Hello!

I am an experienced, independent kitchen and bath design consultant in the greater Hartford, Connecticut, area. With a creative eye and attention to detail, I work with you to maximize function and comfort in your new, personalized space. Please get in touch!

-Karen Warner, PhD, AKBD, CAPS, and President of the Southern New England Chapter of the NKBA

We highly recommend Karen Warner Design LLC.

When we contacted Karen, we had just downsized to a smaller home. The L-shaped kitchen had builder-grade oak cabinets in poor condition, little usable counter space, mismatched appliances, and one drawer. The square footage was adequate, but poorly used.

After meeting with us to determine our budget, wish list, and likes and dislikes, Karen came up with a floor plan that was almost perfect from the start. Her plan increased the counter space and number of drawers, enhanced the lighting, and added an island, a bookcase, and a charging station. After six weeks of renovation, the kitchen is a dream come true.

Karen is a competent, confident, detail-oriented, easy to work with, respected by the contractors we used, and, above all, calm. She put us in touch with a network of building professionals who have the same attention to detail and service as she does. We are totally pleased with the results. Now I have plenty of drawers, including one that’s still empty!

N. & P. B. (Vernon, CT)

“This past summer we were looking to update our kitchen and hired Karen Warner to help us with this project. Besides helping us choose new counters, appliances, and lighting, she made an important recommendation regarding our kitchen island that ended up improving the overall function of our kitchen.

Karen noticed that our large island was positioned too close to the outer counters, creating conflict with the cooktop, sink, and dishwasher. Her suggestion of moving the island has made our kitchen a more enjoyable space to work.

Another area that Karen suggested changing was the lighting. What an incredible difference this made, particularly in really showcasing the beautiful granite countertop.

She is very thorough and easy to reach when you need to ask questions. She has a wealth of information on appliances, counter surfaces, and will lead you to the best solution for your situation. Karen was with us every step of the way as a team worker in helping us to complete the most functional and beautiful kitchen within our budget.”

S.P. (Ashford, CT)