WHO ARE WE?

With roots in Salt Lake City, Utah, Studio Hædra is a nomadic, full service interior design and creative disciplinary studio that pours our heart into everything we touch.

Studio Hædra was born from the notion that all pieces of this intricate life have overlapping connection points that support one another. The ways in which we live our lives, the things we surround ourselves with, and the places we call home have such a strong impact on how we live into the rest of our lives. 

We believe that the power of a beautiful, intentionally designed space reverberates out into the world in a myriad of ways, extending beyond the space itself.  Whether that’s the joy and energy people feel from a room or the ease and comfort a space evokes, these real emotions ripple outwards, influencing anyone who comes into contact with the space. 


Forged from the endless inspiration found in the crafts and the cultures that have informed our lives, Studio Hædra pulls focus from the depths of our imaginations and what was to create what can be. We believe that every project takes a healthy dose of vision, intentionality, and time in order for great design to unfold and bloom into being, which is precisely what we’re after with every project we take on.

WE ARE:

  • We’re creatives that have a hard time subscribing to any one box. We’re artists and rebels. We’re oddballs and poets. We’re rowdy and peaceful in the same breath.

  • We’re humans with big, tender hearts. There is a language of love written into everything we and everything we put our hands on. We’re big fans of kindness and acts of service. 

  • We’re professional, but we also don’t take ourselves too seriously. We’re folks that love to laugh and have a good time. We’re playful and we like to add a bit of fun and excitement to whatever task is at hand.

  • We’re curious folks, always looking for any excuse to travel, explore, and discover.

  • We’re go-getters and movers and shakers. We’re in the business of beauty but we’re also not afraid to get our hands dirty. We can often be found doing so, whether it’s on-site for an install, out in the garden, or in a workshop. 

  • We’re space-holders and translators. We hold space for visions, ideas, and dreams, often translating these elements and ushering them into real life, giving them literal shape. 

  • We’re curators and tastemakers. We help to identify what is going to withstand the test of time and what will end up walking out with the design trends of the era.

  • We’re teammates and collaborators. We know that we couldn’t do anything we do without the trust and relationship we have with our clients and contractors.

MEET KAT, PRINCIPAL DESIGNER

Studio Hædra has evolved from Kat’s (also lovingly known as Moons) background that includes years of experience in all facets of designing projects large and small. Her expertise lies in luxury, custom mountain modern homes as well as highly curated modern art and design-forward new builds and renovation projects. 

Before her career in interior design, Kat was first and foremost an artist and maker who grew up in the heart of the Midwest. She was (and continues to be) influenced deeply by the art, architecture, and craftsmanship she was exposed to in Chicago and surrounding areas. With a passion for all things tactile, Kat was drawn to textiles and has spent many years devoted to spinning and dyeing natural fibers, as well as weaving and quilting. Kat’s love of design most certainly grew from all that she meticulously made with her own two hands. 

When she’s not focused on a design or art project, you can find Kat running through the Redwoods, falling in love with every dog she sees, and sharing her passion for tea.

MEET VAN, STUDIO MANAGER & DESIGNER

A creative dabbler, curator, and Jane of all trades, Van has done a little bit of everything on her winding path. She’s worked in a record store and programmed concerts for a non-profit arts organization. She’s worked at a film festival and a software company, doing everything from managing an office to handling social media to supporting operations and countless things in between. Van knows how to wear many hats and she likes it that way. 

Alongside her career, Van’s curious mind has led her to a variety of creative endeavors. Her heart resides mostly in poetry and writing, but she’s also a photographer, a zine maker, a gardener, and an herbalist. A Taurean with a strong eye for design and details, Van brings a unique aesthetic vision and curatorial discernment to the studio. 

Outside of the Studio Hædra, Van is likely to be in her kitchen making some sort of improvisational meal, snuggling her dog, Miss Dot, or continuing her herbal education.