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Kara Mann

Chicago/ Los Angeles , US
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a woman standing next to a table with a glass of wine
a white room with a wooden floor and white walls
a bathroom with a marble bathtub and a chandelier
a bedroom with white walls and wood floors
a kitchen with a center island and counter tops
a living room filled with furniture and tall windows
a living room with a white couch and a white coffee table
a kitchen with a marble counter top and island
a living room filled with furniture and a fire place
a living room filled with furniture and a chandelier
a dining room with a wooden table and chairs
a large white bath tub sitting inside of a bathroom
a dining room with a table and chairs
a living room filled with furniture and lots of books
a living room filled with furniture and a large window
a living room filled with furniture and lots of windows

About

Kara Mann is the founder and creative director of KARA MANN established in 2005 with offices in Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles. Over the past sixteen years, Mann has acquired the reputation of a cultural vanguard for pushing the boundaries of tradition. Her impactful, refined interiors draw inspiration from a myriad of creative fields including art, architecture and fashion, where Mann began her career.

Described by The Wall Street Journal as a “sparkplug in the world of design,” Mann juxtaposes formal design elements with unexpected materiality, architecture and an irreverence that has attracted clients in the art, fashion, finance, music and entertainment industries.

A steady stream of residential and commercial projects caught the attention of Gwyneth Paltrow’s goop, which sought her out for a collaboration in Chicago. The same year she was enlisted to reinvigorate Baker Furniture’s Milling Road line and debuted a collection of furniture that blurred the lines between classical and contemporary. In 2020, Mann launched collections with McGuire Furniture and CB2. Her second collection with CB2 lands Spring 2021

Mann has been profiled in multiple design books and top publications worldwide including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, WWD, Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue.

Kara Mann

can advise on
Furniture and home decor selection and placement
Floor plan layout
Stores and brands to consider
Styling (surfaces, sofas, beds, walls etc.)
Paint/wall treatments and drapery/window treatments
Cabinetry and built-ins
Fixtures, finishes and trims
Construction and remodel ideas
Exterior design
Career advice for aspiring designers
Guidance / second opinion for professional designers

Why a 1:1 Consultation?

Whether your project is a gut renovation or a room in need of a refresh, Kara Mann can guide you in creating a fully-realized space that you'll love living in.

You can show your space over video, put together a presentation with photos and/or links to walk through over screen-share, or simply chat and take notes. The time is yours to use however is most helpful for you.

The countless decisions of home design tend to be time-consuming and costly. Booking an Expert consultation makes the process easier – and more fun!

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