KEEPING UP WITH AKD

There’s nothing like the feeling I get when a client finally sees their newly reinvigorated home — installation and reveal days are some of my absolute favorite moments as a designer. And of course, while every single reveal is special, my latest project (affectionately referred to as “A Color Story”) offered such unique opportunities for playfulness […]

When designing a home, it’s absolutely crucial to me to design with each and every member of the family in mind… and for about three-quarters of the clients I work with, that includes family members with four legs, wagging tails, and big hearts.  Designing for “real life” is about more than thoughtful floorplans and incorporating a […]

I’m not going to lie to you… The design process can be a long one — but it’s worth it, I promise! A detailed, meticulous approach leads to results that are fully customized and tailored to your lifestyle and your home, and that takes time. However, not every design problem needs a bespoke solution. Here, I’m […]

2024 marks ten years of AKD, and that’s a milestone I do not take lightly. For ten years, I’ve been fortunate enough to work with the absolute best partners, employees, artisans, and clients — but that doesn’t mean I haven’t learned a lot of lessons along the way. Today, I’m sharing the ten things I’d tell […]

Personally and professionally, 2023 was certainly one for the books. I traveled to some of the most beautiful and inspiring places in the world, I added some incredible new projects to my portfolio, and my charity had an incredibly successful and impactful run. This year has also been a good one for design. We saw […]

Some of the greatest stories of all time have been told in multiple acts. Broadway shows always heat up after intermission; some of my favorite books have been published as trilogies … and my Twist on Traditional project has followed a similar path. The design of this Winnetka home began several years ago with a large-scale […]