--- title: "Reed & Acanthus Interior Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/reed-and-acanthus-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~596916510 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~596916510.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Reed & Acanthus Interior Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/88d3b9fe04efaab7_7966-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1643 State Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118, United States" latitude: 29.9504 longitude: -90.1236 phone: "(917) 767-5116" website: http://www.reedacanthus.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 11 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 95 last_updated: 2026-09-05 --- # Reed & Acanthus Interior Design Original Houzz profile: [Reed & Acanthus Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/reed-and-acanthus-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~596916510) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** New Orleans, LA - **Serves:** New Orleans, Metairie Terrace, Metairie, Kenner, Marrero, Terrytown, Chalmette, Harvey, Gretna, River Ridge, Woodmere, Waggaman, Timberlane, Jefferson, Belle Chasse, Harahan, Westwego, Bridge City, Elmwood, Avondale, Arabi - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (11 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2016–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves “Love where you live!” Reed & Acanthus Interior Design creates sophisticated, functional spaces reflecting the design philosophy that one’s home should be an oasis in which to live, relax and entertain, all the while incorporating the personality of the owner. Single Room Design or clients in the beginning phase of Decorating $10,000-$50,000. Kitchen Renovation $50,000-$500,000. Large Residence in need of Full Scale Design and Decorating $300,000 and up. Full in Depth Home Consults $250-$500. Custom Window Treatment $2500-$50,000. Custom Furniture $10,000-100,000. Reed & Acanthus bills on an hourly design fee basis tailored to fit client's scope and budget. Keeping in mind client’s taste, budget and lifestyle, Reed & Acanthus uses a minimalist approach, layering textures and fabrics in combination with contemporary and traditional furnishings to create comfortable, timeless and stylish spaces in a broad range of styles from summer house casual to gracious, formal homes. Katharine Kelly Rhudy worked at Sotheby's New York. A graduate of Columbia University, she obtained an M.A. in the History of Decorative Arts from Cooper Hewitt/ Parsons, pursued Appraisal Studies at NYU and studied Interior Design at Fairfield University. She is an associate member of the Interior Design Society and allied member of American Society of Interior Designers. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Built-ins - Floor Plans - Playroom Design - Custom Furniture - Laundry Room Design - Nursery Design - Universal Design - Custom Bookcases - Sunroom Design & Construction - Custom Pantries - Downsizing - Holiday Decorating - Decluttering - Kitchen Remodeling - Custom Furniture Selection - Custom Window Treatments - Home Office Design ### Areas Served - New Orleans - Metairie Terrace - Metairie - Kenner - Marrero - Terrytown - Chalmette - Harvey - Gretna - River Ridge - Woodmere - Waggaman - Timberlane - Jefferson - Belle Chasse - Harahan - Westwego - Bridge City - Elmwood - Avondale - Arabi ### Typical Job Cost $10,000 - 1,000,000 Single Room Design or clients in the beginning phase of Decorating $10,000-$50,000. Kitchen Renovation $50,000-$500,000. Large Residence in need of Full Scale Design and Decorating $300,000 and up. Full in Depth Home Consults $250-$500. Custom Window Treatment $2500-$50,000. Custom Furniture $10,000-100,000. Reed & Acanthus bills on an hourly design fee basis tailored to fit client's scope and budget. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Reed & Acanthus Interior Design | | Address | 1643 State Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118, United States | | Phone | (917) 767-5116 | | Website | http://www.reedacanthus.com | | Followers on Houzz | 95 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/reedacanthusinteriordesign - Blog — www.reedacanthus.