Kenne Shepherd Interior Design Architecture

👏🌟We did it!

As CREW New York’s Chapter Champion, I’m proud to share that we’ve achieved the Chapter Challenge Trifecta — a milestone made possible by the generosity of our members and Board.

🙏Your support helps power scholarships, research, and career outreach through — building the future of women in commercial real estate.

Can’t wait to celebrate with many of you at tomorrow’s CREW NY luncheon! 💼🌟

Take a Deep Breath…

I’m delighted to share my latest article,
“Seven Smart Strategies for Healthier Interior Environments”
featured in the June issue of The Mann Report.

As we rethink the spaces where we live and work, wellness is no longer optional; it’s essential. This article outlines practical strategies I use to design healthier, more resilient interiors, from toxin-free materials to improving indoor air quality, and incorporating human-centric lighting design.

Whether you're planning a renovation or a new interior buildout, these ideas can help you create environments that support well-being at every level.

📰 Read the full article in The Mann Report:
👉 https://bit.ly/4najHEf

Wrapping up a great few days at at the Javits Center. Always inspiring to see what’s next in contemporary design.

From innovative 3D-printed lighting to boundary-pushing student work and new directions from trusted brands, the show was full of ideas to take into future projects.

Feeling inspired and excited for what’s ahead.

🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉
✨✨ As we welcome 2025, I’m looking forward to embracing the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. A new year brings the chance to innovate, grow, and achieve new success. ✨✨

🙏 Looking back on 2024, I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who worked with me to accomplish so much. Your support, collaboration, and commitment made it all possible. Together, we’ve built a strong foundation, and I’m looking forward to building on it in the year to come.

🚀✨ Here’s to a successful and fulfilling 2025 for us all! 🚀✨
#2025

End of Season Montauk!

🌿 In my latest blog, "Breathing Easy: Natural Paint Choices," I continue exploring how material choices impact health and wellness in the built environment. 🌿

As the second installment in my series on healthy finishes, this post delves into the benefits of using natural paints made from renewable resources and non-toxic ingredients—paints that are not petroleum-based and release no VOCs.

As we become increasingly aware of the importance of healthy indoor environments, it's clear that while air purification steps are beneficial, the optimal strategy involves choosing finishes that do not introduce harmful pollutants in the first place.

Natural paints offer a sustainable option that enhances indoor air quality without compromising durability or aesthetic appeal.

Join me in this exploration of healthy materials. Discover how thoughtful design choices and using natural paints can transform our environments into havens of health and sustainability.

🔗 Read more: Breathing Easy: Natural Paint Choices at https://bit.ly/3R2To4n

🟠 I'd love to hear your thoughts! Have you made any healthy furniture choices lately, or do you have questions about creating a toxin-free space? Feel free to leave a comment or like this post!

International WELL Building Institute - IWBI

🌟 In my latest blog, "Breathing Easy: Healthy Paint Choices," 🌟 I delve into how selecting the right paints—specifically low-VOC and zero-VOC options—can significantly impact our health and wellness.

As we become increasingly aware of the importance of healthy indoor environments, it's clear that while steps like air purification are beneficial, the optimal strategy involves choosing finishes that do not introduce harmful pollutants in the first place.

This post is the first in a series dedicated to the importance of making health-conscious choices in material finishes.

Join me in exploring how simple decisions can significantly transform our living spaces and workspace and contribute to our overall health and wellness.

🌟 Read more here: Breathing Easy: Healthy Paint Choices at https://bit.ly/49NjCyk

CREW New York International WELL Building Institute - IWBI