Blue Lantern Studios, Llc

What Blue Lantern Studios, Llc does

Blue Lantern Studios, LLC is a private, women-led interior design studio founded in 2017 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The studio specializes exclusively in interior architecture and design for the luxury hospitality sector, with a portfolio spanning restaurants, hotels, bars, lounges, country clubs, rooftop venues, and event spaces across the Southeast United States, New York, California, Texas, and the Caribbean. Notable projects include the 234-room Wave Hotel at Lake Nona (Tavistock Group), Fearings at the Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Manzanita at the Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe, the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman, and the Michelin-starred Lazy Betty restaurant in Atlanta. The firm is led by founder Kat Blue, who previously served as Director of Interior Design at the Johnson Studio for over a decade, supported by a small team of architectural and interior designers with combined experience of 40+ years. Its design methodology is grounded in neuroaesthetics and biophilic principles, integrating natural elements, light, and organic forms based on research linking spatial design to health and well-being outcomes.

The studio delivers end-to-end interior design services — conceptual design, construction documentation, furniture/finish specification, purchasing services, and construction administration — coordinating with architects, engineers, and brand collaborators. The technology stack is conventional industry-standard tooling (Revit, Adobe InDesign/Photoshop, SketchUp, Enscape, BlueBeam, Microsoft Office) with no proprietary software platform. Revenue is generated through project-based professional fees negotiated per engagement, with no recurring revenue model or publicly disclosed pricing. The studio's go-to-market is sales-led, driven by founder reputation, industry relationships, and a portfolio of award-winning work (ASID Gold 2021, ASID Silver 2024, ASID Bronze 2021 and 2024, Michelin star and recommendation). Marketing is entirely organic, relying on the company website, Instagram, and earned media in publications such as Travel & Leisure, Hospitality Design Magazine, and Eater.

Blue Lantern Studios is independently owned with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or venture backing. It operates as a boutique firm with a small team (approximately 5 listed professionals plus the founder) and pursues selective hiring to support project capacity. Geographic reach is project-driven rather than office-based, with engagements spanning multiple states and the Caribbean, and the firm has expanded into adjacent luxury hospitality verticals including country clubs and entertainment/auto-gallery venues.

Name

Blue Lantern Studios, Llc

Legal name

Blue Lantern Studios, LLC

Website

https://bluelanternstudios.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Blue Lantern Studios is a women-led, Atlanta-based boutique interior design firm specializing in luxury hospitality projects, including hotels, restaurants, bars, and country clubs. Founded by Kat Blue in 2017, it serves upscale hospitality operators across the United States and Caribbean.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality Interior Design Services

NAICS

Interior Design Services (54141), Interior Design Services (541410)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Hospitality interior design
• Interior architecture services
• Restaurant design
• Hotel interior design
• Biophilic design

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Interior Architecture and Design Services: The studio generates revenue through project-based professional fees for interior architecture and design services on hospitality projects (restaurants, hotels, bars, country clubs). Services include conceptual design, construction documentation, furniture/finish specification, and purchasing services. Revenue is earned as one-time project fees per engagement rather than recurring contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Blue Lantern Studios provides interior architecture and design services for hospitality spaces, including restaurants, hotels, bars, lounges, country clubs, and high-end entertainment venues. Services span conceptual design, space planning, construction documentation, furniture/finish/equipment specification, and purchasing services, applying a neuroaesthetic and biophilic design philosophy that integrates natural elements to support guest well-being. The studio is women-led and owner-operated, founded in 2017 by Kat Blue.

Product overview

Blue Lantern Studios is a women-led and owned interior design studio founded in 2017, specializing exclusively in hospitality design for restaurants, hotels, bars, lounges, and country clubs. The studio offers a unified interior architecture and design service that spans from conceptual design through construction administration. Their portfolio includes luxury hotel projects like The Wave Hotel in Lake Nona, FL (with its lobby, suites, Bacan restaurant, and Haven Kitchen & Lounge), Michelin-starred restaurants such as Lazy Betty in Atlanta, country clubs like Lake Nona Golf & Country Club, rooftop bars including Merchant and Trade in Charlotte, and fine dining establishments at Ritz-Carlton properties. The studio integrates food and beverage elements as central design features and employs neuroaesthetic principles focused on health and well-being. Their design philosophy centers on creating spaces that foster genuine human connection through the blend of beauty and function.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hospitality Interior Design Services Comprehensive interior architecture and design services for hospitality spaces, including restaurants, hotels, bars, lounges, country clubs, and luxury entertainment venues. Engagements span conceptual design, space planning, construction documentation, FF&E and finish specification, and purchasing services, with a neuroaesthetic and biophilic design philosophy integrating natural elements. Sold directly to enterprise hospitality operators on a project basis.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bronze Award, ASID 2021 Design Excellence Awards – Contract / Budget Project Under $60 per SF (Bold Catering/Studio 887)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Concentrics RestaurantscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConcentrics Restaurants is a collaborator on multiple Wave Hotel and Lake Nona hospitality projects including Bacán and Haven Kitchen & Lounge. Blue Lantern Studios worked alongside Concentrics Restaurants as part of an integrated design team for these hospitality venues.
• StanteccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStantec appears as a collaborator on multiple Blue Lantern Studios hospitality projects at Lake Nona and Wave Hotel, contributing to the integrated design team alongside Blue Lantern Studios for Bacán and Haven venues.
• GSB (Architectural Firm)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGSB is listed as a collaborator alongside Blue Lantern Studios on Wave Hotel and Lake Nona projects including Bacán and Haven, as part of the integrated design team for these venues.
• ArquitectonicaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArquitectonica, the internationally known architecture firm, collaborated on the Wave Hotel and Lake Nona projects with Blue Lantern Studios for the Bacán and Haven restaurant interiors.
• The Parker CompanyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe Parker Company is listed as a collaborator on Wave Hotel projects at Lake Nona, working with Blue Lantern Studios on the hospitality interior design team.
• ImerzaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImerza is credited as the rendering partner on Bacán and Wave Hotel projects, providing visual renderings that supported Blue Lantern Studios' design presentations.
• Sims Patrick StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSims Patrick Studio appears as a collaborator on multiple Blue Lantern Studios projects including Sweet Jam (Savannah), The Lawrence (Lawrenceville), and The Patterson (Greenville). The studio provided architectural or interior design coordination on these hospitality venues.
• Gotsch StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGotsch Studio is credited as a collaborator on Haven Kitchen & Lounge at Wave Hotel, contributing to the design team alongside Blue Lantern Studios.
• LS3PminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLS3P is listed as a collaborator alongside Blue Lantern Studios on Sweet Jam, a bar and café project for Auro Hotels in Savannah, GA.
• Might & MainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMight & Main collaborated with Blue Lantern Studios on the Sweet Jam project in Savannah, GA, providing additional design expertise on this hospitality venue.
• Ponder & Ponder ArchitectsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPonder & Ponder Architects collaborated with Blue Lantern Studios on The Lawrence restaurant in Lawrenceville, GA, serving as the architectural partner.
• Brian Nicholson Design LLCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBrian Nicholson Design LLC (Brian Finkel) served as the architect on the Aero Racing project at Atlanta Motorsports Park, collaborating with Blue Lantern Studios on the luxury auto gallery and entertainment venue design.
• Amy Parry ProjectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmy Parry Projects served as the Art Consultant on the Aero Racing project, working with Blue Lantern Studios to curate and integrate art elements into the luxury auto gallery space.
• C+TC StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerC+TC Studio collaborated with Blue Lantern Studios on The Patterson restaurant at Hotel Hartness in Greenville, SC, contributing to the integrated design team.
• ADM Associates IncminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerADM Associates Inc is listed as a collaborator on The Patterson restaurant project at Hotel Hartness, working alongside Blue Lantern Studios and other design partners.
• Ferreira Design CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFerreira Design Company collaborated with Blue Lantern Studios on The Patterson restaurant at Hotel Hartness in Greenville, SC.
• BoyBurnsBarnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoyBurnsBarn is listed as a collaborator on the Bacán restaurant project at Wave Hotel Lake Nona, contributing to the integrated design team alongside Blue Lantern Studios.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stonehill & Taylor: Hospitality interior design firm with a portfolio of hotels, restaurants, and clubs. Comparable boutique scale and hospitality specialization, including branded hotel and luxury restaurant projects.
• Studio Munge: Toronto-based hospitality interior design studio with a comparable focus on luxury hotels, restaurants, and experiential venues. Similar boutique scale and emphasis on immersive, story-driven design.
• Bill Rooney Studio: Hospitality interior design firm known for high-end hotel, restaurant, and club projects. Comparable in boutique scale, hospitality specialization, and emphasis on luxurious, narrative-rich interiors.
• Meyer Davis Studio: Boutique hospitality-focused interior design firm based in New York with a strong portfolio of hotels, restaurants, and private clubs. Closely comparable to Blue Lantern in scale, hospitality specialization, and award-winning boutique positioning.
• CetraRuddy: New York-based architecture and interior design firm with a strong hospitality and residential practice. Comparable in providing interior design services for hospitality operators and high-end residential projects.
• AvroKO: Hospitality design firm specializing in restaurants, hotels, and bars with a concept-driven, narrative-led approach. Direct competitor in the boutique hospitality interior design segment that Blue Lantern serves.
• ForrestPerkins: Hospitality-focused interior design firm with deep relationships across luxury hotel brands and restaurants. Direct peer serving the same operator and brand customer base as Blue Lantern.

Broad incumbents

• Wimberly Interiors: Global hospitality interior design practice with a broad portfolio across luxury and resort hotels. Larger incumbent operating in the same hospitality design space with a wider service and geographic footprint.
• Rockwell Group: Internationally recognized design firm with a significant hospitality, restaurant, and hotel interiors practice. Larger, more diversified incumbent that competes for flagship hospitality commissions including restaurants and hotel interiors.
• Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA): One of the largest global hospitality interior design firms, serving major hotel brands and operators across continents. Competes for the same Ritz-Carlton and luxury hotel engagements but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/blue.lantern.studios
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blue-lantern-studios-llc

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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