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Reed & Acanthus Interior Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/reed-and-acanthus-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~596916510) - **Website:** http://www.reedacanthus.com - **Phone:** (917) 767-5116 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2016–2025), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) - [Interior Design Society](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/interior-design-society-pfvwus-pf~1829752925) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 11 reviews** ### All 11 reviews **★★★★★ — Elizabeth Finger, June 2018** > Katharine listens..whether you have your own vision or you need her input, she executes the mutual plan. She has great resources, a great eye and a friendly manner. She works quickly and is totally responsive in all ways. She is totally present in all aspects of the project and we were delighted with our end result. We will use her services again to continue our home projects. **★★★★★ — George Friesen, Oct. 2017** > It has been a pleasure working with Katharine Rhudy in renovating our kitchen and family room. She is enthusiastic and creative with a fabulous eye for detail that brings a fresh perspective to every project. Yet she is respectful of her clients' ideas and very solicitous of their time and money. She is skilled in managing a large project, well-organized and capable of marshaling a host of contractors to complete work on time and within budget. **★★★★★ — Shoreline Painting & Drywall, Inc., Oct. 2017** > Highly recommend working with R&A interior design! > Their knowledge and expertise is truly 2nd to none. Their ability to listen to your thoughts and execute on your vision is a true gift, and hard to find! **★★★★ — Diana DellaPietro, Dec. 2016** > What a huge difference consulting with you has made in my living space. I value your ability to listen, embrace what I like and don't like, provide viable options, suggestions and honest feedback. "The plan" we discussed is being implement, and I am very pleased. Thank you. **★★★★★ — Suzy Lavieri, Sept. 2016** > My three room project with Reed & Acanthus was extremely successful. Katharine Rhudy quickly understood my taste and lifestyle and created a beautiful new transitional look for my recently renovated home. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and timely execution of the design plan was perfect. **★★★★★ — Ann Quarles, Sept. 2016** > Katharine Rhudy and Reed & Acanthus helped us with a long overdue update to our summer home. We wanted something low maintenance, child and pet friendly that reflected our casual beach style. Her recommendations were spot on from removing old carpet and installing hardwood floors to using much of our existing furniture and reupholstering, instead of replacing, sofas and chairs. The result was amazing ! A clean, bright and sophisticated look that reflected our taste and style. Katharine is creative, professional and very fun to work with. We highly recommend Reed & Acanthus! **★★★★★ — Mary Katherine Hayes MD, June 2016** > Katharine Rudy of Reed & Acanthus is the consummate professional. She listened to my thoughts, and sought to create an environment reflecting my tastes rather than an easily recognizable signature decorator style. She was relentless in finding or helping me find the perfect fabrics. Her eye for color and texture is uncanny. She worked with my existing pieces and brought in a fabulous updated look I am so proud of. Her tasks included paint and fabric choices, as well as furniture and art placement. She excelled in all, while keeping a constant eye on cost. But I think most importantly, her ability to give an opinion, educate and encourage me so that ultimately I made all decisions with her support and experience, solidified Ms Rudy as a top tier interior decorator. I will most certainly use her again and recommend her highly and without reservation. **★★★★★ — markkola22, May 2016** > I have worked with Katherine and Reed & Acanthus on many projects over the past few years. She is talented, organized and professional. By listening closely to her clients, she is able to articulate their vision and needs with new and fresh ideas. With a discriminating eye and keen attention to detail, she creates elegant and timeless spaces regardless of project size or budget. She is very easy to work with and I look forward to future collaborations. **★★★★★ — mkhol6, Sept. 2015** > Katharine decorated our Vero Beach Home and we could not have been more pleased! She has a great eye for both quality and value and was able to take our ideas and translate them into a much better reality! She co-ordinated everything--perfect paint colors, floor coverings, furniture, fabrics, and many fabulous accessories. Katharine's integrity and professionalism is apparent at every turn, but most of all results were fabulous, on time and on budget! We are currently planning our next project with Katharine! **★★★★★ — Anne Ruthmann Photography, Sept. 2015** > As a photographer, I have the privilege of working with a lot of different designers and seeing how they translate space and objects into an overall design. Katharine of Reed & Acanthus has a deep talent for curating special treasures from all periods of time and