--- title: "Kathy Kuo Designs Inc — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kathy-kuo-designs-inc-pfvwus-pf~1865608356 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1865608356.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Kathy Kuo Designs Inc" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/9b537e610c13e775_7658-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "New York, New York 10026, United States" phone: "(888) 908-3486" website: https://www.kathykuohome.com/studio rating: 3.2 review_count: 9 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 30 last_updated: 2026-09-23 --- # Kathy Kuo Designs Inc Original Houzz profile: [Kathy Kuo Designs Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kathy-kuo-designs-inc-pfvwus-pf~1865608356) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** New York, NY - **Serves:** New York City, Queens, Manhattan, Jamaica, Yonkers, Flushing, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Eastchester, Far Rockaway, Astoria, Hillside, Belleville, Bayonne, Brookdale, Clifton, East Newark, East Rutherford, Edgewater, Elizabeth, Elizabethport, Fair Lawn, Fort Lee, Ft Lee, Garfield, Guttenberg, Hackensack, Hasbrouck Heights, Hoboken, Jersey City, Kearny, Kew Gardens, Little Ferry, Lyndhurst, Nationwide, New Milford, North Bergen, Palisades Park, Passaic, Ridgefield, Ridgefield Park, River Edge, Rutherford, Saddle Brook, Secaucus, Teaneck, Tenafly, Union City, Wallington, West New York - **Houzz rating:** 3.2 out of 5 (9 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2021–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - References available - Online consultation - 8 years in business Led by award-winning interior designer Kathy Kuo, Kathy Kuo Studio is a New York City-based interior design firm that works with clients across the United States and abroad. Our e-commerce platform, Kathy Kuo Home, is a premier destination for luxury furniture, lighting, and home décor from over 675 curated high-end vendors. The Studio’s design ethos centers around creating harmonious, meaningful homes that tell the story of the people who live there, all while offering unmatched customer support and logistics expertise. Kathy and our talented, highly technical design team have built a reputation for crafting interiors that are timeless, soulful, and irresistibly elevated. Above all, we know home is more than just beautifully designed spaces; it's a gracious living, breathing reflection of everything that matters most to you. We understand that designing a home can feel overwhelming, and we make the process as simple and enjoyable as possible. Our team gets to know your needs, lifestyle, and family dynamics so we can create an inviting, personal environment that suits you best. We start with the items that already hold value, then layer in thoughtfully made, high-quality pieces that help tell your story. We can’t wait to meet you, dive into your unique project, and welcome you home. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Bedroom Design - Living Room Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Lighting Design - Home Office Design & Construction - Entry Design - Design Consultation - Floor Plans - Playroom Design - Project Management - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - House Plans - Art Selection - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Universal Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - 3D Rendering - Sunroom Design & Construction - Sustainable Design - Home Staging - Downsizing - Drafting - Holiday Decorating - Energy-Efficient Homes - Attic Conversion - Feng Shui Design - Home Office Design ### Areas Served - New York City - Queens - Manhattan - Jamaica - Yonkers - Flushing - New Rochelle - Mount Vernon - Eastchester - Far Rockaway - Astoria - Hillside - Belleville - Bayonne - Brookdale - Clifton - East Newark - East Rutherford - Edgewater - Elizabeth - Elizabethport - Fair Lawn - Fort Lee - Ft Lee - Garfield - Guttenberg - Hackensack - Hasbrouck Heights - Hoboken - Jersey City - Kearny - Kew Gardens - Little Ferry - Lyndhurst - Nationwide - New Milford - North Bergen - Palisades Park - Passaic - Ridgefield - Ridgefield Park - River Edge - Rutherford - Saddle Brook - Secaucus - Teaneck - Tenafly - Union City - Wallington - West New York ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Kathy Kuo Designs Inc | | Address | New York, New York 10026, United States | | Phone | (888) 908-3486 | | Website | https://www.kathykuohome.com/studio | | License Number | 45-4582869 | | Followers on Houzz | 30 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/kathykuohome - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/kathykuohome?lang=en - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/kathy-kuo-designs - Blog — https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Kathy Kuo Designs Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kathy-kuo-designs-inc-pfvwus-pf~1865608356) - **Website:** https://www.kathykuohome.com/studio - **Phone:** (888) 908-3486 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2021–2026), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 3.2 out of 5 — 9 reviews** ### All 9 reviews **★★★★★ — Lori, April 2026** > I have worked with the KKH Design Team for nearly 2 years on multiple rooms. Their designers and support staff are incredibly talented & responsive. The designs are thoughtfully curated from a collaborative