Business Details
17 Years
experience
Award-Winning Interior Design in Seattle
Established in 2009, Guesthouse Interior Design has consistently delivered exceptional interior design solutions for residential and commercial spaces in Seattle and beyond. Our approach combines global sourcing of unique materials with collaboration with local artisans, resulting in atmospheric, artful environments characterized by bold color use, sculptural forms, and masterful layering of textures. With a proven track record highlighted by the 2013 ASID Best Commercial Project award, we maintain a client-centric process rooted in clarifying intentions and creating spaces that reflect individual narratives. Our teams extensive travel and study experiences directly inform our innovative design methodology, ensuring each project benefits from authentic, worldly perspectives.As featured experts in HGTV and regional publications like Luxe Magazine, we uphold rigorous professional standards through transparency, personalized service, and continuous industry education. This commitment to excellence has sustained our referral-based clientele while enabling successful expansion into commercial and hospitality sectors. Our physical shops temporary closure hasnt diminished our dedication to delivering transformative design experiences through virtual consultations and global material sourcing. By merging curiosity-driven exploration with technical expertise, we continue advancing conversations about arts role in experiential interior design while maintaining Seattles reputation as a hub for sophisticated design innovation.
Services
Interior Design
Residential Projects
Commercial Design
Hospitality Spaces
Material Sourcing
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We combine global material sourcing with local artisan collaboration since 2009
- Our team includes Principal Designer Kate Sehulster featured in Seattle Magazine
- Recognized with ASID Best Commercial Project award in Washington State
- Curiosity-driven approach ensures innovative, narrative-driven design solutions
- Featured on HGTV and in regional design publications since 2012
Associations and certifications
- ASID
What people say
Innovative use of color
Artful space transformations
Global material expertise
Award-winning designs
Featured in major publications
Services
Interior Design
Transforming residential and commercial spaces through personalized interior design that combines global materials with local craftsmanship. Our process begins by understanding client narratives to create atmospheric environments featuring bold color palettes, sculptural forms, and layered textures. We specialize in delivering sophisticated, functional spaces that reflect individual tastes while maintaining artistic integrity.
Residential Projects
Creating bespoke living spaces that balance personal expression with functional requirements. Our residential designs incorporate globally sourced materials and custom craftsmanship to produce environments with unique character. Each project benefits from our signature attention to detail in color theory, spatial composition, and lighting design to create homes that feel both artistic and livable.
Commercial Design
Developing distinctive commercial environments that enhance brand identity and functionality. Our award-winning approach combines sculptural elements with practical spatial planning to create workspaces that inspire creativity while meeting business needs. We integrate global design influences with regional aesthetics to produce memorable, purpose-driven interiors.
Hospitality Spaces
Crafting immersive hospitality experiences through atmospheric interior design. Our work in hotels and restaurants focuses on creating memorable environments using unconventional scale, rare vintage pieces, and curated material palettes. Each project emphasizes guest experience while maintaining operational practicality and brand cohesion.
Material Sourcing
Accessing extraordinary materials worldwide for exclusive interior applications. Our global network enables unique furniture, art, and architectural elements acquisition to elevate design concepts. This service includes curated collections from international markets and partnerships with artisans to source one-of-a-kind pieces that define special spaces.
People
Kate Sehulster
Founder/Principal Designer
Seattle-based interior design pioneer with 14+ years creating award-winning residential and commercial spaces, combining global influences with Pacific Northwest aesthetics through distinctive material choices and spatial compositions.
Kaitlin McCague
Principal Designer
Interior architect specializing in creative direction and hospitality design solutions, blending California coastal influences with Northwest natural elements to craft balanced, inspiring environments while leading sustainable design initiatives since 2014.
Questions
What services does Guesthouse Interior Design Interior Design offer?
We specialize in residential, commercial, and hospitality interior design, combining global materials with local craftsmanship for personalized spaces.
Why did your Fairmont Olympic location close?
We've shifted focus to design services while maintaining our Seattle headquarters, continuing to serve clients through virtual consultations and global material sourcing.
How does Guesthouse Interior Design approach client projects?
We begin by understanding your unique story, then curate materials and design elements that create atmospherically rich, personalized spaces with artistic integrity.
What payment methods do you accept?
We'll discuss payment options directly during your consultation to accommodate your preferred method for design services and material purchases.
Can you work outside Seattle?
Yes, while based in Seattle we've completed projects across the Pacific Northwest and source materials globally for international clients.
