About

A seasoned professional, Kelly’s creativity, flexibility and attention to detail has earned her a loyal following of clients and confident referrals. Her designs are versatile, as she does not adhere to one particular style, but rather uses her extensive design experience and expertise to individualize each project to the tastes and needs of her clients. She loves working in a variety of styles and often uses the architecture of the home or cherished personal collections or artifacts for inspiration.

Kelly has years of experience in high-end residential as well as professional office Interior Design. After graduating from design school she worked at a well known upscale design firm in La Canada Flintridge, CA. She actively participated in several world-famous Pasadena Showcase Houses and traveled to such destinations as Los Cabos, San Francisco and Palm Desert to design client’s vacation residences and pied-à-terres. Since founding Darling Interiors in 1998, she’s enjoyed creating beautiful and functional interiors for happy clients all over Southern California. She participated in the New West Symphony’s Ventura County Design House, collaborated with a designer friend on a fabulous large project overseas and designed the production office of a successful actor.

Kelly attended the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles where she majored in Interior Design and graduated with an Associate of Arts degree in Interior Design. Her love of learning everything about Interior Design earned her a membership in the FIDM Honor Society. She was also a student member of ASID.

Since childhood, Kelly has had a passion for Interior Design and considers it her favorite hobby as well as her career. A native of Southern California, Kelly currently lives in Calabasas, CA with her husband and rescue dog. She cherishes time spent with her two grown sons and their significant others. In addition to designing, some of her favorite activities include going to the beach, hiking, yoga, kayaking and whale watching, as well as frequenting cool restaurants locally and during travels.