ABOUT KELLY MARIE Interior Design

Kelly Marie Interior Design is a full-service interior design studio based in South Florida, creating refined, livable homes with a focus on thoughtful details, layered materials, and a seamless design process.

Led by Design Principal Kelly, our team works closely with each client from concept to completion, guiding everything from space planning and finish selections to furnishings, lighting, styling, and final installation.

With a thoughtful and personalized approach, we create homes that feel beautiful, functional, and true to the way our clients live. Our goal is to make each space feel cohesive, comfortable, and effortlessly pulled together.

 

“It is my goal to transform your living space into a personal sanctuary, a place of escape that you can look forward to coming home to every day.”

 
 

Meet the Team

 

KELLY LACKNER

Owner and design principal

Kelly earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Marketing from UCF and her Interior Design Technology Degree from Palm Beach State College, bringing together both the creative and business side of design.

Originally from New Hampshire, Kelly has always been drawn to creating spaces that feel calm, beautiful, and easy to live in. Her design style is rooted in the idea that simplicity is bliss, with a focus on creating peaceful spaces in a world that often feels chaotic. She loves the connection between interior and exterior living, and designing homes that feel seamless and inviting.

When she’s not working on projects, Kelly loves spending time with her girls, Maddie and Illy, and enjoys hiking and yoga in her free time.

ARI ABREDA

Interior Designer

Ari has always been drawn to the creativity behind interior design and the way thoughtful details can completely transform a space. She earned her Interior Design Technology Degree from Palm Beach State College and loves turning ideas into spaces that feel both beautiful and functional.

Born in Palm Beach, Ari enjoys working with different materials, colors, and fixtures to create spaces that feel unique, polished, and well balanced. One of the most rewarding parts of her work is seeing clients connect with and enjoy the spaces created for them.

Outside of work, Ari enjoys going out with friends, traveling to new places, and exploring nature.

GRACE JOHNSON

Marketing Manager and Design assistant

Born in Maryland, Grace grew up around design and developed an early love for beautiful homes. Over the years, that naturally grew into a passion for interiors, creativity, and the details that make a home feel special.

Grace earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing from Florida Atlantic University, bringing a strong background in branding, communication, and creative strategy to the team. With an eye for design and a love for the creative process, she enjoys being involved in both sides of the business.

In her free time, Grace loves spending time renovating her home, going on walks, and being with her husband and their golden retriever.

 

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