
About Us
Anne Kellett, ASID, CAPS (Certified Aging in Place Specialist) is an experienced interior designer whose specialty, universal/accessible design, makes it easier to keep your house a home. Her design firm, A Kinder Space, creates safe, easy to use and beautiful spaces that strive to address the present and future needs of her clients. Anne’s prime goal is to interpret those needs and desires in an aesthetically pleasing way...to make spaces work “for” them ….not “against” them…to create an environment in which they can live and work more positively and independently
“I’ve actually been an interior designer for almost 40 years now. I had been an Army brat and my mother in 22 years of marriage made 30 different homes so I learned how to create ‘home’ at her knees. I’ve worked for furniture stores, small design firms and had my own business since 1984. I’ve lived and worked in different regions of the country. The styles in each area are quite different but the design process of working with clients remains the same. Creating a space that makes a difference in a person or family’s life is universal. It’s not about the style but about making it work for them in a beautiful way.
Moving to San Diego has brought some new avenues to my career. As a leading edge Baby Boomer I enjoy incorporating more universal design features into my spaces so my clients can “age gracefully” in their homes. I have become a local spokesperson for this issue and often speak at events with presentations which address the challenges of aging but show beautiful solutions for specific spaces, like kitchens and baths.”
Services Provided
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Bathroom Design, Handicap-Accessible Design, Universal Design
Areas Served
Chula Vista, Coronado, Hill Crest San Diego, La Jolla, Lemon Grove, Lincoln Acres, Logan Heights San Diego, Mission Hills San Diego, Mission Valley San Diego, Ocean Beach San Diego, Point Loma San Diego, San Diego, Tierrasanta San Diego, University City
Awards
ASID (American Society of Interior Designs) Professional Member Past President San Diego 2014-2015NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification)CAPS (Certified Aging in Place Specialist)ECHM (Executive Certificate in Home Modification)
14 Projects
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11 Reviews for A Kinder Space

Ron del Papa
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Our house was "old and worn" the day we bought it 18-years ago; the location was and is our dream. We now needed to transform our home into a place we could "Age in Place" and it was about a lot more than just adding grab bars. We needed a designer!
We found Anne Kellett of A Kinder Space by way of the San Diego Chapter of ASID (American Society of Interior Designers).
At our very first meeting, Anne listened to our fumbling words and emotions and guided us to a fresh and vibrant vision for our home. She worked with us to evolve beautiful and functional designs for 2 bathrooms that would support our lives now and as we age with possibly increasing care needs. Anne’s designs transformed the hidden potentials of our home in ways we weren’t able to imagine on our own, regardless of how many TV Design shows we watched or articles we read.
Anne was exceptionally aware of and responsive to our own preferences and quirks. She was with us and our contractor throughout the design and actual renovation work.
Kathy and I love working with Anne and eagerly have been recommending her to others thinking about improving their homes!!!




April 10, 2019

Marsha Knight
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Client
This professional was very helpful in designing a new handicap accessible bathroom and laundry room for us! I have medical issues which over time will take my ability to complete activities of daily living safely! It was completed tastefully and keeps safety issues a top priority!




September 14, 2017

Ruth and Don Rudesill
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As we enter our 70's we looked to Anne for her Aging-in-Place expertise. She listened to our preferences and improved on our requests. We appreciate the easy care of the porcelain flooring and quartz counters. We love our walk-in shower and no longer fear falling in the ugly grey tub. There are always surprises and challenges in these older homes and she worked around them beautifully. We can highly recommend her.
August 14, 2017

Maryalice Jordan-Marsh
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We have worked with Ann Kellett after a fire--smoke damage across the whole house and after we downsized in our new condo. THe condo was strikingly bland in all choices and dark. Ann brought it to life with color and lighting and fabric. She has an amazing sense of color and design. She is respectful of your preferences and explains thoughtfully why you might consider an alternative. My husband is really involved in any design changes and she is extremely skilled in navigation differences between husband and wife! She has contacts all over the USA so your location is not a limitation. She is very aware of safety issues for older adults (we are in our 70's). Her work is full of wonderful surprises--for example we have an antique obi (kimono sash) she showed us how we could display it to advantage AND THEN when she brought tile samples for the adjacent kitchen they had images from the obi!! we were so amazed and realized this is why you get a professional! We love how she incorporates your favorite furniture and possessions and is thoughtful about budget. You will enjoy working with her as it is clear she is knowledgeable, skilled, and we laugh a lot whenever we work with her. With luck she will supply some before and after pictures from the house fire redo and the condo. Note that she is a professor of design at a recognized school in San Diego, has done work for Williamsburg, and has been president of the leading association for interior design professionals.
August 10, 2017

Winston McColl
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Anne did a great job in designing the remodel of our master bath to make it suitable for aging-in-place. Her ideas she gave us gave us enough choices to choose what direction we wanted to go. She also had contractors she knew who could remodel our space in a minimum amount of time.
June 22, 2017

Brent Banta
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Client
Anne did an excellent job of translating our vision into a completed project. The color scheme she developed fit in perfectly with the tile art which we had already chosen. She worked closely with the subcontractors to control work quality. She applied her knowledge of accessible design principles to effectively meet our requirements.

