Kathy Banak and her team masterfully work with colors, textures, furniture, and accessories to tackle projects of all shapes and sizes. Whether it’s a major remodel, a simple room design, or new construction Kathy works her magic as a “color visionary” to create an atmosphere that reflects your values and lifestyle – resulting in your Authentic Home. Read her many notable accolades on Houzz. As a young girl in Connecticut, Kathy Banak was drawn to color and design. She would spend hours mixing and matching palettes or exploring the local fabric shop while most little girls played with dolls. Over the years her interest with color continued to expand. Following her creative mother’s example – a hobbyist seamstress – she regularly refreshed her bedroom décor and wardrobe in response to changes in fashion trends and her interests. After graduating from Central Connecticut State University, Kathy pursued a career in the high tech industry where she spent the next 20 years in sales, marketing and management positions before realizing, like many people, that her career was unfulfilling. As her 40th birthday approached and she reflected on life, Kathy realized it was time to pursue her true passion. Relying her natural gifts and the years she spent developing her eye for color, Kathy exited the corporate realm and threw herself into the world of interior design. After completing course work in the mid 1990’s at the New York School of Interior Design, she moved across the country to Seattle full of energy and resolve.