KCD Interiors

10/23/2026

10/21/2026

Some times with young family’s and new babies, homes take a while to be fully finished and photographed.

This is a shot of the peaceful classic bath in a timeless hill country rambler we did.

This home was done in almost entirely different shades of neutrals (not my typical project as you likely know), but it fit the Client-it was peaceful and authentic to how she imagined her home and I love how it turned out. When using less color the interest and placement of things has to come in the details+ perfect mix of neutral undertones that don’t class or fall flat.

The beveled glass mirrors inset, the mixed metals, a ripple on a sconce, brick floors, tongue and groove ceilings and killer light fixtures that will have to wait for the real shoot. ✨✨✨

10/18/2026

When you have a Designer who really understands you and this very nuanced industry…you’re able to make hundreds of decisions with confidence and direction.

Having a plan and a vision built in collaboration with people who live and breathe design, is an investment in avoiding costly mistakes and creating a home you will love for decades to come.

10/16/2026

Lately we do a bar in every home. It’s one of my favorite things to design because it’s a challenge of making things functional (read: vodka and w**e can really do a number on the wrong stone) & beautiful at the same time. But then again….that’s my hope for every room. 🪄

This is a dry bar built into a dining room, the bathroom/width of the overall space on the other side of the wall didn’t allow for us to build it into the wall. So furnishing strategically will ground the bar.

It connects directly to the the backyard, with the pool fireplace and more. The Client wanted it to be seamless indoor/outdoor living, so we used specific glass doors that almost disappear (not pictured) so everyone could wander during gatherings. And are loving it!

Swipe for KCD Design tip on each photo 👌

Details that level up a bar:

Being thoughtful about the edge profile of the counter top stone, cabinetry faces, and hardware for interest.

Details that level up a bar:

Styling the area with crystal decor like candle sticks, layering art, and a few plants, etc make it feel more interesting and somewhat more lived in….in sort of a “still life” painting kind of way.

Details that level up a bar:

Last but not least, mirroring the back (bonus if it’s antiqued) brings a major extra layer of light with how it so beautifully ricochets off all the other glass. Many bars are in dark moody spaces-and using some sort of reflective element is what keeps things from feeling dreary while also helping keep visual clarity on the bar elements.

10/05/2026

You may be seeing chartreuse en vogue these days, but lest we forget Kortney Cooper Dowell | Interior Designer has been brainwashing you with this green madness for years. 🤣🤣🤣

10/02/2026

Part of the delight of Full Service Design is getting to roll out the red carpet a little wider for a concierge experience. Nothing better than having the pleasure of dreaming and scheming our way through (dare I say) a romantic sketch or two…

08/17/2026

Sunday Inspo in my favorite sunny spot.

I’ve always loved art history and did an emphasis in it during school. While not terribly unique, Monet and Renoir have been my favorites for as long as I can remember.

I’ve recently been reading a journal of entries written back and forth between many of the well known impressionist painters (that no one thought were talented at the time). Bless.

But my most deeply amusing new obsession is this book called “Monet’s House” that discusses his theories on interior design and how deliberately he slowly built his estate from the years of being dirt poor to finally seeing some success.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST please note that he and I share the same favorite colors (coral and green on second page) 🤷‍♀️💁‍♀️😂 and that he too supported the color drench method when done right-even all those years ago. 💛

08/04/2026

This Dallas home was a true custom build by the original Owners, who our Client’s bought the house from. It was filled with years and years of wild treasures and art (more on the before shots soon ).

I remember walking through the house before they purchased it—analyzing ideas with them and noticing that even with so many layers filling it over the years, it still had this beautiful natural light floating throughout the house.

That meant our job was to come in and simply honor those bones. We redid the full electrical plan both functionally and aesthetically to work for the new Owners. Then added a lot of ambient light with as few harsh overhead cans as possible and everything on dimmers. As well as outlets and switches in places that felt second nature in any where it was doable. And some sexy brass ones to my delight 🎉

So now I kind of have to smile when every spot I look at, there is a picturesque shadow staring back at me. It almost feels like maybe that beautiful new old house is whispering its approval with every flicker. ✨

*These are just iPhone shots I grabbed, the lighting in the hero shots (that I can’t share yet) has its very own personality and stage name to go with it. 🤣🎭💄

06/29/2026

1. Counter stone type

2. Counter edge profile (squared edge to contrast with the focal point of the island

3. Thickness of slab

4. Slab finish (leathered)

5. Inset or full overlay cabinets (inset)

6. Cabinet face style (shaker with recessed panel and beaded edges)

7. Cabinet foot details

8. Where to add in cabinet towers for appliances and a coffee station (cabinetry took 4 rounds of editing construction drawings to make sure the owner loved every bit!)

9. How many shelves are inside the tower

10. How much space between each shelf to fit the type of storage the Client needed (they chose adjustable)

11. Cabinet paint color

12. Paint sheen / Level of product

13. Backsplash tile (to fit with a historic home in a refreshed way while holding up next to heat)

14. Grout color (contrast enough to see the tile, without being too busy, in a pre-lived in color for longevity)

15. Hardware style

16. Hardware layout and size (it’s functional jewelry-make it count)

17. Hardware finish that with tones (and undertones) that mixed well with other metals in the space and will age well (polished nickel)

18. If we should refinish the wood floors (yes)

19. Floor stain color (custom)

20. And of course—before anything was done, we looked carefully at the investment level the Owners felt comfortable at overall & for each spot (we know exactly how to guide you on what is worth investment and what could be allotted elsewhere more wisely).

I THINK IVE MADE MY POINT 🤣 This list is the tip of the iceberg. There are multiple other choices that went into the kitchen, starting with the brilliant Engineers+Arch team.

75% of these choices were made before we broke ground—-which equals no panic.

If you’re considering renovating, building, or a refresh- and the idea of where and how to implement these elements for personalized functionality, a proven process, and an outcome that feels like you (without wanting to jump off a cliff by two months in😝) you may be in the market for an Interior Designer

Sharing all the ways we work with Clients in the next few days. Stay tuned. DM or book your Discovery call in bio if you’re ready to learn more.