effort of customer input. > > They have sourced many creative and unusual pieces further enhancing the value of their design service. > > I highly recommend working with this amazing team! **★★★★★ — cmotto1, April 2026** > Kathy Kuo exceeded all my expectations on the planning process, products and design services. They helped me create our forever lake home. The color palette and fabric selection took into consideration the amazing water views from every level. Our designer was on site for all of the furniture delivery and was hands on setting everything up to make it look perfect. Highly recommended the company and design services. > Motto family **★ — Jim Mollica, Feb. 2024** > They won't stand by the most basic warranty claims even after spending $30k on furnishing for a new home. I've never seen anything like their approach. Who would by no-warranty home furnishings? They must by it damaged or used. **★ — Curt Toyer, May 2022** > You wrote a review for Kathy Kuo Home12 minutes ago > 1.0 star rating5/14/2022 > I purchased an expensive bed a couple of months ago. I was notified on monday, may 9th that the bed was to be delivered on wed. May 11. I then got a delivery time from the shipper that it would be delivered between 8am and 6pm. I had paid $200 extra for the recommended white glove service where they actually bring the bed in and set it up. It required us to remove our bed frame prior to deliver. Since it was a full day window for delivery, we both took the day off and disassembled our bed and moved it to the garage in preparation for the delivery. As the day went on, the window narrowed to 4 hours while changing those 4 hour times throughout. Finally I got a call from the actual driver saying he was 25 minutes away from our house. An hour or two later I got a call from Metro, the delivery company that there truck had broken down and that we'd receive and update later in the day regarding a new delivery time. NOTHING. I called and emailed Kathy Kuo and got a very nice man on the phone named Steven who was going to get to the bottom of it on Thurs and get back to me that day. It didn't happen. I called Steven and he didn't answer. Finally I got an email back from someone named Anj with Kathy Kuo who apologizes and said the shipper would contact us. I explained we're sleeping on a mattress on the floor because reassembling our bed was not going to be easy. She offered $50 credit. Seriously? I paid $200 and the shipper has not given me service. We're still sleeping on the floor with NO contact from the shipper and no way to contact them. I would NOT use Kathy Kuo if I were you. Their customer service is a joke. Run don't walk away from this compan **★ — thomasranese, Feb. 2022** > Avoid this company if you can help it! > > We bought two $1000 chairs site unseen. When they arrive too big for the space, we had to pay 15% restocking PLUS cost of shipping to AND from us to return them. We got less than 50% back when they got brand new unused chairs back at no cost to them. > > Not a company that cares about the customer. And frankly, their product is not worth the price. Shop elsewhere. **★ — Courtney Beykirch, Dec. 2021** > BUY ELSEWHERE!! All the negative reviews on this site are accurate. If you're dealing with an issue with Kathy Kuo Home, don't bother calling, the customer service phone number doesn't work. I've pointed this out via email chat and email, but I doubt the company cares. I'm writing this review hoping someone responds to my inquiries about the damaged table. Whether the issues with my transaction are a Kathy Kuo Home policy/practice or with the vendor, Gabby Home Products, BUYER BEWARE. Full story: The table was intended for a new home which has been under construction. Shortly after it arrived, I realized the table would not work in the evolving space and requested a return. 6 weeks later after multiple attempts to communicate with Kathy Kuo customer service and being told they would accept the return, I was then told the vendor would not accept a return due to the time that passed. Understandable, sort of. However, when I finally opened the box with the intent of repurposing the table elsewhere, I noticed 3 out of 4 corners on the base were very badly damaged. I notified customer service through email, sent pictures of the damaged base and the undamaged box and still no response. My prior issues with the attempt to return and lack of response on the damaged table have left me leery of Kathy Kuo's customer service standards. Shipping/damage/return issues are not uncommon with furnishings for larger projects, and most companies handle the process easily and with customer friendly responses. Almost all items on Kathy Kuo's site are available through competitors that offer better customer service, so I suggest you do your research and BUY ELSEWHERE. **★★★★★ — L S, Aug. 2020** > KKD creates a red-carpet design experience from start to finish. Their customer service treats you like a VIP. This is the second project I hired them for, as they did a gorgeous job the first time within budget. Both times, they created magazine-worthy results, just like their pictures! They create your design based on your style, whatever that may be, as they don't have just ONE style. I never felt pressured into anything and felt the designer truly understood the vibe of the project. KKD presents you with options to achieve your vision, which is the fun part, but will not hesitate to give