About KD Designs
Our PASSION is creating luxury that doesn’t just look beautiful — it LIVES beautifully with you.
Experience KD Designs
We are a full-service interior design firm specializing in both interior design and custom home renovations throughout the Greater Baltimore and Washington DC area, as well as in states all along the East Coast.
We believe luxury should feel effortless and personal, designed to live beautifully with you and your family. At KD Designs, our work is rooted in intention — every detail curated, every decision purposeful. We approach each project as a true collaboration, blending creativity and precision to bring your vision to life through thoughtful design and expert craftsmanship.
We don’t design according to formulas or trends, and we don’t “shop.” We rise above off-the-shelf retail solutions, curating and shaping spaces that feel deeply personal and inherently timeless. Whether designing a kitchen that becomes the heart of family life, transforming a bath into a daily retreat, or managing a full-scale renovation from concept to completion, our goal remains the same — to create spaces that reflect who you are and how you want to live.
Our boutique team manages every detail with care and clarity, ensuring that the process feels as seamless and rewarding as the final result. Because at KD Designs, it’s not just about how your home looks — it’s about how it makes you feel every day.
Our Core Values
Collaboration
We build trust through open, transparent communication and authentic relationships, working closely with clients and our team to bring every vision to life.
Excellence
We anticipate needs before they arise and approach every project with precision, craftsmanship, and elevated design sensibility, delivering spaces that are timeless, functional, and beautifully curated.
Innovation
We draw inspiration from fashion, architecture, nature, and global travel, translating these influences into fresh, thoughtful, and refined design solutions that reflect each client’s personality and lifestyle.
Meet the Team
Krista Shugars
Owner & Principal Designer
For Owner & Interior Designer Krista, beauty transcends the visual — it’s about the way people live and the emotions they want to experience in their homes. “My grandmother was a professional seamstress and upholsterer, and my mother learned the craft from her. I have always been surrounded by design and my passion for it began at a young age.”
Krista’s foundation in corporate leadership — spanning sales, management, and strategic operations — has shaped KD Designs’ distinctive approach: combining creative vision with disciplined and refined execution. “Knowing how to curate a design and how to run a business are two very different skills. Being able to do both successfully has been a true blessing.” Clients trust her business acumen, knowing projects will be expertly managed, on schedule, and on budget.
From her early beginnings as a solo designer working from her home in Pasadena, MD, Krista has grown KD Designs into a thriving boutique firm with a talented team and a beautiful design studio centrally located in Hanover, MD, where clients can experience textiles, finishes, and custom design solutions.
Krista loves helping clients transform their homes and lives into spaces that are as beautiful and intentional as they are personal. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her blended family of ten, their goldendoodle Nala, and soaking in the timeless beauty of their outdoor waterfront space.
Bethany Finn
Associate Designer
Bethany has been working alongside Krista since 2021, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in the dynamic world of interior design.
With a strong eye for detail and a genuine passion for design, Bethany loves creating spaces that are not only visually pleasing but also purposeful and livable. She believes that great design should be a true reflection of her clients’ personalities, lifestyles, and the way they want to enjoy their homes. “For me, interior design is so much more than making a space look pretty. It is about enhancing quality of life and creating a home that clients are excited to walk into every single day.”
When she’s not immersed in fabrics, floor plans, and finishes, you’ll likely find her outdoors. She loves hiking scenic trails, soaking up the sun at the beach, and exploring new towns and restaurants.
Jeehan Kashim
Design Coordinator
After a career in psychology, Jeehan transitioned to interior design in 2021 and hasn’t looked back since. Her background gives her a unique perspective on how thoughtfully designed spaces can positively influence mood and well-being — she truly believes that good design can be good therapy.
With a keen eye for detail and a passion for helping clients bring their stories to life, Jeehan loves being part of the design process to create spaces that are both meaningful and beautiful. The magic of seeing spaces evolve from "the before" to "the after" is truly rewarding for her. Born and raised in Maryland, Jeehan lives in Columbia with her three wonderful children. When she’s not at work, you’ll find her savoring good food, soaking up live music, volunteering with the PTA, or lost in a book with a warm cup of chai on the side.
Scout & Nala
Doggie Designers in Training
Resident doodles and official morale boosters. When they’re not supervising installs or greeting deliveries, you can find them napping in sunny spots or making sure every meeting includes a snack break.