Design Flow: Katie Gebhardt

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DESIGN FLOW

meet the designer

Katie Gebhardt

From an early age Katie Gebhardt knew design was in her blood. After attending the Fashion Institute of Design& Merchandising, she received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and then launched into her interior design career in 2012. In 2016, she struck out on her own and is now the Principal Interior Designer and Founder of Solstice Interiors in her hometown of San Diego.

A self-proclaimed “Cali lady through and through,” Katie works on both commercial and residential design, and particularly enjoys getting to make each home and space unique to every client and family. “My favorite kind of projects are the ones with clients who allow me to really show my style and flex my creative muscles, and trust in the process,” she said.

When asked what her design aesthetic is, Katie sites “Cali-cool meets mid-century modern with minimal and Scandinavian influences.”

She works with a variety of budgets ranging anywhere from $10,000 to $300,000 for some of her commercial projects.

Katie Gebhardt, founder and principal interior designer at Solstice Interiors

Q&A WITH KATIE

What trends do you see popping up in San Diego homes this year?

I think we’re going to see some darker, moodier hues moving into kitchens and baths. This trend has been around, but I think we’ll start to see it specifically in kitchens as people move away from the white-shaker cabinets we see so often.

How can homeowners incorporate specific design trends without their spaces quickly becoming dated?

I would recommend staying neutral on your bigger, core pieces(sofa, dining chairs, window treatments, even paint color) and incorporating trends with smaller, less permanent items like rugs, pillows, etc. Create an overall neutral space that allows you to swap out the trendy elements. If you’re looking to incorporate a trend with remodeling, ask yourself: Will I get over looking at this in a year? Two years? Is this easy to change out if I do feel it becomes dated?

Katie can be reached through her website, solsticeinteriors.com, or by emailing her at katie@solsticeinteriors.com. For design inspiration, follow Solstice Interiors on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Houzz.