you their opinion if you need more guidance. They can even tell you what sofa you will find most comfortable! The expertise and customer care at KKD is second to none. You are guaranteed to come home to a jaw-dropping work of art and enjoy the process! **★★★★★ — HU-345480087, July 2020** > So happy with this team. They are collaborative, creative and beyond professional. It was a joy to work with them and I’m so impressed with their finished project. **★★★★★ — HU-523507704, July 2020** > The team at Kathy Kuo did an incredible job on our nursery. From helping me with custom wallpaper to selecting paint colors, a glider and sweet prints for above the crib, they really went above and beyond. The process was easy and I was able to go back and forth with the design team to find the perfect pieces for the room. The design team kept on budget, and on time, and let me give as much input as desired. They also suggested the best shipping/delivery options to ensure everything arrived safely. I would definitely use them again and am so delighted with the finished product. ## Selected projects - [Kathy Kuo’s Upper West Side Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kathy-kuos-upper-west-side-apartment-pj-vj~7832525) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 26 - Description: In her prewar New York apartment, Kathy Kuo designed a living room and dining room that feel layered, worldly, and wonderfully lived-in. Drawing on a sophisticated palette of warm neutrals, rich greens, and timeworn rose hues, Kathy created spaces that honor traditional elegance while embracing organic forms. Throughout both rooms, Kathy's signature design approach shines: a reverence for craftsmanship, an eye for proportion, and the confidence to mix periods and styles in the spirit of gracious… - [House Beautiful Whole Home \| Primary Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/house-beautiful-whole-home-primary-bedroom-pj-vj~7832508) - Location: Austin, TX - Photos: 12 - Description: Kathy Kuo was selected as a featured designer for House Beautiful magazine's 2025 Whole Home, where she brought her signature timeless elegance to the home’s primary bedroom. Drawing inspiration from classic forms and modern sophistication, Kathy transformed the space into a serene, layered retreat that balances luxury with livability. Sumptuous textiles and thoughtfully curated vintage accents add depth and warmth, while soft textures, refined finishes, and a rich palette create an inviting atm… - [Kathy Kuo Studio and Design Showroom in Tribeca](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kathy-kuo-studio-and-design-showroom-in-tribeca-pj-vj~7649475) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 10 - Description: Designed by Kathy Kuo, founder and CEO of Kathy Kuo Home, the 2,000-square-ft Kathy Kuo Home Interior Design Showroom invites clients and customers to experience an elevated, in-person design journey. By appointment & walk-in, homeowners, trade professionals, and interior designers can explore our exclusive services, including access to custom upholstery furniture pieces (come try out the “most comfortable sofa ever”) and beautifully curated design vignettes. - [Organic & Modern Nashville Family Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/organic-and-modern-nashville-family-home-pj-vj~7124647) - Location: Nashville, TN - Photos: 16 - Description: For this modern and organic Nashville interior design project, the client had a new-build home that they wanted to outfit in stylish, modern furniture accented with organic textures, neutral hues, and pops of green throughout. Plus, the space needed to be child-friendly for the client's two young children. The Kathy Kuo Home Design Team brought this home to life with cane and wood dining furniture, plush sofas (including one in green velvet), the dreamiest bedroom design, and plenty of styling d… - [Luxurious, Modern & Organic Downtown Manhattan Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/luxurious-modern-and-organic-downtown-manhattan-apartment-pj-vj~7284544) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 10 - Description: We worked with our client on her dining room, living room, primary bedroom, and home office in a breathtaking newly renovated lower Manhattan building. We incorporated performance fabrics and rugs throughout the space to ensure the home was child-friendly for our client’s young son, and also made sure to strike the perfect balance of polished and livable—the result was modern transitional with organic accent pieces and vintage items placed throughout to encompass the personalities of our client… - [Family-Friendly Westport, Connecticut Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/family-friendly-westport-connecticut-home-pj-vj~6690730) - Location: Westport, CT - Photos: 15 - Description: An upscale and coastal home design for a client with two young children. Located in Westport, CT, this project was for a new-build home and the KKH design team fully designed and furnished several rooms in the home from the ground up. - [Hudson Valley Modern Transitional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hudson-valley-modern-transitional-pj-vj~6778887) - Location: Marlboro, NY - Photos: 25 - Description: For a client in the Hudson Valley, we designed this home with a modern transitional feel, and added plenty of unique and statement-making decorative accents and details. The result--seen across