Melanie Courtney - Senior Designer

Melanie is a multi-disciplined interior design professional with over 20 years of experience in the design industry.  Her diverse background has allowed her to gain a unique perspective and approach to all her projects.  Melanie’s career began in Commercial Design in San Francisco where she managed all the interior design needs for Fortune 500 high-end clientele accounts.  Melanie's main design objective for each office space was to create unique and progressive interiors while still maintaining the strict branding requirements of larger commercial clients.  Her success as a commercial designer stems from her belief that every space should tell a story that reflects the exclusive vision or personality of the client.

Melanie’s desire to become a multi-disciplined designer led her next to Carmel where she was able to unleash her creative ability and increase her technical aptitude working alongside award-winning architects for a highly regarded commercial and residential architectural firm known for their sustainable approach, their quest to press the bar on all design concepts, with an end result that was understated, natural, and cohesive with the surrounding landscape. Most of her projects were new construction along the coasts of Big Sur, therefore exposing her to the highest level of discipline, learning from the Principals that every design should again, tell a story, show innovation, and seamless composition.  As lead interior designer and in collaboration with the firm's Principals, her work has been showcased in several trade magazine, such as Dwell, California Homes, Robb Report, and Architectural Digest.

Melanie applies her vast design experience at Kimberley Harrison Interiors while partnering with clients to translate their vision into inspired, cohesive, beautiful spaces that encompass the essence of their personality, lifestyle or brand. With an eye for quality, an intuitive sense of style, and a client-centered approach to business, her goal is to design timeless and cohesive interiors that will have a positive impact on her client’s lives. Melanie's motto - The best way to predict the future is to create it.

Ciera Van Quick - Design Assistant

Ciera is a dedicated interior designer with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from San Francisco State University. Originally from Biggs, California, she has always been drawn to the artistry and functionality of design, discovering her love for the field as a little girl. 

Before joining the team at KHI, Ciera honed her skills through internships, where she gained hands-on experience while immersing herself in the local design community. She continues to stay active in the industry by attending design events and networking with fellow designers, constantly striving to expand her knowledge and inspire others. 

Ciera’s design philosophy focuses on creating custom spaces that are not only beautiful but also a true reflection of individuality and lifestyle. She strives to blend functionality with style to ensure each space is both practical and inspiring.  

When she is not working on transforming spaces, Ciera enjoys spending time outdoors, whether it is at the park with her energetic Goldendoodle or playing a competitive game of pickleball. 

Amanda Graviano - Director of Design Operations

Amanda supports the team in day-to-day operations and client projects. Amanda is a Northern California native, and earned a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of San Francisco. Prior to joining the KHI team, Amanda had a long career as a Marriage & Family Therapist, serving at-risk youth and their families. Her diverse professional experience provides KHI and its clientele with unparalleled support and high-level client service.

Amanda found her love for interior design while managing the renovation of her own home and is excited to embark on a career in the industry. In her spare time, Amanda can be found alongside her three young children, enjoying trips to the mountains, exploring the region's many wineries, reading, and styling and restyling her own home.

Cathy Opdycke - Director of Marketing

Cathy supports the KHI team as a marketing strategist and project manager to complement the design team's creativity. She understands that the interior design process is as much about organization as it is about discovering and delivering on a client’s unique aesthetic.

With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Cathy is excited about the idea of applying her extensive project management, customer service, team building, and marketing experience to an entirely different industry.

When she’s not busy strategizing on how best to build the brand, you will find Cathy with her family and friends boating on the beautiful lakes of California or skiing the snow-covered mountains. And if she gets a moment to herself, she likes to enjoy a well- crafted cocktail and simply relax.

Mary Ann Corbett - Director of Operations

Mary Ann grew up in Northern California and has a degree in Psychology. Following college, she earned her real estate license while working in operations for a large real estate firm in Sacramento. She then went on to sell real estate and this led to a Marketing and Construction Management position for a real estate developer. Life would eventually take Mary Ann to San Francisco, where she began a 10 year career in Project Management and then Sales/Marketing for a large Corporate Event Planning firm.  

After taking several years off to raise her two children, she joins the KHI team with 16+ years of Operations, Project Management and Marketing experience where she implements her attention to detail and strong organizational skills in creating operation systems and best practices, ensuring the efficient procurement and expediting of design products for our clients and keeping our team organized and on track. She works side by side with our Principal, designers, vendors, and clients to ensure that all projects are completed flawlessly. Mary Ann enjoys hiking, pickle ball, golf, reading and travel.

Hanne Huang - Social Media Specialist

Hanne joined the KHI team as a Social Media Specialist in Fall of 2020. She grew up in Taiwan, and has lived in many different cities. Wherever she lived, Hanne knew she would find and enjoy the character of that city. That character will always serve as her inspiration for creating experiences for others that view her work

Hanne is passionate about creating content through unique storytelling. Her proficiency with a wide range of tools, skills, and programs has helped the studio achieve a strong social media presence along with a growing collection of behind-the-scenes stories for each project.

Hanne likes to spend her free time in nature and surrounded by animals, which also serve as her inspiration.