Founded in 2012 and based in Scottsdale Arizona, Katherine Mueller and her design team create custom designs for each project to meet their clients’ vision. We craft timeless environments layered in beauty and function using natural materials and unique fabric patterns.
The design approach for this project was driven by a profound respect for the client’s extensive collection of treasures gathered from their travels around the world. We meticulously curated elements in the entryway that seamlessly blended with their existing aesthetic. A new light fixture illuminated the space. We were enamored with the existing door and…
In our Waterfront Retreat, Katherine Mueller Design took on revamping this lakefront home in South Carolina. The clients, familiar with our work as KMD has worked on their previous properties in Arizona, California, and Florida, trusted us to bring our signature style to their new residence. The central emphasis of the project was on the…
The defining feature of our Sunset View Remodel was the removal of existing walls, a bold step that led to the creation of an open-concept layout. This open concept created a seamless flow between the living room, dining room, kitchen, bar, and family room. This design choice erased physical barriers and fostered inviting entertaining areas.…
In this new build, the clients’ goal was an ultra-modern home with eclectic accents emphasizing the view. The front of the home is mostly glass, allowing direct sight to the back landscape. A steel-plated fireplace greets guests upon entry and acts as a focal point, with wide-plank walnut floors running throughout the home. Clean, crisp…
These homeowners had two primary goals for this remodel. The first was to convert the outdated style to a more transitional-contemporary space. The second was to make the home more friendly for entertaining, with functional storage for an extensive bottle collection. In the living room, the fireplace was refaced with textured tile, while the original…
The homeowners’ goal with remodeling their home was to give an overall refresh and allowing for better entertaining spaces while maintaining their more traditional Southwest style. An L-shaped addition was seamlessly incorporated with the original bar cabinetry to allow for seating, while a new glass mosaic backsplash and countertop added a modern touch. In the…
The original master suite in this home was very monochromatic, sterile and the hard surfaces caused loud echoes throughout the space. The homeowners also have light sensitivities and found the space difficult to sleep in. Wanting a more contemporary style and loving warm, wood tones, they hoped for an inviting, luxury space that addressed their…
A dark, outdated laundry room had limited storage and was not functional for the owners. They requested an inviting space do to their chores, with lots of storage and a space to wash their three bulldogs. The original swing door was replaced with a pocket door to save space. The cabinetry was replaced with a…
Desiring a place to escape the hot Arizona summers, this client decided to build a mountain home in a more modern style, that still held a connection to the environment. Lighting design was also of the utmost importance, due to an existing visual impairment. Clean lines in the custom slab-front cabinets and high contrast in…
Originally dull and dark, this builder-grade powder bath lacked interest. To create something more spectacular, the floor was replaced with a unique marble chevron. A beautiful, patterned wainscot lines the wall, while wallpaper adds color, texture, and shine to the vertical surfaces above. The pedestal sink was replaced with a floating vanity in a warm,…
Working with a custom builder, the clients wished for a contemporary home with the warmth of the more traditional homes they were accustomed to. Soft fabrics, warm materials, and clean lines work together throughout the home to create the perfect transitional space. The neutral material selections are paired with a warm, tonal fabric palette, infused…
These clients desired a unique space for visitor use without missing any of their usual home comforts. A stickler for cleanliness, they also required an easy maintenance space. The freestanding building allows for privacy and features a living space, bedroom, laundry room, garage & viewing deck. Passing through a spacious patio, guests are greeted by…