KES STUDIO

LED BY KARA SMITH, KES Studio offers innovative interior design and lifestyle services, creating and transforming spaces for a growing list of luxury resorts, boutique hotels, residential developments, clubs, spas, private estates, and vacation homes. Whether it’s from travel, art, and even from her clients’ varied sensibilities, Kara is always drawing inspiration and looking to expand her knowledge, pushing her imagination and challenging norms to stay at the cutting edge of design and lifestyle trends.

Viewing each project as a chance to craft something truly unique, she believes that thoughtful design begins with understanding the client's aesthetic as well as the lifestyle, goals, opportunities and challenges that are unique to the client and project and fusing it with her interpretation to create iconic and bespoke designs.

WITH OFFICES in West Hollywood, Montecito, and New York City and team comprising twenty-two design, architecture, procurement and project management specialists, KES Studio is able to provide a world class services to an elite clientele in the United States and abroad.

Our Services

Interior Design
Interior Architecture
LEED & Sustainability
Concepting & Storyline Creation
Quality Renderings & 3D Perspectives
Value-Added Procurement Solutions
Bespoke Furniture, Fixtures & Textiles
Art Curation
Artisan Collaboration
White Glove Installation

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VARIETY: Meet the 10 Interior Designers Behind Some of Hollywood’s Most Inspired Home. Thank you, @variety. #interiordesign #kesstudio
Finding the perfect balance of neutrals and textures to create this sanctuary living space. And 👏🏼👏🏼 @tracytutor for being the best plant mom I’ve ever seen #kesstudio #portfolio #interiordesign
As seen in Mansion Global “I chose to take on the opulence of the 1980s and layer that in so you still have that glam, that ultra luxe, that super, super luxury opulence, but not in your typical Vegas way.” - @karaesmith #kesstudio #p
As seen in Homes and Gardens #kesstudio #interiordesign #portfolio
Work-life balance by @kesstudio #kesstudio #portfolio #interiordesign
VOGUE LIVING: “Both @jastookes and @juandavidborrero have an incredible sense of style and attention to the arts and culture in general,” @karaesmith says. Bonding over our mutual interest in art, we were able to “build a collection
Working to blend their respective styles- hers classic, his more modern- they were fused together in “a moody kitchen dominated by dark stone slabs with white veining and hints of camel” and accented with bouclé stools. #kesstudi
I had such an amazing time collaborating with @jastookes and @juandavidborrero on their new home. Together we were able to create something really special. Link in bio for @archdigest home tour. Photography: @michaelcliffordphotography Words by: