About Us
“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
Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Color Consulting, Custom Bookcases, Custom Built-ins, Custom Cabinets, Custom Furniture, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Pantries, Decluttering, Dining Room Design, Downsizing, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Holiday Decorating, Home Office Design, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Lighting Design, Living Room Design, Nursery Design, Playroom Design, Space Planning, Sunroom Design & Construction, Universal Design, Kitchen Remodeling, Custom Furniture Selection, Custom Window Treatments
Areas Served
Cos Cob, Cross River, Darien, Greenwich, Katonah, New Canaan, Norwalk, Old Greenwich, Pound Ridge, Poundridge, Ridgefield, Scotts Corners, South Salem, Stamford, Weston, Westport, Wilton
Credentials
4 Houzz Awards
4 Houzz Badges
2 Affiliations
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11 Reviews for Reed & Acanthus Interior Design
Elizabeth Finger
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Client
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.
June 13, 2018
George Friesen
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Client
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.
October 9, 2017
Shoreline Painting & Drywall, Inc.
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Client
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!
October 5, 2017
Diana DellaPietro
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Consultation for a plan that I could implement.
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.
December 31, 2016
Suzy Lavieri
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Client
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.
September 27, 2016
Ann Quarles
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Client
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!
September 3, 2016
Mary Katherine Hayes MD
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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.
June 14, 2016
markkola22
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Colleague
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.
May 21, 2016Last modified:May 26, 2016
mkhol6
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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!
September 14, 2015
Anne Ruthmann Photography
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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.
September 9, 2015Last modified:September 28, 2015
mkfreiberg7
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Client
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
September 8, 2015
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20 Comments
Commented: Beautiful! Are these floor carpet tiles by Flor?t.Hi - Thanks for asking. No, floor is hardwood and rug manufacturer is Stark Carpet.
October 31, 2020
Commented: Sofa selectionHi - The sofa maker is Hickory Chair in fabric from Zimmer & Rhode available through Reed & Acanthus.
May 21, 2019
Commented: Coffee tableHi 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....
December 2, 2018
Commented: Love the beds! Can you tell me where they are from?Hi! Thanks for asking. They are from Restoration Hardware.
July 18, 2018
Commented: Who makes the fabric used in the curtain panels and bench cushion?Hi Erin - Thanks for asking. They are both Schumacher fabrics. If interested, I would be glad to place an order for you.
June 7, 2018
Commented: SofaHi! Thanks for asking. This is the clients sofa reupholstered in Thibaut fabric.
April 1, 2018
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White Oak Shade Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
New Canaan, CT 06840
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.
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.
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