Meet Kara
Kara Cox is a people person by nature and an interior designer by trade. Passionate about connecting with others and learning about her clients’ desires and lifestyles, Kara strives to create lasting relationships that enable her to design beautiful spaces that are fresh, tailored and timeless.
Growing up in the heart of the furniture industry in central North Carolina, Kara learned to appreciate quality craftsmanship, the tradition of furniture making and importance of supporting our local artisans. Kara’s portfolio ranges from a sprawling 57-acre ranch to a modern family-friendly beach house and a classical, historic Georgian home. Kara’s firm is located in Greensboro, N.C., while client projects have taken her throughout the country.
As a true lover of art and exploration, Kara regularly travels internationally searching out inspiration in antique markets and art galleries and curating one of a kind finds for her clients. Kara strives to create beautiful interiors in collaboration with clients who want to live with intention. Her balance of luxury and real-life solutions is evident in her work and her home where she lives with her husband, Stephen, two children and spirited cavapoo, Penny.
Kara’s work has been recognized nationally in magazines like Traditional Home, House Beautiful, Flower, Domino and HGTV Magazine. Kara is active in the interior design industry where she served as a Style Spotter for High Point Market and has been featured on several design podcasts including Ballard Designs’ How to Decorate. She serves annually as a judge for the Bienenstock Furniture Library Interior Design Competition. Kara recently launched her first licensed collection, the Quintana Collection, with kitchen and bath manufacturer, Thompson.
April, Designer
April Feezor has spent over 10 years working as an interior designer, where she has built a broad portfolio that displays her ability to collaborate with other design professionals in the field, such as architects, builders, and artisans. April’s flexible and responsive approach to each project helps guide clients through the design process; creating thoughtful and beautiful interiors.
While earning a design degree, April apprenticed with a seamstress where she attained knowledge of custom window treatment design, fabrication of soft goods for the home, and upholstery. She enjoys the diversity of each custom project and loves to create playful palettes with the mixture of fabric and trim applications.
Outside of design, she enjoys being outside in nature, listening to live music, exploring historic architecture, and sipping on a glass of wine at local vineyards.
Grace, Design Assistant
Grace Harrell is the newest member of the KCI family. She has been in the design industry for the past three years. Grace began her design career in high school where she was an early college graduate at Randolph Community College and completed her Certificate of Interior Design and Architectural Technology. She then continued her design education at Meredith College where she received her Bachelors in Interior Design.
During her time at school she has had multiple design internships and jobs around the Greensboro area including a long-term internship with MK Designs.
Grace is a woman of many talents who can play four instruments and prefers staycations to exotic travel. When she is not assisting with design projects, Grace enjoys working outside on her farm with her five horses and three dogs.
Lesley Stewart, Operations Manager
Lesley graduated from Winthrop University with a focus in Business Marketing. She first worked in the insurance industry after college and after three years, decided it was time to switch to something (a lot) more fun. Lesley has been in the interior design industry for over six years and has loved all of it! From helping with design selections, to project management, installs and client relations, She has gained a lot of valuable knowledge and experiences within the industry.
Now that she is a newer mom with another little one on the way, the project management side of things is where Lesley likes to be. She loves organization, efficiency, and supporting a great team. We are so lucky to have Lesley manage operations behind the scenes, including our procurement process from start to finish.
In her free time, you can find Lesley hiking with her husband, toddler, and two Australian Shepherds – they all equally love the outdoors.
Penny, Chief Barkitect
Penny is our spirited Cavapoo who serves as official office dog and pet therapist. She loves to bark at our delivery people, socialize with other dogs on State Street, and knows exactly where the treats are hidden in the office.
“Every home should feel uniquely crafted. We want each custom interior to reflect our clients personality, filtered through our expert lens. ”