a master bedroom, several guest bedrooms, the dining room and the living room--is both comfortable as well as very upscale and luxurious. - [Sea Girt Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sea-girt-beach-house-pj-vj~5555868) - Location: Sea Girt, NJ - Photos: 17 - Description: The goal of this project was to create a relaxing coastal getaway for a loving, growing family of seven. The clients wanted their beautiful, two-story sea-facing home to capture their family memories and showcase their love for Sea Girt beach while remaining tasteful and fun. We designed a breezy, family-friendly beach house with a cohesive coastal look that incorporates classic American nuances, an ocean-inspired palette, and fun, eclectic pieces that pull the designs together. Unique details i… - [San Francisco Private Exterior Outdoor Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/san-francisco-private-exterior-outdoor-space-pj-vj~6737303) - Location: San Francisco, CA - Photos: 11 - Description: This dreamy outdoor space in the San Francisco area is a cross between Mid-Century modern and Elevated Modern with emphasis on handmade elements. It's perfect for relaxing and entertaining in style. - [Light & Airy Far Hills Modern Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/light-and-airy-far-hills-modern-farmhouse-pj-vj~6695284) - Location: Far Hills, NJ - Photos: 9 - Description: Our client and her husband bought this home sight-unseen this past year as a weekend getaway from NYC for them and their two young daughters (ages 5 and 7). It was in need of a major design facelift in order to make it the cozy-chic and family-friendly haven that the client envisioned. With the help of our stellar Design Team, KKH worked with the client from the initial floor plan conception, to the first wave of furniture delivery in the middle of a giant Nor’easter blizzard, to a dreamy styled… - [Garden Party to Celebrate the Lux Magazine Hot List with KDHamptons](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garden-party-to-celebrate-the-lux-magazine-hot-list-with-kdhamptons-pj-vj~6982083) - Location: Water Mill, NY - Photos: 7 - Description: On July 3, 2022, Kathy Kuo Home had the pleasure of designing some outdoor lounge and dining vignettes for an exclusive celebration of the Lux Magazine 2022 Hot List at the Water Mill home of KDHamptons founder Kelli Delaney Kot. This serene garden party featured artisanal summer bites, cool cocktails, and a curated offering of summer’s greatest gifts. - [Westchester Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/westchester-residence-pj-vj~6275902) - Location: Rye, NY - Photos: 8 - Description: We designed a modern luxe living room and dining room space in a sumptuous regency style that incorporates modern design elements, lots of pattern, statement chandeliers, and distinct mid-century style pieces. Regal blues and violets pair with gold and marble finishes, and traditional textured wallpapers provide a cohesive envelope for both designs. - [Celebrating Holiday House with a Rustic-Chic Tablescape Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/celebrating-holiday-house-with-a-rustic-chic-tablescape-design-pj-vj~6985025) - Location: Bridgehampton, NY - Photos: 6 - Description: The Kathy Kuo Home Design Team had the pleasure of participating in the Summer 2022 Holiday House Hamptons Annual Tabletop Event at Topping Rouse House in Bridgehampton. This event was an opportunity for top interior designers to showcase their tablescape design skills while also raising money for breast cancer research and prevention. The KKH Design Team crafted a tablescape that was equal parts elegance and whimsy, featuring favorite pieces from Juliska, Oly Studio, Catavento, Loloi, Arte Ital… - [A+E Networks](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-e-networks-pj-vj~6304086) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 7 - Description: For this project, we used both modern and traditional elements, blending together eclectic patterns and textures, to create a visually layered room that provides a warm and cozy atmosphere that’s still sleek and professional. While we want the room to be gender-neutral to retain its corporate nature, we’ve added vintage-inspired (and sometimes, just plain vintage) decor to blend in some of the old with the new industrial appeal of the space. - [Windham Lodge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/windham-lodge-pj-vj~6281246) - Location: Windham, NY - Photos: 10 - Description: The clients were looking for a modern, rustic ski lodge look that was chic and beautiful while being family-friendly and a great vacation home for the holidays and ski trips. Our goal was to create something family-friendly that had all the nostalgic warmth and hallmarks of a mountain house, while still being modern, sophisticated, and functional as a true ski-in and ski-out house. To achieve the look our client wanted, we focused on the great room and made sure it cleared all views into the val… - [Modern Coastal Vacation Villa in Punta Cana](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-coastal-vacation-villa-in-punta-cana-pj-vj~7497127) - Location: Punta Cana, La Altagracia Province - Photos: 17 - Description: A modern coastal vacation villa in the Dominican Republic with six bedrooms, a formal living room, a formal dining room, and an outdoor pool area and outdoor living spaces. - [Kathy Kuo's NYC