Kerrie Kelly Studio
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MEET THE DESIGNER, creative Director, and industry connector

Kerrie Kelly, FASID, NKBA​

Kerrie Kelly is a nationally recognized design authority, creative director, and brand collaborator with over 30 years of experience shaping the design community and the businesses behind it.

As CEO and Creative Director of Kerrie Kelly Studio, she leads with a California sensibility—where elevated aesthetics meet effortless function. Her award-winning interiors have earned her a reputation for delivering approachable luxury, while her strategic brand partnerships continue to push the design industry forward.

Affiliations & Certifications

Kerrie works hand-in-hand with the world’s top manufacturers, from Cosentino and JennAir to Sherwin-Williams, Feeney, Fabuwood, and Hestan. Leveraging her deep knowledge of residential design and product development, she helps these brands create meaningful experiences, design-forward innovations, and market strategies that connect with the architecture and design community—and beyond—in fresh, relevant ways.

Serving as the Chair of the 2026-2027 NKBA Board of Directors and previously named the 2024 ASID Designer of Distinction, Kerrie is a longtime advocate for making great design more accessible and impactful. Her work and insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, USA Today, and beyond. Whether she’s designing a home, developing a new collection, or forecasting future trends, Kerrie brings a rare mix of creativity, credibility, and industry savvy to every collaboration.

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"To work with Kerrie Kelly is to gain a trusted, industry-savvy partner who bridges the gap between design principles and a life well lived."

Brand Partners & Development

As a consultant and industry connector, Kerrie is passionate about telling the story behind the brands she loves. 

Whether it’s through creative direction, designer-driven insights, experiential activations, or strategic marketing, Kerrie’s expertise transforms brands into household names among design professionals and consumers alike.

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What We Offer

With over 30-years of experience in interior design, trend forecasting, and brand strategy, Kerrie Kelly is more than a designer—she’s a connector, a creative visionary, and a brand amplifier. She collaborates with leading companies to integrate their products and offerings seamlessly into the design community, helping each partner shape their industry presence in meaningful and measurable ways.

Kerrie doesn’t just design—she curates. As a creative director and strategic advisor, she collaborates with brands to position their products at the forefront of the industry, ensuring relevance and resonance with designers and homeowners.

From residential projects to immersive showrooms and industry activations, Kerrie applies decades of design expertise to create spaces that bring brands to life—whether it’s through showroom experiences, trade show exhibits, or interactive design collaborations.

Kerrie bridges the gap between brands and the design industry, fostering partnerships that create impact. She works with companies to develop collaborations that extend beyond sponsorships, creating authentic relationships that drive brand equity.

With direct access to a network of top designers, Kerrie delivers invaluable insights that shape product development, trend adoption, and brand strategy. Her deep-rooted industry relationships provide brands with an exclusive pulse on what’s next.

Leveraging her partnerships with top media houses, Kerrie connects brands with influential press and editorial opportunities to amplify their presence.

With a strategic eye for storytelling and a results-driven approach, Kerrie guides brands in positioning, messaging, and audience engagement—helping them craft a compelling narrative that resonates with designers, trade professionals, and consumers.

Social Snapshot

  • 17K Followers
  • 7K Followers
  • 2.9K Email Subscribers
  • Monthly Press Interviews

So, what's it like to work with Kerrie Kelly?

Don’t just take our word for it – here’s what our partners have said about their experiences working with Kerrie Kelly.

“Kerrie Kelly understands the power of collaboration. Through her leadership, creativity, and deep relationships across the industry, she has helped elevate the dialogue between manufacturers and designers, shaping the way we work together today.”
Francisco “Paco” Martinez CosentinoChairman and CEO, Cosentino
"Kerrie Kelly brings a rare ability to connect design, lifestyle, and culinary experience into one cohesive vision. Through our work together with Hestan, she has elevated the way our products are experienced—showing how thoughtful design can bring people, food, and space together in meaningful ways."
Stanley ChengCEO & Founder, Hestan Culinary
“Our collaboration with Kerrie Kelly Design Studio over the past several years has brought unforeseen benefits that I never could have imagined. Beyond being an incredible brand partner with deep design expertise, industry insight, and meaningful connections, Kerrie’s eye for beauty, simplicity, and elevated elegance has helped usher Feeney into a new era of creativity. When you work with a team as talented as Kerrie and hers, it brings out the best in all of us. Feeney has been around for a very long time, and we’ve been fortunate to build lasting relationships both inside and outside of our organization. Kerrie and her team have reignited a spark of energy and enthusiasm for what we do by introducing original designs into our long-standing products. The response from the design community has been overwhelming. Seeing how designers have interpreted and expanded upon the elements Kerrie has created has opened all of our eyes to new possibilities in product development.”
Katrina RalstonPresident & Co-Owner, Feeney, Inc.
“The collaboration that Cosentino has had with Kerrie Kelly over the past 10+ years is nothing short of perfect. It is rare to find someone who can merge their talent into a company and give such valuable feedback, which we have used throughout the growth of our company. No one does it better than Kerrie when it comes to connecting brand partners and business to make dreams come true!"
Patty Dominguez, VP of Architecture & DesignCosentino
“Kerrie Kelly is a passionate, creative leader in the design-build space. Her enthusiasm is contagious and her energy creates a real magnetism to join her. For the brands I’ve seen her represent, she dives in to learn their story, then tells it like a rock star."
Bill Darcy, Global President & CEONational Kitchen & Bath Association | KBIS
"What sets Kerrie apart is her genuine care for people, taking time to deeply know me, my team, as well as the company. This supercharges Kerrie's effectiveness as a consultant and accelerates the creation of strategy, the recommendation of ideas, and collaboration with partners and affiliates. In 1 short year, Kerrie's direct contribution in design work made a lasting impact to JennAir's KBIS strategy and our overall emphasis in designer outreach through affiliates like NKBA and ASID. In addition, Kerrie's network of partners ("Friends of Kerrie") has driven synergy to showcase JennAir together at national events, as well as featuring one another's products. It's accelerated amplification and advocacy....at the ready...Kerrie Kelly!"
Timothy Schifer, General ManagerJennAir / Whirlpool Corp.
“Kerrie has been instrumental in strengthening the connection between manufacturers and the design community. Her ability to convene brands, designers, and industry leaders has helped move the needle in how we collaborate and how our industry shows up together—particularly around events like KBIS.”
Eduardo CosentinoEVP Cosentino & CEO Cosentino North America
“Kerrie perfectly balances our presentations with perspective that inevitably elevates the conversation while respectfully offering her unique point of view. She has the ability to deliver complicated ideas through tangible, personable messaging. She connects with her audience authentically and masterfully."
Jennifer Kolstad, Global Design & Brand Director Ford Motor Company

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