Karen Kerns & Family
17 years design experience in all areas of architecture and design | Born in New York and grew up in south Florida | Trained in Gymnastics with Nadia Comaneci in Romania 1980
What is your ideal creative environment? I love having my desk right in front of the window, great music and a well organized work space…. to start off with at least, it never ends that way!
When I road trip I always: Try to go somewhere I have never been before.
What is your favorite stage of your design/creative process? I love when you are able to get into the project at the VERY beginning, when the architectural drawings are being created and you can ensure that every inch of the project will be functional and have a good flow from room to room. So many times we see plans that just don’t work well when it comes time for furniture placement. When the space planning is done correctly everything else falls into place and you will not have any limitations.
What’s your go-to cocktail? A spicy top shelf bloody mary
When you aren’t designing and doing your creative field what can you most likely be found doing? Yoga, at the beach with my two children, Adriana and Cameron, or catching up on a good book.
What’s on your nightstand? My E-reader, favorite candle Tonka Noir Canvern Glass Candle, love notes from my kids & hubby, and a picture of our perfectly imperfect crazy family to remind me when I wake up never to expect normalcy.
My motto is: Let Go and Let God
My best accessory is … My handsome husband, Joe, the best 20 years of my life.
In my dream house… A one story courtyard home with open floor plan, high ceilings, lots of architectural features, clean lines, and comfortable decor.
I never have enough … Time, being a working Mom is the biggest balancing act I have ever had to overcome.
My perfect day is … a day at the beach with my family
My dream vacation is… I would love to go to Bora Bora and stay at one of the overwater bungalows where the floors are glass and you literally feel like you are walking on water.
Favorite City or Country: I loved Santorini, Greece the most out of all the places we have been!
What vendor is your current favorite? Caracole, Regina Andrews, CR Laine, Oly… too many to list
What is your favorite art style? Soft Abstract
What four-legged friends share your home? Charlie, our golden retriever, the best dog in the world!!
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