What KATHRYN SCOTT DESIGN STUDIO does

Kathryn Scott Design Studio is a Brooklyn-based (with a Milan, New York studio address) boutique interior design firm founded in 1994 by Kathryn Scott, operating with 1–10 employees as a sole-principal atelier where the founder personally directs each project. The studio provides full-service residential interior design — space planning, cabinetry and millwork, kitchen and bathroom design, custom furniture, lighting, window treatments, artwork curation, and decorative installations — with a specialization in restoring historical buildings for contemporary living. It also creates custom products through a wholly-owned subsidiary sub-brand, KSDS Porcelain (ksdsporcelain.com), which sells bespoke furniture and porcelain pieces, including through the 1st Dibs luxury marketplace. Revenue derives from professional design fees on private-residence commissions (no publicly disclosed pricing) supplemented by royalties from a Rizzoli-published monograph, 'Creating Beauty: Interiors' (hardcover, $55 US / $75 CAN), distributed via Amazon and book events at design centers and art fairs.

The firm's client base consists of high-net-worth private-residence customers ranging from heads of state (the President of Tatarstan is named) to prominent professionals and entrepreneurs across the US, Europe, and China, as well as younger couples establishing first homes. The go-to-market is primarily direct, founder-led engagement complemented by earned media in top-tier design publications (The Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, NYT Style Magazine, Elle Decoration China) and event-driven book promotions. There is no disclosed institutional investment, no technology platform, and no AI/ML component; the moat rests on Kathryn Scott's personal artistic signature, two decades of editorial brand equity, and curated luxury distribution channels (1st Dibs, Houzz, Rizzoli). The company is privately held with no parent, no subsidiaries beyond KSDS Porcelain, and no disclosed M&A or funding activity.

Name

KATHRYN SCOTT DESIGN STUDIO

Legal name

Kathryn Scott Design Studio Ltd.

Website

https://kathrynscott.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kathryn Scott Design Studio is a Brooklyn-based boutique interior design firm founded in 1994, where founder Kathryn Scott personally directs each bespoke residential project for high-net-worth clients worldwide, complemented by a KSDS Porcelain product line and a Rizzoli-published monograph.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Interior Design Services

NAICS

Interior Design Services (54141), Architectural Services (54131)

SIC

Household Furniture (2510)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA), Custom Cabinet Design & Build (HSAPAIAA)

Keywords

• Residential interior design
• Custom furniture design
• Historical building restoration
• Custom porcelain design
• Bespoke home décor

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Interior Design Services: Full-service interior design for private residences including new construction, renovation, and decorative installations. Services include space planning, cabinetry design, kitchen/bathroom design, furniture selection, custom furniture design, lighting, window treatments, and artwork placement.
2. Book Sales: Published book 'Creative Beauty: Interiors' sold through Amazon and at book events. Priced at $55.00 US / $75.00 CAN. Author receives royalties from publisher Rizzoli.
3. Custom Product Sales: Custom-designed porcelain and furniture pieces sold through the studio and potentially through 1st Dibs platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kathryn Scott Design Studio is a boutique residential interior design firm offering full-service design for private residences, including new construction, renovation, historical building restoration, space planning, cabinetry/millwork, kitchen and bathroom design, custom furniture and porcelain design, lighting, window treatments, and decorative installations. The studio complements its design services with a proprietary KSDS Porcelain line and the Rizzoli-published book 'Creating Beauty: Interiors'.

Product overview

Kathryn Scott Design Studio is an interior design firm offering full-service residential interior design, from space planning and custom furniture to kitchen/bathroom design and decorative installations. The studio operates as a single unified offering with ancillary products: KSDS Porcelain (a proprietary porcelain line), the published book "Creating Beauty: Interiors" (Rizzoli), and editorial lifestyle galleries (Visions, Expressions, Details) that document the studio's design aesthetic. The core design service is complemented by custom product creation for client environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KSDS Porcelain: Porcelain and custom dinnerware design studio operated as ksdsporcelain.com

Products and services

• Interior Design Services Full-service interior design for private residences covering new construction, renovation, historical building restoration, and decorative installations. Includes space planning, cabinetry and millwork design, kitchen and bathroom design, custom furniture design, lighting and hardware selections, window treatment design, artwork placement, custom upholstery, and decorative accessory curation.
• KSDS Porcelain A proprietary porcelain line created by Kathryn Scott to be incorporated into her interior design environments, including custom dinnerware design for client spaces. Sold through the dedicated ksdsporcelain.com domain and listed on the 1st Dibs luxury marketplace.
• Creating Beauty: Interiors (book) A hardcover monograph showcasing Kathryn Scott's interior design portfolio, published by Rizzoli and sold through Amazon and at book signings.

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• HouzzminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured professional profile on Houzz platform, a leading website and community for home design and remodeling. Provides visibility among homeowners and design professionals seeking interior design services.
• 1st DibsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed on 1st Dibs luxury design marketplace for custom furniture and porcelain pieces. Distributes custom-designed products to high-end collectors and interior designers.
• Sustainable Furnishings CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of the Sustainable Furnishings Council, indicating commitment to environmentally-friendly and sustainable design practices.
• RizzolicoreOthersPublished book 'Creative Beauty: Interiors' through Rizzoli, a prestigious international publisher. The book is available in 10 x 12 inch hardcover format at $55 US / $75 CAN.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jamie Drake Design: New York-based luxury interior design studio led by principal designer Jamie Drake, known for high-end residential work, AD100 recognition, and product collaborations. Closely aligned on customer segment, geography, and founder-driven brand model.
• Mark Hampton LLC (successor studios): Legacy U.S. luxury residential interior design firm with strong AD100 pedigree and a model centered on principal-designer-led projects. Comparable on customer profile, project-based fees, and editorial positioning.
• Jeffrey Bilhuber Design: New York-based luxury interior designer known for classical, residential work with strong editorial coverage. Comparable scale, customer profile (HNW private residences), and founder-led boutique structure.
• Bunny Williams Interior Design: One of the most established luxury residential interior design firms in the U.S., also founded by a single principal designer with a strong personal brand, AD100 presence, and proprietary product line. Directly comparable business model, customer profile (HNW private residences), and editorial pedigree.
• Thomas O'Brien Studio: Boutique interior design and product studio led by Thomas O'Brien with a curated, craft-driven aesthetic and proprietary home furnishings line. Directly comparable as a founder-led luxury design firm that has productized its aesthetic.
• Alexa Hampton Inc. Boutique luxury interior design firm founded and directed by Alexa Hampton, serving HNW residential clients with classic/traditional aesthetics. Comparable scale (small studio), AD100 press presence, and founder-led project model.
• Madeline Stuart Associates: Luxury interior designer with a small-studio, principal-led model serving HNW residential clients across the U.S. and internationally. Comparable on aesthetic positioning, project-based engagements, and AD-style press footprint.
• Vicente Wolf Associates: Internationally recognized New York interior designer with a small studio model serving HNW residential and select hospitality clients. Comparable in terms of global client base, founder-led creative direction, and editorial profile.

Broad incumbents

• RH (Restoration Hardware): Large publicly-traded luxury home furnishings and interior design platform offering design services and a curated product catalog at scale. Comparable on luxury home customer overlap and aesthetic positioning, but vastly broader portfolio and mass-luxury distribution rather than boutique bespoke.
• Nate Berkus Associates: Major U.S. interior designer with a national brand, product lines, books, and a high-volume design practice. Comparable in customer segment (HNW residential) and aesthetic positioning, but operates at significantly larger scale with broader media presence.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Pinterestpinterest.com/kathrynscottds
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kathryn-scott-design-studio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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