karen.kitowski.27305

Karen A. Kitowski, ASID

Karen Kitowski & Co., Inc.

Dallas, Texas

Project type:

Residential

karen@karenkitowski.com

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About

Known as the "color expert", I believe in creating an environment which enables my clients to fulfill their dreams. The finished rooms complement the architectural style of the space and reflect my clients' personalities. Their satisfaction comes from my careful attention to detail, putting their needs and desires first. Published in LUXE TEXAS magazine, The Home Book, Dallas Morning News, Park Cities News, Window Fashions Book, Lighting Design & Application Magazine, Better Homes & Gardens magazine, Designer's West magazine, Dallas Home Design magazine, The Best of Lighting Design book, San Francisco Chronicle newspaper, West Coast Edition of Showcase of Interior Design book, Northern California Home & Garden magazine, and college text book Inside Today's Home.

Services Offered

Design consultation, selection and procurement of all home furnishing items, paint & architectural materials selections, consultation with architect and contractors, guidance, hand-holding.

Awards

Ashley Publishing Group, 1st prize national design contest winner for Living Room, Study, Decorative Glass & Mirror categories; 2nd prize for Master Bedroom, Bath Design categories. General Electric, shared 1st prize national lighting design contest winner For Best Use of Low Voltage Lighting. Woman's Day Magazine, 2nd prize national design contest winner. Heritage Cabinets, shared 1st prize national kitchen design contest winner for Best Old World Kitchen over 150 sq. ft.. California Council of the Society of Registered Architects for shoe store interior.

Fee Structures

An hourly rate, purchasing at retail prices, or a combination of both is generally the structure selected by the client. The options are discussed with the client and I recommend the selection based on the comfort level of the client, which structure will be the most appropriate for the project and the most beneficial for the client.

Design Gallery

Loft Living Room Dallas, Texas United States See map: Google Maps By Karen Kitowski	Music Room/Home Gym Dallas Texas United States See map: Google Maps By Karen Kitowski	Loft Home Office/Guest Bedroom Dallas Texas United States See map: Google Maps By Karen Kitowski
New refrigerator on right and pantry cabinet on left. Kitchen Remodel, Before and After San Francisco California United States See map: Google Maps By Karen Kitowski	Modern Residence Dallas Texas United States See map: Google Maps By Karen Kitowski	Great Room Before and After Remodeling San Francisco California United States See map: Google Maps By Karen Kitowski
Master Bath/Bedroom Conversion San Francisco California United States See map: Google Maps By Karen Kitowski	Loft Home Office, Before and After South Park San Francisco, California United States See map: Google Maps By Karen Kitowski	Walnut & Gold Leafed Console / I worked with the client & craftsman to design and create this one of a kind console/serving table for her dining room at The Mayfair high-rise building in Dallas. The top is a stunning, 3" thick slab of walnut, full of knos and cracks. The wood legs are carved and chiseled to appear to be cast metal and were finished in gold leaf to match light sconces on the wall above the table. Occasional Table / My San Francisco clients wanted a unique occasional table for their living room. I found this 24" diameter, beautiful, gold plated table base, imported from France, standard with a glass top. I had the sunburst, white sycamore top made for it to replace the glass. Make-Up Vanity / My Dallas client needed a place to put on make-up in her bedroom. There were no solid walls available for placement of a table for this task. The two window walls had glass to the floor and provided views of the city from her bed. I suggested that I create an all glass table and mirrored cabinet to sit in front of one of the windows. One could see through the table and chair to enjoy the view. The mirrored cabinet would virtually disappear. Stickley & Santa Fe Influenced TV/Storage Cabinet / A Redding California client had a Santa Fe pueblo style ranch home. For one of his guest bedrooms, he had purchased Stickley furniture but still needed a cabinet to house a TV and guests' clothes. I designed, & had made by my workshop in San Francisco, this cabinet. The design was inspired by 1905 Gustav Stickley furniture with the hardware details of Santa Fe furniture. The cabinet is made of oak and was stained to match his existing furniture. Interior TV/Storage Cabinet Door detail / The hand forged iron grills and hardware were made in a workshop in Santa Fe. Foot detail. / The iron feet were made by the same Santa Fe iron smith. Original Furniture Designs Dallas, Texas United States See map: Google Maps By Karen Kitowski
Asian Inspired Living Room San Rafael California United States See map: Google Maps By Karen Kitowski	Family Room San Rafael California United States See map: Google Maps By Karen Kitowski	Family Room San Rafael California United States See map: Google Maps By Karen Kitowski