KD Designs founder and principal Krista Shugars in a black blazer and gray plaid pants walking past a red brick building with a large window and wooden shutters in Baltimore.
Living room designed by KD Designs with a curved white sofa, black and beige pillows, and a dark wood coffee table, near large windows with white blinds, a flat-screen TV on a wooden panel wall and staircase with wooden handrail.
Modern black and white kitchen designed by KD Designs with an island, bar stools, and a window overlooking greenery.
Living room by KD Designs with white sectional sofa, black wood table, tan armchair, TV on wooden stand, black brick fireplace with fire, abstract art on walls, wooden floor, and ceiling lights.
KD Designs owder and principal designer Krista Shugars smiling and working at a table with fabric samples, inside a room with abstract paintings and a lampshade overhead.
A spacious living room by KD Designs with large windows, white walls, decorative columns, and a mix of modern and vintage furniture including a blue sofa, armchairs, and wooden coffee tables.
A modern bedroom designed by KD Designs with a large upholstered bed, multiple decorative pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a dresser with decor items, and a rug on wooden flooring.
Award-winning living room design by KD Designs with a sofa and patterned pillows, a glass coffee table with decor, and a view of the outside patio with swimming pool.
Bathroom by KD Designs with blue cabinetry, marble countertop, round mirror, floral wallpaper, and woven light fixtures.
KD Designs kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator, and a large island with white cushioned stools. There are three pendant lights with wicker shades hanging above the island.

DESIGNING HOMES FOR YOUR MOST BEAUTIFUL LIFE

At KD Designs, every space we create is INTENTIONAL and every detail is CURATED, reflecting your lifestyle and the story only your HOME can tell.

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Beautiful homes.
Thoughtful design.

KD Designs Custom Interiors is an award-winning, full-service interior design firm specializing in luxury interiors, complete home design, kitchen and bath renovations, as well as whole home specifications for new construction. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service while creating spaces that are both beautiful and functional — delivering a highly personalized expression of livable luxury that enhances the way our clients experience their homes.

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Living room designed by KD Designs with a beige sofa, decorative pillows, a glass coffee table with a tray, a blue abstract painting on the wall, a side table with plants, and a tall floor lamp.
A dining room designed by KD Designs with a dark wood table, six blue velvet chairs with gold legs, a large abstract painting on the wall, a modern gold chandelier hanging above, and a white curtain on the window.
A bedroom designed by KD Designs with a bed featuring dark purple and beige pillows, a gray nightstand with books and a potted plant, lace curtains, a valance, and a small chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
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Where passion meets precision.

For owner and interior designer Krista Shugars, design is about more than aesthetics. It’s about creating spaces that evoke feeling and elevate everyday living. With a foundation in both creative vision and business strategy, she brings artistry and structure to every project. What began as a one-woman studio has evolved into a thriving boutique firm dedicated to refined, intentional design.

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“When Krista Shugars, owner and lead designer of KD Designs Custom Interiors, turned to the dining area in a historic home in Baltimore (one of multiple rooms there that she and her team designed), she didn’t start with paint colors and fabric swatches. That would all come much later. First, she and her team had to more or less create the room from scratch, knocking down two brick walls and moving an entire kitchen.

KD Designs essentially served as project manager on the renovation, not only envisioning how the space could be reconfigured, but diving deep into the feasibility and cost of the complex undertaking. On major projects like this one, Shugars says, ‘we provide schematic and rendering drawings for how the space should look. It’s really a collaborative effort between our firm, the general contractor, and the client.’”

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  • Living room designed by KD Designs with a beige sectional sofa, abstract wall art, a black coffee table, a black and beige rug, a white floor lamp, and decorative pillows; open concept with glimpses of kitchen and dining area.

    "Working with Krista has been one of the highlights of my year! I am getting great return on my investment. I appreciate my relationship with Krista. She helps me in a way that does not feel like someone else is designing my home. Rather, I feel like she helps me to achieve my objectives in a way that preserves good taste and beauty."

    ANGELA C., SEVERN, MD

  • Living room with two white curved sofas, abstract wall art, a black piano, a patterned carpet, and gold accents, with windows and a gold chandelier.

    "Working with the design team at KD Designs was a pleasure! They brought my vision to life with style, and function to bring cohesiveness! I was impressed by attention to detail and intentionality. They transformed my house and made it a home."

