SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT

MAKE YOUR HOME OFFICE A GLAMOROUS REFLECTION OF WHO YOU ARE

TIM MCKEOUGH| ELLE DECOR

Catching up on work from the living room sofa always seemed like a pleasure—up until it became a full-time affair. When the coronavirus pandemic struck earlier this year and sent office workers home, many of us discovered that such improvised setups can also become

Read more

FOR BLACK DESIGNERS, A SURGE OF NEW VISIBILITY AND BUSINESS IS ‘BITTERSWEET’

Nancy Keates | Wall Street Journal

Architects and interior designers of color welcome more attention but feel conflicted over the industry’s lack of representation and diversity.

Read more (Subscription Only)

THE BLACK ARTISTS + DESIGNERS GUILD SEEKS TO CHANGE THE SYSTEMIC RACISM IN THE INTERIOR DESIGN INDUSTRY

BARRY SAMAHA | HARPER’S BAZAAR

Change must happen. Systemic racism exists across all government systems and industries in the United States, and it is not enough to just denounce it. One must actually engage the problem and find a solution instead of tiptoeing around the status quo that has marginalized people of color…

READ MORE

MEET THE ASPIRE HOUSE MCLEAN 2020 DESIGNERS: AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH KIYONDA POWELL

Sherry Moller | ASPIRE DESIGN AND HOME

Inspired by the Recreation Room’s architectural details and finishes, Kiyonda Powell of Kiyonda Powell Design Studio embraced what was already in the ASPIRE HOUSE McLean room and enhanced it by designing a remote cabin setting. This “Cabin Cool” space makes getting together a lot more fun. Kiyonda shares her inspiration and what the future holds for her firm in…

READ MORE

THESE ARE THE MOST STYLISH OFFICES IN THE U.S.

KELSEY MULVI | LONNY MAGAZINE

When interior designer Kiyonda Powell was tasked with designing Black Girls Code's offices in the Bay Area, she wanted to blend modern technology with Oakland's rich history. Of course, she made sure to make the space bold and vibrant…

READ MORE

HOME AND DESIGN HOT TALENT 2020: SENSE OF WHIMSY

Sharon Jaffe Dan | Photography by Robert Radifera

Kiyonda Powell emphasizes bold color and pattern in her vibrant residential and commercial work

Following an early career in child-welfare nonprofits, Kiyonda Powell switched gears to pursue her lifelong passion: design. She earned an interior design degree at Marymount, then joined a boutique studio focusing on hotel and restaurant projects…

READ MORE

COLLABORATION WITH BLACK ARTISTS & DESIGNERS GUILD

54kibo

With over 16 years of industry experience and a design studio in Washington DC, Kiyonda transforms residential and commercial spaces all across the U.S. into thoughtful and beautiful environments. Recently featured in Business of Home and Curated Quarters Magazine…

Read more

COLOR BOUND

DEBORAH L. MARTIN | ASPIRE DESIGN AND HOME

Kiyonda Powell comes from a family of artists and musicians and is the founder of her eponymous design studio in Washington, DC. She has a bold, masterful eye and distinct design personality…

See Feature

DO YOU CHARGE A FEE FOR INITIAL CONSULTATIONS?

Haley Chouinard | BUSINESS OF HOME

First impressions are important, but as a business owner, your time is valuable. With that in mind, we asked nine designers—Christi Barbour, Sara Malek Barney, Sarah Blank, Cristina Casañas-Judd, ​​​​​​​Nina Grauer,​​​​​​​ Lauren Hudson, ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Mary Patton, Kiyonda Powell and Wendy Yates—whether or not they charge an initial consultation fee.

READ MORE

5 DESIGNERS’ TOP TIPS AND TOOLS FOR MANAGING WORKFLOW

Mel Studach | BUSINESS OF HOME

Every designer has a set of workplace tools and daily habits that promote productivity—and, ultimately, a better work-life balance. Interior designers Stacy Stone, Ryan Saghian, Kiyonda Powell…

READ MORE