I have been designing over 30 years. I have worked with many manufacturers and suppliers, here and overseas, so I have a unique understanding of materials, and how furniture and textiles and fabrics are made. As an artist, while function is always important, I think outside the box in design, and develop solutions for a space that my customers may not see.
I love working with clients, developing a plan with them, making wise choices to achieve beautiful results that my customers love.
Overview
Hired 19 times
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1 employee
12 years in business
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Residential
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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and value.
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Lacy P.
May 14, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Karen responded promptly to my request and treated my project with care, even though it wasn’t a large-budget job. She made me feel like a valued client throughout the process, and was able to work within my budget. Karen is not only kind and personable, but also extremely professional and talented at what she does. I happily recommend her for any interior design project!
Details: Design of 3 - 4 rooms • Living room • Dining room • Office space • 500 - 1,000 sq ft • Furniture selection • Window treatments selection • Accessories / art selection • Coastal • Industrial • My home, venue, etc.
Interior Design
Lynn W.
Mar 30, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
We are in the beginning stages of working with Karen. She has listened to our ideas and embellished them with her design expertise. Our budget discussions have been candid and there already is no fear of being absolutely honest about the project ideas.
Interior Design
Joe G.
Feb 27, 2025
Karen had outstanding ideas, concepts, design through installation. I will definitely use her again for my next interior design project
Ralph C.
Apr 19, 2014
Karen designed and furnished the significant remold of our Santa Barbara 4 bedroom home on time, on budget, and on promised results. We are really happy with the outcome. What impressed us about Karen was her professional approach, her creativity, her problem solving, and her management of a complex project. We can honestly say there was not anything that could have been better. We had heard so many stories about the disappointments in remolding but not in our case, thanks to Karen . We have a second home in Hawaii that could use Karens magic, and we are looking forward to working with her on the project.
Leanna M.
Oct 23, 2018
Karen listened to what I wanted and really came through. Wall color, sofa, chair & accessories for our living room were all spot on. I had a great and stress free expirence.
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Karen Andrea Kirkwood
FAQs
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I do a free consultation and come see the projects at the home. Then we discuss their budget and prioritize the projects and list on design agreement. Once they review the agreement I take a small deposit against the agreed budget. I start working on the projects. I find photos pieces I think will work and present them with pricing and samples of needed in a meeting. Customer decides what they like and I take 60% to place order. Once items arrive and are placed,
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Bachelors or Art Degree, Art Studio, UC Santa Barbara
Interior Design Certification from Interior Designers Institute, IDI, Newport Beach, CA
Art Director for both ad agency and software company for 8 years
Designed, manufactured and marketed Room Magic ®, my own line of award-winning childrens furniture, textiles and accessories
Owner of Graphic Design business
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I began in graphic design, which evolved to designing and importing products and home goods for children, and that evolved into residential interiors
