[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-kathy-kuo-home-trade-member-spotlight-salt-bay-studio":3,"blog-related-kathy-kuo-home-trade-member-spotlight-salt-bay-studio":42,"blog-header-categories":70},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":7,"authorName":10,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":11,"categories":12,"tags":18,"products":34,"inlineProducts":35,"seo":36},601,"kathy-kuo-home-trade-member-spotlight-salt-bay-studio","Kathy Kuo Home Trade Member Spotlight: Salt Bay Studio",null,"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Hi cuties, it's \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/MyAccount/businessLogin/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=saltbay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trade Member\u003C/a> Spotlight time—our first of 2025! I'm excited to introduce you to \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.saltbaystudio.com/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Loretta Lynch\u003C/a>, the owner and lead designer of Massachusetts-based \u003Ca href=\"https://www.saltbaystudio.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salt Bay Studio\u003C/a>! \u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Loretta has been in the design business for over seven years and she operates under the ethos that home should feel \"\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>beautiful, comfortable, and unique\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\" and roots everything she does in her design business in authenticity. While Salt Bay Studio is based in the Boston area, they take on projects throughout New England, from Maine to Martha's Vineyard!\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\"Knowing I have KKH’s support, along with access to such beautifully crafted, next-level pieces, allows me to bring my clients’ visions to life in a way that feels truly special. I can confidently say that working with the KKH Trade Program has been an invaluable part of my journey as a designer, and I look forward to many more years of collaboration!\"\r\n\u003C/strong>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>-Loretta Lynch, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.saltbaystudio.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salt Bay Studio\u003C/a>\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">When she's not busy on a design project, Loretta loves to spend time at the beach (a New England woman after my own heart!), traveling, and spending time with \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>her husband Trevor—a contractor, with whom she works closely on her design work\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>—and their adorable golden retrievers. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Read on to learn more about Salt Bay Studio and enjoy some gorgeous \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Styles/Coastal-Beach/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=saltbay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coastal-chic\u003C/a> design inspiration\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> in Loretta's project photos!\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-32481 aligncenter\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/410A3891-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"couple photo\" width=\"900\" height=\"1350\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Loretta Lynch with her husband Trevor, who she works with frequently as a contractor\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Tell our readers about your business—where are you based and what are your specialities and core offerings? \u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">We are a full-service interior design studio that's rooted in authenticity of both experience and design. We believe your home should be beautiful, comfortable and unique—\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>a true reflection of your style and the way your family lives.\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> With every project it is our mission to create a timeless and elevated interior that transforms the way you feel in each and every space.\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\"We love bringing a timeless and elevated touch to every space we design, whether it’s a historic renovation or a coastal retreat.\"\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">We’re based in Framingham, MA, just 20 minutes from downtown Boston, and \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>we love designing homes throughout New England\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>. Most of our projects are in the Greater Boston and Metro West areas, but we’ve also worked in Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, Maine, and Connecticut.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>What stands out to you the most about the KKH Trade Program?\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Salt Bay Studio has been growing for the past seven years, and from the very start, my KKH Trade account manager, Mindi, has been by my side. Her expertise has not only \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>introduced me to an incredible world of high-end, custom furniture\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> but has also expanded my design possibilities in ways I never imagined.\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\"One of the things that sets Mindi and the KKH team apart is their deep product knowledge and unwavering commitment to helping me source exactly what I need—no matter how specific or unique.\"\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Finding the perfect piece in the right color, size, and finish isn’t always easy (seriously, where else would I track down a pink grasscloth dresser with gold feet and acrylic knobs?!), but Mindi makes it happen. \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>More than just a resource, she’s become a true extension of my team\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>—sometimes even my therapist on those extra stressful design days! \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-32482 aligncenter\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/410A7674-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"sitting area design\" width=\"900\" height=\"1350\" />\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-32483 aligncenter\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/410A8136-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"kitchen island design\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-32484 aligncenter\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/410A7705-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"sitting area design\" width=\"900\" height=\"1350\" />\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop the