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5 Ways to Add Natural Light in Homes

Achieving natural light in your living space is undoubtedly something worth striving for. After all, who wouldn't love the warm presence of sunshine in their home after a cold night or a long winter? Besides enhancing one’s mood, natural light in homes also cuts energy costs and enhances your health. Over time, many potential homebuyers in the Vail Valley have realized the benefits of incorporating natural light in their homes. And it is now a crucial consideration for individuals and families...

Shambala living room with statement piece floor-to-ceiling fireplace design

Eye-Catching, Cozy Fireplace Designs to Inspire

Autumn has definitely asserted its presence, especially up here in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. And with it comes vibrant aspen tree colors, snow kissing the tops of the peaks, and chilly evenings and mornings. With those chilly days, we’re spending more time indoors and more time near our fireplaces. So why not focus on fireplace designs that are awe-inspiring and functional? They will make you want to cozy up next to them all winter long! For any homeowner, a fireplace...

BJD custom home kitchen with barstools, countertop, windows backsplash all head on

Recent KKD “Design Insight” Features/Publications

We are proud to say we've been sought after to provide design insight and tips within many publications. Below is a list of a few of the more recent articles/publications in which Kasia Karska Design has appeared. There will be a small explanation of the topic of each publication, as well as the link to the article. That way if you want to explore the topic in more depth, you need look no further than here. Redfin Blog: "Create a...

Baan Jai Dee custom home entryway with stone, large format tile, metal, and wood

Transform your Home into a Sanctuary (7 Tips Included)

Who wouldn't want to have a home that is so incredibly tailored to their needs, so intentionally designed and styled in such a way that when you step foot in it, an immediate sigh of contentment escapes your lips? That's what happens when you transform your home into your own personal sanctuary. After all, most of us spend a lot of time within the walls of our home. We don't want things to feel thrown together or disorganized. We don’t...

The Lion Vail Condo Dining Room with Chandelier

Three Tips to Achieve Great Lighting

Lighting – it’s one of those things that you don’t necessarily notice much when it’s designed well and doing what it’s supposed to be doing. However, when it comes to bad lighting or a lack of lighting, the issues tend to be overtly obvious. That’s why it is so crucial to take advantage of the expertise of someone who has seen countless lighting scenarios and knows just what your space needs are in order to both maximize natural light, as...

Your Home as Your Sanctuary

What better time than now to transform your home into your own personal sanctuary? After all, each of us is spending quite a bit more time in our homes these days than what is typically our norm. So, why not take a little extra time to transform your space into one of tranquility, a space that exudes peace, and one that is organized in a way that is conducive to whatever needs you have. KK Design’s owner and lead designer, Kasia,...

The Lion Classic Blue Bedroom

Pantone Color of the Year 2020: Classic Blue

Whether you avidly follow or merely glance at Pantone’s Color of the Year each year, it is always interesting to see what is bound to pop up in trends all over the design and fashion industries. The analysis that goes behind each “Pantone Color of the Year” selection is certainly intriguing. This year’s “Pantone Color of the Year” is “Classic Blue.” As far as the color of the year selections we, at Kasia Karska Design (your go-to for Vail...

Vail 21 Pops of Color

Pops of Color Enhancing Design

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, color often enters the mind in the form of reds, pinks, and purples. So, what better way to usher in Valentine's Day this year than with a blog post dedicated to those cupid-centric pops of colors. Not to mention the use of color within interior design, in general. Over the years, Kasia Karska Design - a Vail interior designer, as well as a design-build firm - has often used pops of color...

Hermès: A Perfect Example of the Fusion of Fashion + Design

Hermès is one of KK Design’s favorites. They have a wide assortment of impeccably designed pieces. They do bold and beautiful patterns. And their scarves, in particular, are irresistible to many. A great example of their elegant patterns and the exquisite work their artists do is seen in the “Baobab Cat Scarf,” as well as in their “Animaux Camoufles” wallpaper (both pictured below). Obviously, one is an accessory for your body and the other is an adornment for your wall. However,...

The Use of Vaastu Shastra + Feng Shui in Design

Vaastu shastra and feng shui play an active role in Kasia’s design techniques (KK Design's Owner and Senior Designer). When it comes to vaastu shastra and feng shui, she is a wealth of knowledge and seamlessly incorporates the principles into her projects. Whether a new build/custom home or a simple remodel, Kasia is very passionate about including both of these Eastern philosophies into her design work. And, because of her studies in vaastu shastra and feng shui, she adds a...