience – from design concept to enjoying their new environment – through our meticulous design, efficient processes, and individually curated art and furnishings from around the world.

Travels to Myanmar

    My travels to Myanmar were nothing if not eye-opening and powerful. From traveling town-to-town soaking in the beautiful art and culture, to meeting the most kind and caring people, the country made a monumental impact on me. I gained endless inspiration, an insight into the Myanmar way of living, and even sourced a […]

Behind the Design: Art-Infused Oasis as Seen in LUXE Interiors + Design

  I am so excited to reveal one of our latest designs, which you might also catch flipping through this month’s issue of LUXE Interiors +Design. It was an honor to have our work highlighted in one of our favorite publications! Today, I want to share this beautiful Lakeview project with you and talk a bit […]

A New Decade of Design: 2020 Interior Design Trends

  Trends We’re Loving for 2020 New year, new look for AKD! Welcome to our new site and brand refresh. We are so excited to enter this new decade with a look that embodies our brand so perfectly. It’s been a beautiful (and, at times, chaotic) journey since launching AKD six years ago, and we […]

Off to Egypt

  I cannot remember a time that I have not wanted to visit Egypt and it was such a thrill to surprise Sam and Ellie with our latest holiday adventure.  To be walking daily among monuments dating back to as early as 2650 BC and to float on the longest and most important river in the […]

Tips for a Cozy Bedroom

  Now that we are officially into winter, the bedroom is the perfect place for our evening hibernation mode. WARNING:  If you follow these steps beware that getting out of bed is going to be so much more difficult.     Use a Serene Color Palette Although vibrant, high-intensity hues can do wonders for your productivity, […]

Back from Bhutan

Today we are talking… __________ Fall Pop-Up Shop: “First Look” Event is November 21Pop-Up Shop is November 22-23   I am so excited to be back with this fun event for the fourth time! I especially love the Fall Pop-Up Shops because it is a chance to pick up gifts for loved ones and hostesses […]