about the studio

We didn’t set out to build a design studio—we followed an instinct. With years of working side by side at different firms revealed a rhythm: a shared eye, and a deep trust.

Then came an opportunity—a storefront on South Broadway—full of light and possibility. With paint, vision, and a little sage, we made it our own. What began as a creative leap has grown into a full-service design studio, rooted in 25 years of combined experience. And now, a curated storefront offering our very own collection by Smith and Drake.

Our path hasn’t been traditional. But it’s always been intentional.And even now, one belief holds true: every detail matters, and every home should feel as effortless as it does extraordinary.

the Team

  • KIEU NGUYEN-SMITH

    PRINCIPAL / CO-FOUNDER

  • KRISTIN DRAKE

    PARTNER / CO-FOUNDER

  • RACHEL BALDWIN

    DESIGN ASSOCIATE

  • ALEX FAIRCHILD

    CHIEF OF MARKETING

  • DRU SMITH

    MEDIA PRODUCTION