Look\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/140778-Berkley-Coastal-Beach-Woven-Abaca-Rope-Wrought-Iron-Chandelier/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=saltbay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32485\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/product_140778.jpg\" alt=\"chandelier\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/92951-Mia-Hollywood-Regency-Pink-Abstract-Gold-Frame-Painting/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=saltbay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32488\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/product_92951.jpg\" alt=\"wall art\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/148471-Visual-Comfort-Studio-Dianna-Satin-Brass-Light-Lantern-Pendant-Mini/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=saltbay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32489\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/product_148471.jpg\" alt=\"pendant light\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/114125-Denise-Rustic-Grey-Performance-Oak-Wood-Frame-Swivel-Barrel-Club-Chair/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=saltbay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32486\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/product_114125.jpg\" alt=\"swivel chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/126233-Leo-Coastal-Beach-Natural-Rattan-White-Woven-Resin-Counter-Stool/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=saltbay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32490\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/product_126233_1.jpg\" alt=\"bistro chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/23131-Oly-Studio-Pipa-Ribboned-White-Resin-Round-Coffee-Table-Large/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=saltbay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32487\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/product_23131.jpg\" alt=\"coffee table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Do you have a favorite interior design style to work with on projects?\u003C/strong> \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Oh boy, that’s like asking me to pick a favorite ice cream flavor—there are just too many great options! I will admit, I\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong> have a soft spot for beachy and coastal projects\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>, but honestly, we love designing in a variety of styles. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">What matters most is \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>honing in on our clients’ unique tastes\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> and giving them a fresh, thoughtful twist. No two projects are ever the same, and that’s what keeps it exciting!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>How would you describe the style of your own home? What’s your favorite piece of furniture or decor that you own?\u003C/strong> \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Casual, comfortable, and covered in dog hair! I have two rambunctious Golden Retrievers, so \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>durability was a must\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> when designing my home. Thankfully, with all the incredible performance fabrics and materials available, I was still able to get the cream sectional I had been dreaming of. \u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\"My sectional is definitely a favorite, but what truly elevates the house are two stunning paintings by a favorite New England artist, Christie Scheele. They make me smile every time I look at them. To me, original art is what gives a home its soul and personality.\"\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-32493 aligncenter\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/410A7918-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"home office design\" width=\"900\" height=\"1350\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-32494 aligncenter\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/410A8957-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"coastal living room\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-32495 aligncenter\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Salt_Bay_Foxborough-31-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"coastal dining room\" width=\"900\" height=\"1352\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop the Look\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/142792-Camilla-Coastal-Off-White-Upholstered-Natural-Woven-Rattan-Dining-Arm-Chair/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=saltbay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32496\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/product_142792_1.jpg\" alt=\"chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/129444-Visual-Comfort-Bryant-Modern-Antique-Nickel-Linen-Shade-Sconce-Small/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=saltbay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32497\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/product_129444.jpg\" alt=\"sconce\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/69376-Charlize-Modern-Classic-White-Performance-Oak-Wood-Occasional-Arm-Chair/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=saltbay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32498\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/product_69376_1.jpg\" alt=\"chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/9384-Cisco-Home-Louis-Silver-Grey-Slipcovered-Coastal-Sectional-Left-Arm-Facing/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=saltbay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32499\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/product_9384.jpg\" alt=\"sectional sofa\" width=\"500\" height=\"511\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/143015-Amihan-Coastal-Beach-White-Sail-Boat-Seascape-Brown-Frame-Photograph-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=saltbay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32500\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/product_143015.jpg\" alt=\"wall art\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/46553-Stacy-Modern-Classic-Matte-White-Wood-Drawer-Brass-Accent-Desk/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=saltbay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32501\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/product_46553.jpg\" alt=\"desk\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Tell us about a notable project from the past few years.\u003C/strong> \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">We just wrapped up a \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>7,000-square-foot Net Zero home\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>, and it was an incredible learning experience—our first of its kind! One of the coolest features is the Warmboard hydraulic radiant heat system installed in the floors, which means no bulky vents or baseboard heaters to design around—a true dream for a designer.