Episode 600: Kathryn Ivey

Million Dollar Decorating

Kathryn Ivey established her eponymous firm in Washington, DC in 2009 before moving to Paris in 2015 and has garnered recognition from several local, national and international publications, along with being named one of House Beautiful magazine’s “Next Wave Designers”. Combining her love for European art, design and the hunt for one-of-a-kind pieces, Paris provides a rich, complex environment that allows Kathryn to continue to hone her design eye, which influences her projects both stateside and internationally. She works to create interiors that are honest, authentic and that connect the interior space to the client. Kathryn founded The Paris Edit as a way to provide an interior design service for the visitor who may feel overwhelmed with where to start their search, yet is hoping to find something special for their home that reminds them of their travels to Paris. Kathryn Ivey feels that beauty sparks curiosity and craftsmanship speaks to the desire for quality rooted in heritage. Paris proves to be a source of unbridled inspiration weaving together savoir-faire and artistry that pushes creative boundaries. The Paris Edit invites you on a design journey to find inspiration and select art and furnishings with the expertise of an American interior designer in Paris. Discover that pièce de résistance with Kathryn Ivey, an American interior designer, and experience your design pursuit in the context of Parisian culture. A visit to Paris is a time of exploration. Linger and discover the je ne sais quoi of French culture; reacquaint yourself with history, majestic architecture, and sublime art and design. Kathryn’s passion and profession is to be your personal design attaché and interior designer as she introduces you to the premier markets, galleries and boutiques of the City of Ligh Kathryn provides an itinerary that includes those bonnes addresses to procure one-of-a- kind items that you are hunting for: a work of art, an antique chandelier, or maybe a pair of vintage chairs. As your personal interior designer while in Paris, your design experience begins in a private car as you are guided through galleries and boutiques meticulously curated by Kathryn prior to your arrival in Paris. Of course, a day in Paris would not be complete without a stop at a café for an espresso or an elegant lunch at one of the délicieux restaurants in Paris – an opportunity to rest and indulge in one of the most beloved French past times. By days end, you will have experienced some of the best design Paris has to offer and hopefully be taking home a special piece that will be a constant reminder of your time in Paris. Explore Kathryn's Website here