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Our
Approach

Our founder, Kelly, comes from a unique background and uses her experience to transform a space rather than change it, honoring what’s already there. She leaves projects finished yet without a punctuation, allowing clients to continue dreaming and adding to their spaces for years to come.
A renovated bedroom.

Residential
Spaces

Honor what’s already in your home

Let’s bring life to your old things that are tucked away in the basement. We want to include things in your home that bring happiness and memories, while still adding new elements to freshen up the space.

Feel supported during the process

There’s no point in inviting someone into your home who doesn’t understand your personal vision. We meet with our clients many times before taking action to be 100% sure we have your style understood.

Leave with a new home + a new mindset

Refreshing your home is a big deal. When we leave a project, we want our clients to feel supported in continuing to tweak their space as they enter new phases in life. If you’re interested, we can leave you with our best tips and tricks to keep your space fresh and compelling.

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A renovated bedroom.
A renovated office, with a water feature.

Commercial
Spaces

Curating a space for everyone

Designing a commercial space is a bit different than residential—the client isn’t the only one enjoying it. We aim to create an experience that will leave people from all walks of life feeling like they belong there (and subtleties that encourage them to come back).

Keeping size in mind

It’s easy for big spaces to feel too big. We want to include decor that fills the space and looks intentional, while still allowing a walkthrough flow for your clients.

Adaptable styles

Depending on your business and the mood of your office, we can adapt stylistically. We want your space to feel high-quality and worthy of your clients time and attention. We also want to honor your personal style, and will suggest decor pieces with you in mind, not us.

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A renovated office reception area.

Our
Team

Welcome friends! We are a unique team (mother-daughter-in-law-combo) who both enjoy interior design and hosting. But perhaps we have more differences than similarities. We are different ages, with different styles, in different phases of life. Our individual experiences allow us to bring 2 perspectives to your project, without disrupting the consistency of your space. As we’ve worked together, we’ve found that our individuality is one of our most important assets.
Kelly and Kindred together.
Founder & Lead Decorator

Kelly Johnston

I have always been drawn to design, interiors, colors, patterns, and architecture. During my formative years, my family moved often which allowed me to explore different areas of the eastern half of the United States. When being introduced to different homes in new states, I learned about home styles and landscapes native to the area. But most importantly, my parents were able to take our old things and make them work in a new home. With a little paint and a few new furniture items, my mom could transform the new house into a whole new experience for my family. Not only was our home a new extension of us but also a new beginning.

Founder, Kelly Johnston.
A headshot of our founder, Kelly Johnston.

While moving around a lot in youth had its benefits, I now find peace in living in a home that I’ve been curating for the past 20 years. With each new season of life, I transform my home to reflect the family and friends that fill it. Everyone deserves a home that houses old memories, makes you feel the most comfortable, and allows space for growth. I want my clients to feel that their home, their outdoor space, or their office reflects their personality and energizes them. A place that brings them warmth, peace, and happiness.

Media & Art Director

Kindred Grey

Decorating my own home is one of my favorite pastimes. There’s nothing quite like reorganizing under your bathroom sink at 2am for *fun*. It’s the biggest compliment when friends come over and admire my space by asking me to help design theirs. I would classify my personal style as lived-in, functional, traditional, and transitional while keeping affordability (I’m a recent college graduate) and the environment (I’m always thrifting) in mind. I’ve been told I have an eye for color and tweaking things that “aren’t quite right” until they are. When I’m not re-re-re-redecorating my house, you can find me listening to live music in Charlottesville, traveling with my partner, Will, or reading a book by the fireplace (any CoHo fans out there?).

Headshot of team member, Kindred.
Our Blog

Kelly's Corner

Years of experience yields a lot of tips and tricks. Enjoy this journal that encapsulates ideas on entertaining, gift giving, travel, and (of course) decorating techniques.

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We can't wait to bring your vision to life for your home or business.

A renovated bedroom nook.Founder, Kelly Johnston.