DUCKWORTH INTERIORS

DESIGNER Q&A

WITH KATE DUCKWORTH OF DUCKWORTH INTERIORS

KATE DUCKWORTH IS THE OWNER AND PRINCIPAL DESIGNER OF DUCKWORTH INTERIORS, A BOUTIQUE INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO LOCATED IN ENNIS, TEXAS. SHE RECEIVED HER BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERIOR DESIGN FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS AND IS AN ALLIED MEMBER OF AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR DESIGNERS. HER PORTFOLIO INCLUDES A WELL-ROUNDED DESIGN BACKGROUND WITH EXPERIENCE IN HIGH-END RESIDENTIAL DESIGN, RESTAURANTS & BARS, NEW CONSTRUCTION SELECTIONS, MODEL HOMES AND REMODELS. KATE’S MOST ENJOYABLE SOURCE OF INSPIRATION COMES FROM HER LOVE OF TRAVEL. TODAY WE’RE PICKING HER BRAIN FOR EXPERT DESIGN ADVICE!

Q: What are some things that people can do to instantly make their home look more expensive?

A: Paint the interior white! Add architectural interest where there is none, such as, adding some beams or block paneling. Upgrade your lighting and hardware. Small changes like these can have a big visual impact, and remember the lighting and hardware is the “jewelry for the outfit”!

Q: What are some common mistakes that people make when they are building a new home?

A: Making every single selection in a room a “wow”. If everything in a room is demanding attention, it’s hard to decide where to look first and can feel overwhelming. Instead, it’s better to have a high impact selection or two and then let the rest of the room just be supporting elements. Not every piece has to be the star of the show. Also, going with what is trendy instead of classic. We might see patterned tile is everywhere and decide to use it only to find out a few years later, it’s no longer popular. Ask yourself if you’re still going to love it years later. Sometimes it’s a difficult question to answer, so it’s always a good idea to look at selections that were popular decades ago. If they are still popular today, they’ve stood the test of time. Q: What are some splurges that are always worth it? Q: What are some design risks you would encourage our readers to take?

A: Don’t be afraid to paint a whole room a bold color, don’t be scared of wallpaper,and have fun mixing patterns and prints.

A: Art!! It’s always a good idea to splurge on a piece of art that speaks to you, and it’s often a good investment as well.

Q: What are some common mistakes that people make in their interiors?

A: Accessorizing with lots of small items is a common mistake. Instead, use fewer accessories that are larger and more impactful. Also, bookcases without books, but full of photo frames and accessories, feels like something is missing. Adding books will make them look finished!