Meet Katie, owner and interior designer of Hartzog Interiors and Studio K. She brings over 15 years of design, contracting, and development experience together with a creative eye to deliver one of a kind custom living spaces for her clients.
Growing up in Fort Wayne, Katie was inspired to bring her affection for décor and art to the Fort Wayne market. After graduating with her degree in interior design, and interning through college she was hired buy a local custom home builder and design studio where she worked for years before branching out to open her own business in 2009. Over the years, she and the Hartzog Interiors team have delivered a number of full-scale residential projects in the Fort Wayne area and beyond, and have helped local clients find beautiful and unique statement pieces to feature in their homes through the Studio K showroom. She has a passion for curating individual pieces, such as art, accessories, custom furniture, drapery, and rugs, and spaces that host intentional choices that represent personal style of her clients and provide them with provide a deep visceral sensation of happiness.
“I love my business and the endless opportunities that we are presented with the influence our clients lives with the creative process. I love the task of unveiling the beauty of old spaces, and the evolution of design on new ones. My favorite part of my job is being able to share my appreciation for timeless spaces that are unique to each client and inspired by my love of art, fashion, and architecture, and seeing the happiness a completed project brings to my clients. I hope to continue to grow and bring inspiration to my clients, serving as a pillar of the design community in the Fort Wayne area for many years come.”
