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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.

Named the 2024 ASID Designer of Distinction and serving as 2025 Vice Chair of the NKBA, 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.

Creative Direction & Industry Integration

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.

Experiential Design & Immersive Environments

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.

Strategic Partnerships & 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.

Designer Network & Industry Insights

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.

Media & Press Network

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

Marketing & brand Consulting

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

  • 16.4K Followers
  • 6.8K Followers
  • 2.7K Email Subscribers
  • Monthly Press Interviews

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

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

"As the leading market research firm for the interiors industry, we look to partner with industry experts on the forefront of shaping design industry evolution. With broad product experience, a deep connection to nuances of the industry and a keen sense of market needs, Kerrie’s astute contributions to various research initiatives we’ve conducted throughout the design ecosystem have been critical in driving influential insights and success for our clients. She is knowledgeable, personable and highly talented!"
Olga Odeide, Business Strategy + Industry PartnershipsThinkLab, the research division of SANDOW Design Group
“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
“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
“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
"Working with Kerrie was an amazing experience- when it comes to design, she’s extremely creative, quick on her feet, and can bring any vision to life. Beyond her design expertise, working with Kerrie as on-camera talent was a dream: she’s bright, spirited, engaging, takes direction very well, and she is just an overall joy to watch."
Amanda Kabbabe, Supervising Producer, Video DevelopmentHearst Magazines

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