Kelsey Powell, CKBD and Senior Designer, graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Interior Design from Michigan State University and focused on commercial office design for the first two years of her professional design career. Following her commercial design experience, she moved on to pursue her career as a Kitchen and Bath Designer, which is where her passion lies. Kelsey continues her education through regular training opportunities with local and national industry associations. She is an active member in many organizations, including NKBA, a chairperson of the HBA of Southeastern MI's Professional Women in Building Council, where she has coordinated events and programming to further opportunities and success for women in the construction industry, and NAHB Professional Women in Business.

She believes in fostering the success of the next generation of design professionals, by spending time to participate in educational events and act as a professional resource for the students at Michigan State University's Interior Design program.

“My design process focuses heavily on collaboration with clients, as well as other design professionals such as architects, engineers, contractors, sub-contractors, and other interior designers. I find the most rewarding part of my job is watching the transformation of a space, or the development of a new space, and seeing how it refines the quality of life for those who work, play, and live in it.”

When she’s not working, you’ll most likely be able to find Kelsey at the yoga studio (or Orange Theory), brunching with friends, or playing at home with her family. “I am a Certified Yoga Instructor, which is my second passion. I believe the skills learned from the yoga practice - physically, mentally, and intellectually - not only benefit my personal life, but my professional life as well while I balance my career and motherhood.”