Welcome to
KJ Designs
FROM INSPIRATION TO REALITY
Get to Know KJ Designs
As the owner of a small design business, I take pride in my work, as it is a direct reflection of my passion and dedication.
Although I had a lengthy career in public relations, I have always had a love of home design and décor. Ever since I was a child, I loved creating spaces that were inviting and filled with things that made me happy.
After leaving the corporate world to raise my three children, I became even more passionate about making my home a special place, whether it was my children’s nurseries, play areas or our family gathering places. And after taking great joy in helping family and friends with various projects over the years, I finally decided to take it a step further; thus KJ Designs was born. Now, I get to help others with something I truly love and adore.
As my husband can attest to me saying, “A house is never finished.” What I mean by that is that we are forever evolving and changing, and so does your home. It is a perpetual stream of creativity and adaption to making it a place where we feel joy, beauty and comfort. Whether it’s one room, an outdoor area, or a whole house that you want to transform, my goal is to help you turn your inspiration into a reality.
Design is a Journey of Discovery
CHIC CONDO LAKE LIVING
POCONOS PARADISE
BATHROOM RETREAT
COZY COTTAGE
BASEMENT THEATER
FARMHOUSE FLAIR
PROJECTS
Comfortably Chic Condo
Lake Living
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Poconos Paradise
Bathroom Retreat
Cozy Cottage
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Basement Theater
Farmhouse Flair
Testimonials
I own a 1920’s Gardener’s Cottage that was once part of a country estate, run down and falling apart at the seams, unlived in for many years. After making the structural repairs, I needed someone to come in and take over the project, creating what I hoped would become a magical guest hideaway. I had seen several homes that Kathleen had renovated, and I fell in love with her work. She has a wonderful sense of space and color, creating rooms that invite you in. I wanted someone who could make the space practical and feel lived in, while at the same time creating an excitement and beauty for my family and guests.
Kathleen did it all! The project was finished in a timely manner and on budget. My expectations were exceeded, and now everyone who walks into the cottage is absolutely wowed. She has blended the old with the new, and though it retains all the charm of the 1920’s design, it softly brings in some contemporary elements as well. As soon as you walk in the front door, you feel as though you have entered into this beautiful space, but you totally feel at home.
Best of all, Kathleen has a down to earth style that makes you feel so comfortable when you’re working together. She listens and incorporates what you are hoping to create into her method of design, and you feel very much a part of all the planning and decisions. Kathleen made doing this project fun, and that in itself is a testimony to her work.
M.W. Carlino
Kathleen is amazing! We couldn’t be happier with how she designed and oversaw our project. She absolutely transformed our lake house. She respected our budget and had wonderful innovative ideas and an amazing eye for all the details that make a difference. She worked closely with the construction team, and delivered a turn-key upgrade within the timeline we had established. I really love how she mixed great textures and colors throughout the spaces. The result feels classic and sophisticated, while still maintaining the super comfortable and rustic lake house vibe that we wanted.
Geralyn Ritter
Working with Kathleen has made our lake house renovation go as easy as it gets. She communicates very effectively, consistently follows up with the contractors and has great ideas. In fact, when my wife and I do not agree on any particular item, we have taken to just saying “Let Kathleen decide!” What we learned is that when you work with a professional with Kathleen’s judgement and sense of aesthetics, the more we left decisions to her, and the better we liked the result. I enjoyed this project more than any other I have done.
Jonathan Ritter
KJ Designs did a complete home remodel, and we are still in awe of the special touches that Kathleen did. All communication was done from emails, texts and calls, as we were moving from out of state. She took our family lifestyle into consideration and made a house into a beautiful home. She went above and beyond our expectations. KJ Designs is efficient, detailed and Kathleen is amazingly talented.
Brandy Patrick
If you are looking for a designer to take your home or room from ordinary to extraordinary, KJ Designs is one of the very best!! Just as polished and professional as her vibrant portfolio suggests–with a great sense of style, a keen eye for detail, and first-rate customer service. Do not hesitate to make an appointment. You will not be disappointed.
Lane Iacovetto
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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Interested in working with KJ Designs? Get in touch today to book an initial meeting.
484-769-3813