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">The home also features high-efficiency Schüco \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>windows that traveled all the way from Germany\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>, ensuring top-tier energy performance. Let’s just say we now know \u003Ci>way\u003C/i> more about R-values than we ever thought we would!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>What have been some of the biggest joys and challenges you’ve faced in your career in the design industry?\u003C/strong> \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">One of the biggest joys of my career is that \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>I genuinely love what I do\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>—so much so that it rarely feels like “work.” But that also means the lines between work and life can blur, especially since I’m married to a contractor! \u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\"Design is a constant conversation in our world, whether we’re on a job site or just having dinner. Learning to set boundaries and carve out time to recharge has been important, but at the end of the day, I wouldn’t have it any other way.\"\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Being able to create \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>beautiful, functional spaces\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> while sharing this journey with my clients and my family is something I’m truly grateful for.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-32504 aligncenter\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/10A6892.jpg\" alt=\"living room design\" width=\"900\" height=\"1350\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-32503 aligncenter\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/10A6874-1.jpg\" alt=\"living room design\" width=\"900\" height=\"527\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-32502 aligncenter\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/10A6890.jpg\" alt=\"living room design\" width=\"900\" height=\"1350\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop the Look\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/77289-Annette-Coastal-Brown-Wood-Natural-Woven-Cane-White-Performance-Occasional-Arm-Chair/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=saltbay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32505\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/product_77289.jpg\" alt=\"chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/135031-Stevie-Coastal-Beach-Natural-Rattan-Frame-Round-Wall-Mirror/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=saltbay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32507\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/product_135031.jpg\" alt=\"mirror\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/124413-Karen-Mid-Century-Modern-Natural-Piping-Moss-Green-Velvet-Throw-Pillow-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=saltbay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32506\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/product_124413.jpg\" alt=\"pillow\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32508\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/product_154165.jpg\" alt=\"ottoman\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/144248-JohnRichard-Rocky-French-Country-Green-Fiddle-Leaf-Potted-Fig-Tree/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=saltbay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32509\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/product_144248.jpg\" alt=\"plant\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/94731-Cora-Industrial-Black-Iron-Frame-Black-Aluminum-Top-Rectangular-Coffee-Table/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=saltbay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32510\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/product_94731.jpg\" alt=\"coffee table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 300; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Are there any design trends you see on the horizon for the year to come? Any trends on their way out?\u003C/strong> \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">One of the biggest shifts we’re seeing is a growing appreciation for thoughtful, sustainable design—what we like to call the “\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>buy less, buy better” mindset\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>. More people are looking beyond fast furniture and \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>embracing pieces with longevity\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>, whether that means investing in well-crafted designs or giving new life to a great Facebook Marketplace find, an antique shop treasure, or even a roadside gem! It’s all about creating spaces that feel intentional, personal, and built to last.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\"As for what’s on its way out—using satin brass \u003Ci>everywhere!\u003C/i>\u003C/strong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Cstrong> It had its moment, and while we still love it, layering in polished nickel and other metals creates a more nuanced, sophisticated look.\"\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">Mixing finishes adds warmth, depth, and a \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>sense of balance that feels curated\u003C/strong>\u003C/em> rather than trendy. It also helps a space feel timeless rather than instantly recognizable as a product of the 2020-2025 design wave. A little variety goes a long way in keeping interiors fresh and enduring!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>What advice would you give someone who wants to work with an interior designer on their home, but they feel intimidated or hesitant? For someone who’s never worked with a designer, what’s the major upside?\u003C/strong> \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Working with an interior designer \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>should feel exciting\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>, not intimidating! A lot of people worry they need to have everything figured out before reaching out, but that’s exactly what we’re here for. Our job is to help bring clarity to your vision, guide you through the process, and make designing your home enjoyable—not overwhelming.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\"The biggest upside? A designer helps you avoid costly mistakes, ensures your space is both beautiful and functional, and ultimately makes the process so much smoother.\"\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">We take care of the details, problem-solving, and endless decision-making so you can focus\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong> on enjoying the transformation\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>. Plus, the end result is a home that truly reflects you—just elevated in a way you may not have imagined on your own!