styles into a cohesive design that feels fresh and modern while still honoring classic traditions to create spaces that will stand the test of time. > > For example, when documenting a home in which the homeowner did not want to change old wallpaper or carpet, I was very impressed with how Katharine worked with that challenge on a design level with furnishings and accessories to make the space feel fresh and new even though some large room elements needed to stay the same. > > While preparing each space for photographing, it was also obvious that a lot of attention to detail, texture, and quality was given to all of the furnishings and fabrics in each room. Pieces weren't chosen just for looks, but also for their excellent quality and ability to stand up to the wear and tear of time. **★★★★★ — mkfreiberg7, Sept. 2015** > Katharine helped us make updates to several rooms in our New Canaan home. She suggested changes like wall color, lighting and floor coverings and was able to make our home look fresh and new by reupholstering and adding quality pieces and art to our existing pieces. She is a pleasure to work with-we highly recommend! > Mary Kay ## Selected projects - [Martha's Vineyard: Island Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/martha-s-vineyard-island-retreat-pj-vj~7293800) - Location: Edgartown, MA - Photos: 9 - [Chapel Hill: Downsize](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chapel-hill-downsize-pj-vj~7292528) - Location: Chapel Hill, NC - Photos: 7 - [Georgian Splendor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/georgian-splendor-pj-vj~5500955) - Location: New Canaan, CT - Photos: 8 - [Traditional to Transitional Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-to-transitional-family-room-pj-vj~2672347) - Location: New Canaan, CT - Photos: 9 - Description: The heart of the home, the homeowners wanted an updated look for their family room. By using and reupholstering existing furniture, adding a few new pieces and acquiring some beautiful contempory art, we transformed outdated traditional into stunning transitional room for all to enjoy. (Please scroll down to see the before photo) - [Grand Entries](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grand-entries-pj-vj~5500994) - Location: New Canaan, CT - Photos: 7 - [Gentleman's Study](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gentleman-s-study-pj-vj~5500974) - Location: New Canaan, CT - Photos: 8 - [New Canaan Kitchen: Sophiticated Classic](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-canaan-kitchen-sophiticated-classic-pj-vj~2672897) - Location: New Canaan, CT - Photos: 11 - Description: Badly in need of an update, this New Canaan, CT kichen was transformed from 1980's to 2017 with no construction in just two months. By painting the original cabinets, changing hardware, lighting and updating furniture and fabrics this kichen went from ughh to wow! (Please scroll down to before photo) - [Chinoiserie Chic: Aqua and Orange Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chinoiserie-chic-aqua-and-orange-family-room-pj-vj~2693902) - Location: New Canaan, CT - Photos: 7 - Description: Young couple with three small children wanted to lighten up a dark family room with bright playful colors and durable fabric. (Please scroll down to see before photo) - [Tailored Blue and Green Master Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tailored-blue-and-green-master-bedroom-pj-vj~2046680) - Location: New Canaan, CT - Photos: 8 - [Nautical Boy's Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nautical-boy-s-bedroom-pj-vj~1246102) - Location: New Canaan, CT - Photos: 7 - [Asian Inspired Garden Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/asian-inspired-garden-room-pj-vj~2672409) - Location: New Canaan, CT - Photos: 10 - Description: Originally an undefined space between the kitchen and family room, we worked with clients to redefine the space as a Garden Room. Bringing the outside in, it's a comfortable and soothing space to sit with a cup of coffee and read the morning paper. (Please scroll down to see the before photo) - [Casually Chevron: The Back Hall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casually-chevron-the-back-hall-pj-vj~2694114) - Location: New Canaan, CT - Photos: 6 - [Sophisticated Classic in New Canaan](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sophisticated-classic-in-new-canaan-pj-vj~1245987) - Location: New Canaan, CT - Photos: 20 - Description: Velvet sofas and chairs, fine art, contemporary and antique furniture, neutrals of beige and celadon green - this transitional living room is the epitome of sophisticated elegance. - [Boy's Safari Nursery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boy-s-safari-nursery-pj-vj~1246081) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Pretty