use-what-you-have
interior redesign services &
curated secondhand
housewares

Hi, I’m Kyle, professional nester and founder of Second Story.

I’ve been reimagining spaces and hunting for treasures since I was a kid. Since then I’ve helped hundreds of clients creatively rearrange their existing things to reconstruct spaces that feel cozy and new. Same stuff, new room. Honestly, interior redesign feels like magic.  

In 2025 I launched a vintage housewares collection. When clients need additional pieces for their homes, we can start by perusing my collection of secondhand items, potentially reducing our consumption footprint.

I’m delighted and proud to practice design that’s easy on your wallet, your schedule, and our planet.

I can’t wait to help you write your home’s second story!

interior redesign

⁕ Do you long for your rooms to feel soulful and cozy but can’t figure out why they don’t?

⁕ Do you have spaces that are going unused altogether?

⁕ Are you putting off updates for when there’s more time and money?

⁕ Or just feeling kinda overwhelmed with how to take the next step to elevate your spaces?


I’ve got you.

learn more about interior redesign

vintage supply

⁕ Are you open to the idea of shopping secondhand but overwhelmed by thrift shops and vintage stores? 

⁕ Are you tired just thinking about wading through a lot of junk in order to find the treasures?

⁕ Do you like your home and things well enough, but wish your spaces had a bit more texture and soul?

⁕ Do antique and vintage stores feel prohibitively expensive?


I’ve got you.

check out the vintage shop
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rave reviews

  • "Kyle is brilliant, with both her design sense and her understanding of human nature — the way we live, the way we aspire to live, our strengths, our foibles, all of it. Working with her has been a delight. We always laugh a lot, I always learn a lot, and the results are amazing."

    —Tania

  • “I now truly LOVE spending time in my apartment - whether alone or with friends. After years of NOT entertaining, it’s now so much fun to have friends over again! It’s made such a difference.  And the process was so enjoyable.  If you’ve been feeling stuck or not liking your environment as much as you want to, or don’t have a lot of disposable income, but want to love your home - give Kyle a call.  I promise you won’t regret it!”

    - Phyllis

  • "Normally my mom walks in my house and starts rearranging/critiquing the overall look of any given room… after Kyle came, she didn’t lift a finger to change anything and declared it better than perfect. Yay Kyle!!”

    - Rita

  • "I was so happy with Kyle’s work that I called her back to redesign my living room and foyer areas and she worked her magic again! Kyle accomplished in a few hours what I couldn’t – even after watching years of HGTV! Her work really exceeded my expectations!”

    —Ethel

  • “In a few hours, Kyle reorganized my bookshelves, moved around the artwork on the walls, and suggested several local, affordable resources. She used what I had owned for years in ways I’d never considered. I now have a newfound love of my space! She’s also totally fun to spend an afternoon with!”

    —Jen M.

  • “My experience working with Kyle was much more than I ever expected. She very quickly understood my problem areas and her use of re-using the space was, well, a small miracle! She is a delight to work with, personable and sensitive.”

    –Ellen

  • “Kyle is a joy to work with. She is a great listener and truly pays attention to how you need to use a space. Her suggestions are both beautiful and practical.”

    — Amy

  • "Kyle was able to envision reorganizing what I had so that it looked as if I spent a million on brand new furniture. Weeding out collections so that they showcase as well ordered “groupings” is another of her many talents. Having Kyle over is the gift that keeps giving. I hear her advice in my head whenever I set up a shelf or corner of my space!”

    — Marjie

  • "Kyle brings humility and warmth to the process. She is a great listener and when she says “this may sound a little crazy,” pay attention. She is about to make a suggestion that will transform your living space.”

    — Diana

  • "In one afternoon, Kyle redesigned the space. The way she rearranged the artwork on the walls was particularly great. The room looks so much better, and I’ve been really surprised by what a difference that makes. I just like being in there now — we use it much more. All our friends noticed and some have become new Cloud 9 clients. It was also a treat to work with someone who is such a funny, great person.”

    — Sharon