Kathleen Monroe Design

Monroe Studio, founded in 2004 and based in Durham and New Bern, North Carolina, is a multi-disciplinary interior design practice focused on high-end residential and commercial projects. Services span full remodels and targeted updates, including 3D rendering, space planning, kitchen and bath design, lighting design, custom cabinetry and built-ins, ADUs, project management, furniture and textile design, art consulting, color consulting, and staging. The studio emphasizes layered design and thoughtful use of color, specifying materials that are non-toxic and environmentally responsible. Project experience includes the San Francisco Bay Area—such as Burlingame and multiple San Francisco neighborhoods—and communities across North Carolina, including the Research Triangle and coastal regions, with additional work in markets such as Tahoe/Truckee/Reno, Los Angeles, and New York by arrangement. Engagements range from powder room renovations to whole-home transformations and comprehensive interior design programs. Monroe Studio maintains a five-star rating on Houzz based on 20 reviews.