in Pink: Toile Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pretty-in-pink-toile-powder-room-pj-vj~2693967) - Location: New Canaan, CT - Photos: 5 - [Sparkly and Bright: The New Traditional Dining Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sparkly-and-bright-the-new-traditional-dining-room-pj-vj~2694046) - Location: New Canaan, CT - Photos: 6 - Description: Using existing furniture, clients wanted to update dining room decor with more contemporary wallpaper and fabrics while still keeping the traditional charm of a formal dining room. (Please scroll down to see the before photo) - [Green and White Lattice Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/green-and-white-lattice-master-bath-pj-vj~2046819) - Location: New Canaan, CT - Photos: 7 - [Perfectly Preppy Girl's Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/perfectly-preppy-girl-s-bedroom-pj-vj~1246126) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Greenwich Manor Guest Wing Transformation (Bedroom 1)](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/greenwich-manor-guest-wing-transformation-bedroom-1-pj-vj~4177076) - Location: Greenwich, CT - Photos: 10 - Description: With children and grandchildren visiting frequently, the homeowners wanted a simple, neutral, child friendly design using existing furnishings for three guest bedrooms and adjoining hall that wouldn't "break the bank". The result was three zen-like, visually cohesive rooms perfect for housing the entire family and guests. (Please scroll down to see the before photo). - [Seaside Casual in Martha's Vineyard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/seaside-casual-in-martha-s-vineyard-pj-vj~1270153) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 [See all 29 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/reed-and-acanthus-interior-design-pfvwus-pf~596916510) ## Ideabooks - [Reynwood Manor](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/121045860/list/reynwood-manor) — 5 ideas - [Hoyt Farm](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/121045605/list/hoyt-farm) — 6 ideas - [Renderings/Final Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/121043562/list/renderings-final-rooms) — 6 ideas - [Boys Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/67186226/list/boys-bedrooms) — 5 ideas - [Dining Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/44892788/list/dining-rooms) — 7 ideas - [Girls Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/67356088/list/girls-bedrooms) — 2 ideas - [Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/44892526/list/family-room) — 18 ideas - [Landscaping](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/44976790/list/landscaping) — 1 idea - [Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/45501124/list/lighting) — 6 ideas - [MV Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/59248449/list/mv-kitchen) — 2 ideas - [MV Office](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/67186242/list/mv-office) — 1 idea - [WOS Hall](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/84821575/list/wos-hall) — 1 idea - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/123644237/list/wish-list) — 6 ideas [See all 13 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/reedacanthusinteriordesign) ## Community Q&A **Q: where did you get those curtains?** *(in Photo Questions)* They’re fantastic A: Blue and white stripe drapes were custom. Contact katharine@reedacanthus for details. **Q: Beautiful! Are these floor carpet tiles by Flor?** *(in Photo Questions)* Would love to know the rug manufacturer! A: t.Hi - Thanks for asking. No, floor is hardwood and rug manufacturer is Stark Carpet. **Q: Sofa selection** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you share the maker of the sofa and the fabric selection? A: Hi - The sofa maker is Hickory Chair in fabric from Zimmer & Rhode available through Reed & Acanthus. **Q: Coffee table** *(in Photo Questions)* Where did you purchase the coffee table? thnx! A: Hi Suzanne - it is a custom (size/color) linen wrapped table available exclusively to the trade. If you would like further information on pricing and how to order please email: katharine@reedacanthus.com. **Q: Love the beds! Can you tell me where they are from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi! Thanks for asking. They are from Restoration Hardware. **Q: Who makes the fabric used in the curtain panels and bench cushion?** *(in Photo Questions)* i have been having a hard time finding the right shade of green. I have found some florals but prefer more geometrical. Thanks! A: Hi Erin - Thanks for asking. They are both Schumacher fabrics. If interested, I would be glad to place an order for you. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*