    SIMISOLA DAHUNSI, LAUREL, MD

  • Bright living room designed by KD Design with large windows overlooking a lake, with beige sofa, two gray armchairs, and a glass coffee table with decorative green spheres, and a fireplace on the left.

    "We had an amazing experience with the design team at KD Designs Custom Interiors! Our new open concept home presented a lot of challenges for us and we also needed to remodel the upper level. Krista and her team had a very thorough process and listened to our needs. They created a seamless flow throughout our entire main level, making each space functional as well as beautiful. The upper level remodel was flawless. KD Designs handled it all - they created the design plan, showed us renderings, coordinated all of the contractors and handled all of the details. The results are stunning and everyone from the contracting team to the design team was very professional."

    KELLY S., SIMPSONVILLE, SC

  • Living room and dining area in a Florida home designed by KD Designs with sliding glass doors opening to outdoor pool and patio, decorated in neutral colors with blue and white accents.

    "If I could give this review six stars, I would. Krista helped design our family home from the inside out. We built a custom home from scratch and Krista was with us from the very beginning. Even though we hired a builder with an architectural plan, Krista coordinated with the builder to create architectural features of the home that she knew would better suit our lifestyle and needs. Having Krista work with us from day one was absolutely essential to create a home that was beautifully built AND decorated."

    DEBBIE E., NAPLES, FL

  • Modern living room by KD Designs with blue sofa, living room paintings, wooden coffee table, large windows with bamboo blinds, white kitchen island with salad bowl and plates, hardwood floors.

    "Exceptional Interior Design Experience! Working with Krista has been an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Her creativity, attention to detail, and ability to bring our vision to life exceeded all expectations. Every room feels thoughtfully curated, functional, and beautifully cohesive—like something straight out of a designer magazine. Communication was always prompt and professional, and the entire process was smooth and stress-free. I couldn’t be happier with the results and have received countless compliments. If you're looking for someone who is talented, passionate, and truly dedicated to their craft, I highly recommend Krista Shugars, KD Designs."

    LILLY W., ANNAPOLIS, MD

  • Bright dining room by KD Designs with large windows overlooking a body of water and trees, featuring a round table set for four with a vase of flowers, surrounded by upholstered chairs, and a light hanging fixture, with a door leading outside.

    "When I bought an older waterfront home, I wanted it to feel like a resort oasis but didn’t know where to start. KD Designs guided me through the entire process, turning my vision into reality. From a full interior renovation—including a primary bathroom gut remodel that includes an expansive shower and wet room with a stunning waterfront view, a new gym, and a sauna—to the curated furnishings, color palette, and window treatments, every detail was thoughtfully designed. They also transformed my outdoor space into a true resort experience, managing the finish selection for the pool and patio, providing the entire layout for the patio, pool, outdoor kitchen, firepit, and landscaping, and providing oversight of the contractors and waterfront limitations seamlessly. The KD Designs team made the process effortless, and their attention to detail and expertise ensured a cohesive, luxurious result. I will continue to work with them on all future projects—the experience and results speak for themselves."

    PAUL J., PASADENA, MD

  • Modern bedroom by KD Designs with dark gray walls, sloped ceiling, large arched window, bed with gray and beige bedding, black and white patterned armchair near window, potted plant, white lamps, ceiling fan, and a colorful painting on the wall.

    "It was such a pleasure working with Krista from KD Designs. Krista was instrumental in renovating my primary bathroom and bedroom. From the very beginning, she was engaging and really listened and was attentive to my aging in place needs and to my budget. She managed the construction bids, presented beautiful material selections, explained the benefits of the design choices and handled all of the logistics. Krista did such a great job bringing everything together from fixtures, cabinetry, finishes, custom floor coverings, furnishings, and window treatments and all of the finishing touches. She is delightful to work with and very professional. I was so pleased with her work; she is now designing another major renovation to my kitchen. I’m exciting to get started on this new project with her."

    SARAH N., GREENVILLE, SC

  • A living room by KD Designs with pink walls and a white fireplace, decorated with a gold-framed mirror and vases on the mantle. There are two red-columnwing chairs with floral upholstery, a white sofa with pink pillows, and a glass-top coffee table.

    "I had the absolute pleasure of working with Krista, and I can't recommend her highly enough. From our very first meeting, she was attentive to my needs, truly listened to my ideas, and made it a priority to understand my personal style. She has a unique talent for blending her expertise with your vision, resulting in a space that feels authentically you — elevated, cohesive, and thoughtfully designed."

    ELYSE S., COLUMBIA, MD

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