Refined Simplicity
Casually Comfortable
Kara Silkwood
Lead Designer
Our Goal:
Our mission is to create functional, timeless spaces that reflect your style and your budget. From small residential remodels to large scale commercial spaces, we approach every project with the same spirit of creative collaboration. We listen and learn, then challenge you to explore ideas.
Our Experience:
With 20 years of experience, including a B.S. in interior architecture from San Jose State University and through various commercial and residential firms throughout the bay area, Kara Silkwood combines knowledge and creative thinking to design a space specific to your needs and lifestyle.
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Our Process:
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Define scope and budget
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Field study and measurements of existing space.
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Initial space plan with 2D and 3D design concepts.
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Collaboration with key partners with initial cost estimates as well as design direction.
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Selection of overall design scheme including architectural features, finishes, fixtures, colors, materials and paint selections.
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Sourcing as well as designing custom furniture, cabinetry, window treatments, lighting, artwork and accessories.
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Ordering, tracking, inspection, delivery and installation of all furniture and accessories.
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Partnering with industry professionals such as architects, contractors, and engineers.
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Coordinate with art consultants as needed.
Services
At KDS Design Group, we believe every great design, starts from inspiration from life.
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL DESIGN
Full-service residential and commercial design services, including interior consulting on all architectural finishes.
ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS & PERMITS
Architectural technical plans created as a guide for your builder with appropriate permits
SPACE PLANNING
Our forte is creative space analysis & planning. We believe that developing a solid plan as a base for the overall design.
FURNITURE PROCUREMENT
We bring various sources of furniture and accessories to you through local and online vendors. We then create a “look book” that will include design styles to compliment the interiors.
Through plans, elevations and 3-D views great designs develop through collaboration.
Visualize exterior with 3D detailed drawings
Final Exterior
We Specialize In:
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Finishes and materials selections and specifications.
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2D and 3D documentation through Autocad and Sketchup software for design development, construction drawings and administration.
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Provide input with project budgets.
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Collaboration with client, consultants and team to develop conceptual designs and direction.
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Custom millwork and cabinetry
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Lighting design
Technical specification drawings for precise placement and functionality