Underpinnings is a collection of thoughts, observations, and ideas about creating a home with deep personal meaning. Here, I explore design-related subjects and the elements that shape thoughtful interiors—from architecture, materials, and craftsmanship, to the nuances of how we live, gather, and make a space our own.

As the founder and principal designer of Kate Kelly Interiors, I believe the most authentic homes are not defined by trends or perfection. They are layered, personal, and quietly considered. I find that we feel most connected when we create rooms that feel as though they’ve evolved naturally over time.

Underpinnings offers a closer look at the philosophy behind my work, along with practical guidance, design insights, and conversations about the details that make a home feel truly personal.

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  • “What stood out most was Kate's ability to truly listen and translate our ideas into a cohesive, elevated design that captured our desired aesthetic. She has a sharp eye for detail, a refined sense of style, and a gift for balancing aesthetics with practicality.”

  • "I have high standards for quality and execution and Kate exceeded them. Always professional, responsive, and thorough. Most importantly, she is a very talented designer and presented us with beautiful mood boards, layouts, and furniture options."

  • “Kate has truly turned our house into the forever home of our dreams.”

  • "Kate was able to produce a variety of vision boards that helped me narrow down my personal style and what I’d envision an ideal home would look like. We worked together through rounds of feedback and questions until we’d narrowed down the perfect collection for each room."

  • "From the first phone call with Kate, I was impressed with how she genuinely listened to the needs and ideas I had for our space and thoughtfully transformed those conversations into her design work."

  • "Working with Kate Kelly Interiors on a full redesign of our first floor exceeded our expectations in every way. From the very first meeting, Kate brought a thoughtful, collaborative approach that made the entire design process feel seamless and inspiring.”

  • "Meeting with Kate for the first time was the most productive hour of our day! I felt like we came away from our appointment with clear and actionable insight."

  • "We've had the pleasure of working with several designers in the Main Line, and Kate's combination of vision, empathy, function, and quality set her apart."

  • "Kate is a delight in how she works. She was efficient with our time and generous with hers. She assembled a team of electricians, carpenters, and handymen who were so respectful of our space (taking shoes off upon coming into the home, tidying up the job thoroughly, etc.). Kate takes pride in ensuring her clients are happy with the end-product and delivers a deeply personal experience along the way."

  • "Kate is fantastic! She helped us with multiple projects across both of our homes, and she was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. We are so happy with everything she did."

  • "Working with Kate was one of the best decisions we made for our home. She truly listened to our ideas, brought them to life in ways we never could have imagined, and made the entire experience enjoyable from beginning to end. Kate has an incredible talent for creating beautiful, functional spaces while making you feel completely comfortable throughout the process. We absolutely love our rooms and are so grateful for her creativity, professionalism, and genuine care."