Apartment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kathy-kuo-s-nyc-apartment-pj-vj~6932170) - Location: New York, NY - Photos: 10 - Description: Explore all of the design details in our founder Kathy Kuo's New York City apartment! The epitome of luxe living with family-friendly comfort, Kathy's apartment was designed to be a cozy and welcoming home while upholding a thoughtfully-curated bright and airy aesthetic perfect for the city. The timeless living room showcases special pieces collected from travels or designed by Kathy herself for an inviting personal touch. In stark contrast, the dining room uses deep jewel tones plus glam and mo… - [KKH x Kendall Kremer \| Breakfast Nook](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kkh-x-kendall-kremer-breakfast-nook-pj-vj~6790442) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: We worked with blogger Kendall Kremer, of the blog Styled Snapshots, on a modern classic breakfast nook space in her family's new Connecticut home. - [Kathy Kuo Home Southampton Store](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kathy-kuo-home-southampton-store-pj-vj~6698223) - Location: Southampton, NY - Photos: 7 - Description: Kathy Kuo Home opened our first-ever physical retail space in Southampton, NY, in the summer of 2021. The interior of the retail store was completely designed by Kathy Kuo and the KKH design team. Clic through the photos for a look inside our coastal-chic storefront! - [KKH x Olivia Rink \| Bedroom Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kkh-x-olivia-rink-bedroom-makeover-pj-vj~6693288) - Location: Granger, IN - Photos: 7 - Description: When blogger Olivia Rink moved from NYC to Indiana to weather the COVID-19 pandemic in her childhood home, her childhood bedroom was in need of a chic update from a teenage girl's aesthetic to something more sophisticated that also featured a home work-space. [See all 33 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kathy-kuo-designs-inc-pfvwus-pf~1865608356) ## Community Q&A **Q: Sky/Clouds wall** *(in Photo Questions)* Is the cloudscape painted or wallpapered? A: Hi there! It is wallpaper by Anewall! I've copied the link below to the wallpaper should you be interested in purchasing! https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/25708-Anewall-Nuage-Modern-Classic-Vintage-Clouded-Sky-Wallpaper **Q: Rug is amazingly beautiful. Where is it from?** *(in Photo Questions)* Where may I find this perfect rug? The Westchester Home is like a dream, such talent! A: Hi there! This rug is the client's own. However, you can view rugs from Kathy Kuo Home here! **Q: love the chair in the bedroom** *(in Photo Questions)* Who makes the chair? It is beautiful. Where can I purchase and what is the brand name? Thank you. A: Hi there! This is the Ryker Chair from our website! The fabric you see in the photo has been discontinued. **Q: Who makes the chandelier?** *(in Photo Questions)* Kathy, This room is amazing! You are so talented. Would you please tell me who makes the chandelier? Thanks! A: Hello! We're so happy that you like our design! That piece is actually the Illia Modern Gold Branch Quartz Stone Chandelier, and is available at our site. Thank you so much! **Q: Sofa help and advice please** *(in Home Decorating)* We have polished marble floors with warm creamtones and a pretty creamy, buttery ivory on the walls in our family room and I have (perhaps foolishly) chosen an antique Turkish rug before selecting a sofa. Beautiful Colors of warm ivory with navy, light blue, pale green, and a lesser amount of pinks and reds. Very pretty, I love it. Our home is European/French country style and I am trying to find a sofa that will fit with thewe colors and our lifestyle (4 children ages 10-18). They are careful about furniture but I would prefer something either slipcovered or leather to mitigate possiblue stain issues. The room is open to both the living room which is mostly pale blue, ivory and a warm taupe, the kitchen with dark cherry cabinets, and the railing and loft area which have a dark cherry staircase with black wrought iron spindles. One theme I do carry throughout the house is blue and white china accents and gilt/gold accents. Any thoughts on direction for the sofa? Do I go with a pale blue velvet slipcovered sofa, a white or off-white sofa... we have had white before and it was fine but did require extra upkeep (washing!) to keep it nice and white, or a leather sofa? All input is greatly appreciated! A: Hi! I would recommend going with a white/off-white sofa. You could even have it upholstered in a performance fabric if your main concern is maintenance and durability. You could carry out the blue and white theme in your pillows or a few decor pieces. As for the size and type of , a sectional might be best, however, it would be great if you could provide measurements of your space so that the proper sofa size can be determined. Thank you! **Q: What size chandelier ?** *(in Lighting)* I am torn between ordering a 24" or a 32" chandelier. The room is 12 ft 6 inches by 17ft 6 inches. The dining table is centered in the room . It is 45" wide 100 inches long ? Which one ? A: Yey! We're glad that we were able to help you! If ever you need more design help, we offer design services handled by our team of professional interior designers. You may also check our houzz page to see our projects: Kathy Kuo Designs Inc. Have a great day! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*