Testimonials

We had the great pleasure of working with Katie and her team on our extensive remodel.

She soon grasped our aesthetic and was able to come up with innovative design ideas in a more modern and updated style. Katie incorporated into the design our collection of art and furniture, as well as helping us with new selections. We are so delighted with the results! She took seriously any worries we had during the project and was always careful to stay within budget. Katie is a true professional and works with excellent vendors and contractors, as well as working seamlessly with our building contractor. We wouldn’t consider working with anyone else!

We are so pleased we chose Katie!

We had already admired Katie’s work in her magazine ads, so when our contractor recommended her, we knew we had found the right designer for our primary bath renovation.  Her eye for detail is impressive, and she has impeccable taste. She also really listened to us, and came up with a design that was both highly creative and tailored to our needs. Katie put together a beautiful color palette and gorgeous materials that really complimented the space. The result exceeded our expectations, which were quite high to begin with. We are thrilled. Thank you, Katie and team!

We have worked with Katie and her team on two properties in Desert Mountain.

The most recent project was a full “down to the studs” gut rehab of a large home. We have been absolutely thrilled with Katie and her team and recommend Katherine Mueller Design enthusiastically and without hesitation.
Katie has a unique ability to flesh out our general ideas and style and then convert them into a completely elevated and functional interpretation.

This is a function of her terrific communication skills and organized process, as well as that special “ something” that she brings to the table. She really listens – we have viewed some of her other projects and they are all gorgeous interpretations of the client’s taste. She interprets and elevates the client’s vision and does not have a cookie cutter approach. She had a nice balance of giving us choices within an overall framework; we could make choices confident that they will all “ work” from a functional and aesthetic perspective.
Katie and her team are extremely well organized and there have been zero issues with execution, staying within the budget, etc. She has an excellent working relationship with our contractors and architect- although she will also tackle smaller projects without a large team in the mix.

Katie has an amazing network of vendors for furnishings, including antiques and unique one- of – a kind pieces. Her furniture supplier can build anything – his work is of the highest quality yet within a reasonable price point.
We have worked with other designers on other homes/ locations over the years and we can attest that Katie blows them all away- we are very glad we found Katie and her team!

I couldn’t have done it without Katie!

We wouldn’t have ended up with the beautiful, finished product we have without Katie’s help.  She was willing to listen to my ideas and make them come to fruition or else steer me in a better direction.  There were a few items I obsessed about and had to consider every possible option, but, for the most part, Katie gave me a few options and I was able to immediately pick one of them I liked best.  I absolutely love that she has furniture makers that were able to customize pieces to our specifications, and we got them so much more quickly than ordering from a big manufacturer.  Our remodel was in serial fashion because we planned on doing only a few rooms, but, once we saw the improvement, we eventually wanted to update every room. I highly recommend Katie and the KMD team!

Thank you, Katie, for taking on our project and for transforming our sight unseen purchase into a gorgeous Arizona home.

We purchased our house pretty much sight unseen and were only sure of the fact that it had good bones. Katherine Mueller Design (KMD) oversaw our entire house remodel. We couldn’t be more pleased with our “new” home. KMD did not shy away from extensive and unique design challenges, but instead Katie came up with brilliant solutions.

We found Katie by way of a friend referral. Our planning meetings with KMD always revolved around our vision. I had some atypical north Scottsdale idea concepts. Katie embraced my thoughts and from art to plumbing fixtures to fabric, she gave us choices that made selections exciting and easy.

Unrelated to design, there were some construction challenges. Katie’s flexibility on top of patience and creativity allowed her to sort those matters out for us while acting as the go between for us to the contractor. She kept our project on track and guided us when pivots were necessary. Sensitive to budget expectations, Katie was always transparent.

Our experience with Katie and the KMD team was exceptional. At project completion, every single component of our remodel was a visually stunning success. Guests to our home cannot believe the transformation.

Katie and each of the KMD support team became family to us. Their professionalism, design expertise and sourcing abilities were outstanding. They even have their own furniture maker and custom iron worker.

If we were to need another remodel, we would select KMD all over again.

Working with Katie is an absolute joy!

We met Katie through our builder. She took time and actually went with us to look at the tile, countertops, and all of the interior of the home. Her suggestions were fantastic. She spent time getting to know us, and really listened to our requests and desires. I really felt our choices were beautiful and functional for everyday living.

Katie has many relationships with providers, making the customization of the furnishings and accessories in our home unique and personal. Every detail was well thought out and incorporated into furnishings, accessories, area rugs, etc. All of these intricate pieces make such a big difference when you put it all together. She was instrumental in not only furnishing the interior of our home, but also our outdoor furniture.

Our relationship grew to the point I would not feel comfortable purchasing a painting or piece of artwork without consulting with her first. Her suggestions and direction in color, sizing, framing and installing were spot on.

She and her staff illustrated impeccable service, and were absolutely fantastic to work with.

Friends of ours recommended Katie.

We were so fortunate to meet Katie through our builder.

We’ve worked with designers over the years and while we have always had success, there is something about Katie that catapulted her right to the top. From the minute we were introduced, we knew we were going to be in very capable hands. Building a new home presents lots of challenges and with Katie by our side, those challenges never surfaced. Her approach is calm with lots of great ideas while still respecting the vision you have for your home. She is incredibly talented and resourceful. We would never have been able to design and furnish our house with such meticulous detail. She knows the best people to get things done and there isn’t anything too complicated for her to handle. The professionalism and patience that she and her team demonstrate, deserve major accolades. Always available to take calls and incredibly responsive. We highly recommend Katie and CeTerra for your next exciting design project.

We absolutely love working with Katie.

Her extensive knowledge and expertise in the many facets of design and decorating are incredible. She also has a very extensive network of resources so whether you need custom-made furniture, mirrors, or art, she has a person for that. You know that your project is in very capable hands. We have thrown her several curve balls on some of our design projects and she rises to the challenge every time! A truly great experience from start to finish.

I will contact Katie for any future home improvements.

I really enjoyed working with Katie on my update project. She is very professional and has so many interesting ideas to propose. She quickly grasps the scope of the project, the owner’s style, and makes suggestions that can be quickly implemented. Katie is often on-site and works well with her contractors to ensure a quality end project. I will contact Katie for any future home improvements.

We couldn’t be happier with the final results.

Katie was recommended to us by a friend of a friend that had just had her house done by CeTerra Interiors. We had just purchased our furnished house in Scottsdale and met with Katie a few times to go over some design changes and recommendations. She has an amazing ability to understand your personality and thought process regarding your wants and needs and transform that into an amazing project. She gave us several ideas and design plans with the existing furniture that far surpassed our expectations. All of the sub-contractors she used were very professional and did quality work. We couldn’t be happier with the final results. If you have the opportunity to use Katie, don’t hesitate.

Katie exceeded our expectations!

Katie Mueller was truly a pleasure and fun to work with. She is creative in her ideas but very respective of your vision. Katie has extensive resources and the contractor she recommend for our remodel was very professional and detailed. And it was all on time and on budget. I have recently recommended her to a friend in DC Ranch that is using her. If you want professionalism and creativity Katie Mueller is the Interior Designer for you.