Looking for Top Interior Design Talent: Join Our Team!   BECOME PART OF OUR PASSIONATE, DESIGN DRIVEN TEAM WHERE YOU CAN EXPERIENCE THE REWARD OF CREATING A BEAUTIFUL LIFE FOR OUR CLIENTS   We're looking for top interior design talent with varying levels of experience to work on exciting high end residential projects. Are you a detail-oriented, client-satisfaction oriented person? We provide a collaborative team environment for the right candidate who is a self-starter, excellent problem solver and results-oriented individual. Applicants must be able to work with the Principal on projects from design concept to completion with skills required to include: drafting, material selections and specifications, knowledge of codes and construction details, power point and proficiency in Revit. Graphic design, hand drawing, and rendering skills also a plus. Experience with all phases of construction and custom interiors, from concept to installation, is required. Top Interior Design Talent JOB REQUIREMENTS - Interior design education - minimum 4 year degree - Experience in an interior design or architecture firm - Strong computer skills: Revit, Power Point, Excel, Sketch up, Photoshop, Studio Designer - Knowledge of NYC design resources - Excellent written and communications skills and friendly, professional telephone manner - Must be highly motivated, independent worker, organized, and extremely detail oriented with the ability to work on several different projects simultaneously - Ability to work independently and as part of a team If this sounds like you, please contact us here to...

Although I like to think that we create "timeless" interiors, everyone want to know what we think is IN or OUT at the beginning of the year. While I hope we're trend-less, it's true that we can't help but be influenced by what's available in the marketplace. Here's our Round-Up of What's IN and What's OUT for modern Interior Design Trends: In Chinoiserie: Seen everywhere lately from our Kips Bay room to the Whitby Hotel - chinoiserie is making a comeback in a big way.  Whether wallpaper, fabric, or Chinese porcelain, Chinoiserie adds depth and interest to any space. I feel its so popular now because people are looking for something unique, handmade, and full of exotic fantasy! Memphis style: The '80s hype is back!! The popularity of the Ettore Sottsass exhibit at the Met Breuer was indication that people are ready for this epic look again. In smaller doses that is... We're using an iconic chair, accessory or light fixture as a nod to the post-modern! The Mtv generation is ready to have some fun again. We're not looking for full-on Memphis like Karl Lagerfeld's Paris apartment of the '80s, but carefully executed can this modern interior design trend can add interest and impact. Colored glass: As lighting or accessories, colored glass is everywhere. We are using colored glass chandeliers in almost all of our projects, both in bold and subtle hues. Ceramics: There seems to be a resurgence of pottery as a collectible item. People are...

Here at Kati Curtis Design we're off to an amazing start for 2018 and have so many new interior design projects to share this coming year! While I'm excited about new work, I'm really more excited about the relationships with our clients. We have everyone from a young couple starting a new life together, to a couple with older kids from Chile who want to spend more of their spare time in NYC. Working closely together we can create something amazing and perfect for these incredible families. For me its all about making a difference in people's lives! (and beautiful wallpaper of course....:)) 1st on deck is a new construction project in Rye, NY  for an amazing young couple starting a new life outside of NYC in the suburbs closer to His family. Building a house from scratch is a 1st for these two, and while kids aren't in the picture right now, we're designing the house to eventually be family friendly. They currently have an odd-couple pair of pooches - a husky and a toy poodle who we're already designing for! Next we have an incredible old house in Wilmington, DE that we're de-bachelorizing for a guy who now has a wife and 2 (totally adorable) young kids.  There was a lot of brown... in the old design, so we're lightening, brightening, and adding our signature color and pattern to give the home a bit of a new identity....

Last week, Interior Design masters from around the country came out for the New York Design Center's event of the season - What's New What's Next. I was part of an esteemed panel of interior designers from around the country speaking about the latest in technology for interior designers. The panel was held at the Odegard showroom, was organized by our friends at Dering Hall and included Joe Human, Paloma Contreras, Patrick Dragonette, and our moderator Dennis Sarlo. We had a very interesting conversation about the intersection of design and technology. I'm so honored that NYDC picked Kati Curtis Design to be a part of this discussion with such incredible interior design masters! See highlights of our talk below and be sure to share with us any questions you might have about technology in design! This was such a fantastic conversation, and so timely in today's world. We all are so passionate about the future of design. Thank you to NYDC for having me and for bringing this topic to light for so many aspiring designers and master designers alike. And be sure to follow us on Instagram to see what we're up to and all of our newest projects! photo credit: ©MatthewCarasella.com

11 Beach Street Interior Design If you follow us on Instagram, you've probably seen more than a few  previews for our 11 Beach Street interior design and renovation!! 11 Beach is a new building designed by BKSK and Thomas Juul-Hansen, and we are making our magic on one of the full-floor units. Working with our friends at Best and Company, we're adding millwork, all new lighting, a tracery ceiling in the main living space, and furnishing the home top to bottom for a beautiful family relocating to NYC from Toronto, Canada. You can view the renderings we did of the interior spaces in the Portfolio section of our website, but the fun part is not so much the pretty pictures, but the process we went through to get to the construction stage. The client is based in Toronto, CA, and contracted us to handle all aspects of the project - from the architecture of the space to the decorative finishes and furnishings. Since we're the feet on the ground, we're the client's eyes and ears, making sure every little detail is attended to so they can just show up and enjoy their new life in NYC. The Great Room The Great Room design (shown above), includes a walled enclosure that we added to the previously open plan space. The Clients cook a lot, so they wanted to be able to separate off the kitchen area, but keep the visual openness...

