Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Interior Design & Home Decor Solutions
Gatehouse Studio is a boutique interior design studio and retail store dedicated to creating personalized spaces that reflect our clients' unique lifestyles and aesthetics. Founded in 2004 by Kim Sankey, our team combines decades of experience with a passion for design excellence. We offer full-service residential design solutions, from ground-up construction to individual room styling, serving clients nationwide while maintaining deep roots in the Newport Beach/Costa Mesa community. Our team of certified designers and project managers utilizes advanced tools like CAD renderings and SketchUp to ensure precision in every project. We pride ourselves on sourcing high-quality home decor products and providing tailored attention to detail, ensuring each client's vision becomes a reality.With a sister store Clayton Home and partnerships like the Kravet showroom, we offer comprehensive resources for both trade professionals and homeowners. Our commitment to innovation and client satisfaction has made us a trusted name in interior design for nearly two decades. We continuously evolve our offerings to stay at the forefront of design trends while maintaining timeless elegance. From initial concept to final execution, our process prioritizes collaboration, transparency, and exceptional craftsmanship. Whether you're seeking a complete home transformation or curated decor pieces, Gatehouse Studio delivers spaces that inspire and endure.
Services
Interior Design
Home Staging
Retail Home Goods
CAD Renderings
Showroom Management
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized attention from experienced interior designers
- Our team combines 18+ years of local expertise with national reach
- We utilize advanced CAD and 3D rendering technologies
- We maintain partnerships with premier home furnishing showrooms
- Our process prioritizes collaboration and client satisfaction
Services
Interior Design
Our interior design service creates customized living environments that reflect clients' personalities and lifestyles. We handle projects from complete home renovations to individual room makeovers, ensuring every detail aligns with the client's vision. With expertise in both modern and traditional aesthetics, we deliver functional yet beautiful spaces that stand the test of time.
Home Staging
Professional home staging services enhance property appeal for faster sales at optimal prices. We strategically arrange furniture and decor to highlight architectural features and create emotional connections with potential buyers. Our staging solutions maximize space perception while maintaining neutral, inviting atmospheres that appeal to broad audiences.
Retail Home Goods
Curated selection of premium home decor items including lighting fixtures, textiles, and accessories. Our retail collection features unique pieces sourced from global designers and manufacturers. We offer both ready-made solutions and custom-order options to complement any interior design scheme with quality craftsmanship and contemporary style.
CAD Renderings
Advanced computer-aided design services create precise visual representations of proposed spaces before implementation. Our CAD renderings allow clients to experience design concepts in photorealistic detail, enabling informed decisions about layouts, materials, and finishes. This technology ensures accuracy and reduces potential revisions during project execution.
Showroom Management
Comprehensive showroom services provide access to premium fabrics, furnishings, and materials for design professionals. We maintain partnerships with leading manufacturers like Kravet to offer exclusive product lines and trade pricing. Our showroom management team assists with material selection and sourcing for both residential and commercial projects.
People
Kim Sankey
Founder & Lead Interior Designer
Kim Sankey founded Gatehouse Studio in 2004 after graduating from FIDM and attending the Maison & Objet design show in Paris. With over 18 years of experience in interior design and merchandising, she leads the company's creative vision while maintaining personalized client relationships.
Emma
Lead Designer
Emma, a KLC School of Design graduate, joined Gatehouse Studio in 2019. She manages coastal projects and operational components while coordinating with sister store Clayton Home. Her expertise spans contemporary and traditional design styles across residential projects.
Brooke
Junior Designer
Brooke contributes to all project phases from proposals to completion. She specializes in client relations and design presentations, bringing fresh perspectives to both residential projects and showroom displays while maintaining attention to functional design requirements.
Ellen & Melissa
Showroom Managers
Ellen and Melissa co-manage Clayton Home and the Kravet showroom. With extensive knowledge of textiles and furnishings, they assist trade professionals with material sourcing and provide expert guidance on fabric selection and product specifications for residential and commercial spaces.
Marissa
Design Assistant
Marissa supports design projects while pursuing her Interior Design degree at Cal State Long Beach. She specializes in CAD renderings and digital visualization tools, contributing technical expertise to project documentation and client presentations.
Questions
What interior design services do you offer?
We provide full-service residential design including space planning, material selection, furniture specification, and project management for both complete home renovations and individual room transformations.
Do you serve clients outside Orange County?
Yes, while based in Costa Mesa, we offer design services nationwide through virtual consultations and on-site project management for clients across the United States.
What home staging services are available?
Our home staging includes furniture arrangement, decor placement, and neutral styling to enhance market appeal. We offer both vacant property staging and enhancement of occupied homes for optimal buyer presentation.
Can I purchase decor items without design services?
Yes, our retail store offers curated home goods including lighting, textiles, and accessories available for purchase individually or through custom orders without requiring design service commitments.
What technology do you use for design visualization?
We utilize CAD renderings, SketchUp, and Photoshop to create detailed 3D visualizations that help clients preview design concepts before implementation, ensuring accurate material and layout decisions.
How do you handle trade customer requests?
Through our sister store Clayton Home and Kravet showroom partnerships, we provide trade professionals with exclusive access to premium fabrics, furnishings, and material samples with dedicated support for commercial and residential projects.