April 12, 2017

Linda Hickman
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My 1946 Talmadge area home underwent a complete renovation between August and December of 2016. The whole purpose was to bring the home into the 21st century and to make it comfortable, attractive, and safe for me as I aged in place. Anne Kellett of A Kinder Space has the specialized training and certification to make your home compliant to all the current ADA suggestions which will allow you to remain there even if you become disabled and need to use a wheelchair or walker. Adaptive bathrooms are a common enough renovation for an old house but I defy you to find 2 bathrooms as attractive as those in my "new" home. The wider doors, accessible kitchen cabinets, and ramps were all designed by Anne to fit within the existing square footage of 1769 square feet. I have a lovely home that I know I will continue to enjoy for many years.
February 8, 2017

CairnsCraft Design & Remodel
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Working with Anne has been a real pleasure. By that I mean that she exceeds all standards of technical competence and measures of experience. She has, for many years, not only worked as a professional Interior Designer, but has also taught her skills to hundreds of young designers as an instructor at the San Diego Design Institute. Perhaps because of that, she has maintained a young-at-heart attitude that keeps her informed on current trends, and makes her knowledgeable about new technologies. Her designer’s eye is sharp and quick to discern the unique… the creative… the timelessly elegant… from that which is merely imitative.
Clients, to whom we introduce Anne, get an immediate sense of her competence and experience. They quickly trust her to guide them through the design process to a successful realization of their needs, both functionally and aesthetically. As the General Contractor building from her designs, I would add that her plans are detailed and complete, with all the information required for construction.
Finally, I must say that working with her is always a bright spot in my day. As a Certified Aging in Place specialist, I really appreciate Anne's Universal Design and Age in Place modifications ideas and feel fortunate to have been able to work with her on many projects. Her designs surpass the merely functional into the realm of beauty, and her personality brings light into every interaction.
May 20, 2014Last modified:February 8, 2016

nkindness
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My award winning kitchen remodel is all that I wanted and more than I could have dreamed of. Anne was always available for all of my numerous questions and to allay all of my fears. She was professional, patient, consistent and steady as a rock. She was very creative within my guidelines, likes and needs. We applied Aging in Place principles as I plan to stay here the rest of my life. I love my new "Forever" home!
January 5, 2014

laurelnd
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Anne helped with the remodel of my kitchen. She gave me ideas I never would have considered on my own which resulted in a beautiful and unique kitchen (silver wallpaper; bamboo looking floor). Every time I walk in, I can't believe the transformation!

January 1, 2014

dscrozier
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A new kitchen design with a new bar. Consultation with paint colors for the whole house and color for flooring. The designer was excellent and very thorough.
December 24, 2012
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11 Comments
Commented: do you know where the bars by toilet came from?I ordered then from a company called Ponte Giulio which is in Italy but they have an office here in the US. https://www.pontegiulio.com/en-US/
Some of their products are sold on grabbarspecialists.co...
January 17, 2021
Commented: Do you know who makes the bamboo pencil tiles?Oceanside Glasstiles
Www.glasstile.com
June 11, 2018
Commented: cabinetThe cabinets were by Decora. A cabinet company that carries this line should be able to order them for you.
May 22, 2016
Commented: Under mountedThis sink is usually installed as a drop in. That is what you commonly see. However because I wanted the surface of this vanity to be easy to access and keep clean, I instructed the tile setter to imb...
May 11, 2016
Commented: Painted SinkYou can find it at www.tierrayfuego.com.
Look under the Talavera section.
May 7, 2016
Commented: Beautiful BathroomThank you! White tile is hand painted Mexican tile in Mecican White by Tierra Y Feugo in San Diego. They have a website, www.tierrayfuego.com
February 23, 2016
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2827 Presidio Drive Unit 1
San Diego, CA 92110
San Diego, CA 92110
Typical Job Cost $25,000 - 75,000
My services are billed by the hour at $175.
My services are billed by the hour at $175.
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