Homes Designed
With Intention
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We believe the most enduring homes are shaped by character, intention, and a strong sense of place.
At Calnin Design Studio, we create homes that support daily life and feel deeply personal to the people who live within them. Through thoughtful restraint, natural materials, and collaboration with skilled artisans and craftsmen, each project is shaped with a level of care and individuality that cannot be replicated.
To us, good design is not about filling a space, but shaping a home that feels considered, grounded, and unmistakably yours.
Founder
Katie Calnin
Based in Madison, Wisconsin, founder and lead designer Katie Calnin believes the most meaningful homes are shaped not by trends, but by character, intention, and the rhythms of daily life.
Her work is centered on creating spaces that feel layered, personal, and lasting — honoring architecture while thoughtfully shaping homes around daily life. Through close collaboration with artisans, and craftsmen, Katie creates interiors that feel elevated, grounded, and entirely their own.
Homes Designed With Intention
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Founder
Katie Calnin
Based in Madison, Wisconsin, founder and lead designer Katie Calnin believes the most meaningful homes are shaped not by trends, but by character, intention, and the rhythms of daily life.
Her work is centered on creating spaces that feel layered, personal, and lasting — honoring architecture while thoughtfully shaping homes around daily life. Through close collaboration with artisans, and craftsmen, Katie creates interiors that feel elevated, grounded, and entirely their own.
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