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Is there such a thing as too much pattern?

A little wallpaper.

A little patterned upholstery.

A little patterned tile.

A little patterned roman shade.

And a pelican, because why not.

Somehow it all gets along.

The spaces I love most are rarely the ones that play it safe. They're the ones that feel collected, layered, and full of personality.

This breakfast nook is one of my favorites.

Design @kiki_designstudio
Pc @charlotteleaphotography

Every project has that one request. Swipe to see where we started 😎

For this one, it was: “I really want a kitchen island.”
The catch? The existing kitchen was just 9 feet wide.
What started as a playful back-and-forth quickly became the driving force behind the entire renovation. Instead of trying to squeeze an island into a space that wasn’t designed for one, we stepped back and reimagined the layout altogether, removing two walls and connecting what had been a series of separate rooms.

The result is more than a new kitchen. It’s a completely different way of living in the home. Now the island anchors the space, the kitchen opens seamlessly to the dining area, and natural light reaches every corner. Warm oak cabinetry, handmade green tile, quartzite countertops, and unlacquered brass details bring character and warmth, but the biggest transformation is how the space feels: open, welcoming, and made for gathering.

And yes, the client got her island. 😉

Design @kiki_designstudio
Pc @charlotteleaphotography

Was May crazy or what? 👋🏼

A month of site visits, sourcing runs, client meetings, a long-awaited photoshoot, birthday celebrations, wedding weekends, a little travel, a lot of design, and plenty of Cooper.

The camera roll says it all.

Here’s a little peek at life lately, both on and off the job site.

How is it already June? ✨

This room had me at the judgy portrait.

A little plaid. A little vintage. A little moody paint. Somehow it all works.

The best spaces aren't built from matching sets. They're built from collected pieces that tell a story and make a house feel like home.

This corner is proof that pattern, texture, antiques, and personality can absolutely live together without feeling chaotic.

Would you hang the portrait, or is that just me? 👀

Design @kiki_designstudio
Pc @charlotteleaphotography

POV: you stopped trying to make your house look like everyone else’s.

This is your reminder that moody paint, weird little art pieces, vintage finds, oversized lighting, and a gallery wall that maybe shouldn’t work together… usually end up being the spaces people love the most.

I’ll always choose a home that feels collected over one that feels too perfect.

Design @kiki_designstudio
Pc @charlotteleaphotography

3 things that instantly elevate a home without making it feel untouchable ✨

1. Oversized art
2. Layered textures
3. Warm lighting everywhere

The magic is never one big thing, it’s the mix of materials, scale, softness, and those little collected details that make a home feel lived in and elevated at the same time.

These are some of my favorite corners lately 🧡
Which space are you picking?

Design @kiki_designstudio
pc @charlotteleaphotography

Photoshoot prep days = early flower mart runs, too much coffee, and me convincing myself I definitely have room for “just one more stem.” 🌿

There’s honestly nothing better than pulling together all the little layers before an interior design photoshoot. The flowers, the styling pieces, the textures… it’s the part that makes a home feel alive and tells the full story of the space.

Can’t wait to show you this project ✨

Art sourcing will forever be one of my favorite parts of this job. Before interiors, I owned a gallery and spent years painting, collecting, and obsessing over art and honestly, I still do.

I don’t paint as much these days (even though I miss it all the time), but helping clients find the right pieces still gives me that same feeling. From thrift store finds to collector pieces, we genuinely love the hunt.

The right art makes a home feel layered, personal, and alive and sourcing it is something we’ll never get tired of 🤍

If you need help sourcing artwork for your home or project, let’s work together🎨

Design @kiki_designstudio
Pc @charlotteleaphotography

little snippets lately 🎞️

site visits, sourcing runs, dusty job sites, too many samples, not enough trunk space, and approximately 400 ongoing thoughts at all times.

very grateful this is what i get to call work lately ✨

weekend snippets lately 🎞️

a little work, a little play, good meals, long walks, catching up with people i love, and trying to enjoy the slower moments in between. honestly one thing about owning your own business… the brain never fully clocks out, but i wouldn’t have it any other way.

just some life lately around los angeles ✨

Current Saturday morning status: entering my “do not disturb” era. ♨️

There’s just something about a warm cedar sauna, moody lighting, and a quiet house in the morning that feels wildly luxurious without trying too hard. This little corner of the primary bath might be one of my favorite moments in the project.