Top NY Interior Designers unveil designs for DXV Design Panel Kati Curtis Design and other Top NY Interior Designers unveiled their designs for the DXV Design Panel this past Tuesday! Kati was honored to be one of only four designers to be selected to join the prestigious panel, made up of top interior designers from around the country. It Started With Morocco We were given The Golden Era line from DXV for our city inspiration. Kati felt nothing evoked the golden era more than the glamorous and exotic city of Casablanca, Morocco! Having traveled there in early February, she was inspired by the contrasts - the mix of the old and the new, the refined and the raw. Creating a respite from the bustling medinas, Kati created a hammam-style spa. Utilizing handcrafted Moroccan tiles from Mosaic House, we set an ancient stage, but added contemporary elements like the a modern vanity to bring the scene into the 21st century. Kati noted while traveling in Morocco that the hammam, while an ancient tradition, is still a very modern social pastime. Designing a room inspired by Casablanca had the potential of being busy and overwhelming. But Kati created a truly serene space. She kept the color palette fairly muted and selected faucets from the Keefe® Collection in a matte black finish. “There’s an inherent beauty in the faucets themselves—solid and architectural. They really pop against the tile.” Kati continues, "I love things that have longevity,...

This week on LXTV's Open House New York Kati walks you through our Chelsea interior design project. The home is filled with bold color and patterns with global influences. This was a white box begging for warmth. We created that with walnut wood in the kitchen, then added more with the colorful marble with its green, gold, brown specks. The walls? We left them completely absolutely white– a virgin canvas that gave us the chance to add more colors within the room. And then we looked up. And wondered what to do with the living room’s (very) large expanse of ceiling? The answer: a Venetian plaster ceiling, adding a subtle textural element in the room. The contrast of the raw and edgy with the refined and the beautiful—the kind of beauty that stops us flat in our tracks (and sometime takes our breath away, too) Here, we did that in the largest statement possible: the staircase through the penthouse. We took it from its stark, gloss white form and brought it back to its original, striking architectural feature of blackened steel– highlighting the rawness of the structure against the refined elements in this beautiful penthouse. It’s a home that reflects the open, adventurous spirit of the client. Here is the Open House New York feature.

Paris Deco Off is an annual event where the world’s most distinguished wallpaper and fabric showrooms exhibit their newest collections. (Find out more here!) We hit the fabric houses with a vengeance, attempting to see absolutely everything and everyone that was new and exciting for the Spring collections. Since we're known for our ability to incorporate global patterns and styles in our interiors, we naturally gravitated towards the abundance of Indian, Moorish and Chinese influences showcased in this years collections at Paris Deco Off.  Birds, animals, and Chinese porcelain patterns were seen everywhere, from fabrics, to wallpapers, to painted furniture.  Nowhere was this global influence trend more beautifully executed than in Pierre Frey’s new Maoming collection. Inspired by travels in the Guizhou Province of China, the line evokes the artistry, craftsmanship and know-how of the Miao women. The collection’s colorful ikats, batiks and geometrical embroideries and corresponding wallpapers and rugs, are a true work of art! It was hard to not leave with one of every single pattern.     You'll be sure (as per usual) to see a lot of these influences in our upcoming projects! Thanks for reading, and we will see you next week for more inspiration and design.

In January, we joined thousands of other interior design professionals and enthusiasts from around the globe at Maison et Objet, a biannual design fair that takes place in the chic capital of the world: Paris.  The fair showcases all that is brand new in the home furniture, accessories, and tableware world and sets the tone for the season’s interior design trends. Here’s a roundup of some of our favorite trends from the show:  Blush pink:  The Pantone Color of 2016 officially known as Rose Quartz, is still taking center stage. Seen in upholstery fabrics, wall coverings, accessories, and even paint color, this feminine, soft, and yet luscious tone; gives us all sorts of warm and fuzzy feelings.   Flora and fauna:  Going beyond the animal print, which has been a ubiquitous trend for many years, animals invade the interior design world in full force in other fun and unexpected shapes and forms: from playful taxidermy to bunny-shaped lamps and illustrations on tableware, fabrics, and wallcovering, there's an abundance of options for those wanting to incorporate fauna in their interiors. (We prefer our taxidermy of the faux variety....but real was seen as well!)     Fringe binge: A constant on SS16 fashion runways from Paris to New York, the trend has officially cast its spell on interior designers as well.  Fringes are cleverly employed to upholstery pieces, chairs, and even mirrors in ways we've never seen before to suit the current preference. We...

2017 Starts with us being chosen to design this year's DXV Design Panel! We're honored to be part of this esteemed event where 4 designers take over the DXV Design Showroom in Minneapolis. Follow us on Instagram for updates! This exciting event is something we look forward to every year, and it is truly a dream to be a part of it this year as part of the design panel. We'll be covering a variety of exciting topics and hosting discussions on all things design. If you're in Minneapolis, you won't want to miss it! And if you're not able to attend in person this year, we'll be sharing highlights on Instagram. What an exciting way for us to start the year. Thank you to the DXV team for including us in the line up. We can't wait to get there and start soaking in all of the magic that DXV brings. See you soon!     If you've been thinking about bringing us on to design your dream home- now is the time! You can contact us here to schedule your consultation and we can get the process started. Thank you for following along with us, and we will see you next time!