Take a long, careful look around your home. Does it look like “you”? Does it reflect your personality? For all the time we spend in our house, it can be difficult to define a style that’s unique to its owner. When we invite people into our private space, we want them to get a sense of our personality through the look and feel of our home. But how exactly do you create an environment that has a style all its own?This is where design doyenne Kellie Burke comes in very handy. As the visionary behind her eponymous firm Kellie Burke Interiors, Kellie’s vibrancy and flair for the fabulous make clients travel across the country to tap into her creative mind. We sat down with Kellie to find out what inspires her, how to create a unique style personality, and what should be on our watchlist for new trends in home design.

What is it that makes Kellie Burke Interiors stand out from other interior design firms?
At Kellie Burke Interiors, we specialize in high-end residential and commercial design. We work hand-in-hand with architects, builders, and landscape designers to create the ultimate luxury, “boutique hotel” experience right inside your home. We love to see a grand transformation! We are able to reimagine a private residence to become an escape from the world, which can be a daunting task for people to do on their own. Our team makes the whole design process effortless and enjoyable for every client by eliminating stress and providing expert advice and guidance. Overall, we value the importance of creating a home that is a sexy, luxurious, comfortable, and fun environment for everyone.

You have a beautiful space here in the Design District. Can you tell us a bit about your studio?
Unlike other firms, we have our own 7,500 square foot design studio accessible by invitation only. It is stocked with the latest trends in fabrics, finishes, and silhouettes from across the globe. Our studio allows us to purchase directly from top furniture vendors in the industry and design and create custom cabinetry and upholstery. It’s a great space to spark ideas and creativity!

How would you describe your personal design aesthetic?
My personal style is curated through travel and the pursuit of all luxurious experiences. I gravitate towards an ‘Old World’ style incorporating modern, functional accents, with a focus on creating a fun and comfortable lifestyle. Our portfolio shows that we are well versed in all tastes and we love to pump up anyone’s style in dramatic ways. Whether you have an entire list of ideas or you have no clue where to start, we take on every project and deliver the unexpected.

What’s a top trend right now in the design world?
It’s all about capitalizing on space! Specifically, outdoor and “flex space”. Flex space goes by many names – spare room, bonus room – but this multi-purpose room is simply defined as an area in a home that can be used for a variety of functions. We love to find untouched space like an unfinished lower level, a little nook off the master bedroom, or a spot under a staircase to create moments of purpose for our clients. This could be providing a new space to entertain, work, or just sit back and relax. Recently we’ve created coffee and wine bars, lower-level clubs, and outdoor scapes with fire pits and ambient water features.