Anyway, if anyone needs me… give me 20 minutes.

Design @kiki_designstudio
Pc @charlotteleaphotography

Day in the life of an interior designer: 4 site visits, quick sourcing stops, material pickups, site confirmations, and approximately 700 hours in the car ✨

Not every design day is glamorous most days are coordinating construction details, checking progress on renovations, making material decisions on the fly, and trying to keep every moving part on schedule. Honestly though, these are the days that move projects forward the most. 🤍

My dad was very unsure about this tile choice at first 😂 Many a debate was had! Now he’s living for it and we’re not even done! Still a few finishing touches lef, plus the most dreamy stone that’s gonna make it a chefs kiss 😘 This project is finally starting to feel real! Stay tuned for more bathroom renovation updates!

There’s something about a shower opening onto a little secret garden that makes the whole space feel like a boutique hotel 🤍

I’ll always love a pattern-on-pattern moment, and this bathroom was such a fun challenge because everything is tonal and neutral, so the mix has to feel layered instead of busy. The herringbone zellige walls, marble mosaic floors, warm stone, and oversized window all play off each other in a really subtle way.

It’s quiet but still has a point of view, which is usually my favorite kind of space.

Design @kiki_designstudio
Pc @charlotteleaphotography

Swipe to see the before 👀

We FINALLY got to photograph this Studio City primary bathroom renovation 🤍 And I gotta say… I love this bathroom so much.

The original space just wasn’t doing this family any favors. Dark finishes, bulky tile, awkward layouts, and harsh lighting made the bathroom feel dated and purely functional, with none of the warmth or calm they were craving.

Now it feels layered, timeless, and like a true retreat. A total labor of love from start to finish ✨

Featuring custom white oak cabinetry, warm brass details, natural textures, and thoughtful materials throughout.

the sounds of progress 🔨✨

If you’ve ever been in the middle of a home renovation… you know 😅

South Pasadena update:�we’re deep in construction and things are finally taking shape:
• turning a former furnace closet into a custom laundry space�• full bathroom remodel, stripped back to start fresh�• reworking the pool yard for that easy indoor-outdoor california living 🌿

It’s messy, loud, and not cute yet, but this is where the transformation really begins. Wait until you see what this becomes 👀

Pasadena home renovation update ✨

We’re officially in the messy middle of this Pasadena remodel, right in the thick of plumbing and electrical and things are finally moving. Walls are open, systems are going in, and we just added a full kitchen renovation to the scope (because we had to)

This home renovation in Pasadena is about to get really good and I can’t wait to show you what’s coming😎

Follow along for the before, during, and all the design decisions 👀

Kitchen corner 🤍

Where the coffee happens, something’s always on the counter, and I pretend I’m done styling it.

Design @kiki_designstudio
Pc @charlotteleaphotography

Curating my peace… Pasadena Showcase edition ✨

A little less chaos, a little more charm. Wandering room to room like “yes I’ll take this, this, and actually… my entire personality is now this wallpaper.”

If you’ve never been (or need an excuse to go), go. It’s always so fun to see what people in our industry are doing and to step inside these incredible historic homes with so much story to tell.

Also, how cute are my mom’s little dance moves ??

Yes, yes, I will have my coffee here. My cocktails, my chats, my spirals, my “just one more minute” mornings… all of it.

Because when a dining nook hits like this, you don’t just sit in it, you live in it.

This built-in moment is one of my favorites we’ve done. Layered, cozy, a little moody, a little playful. The kind of space that holds everything, the good, the messy, and the in-between.

Design should do that. Not just look good, but be lived in.

Would you claim this corner as your spot? 👀

design @kiki_designstudio
pc @charlotteleaphotography

Small patterns, big impact ✨

Loving the mix of patterns here! Subtle is the name of the game, and the graphic lines in the artwork, the texture in the wall, and the layered textiles on the bed. It’s what keeps the space feeling interesting and not too perfect.

The golden velvet headboard just ties it all together. I love this bedroom so much 💙

Design @kiki_designstudio

hey hey 👋 it’s me, kiki.

It’s been a minute since I’ve actually shown my face on here, so I thought I’d say hi again… in full “casually leaning against a wall like I do all the time” mode 😂 (seriously… who stands like this in real life?)

