Picture Katie at age 3, wandering the job sites of her father's successful Design/Build custom home company. It was her playground. It was the first, and probably most important puzzle piece in charting her course in life.
Fast forward to Marquette University where Katie graduated with a BS in Business Administration and Finance after also studying abroad in Oxford, England. The lure of interior design still beckoned. So she dug into the basics with experts in the trades - electric, plumbing, masonry, woodwork, architecture. Then onto Parsons School of Design in Paris for intense, hands-on courses and Harrington College of Design where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
The curious thing about all that education is that it's just a small part of Katie's story.
The real story - why you want to work with her - is that she puts your wishes and dreams first. Because she truly understands the inner workings of how homes and businesses are constructed, she is able to carve out spaces that create balance and harmony. She puts every fiber of her being into her projects to make them unique to each client. The big picture is important, but every detail must be tied together. Thinking things through from every angle is her strength--and your advantage.
You will feel at peace when you work with Katie. You'll know everything is taken care of with beauty, elegance and intelligence.
Some people are simply born to their profession. Erika Maroney grew up surrounded by designers, picking out swatches, visiting antique shops and furniture stores. She pursued her goals through education, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the prestigious New York School of Interior Design and by taking a myriad of art classes for mixed media, calligraphy and painting.
She gained practical experience on both sides of the design world–through a national decorating firm and tile company in Florida and then at leading high-end interior design groups in Chicago for bi-coastal clients. She even dipped her artistic efforts into starting her own retail store, creating hand-made gifts through various mediums. But through it all, one thing remained constant–Erika always had a single-minded passion to excel at all aspects of interior design.
That kind of dedication makes for the very best in interior designers.
The team approach at Katherine Elizabeth Designs is what Erika finds most appealing. The collaboration of ideas, skillsets and the sheer wealth of collective experience she feels will jettison the client experience to a new high.
When you work with Kathleen, you get the best of both worlds - an experienced architect?and interior?designer?– blending her creativity and functional knowledge.
Kathleen is a licensed architect with a Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern University and a master's degree in architecture from The Catholic University of America. Beyond her degrees, Kathleen’s love for?shaping environments, including a passion for gardening and painting,?has contributed to the nurturing design approach that she uses to recognize the client’s vision, and to create a space that is both beautiful and fitting of their lifestyle. With listening and communication being the backbone of every project, Kathleen considers every detail from the flow of a room to the custom finishes that are unique to each client.
Isabella joined the KED team after receiving her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Architecture with a minor in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. Her meticulousness and drive to create diverse interiors made her a natural fit for the KED team. Isabella joined the team as an intern, already having an ASID award under her belt, before joining the team as an Interior Design Assistant. Creating unique, functional spaces and truly connecting clients to their surroundings is just one of Isabella’s many strengths as a designer. Her love of antiques and unique finds allows her to create spaces in clients’ homes that create conversation, emotional connections,
Brianna’s keen, artistic eye has allowed her to create an engaging environment in which thousands of design lovers worldwide have found inspiration from the diverse collection of KED projects.
Brianna is always on the move and working to accomplish a new task at hand. From hand-pouring our artisan candles and creating over-the-top floral arrangements, to captivating the extensive design process, Brianna's commitment to the KED brand is unmatched. In addition to creating an engaging presence on social media.
As a team of designers, we understand the drive behind pouring energy into creative work. Dominique is no exception to that. Dominique graduated from Illinois State University with her bachelor’s degree in Graphic Communications Technology. With her background in graphic design, her passion was a natural fit for our design team. From compelling brand visuals to social media graphics, Dominique joined our social media & marketing team to help develop new brand strategies and continue growth of our social media.
We all need someone to take care of the countless things behind the scenes. Susan is the kind of person who has what it takes to get everything done. From estimates to purchase orders, and everything in between, she works closely with the team and our vendors to emerge a finished product.
Susan’s attention to detail and organizational skills are a tremendous asset to every team member, client, and operation at KED. She is the picture of efficiency and professionalism, and although she enjoys the myriad of administrative responsibilities, it's being surrounded by a creative team that she loves the most.
Yvette has always been enamored with perfecting home; she has wanted to be a designer since the age of 13. She pursued her goals through education, graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Harrington College of Design.
As your project lead Yvette is invested in every aspect of what’s important to give you a space that functions well and wows at the same time. Yvette’s varied experience as an interior designer has birthed a passion for furniture and all things materials. That insight and experience assures that function and design will be in perfect balance at the end of your project. Her classic and understated style promises that your project will feel fresh for years to come.
On the KED team, Maureen wears many different hats. From billing to making sure orders are delivered timely, Maureen ensures everything runs perfectly. She has built strong interpersonal relationships with manufacturers, vendors, and everyone that she works with. If there’s a problem, Maureen has the solution. She cares about the clients, as well as everyone on the team. When Maureen started at Katherine Elizabeth Designs over 10 years ago, her place in the team was meant to stay. A wealth of wisdom and experience, Maureen is an indispensable part of the KED team.