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-32513 aligncenter\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/10A2480-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"dining room design\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-32514 aligncenter\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Salt_Bay-Needham-110-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"living room design\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-32515 aligncenter\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/410A9039-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"dining room design\" width=\"900\" height=\"1350\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop the Look\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/126844-Lara-French-Brown-Leather-Cushion-Black-Oak-Wood-Windsor-Dining-Side-Chair/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=saltbay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32516\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/product_126844.jpg\" alt=\"chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/129103-Visual-Comfort-Gracie-Mid-Antique-Burnished-Brass-Glass-Dome-Pendant-Medium/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=saltbay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32517\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/product_129103.jpg\" alt=\"pendant light\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/71389-Andy-Modern-Classic-Ivory-Performance-Seat-Brown-Wood-Dining-Chair/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=saltbay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32518\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/product_71389_1.jpg\" alt=\"chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/12489-Mildred-Modern-Ivory-Long-Wool-Fur-Floor-Pillow-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=saltbay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32519\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/product_12489.jpg\" alt=\"pillow\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/120418-Grainne-Industrial-Loft-Black-Iron-Open-Back-Bookcase/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=saltbay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32520\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/product_120418.jpg\" alt=\"bookcase\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/108086-Global-Views-Modern-White-Ceramic-Sphere-Bud-Table-Vase/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=saltbay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-32521\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/product_108086.jpg\" alt=\"vase\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Speaking to fellow design pros: What advice do you have about working a challenging client or overcoming unforeseen obstacles on a design project?\u003C/strong> \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Meeting with a client first to ensure you’re a good fit as a team is always beneficial—not every project is the right project, and not every designer is the right designer for every home. \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Setting clear expectations from the start\u003C/strong> \u003C/em>helps build trust and makes the process smoother for everyone.\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">That said, every project will have its bumps in the road—it’s inevitable! \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>The key is to face challenges head-on with honesty\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>, integrity, and open communication. Being proactive, transparent, and solution-oriented not only helps navigate obstacles but also strengthens the client relationship in the long run. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\"At the end of the day, great design is a collaboration, and the best outcomes come from mutual trust and respect.\"\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Where do you draw the most inspiration from as a designer?\u003C/strong> \u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">I feel like we kind of \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>have to give this one to Mother Nature\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>, right? I mean, she’s been creating magic for hundreds of years. She turns clouds into cotton candy at sunset, makes the sand sparkle when the sun hits it—and don’t even get me started on flowers. How could anyone not be inspired by that?\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\"At the same time, I have to say that most of my inspiration comes from people—my clients. What makes them tick? What are the funny little quirks that make them \u003Ci>them\u003C/i>? What’s their energy like?\"\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">When I can uncover these things, that’s when \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>the magic happens\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>. That’s when a space truly comes together—not just as something beautiful, but as something deeply personal and uniquely theirs.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-32523 aligncenter\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_6419_edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"living room design\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-32524 aligncenter\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Salt_Bay_Foxborough-5-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"living room design\" width=\"900\" height=\"1352\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-32525 aligncenter\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/IMG_6869_edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"living room design\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop the Look\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; 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This year, we have a mix of \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>beach houses and historic renovations\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>, which are always fun and rewarding. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">One particularly exciting project we’re working on is a kitchen makeover \u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>for a\u003C/em> real \u003Cem>castle\u003C/em> \u003Cem>on the beach in Gloucester, MA\u003C/em>.\u003C/strong> It’s not every day you get to design in a castle, and we can’t wait to share more as the project unfolds!\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-32534 aligncenter\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/410A4024.jpg\" alt=\"goldne retrievers\" width=\"900\" height=\"1350\" />\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Loretta's dogs, Pippa and Tashmoo\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>The Kathy Kuo Home Trade Program\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Feeling inspired by Salt Bay Studio? 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