I feel like getting your photo taken turns you into a slightly different version of yourself, like okay hands… what are we doing… where do we go… why am I suddenly aware of every limb?

for anyone new here, hi! I run Kiki Design Studio, and spend my days obsessing over how to make spaces feel layered, personal, and like they’ve evolved over time (with a lot of rearranging along the way). Oh, and my dog Cooper, he is on here way more than I am.

If you’re into cozy, collected spaces and the real behind-the-scenes of figuring it all out as you go, follow along 🧡 So happy you’re here. PS - this is one of my most favorite songs of all time 🧡

Before → After 🙌🏼 you need to see this one.

Still not over this transformation. What was once dead space in a 4-car tandem garage is now a full-on retreat for our client… and honestly, this is the kind of project that makes me love what I do.

Taking what exists and pushing it way beyond what anyone thought it could be > that’s the magic.

Scroll to see just how far we took it.

Design @kiki_designstudio
Pc @charlotteleaphotography

Tiny room. Big artwork.

I was a full-time artist many moons ago (my early 20’s… which was yesterday, obviously), and I painted this piece during a very weird, very formative chapter of life.

Now it lives here, doing exactly what this powder bath needed: a little pop, a little oversized energy, and something that definitely starts a few conversations. Is she missing an arm? Probably? Is her hair on fire? Maybe?

Proof that the boldest moves usually come with a little history behind them, and with a goal to distract from a toilet.

Design @kiki_designstudio
Pc @charlotteleaphotography

Plot twist: my dad is now the biggest fan of the bathroom renovation he was side-eyeing just a few weeks ago 😂

Midway check-in on my parents bathroom and let’s just say… trust is being built (along with some very good tile decisions). There were opinions, there were discussions, there were definitely moments of “are we sure about this??” and now? He’s fully on board.

Moral of the story: sometimes you just have to let the process do its thing.

Stay tuned… because we’re not done yet 👀

March recap: Why was it 90 degrees… be serious ☀️

A mix of life lately, projects coming to life, and Cooper being the main reason for this account (as he should).

Takeaways:
– LA skipped spring, cool
– The best design decisions are never the “safe” ones
– Somehow the random moments end up being the good stuff
-Feeling super grateful for friends and family 🧡

Anyway… onto April!

Design @kiki_designstudio Kitchen design came to life via GC @kandsdb

Friday energy: a little extra, zero regrets.

Deep color, bold pattern, fringe for fun, because why not? This is your sign to stop playing it safe 🙌🏼

Are you in… or still easing into it? 👀

Design @kiki_designstudio
pc @charlotteleaphotography

Proof that neutral is overrated.

We went full mood in this corner with wine-soaked walls, a little leopard, a little fringe, a little “should we?” turned into absolutely yes. Also shout out to @jessielaneinteriors for the custom Diddis pillow!

Because here’s the thing no one tells you: the rooms people remember aren’t the safe ones… they’re the ones that feel like something.

Would you go this bold in your own home or are you playing it safe? 👀

Design @kiki_designstudio
PC @charlotteleaphotography

Moody corners are my love language.

A little drama, a little glow, a little what is that fabulous yellow thing and where do I get one? energy.

Design isn’t always about the big gestures sometimes it’s the corner that quietly steals the whole show. The lamp glow, the sculptural bowl, the glossy pop of chartreuse against that deep wine wall… and if you look closely, the squiggle hardware on the right doing its best little design cameo.

It’s giving cozy cocktail hour meets art installation.

Would you go bold with color like this or keep it neutral? 👀

Design @kiki_designstudio
Pc @charlotteleaphotography

New project 🚨

This mid-century house has very good bones, a few things we’ll rethink… and one extremely rad fireplace that is absolutely not going anywhere.

Rule #1 of renovation:
if the house already did something cool, don’t ruin it.

Stay tuned for the before era.

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Kiki Design Studio is a Los Angeles-based interior design studio dedicated to transforming your home into a stunning reflection of your unique style. Led by Kiki Hector, whose background in set design and art curation informs every detail, we blend creativity with expert precision to craft spaces that feel distinctly yours. Let’s bring your vision to life!

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*I have an alarming number of selfies in bathrooms we've demoed. At this point, I could publish a coffee table book dedicated entirely to project bathrooms before their glow-up.

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