About
Meet The Founder
Kitchy Crouse
Award winning designer Kitchy Crouse is one of the leading home renovation experts in southern California, with years of experience in ground up and remodeling homes, kitchens, baths, ranches, coastal houses and businesses of successful professionals in and around Cardiff by the sea, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Olivenhain, La Jolla and others across California and the world.
Kitchy was born and raised in Brazil where she worked in the ecotourism and hospitality industry, gaining deep knowledge and respect of the surrounding nature, how to efficiently do project management, and the power of customer service. Since then she move to California, got married and changed careers to follow her passion in Interior Designer – a unique background for a designer in this region.
Inspiration comes from her husband’s wood work, and from nature. “I believe design is a reflection of who you are. As a global designer, I prefer quality over quantity and handcrafted over mass production.” She has a creative and unique way of approaching design and believe that each home and each client deserves unique and full attention to create an ideal space, aesthetic and functionality.
Kitchy is knowledgeable about and involved in every aspect of the remodel/construction: from plans to material selection to working with contractors at overseeing the implementation of design and furnishings. She is a residential design specialist known for her attention to detail and her outstanding customer service. She is fully involved with and accountable for each of the companies projects including participating in client meetings and furniture selection.
KC Interior Design is backed by some of the regions most prominent contractors, has won a wide variety of design service awards and has been featured in numerous publications. Kitchy’s work first appeared in the press in a striking 10 page editorial and cover of San Diego Home and Garden 2018, an acclaimed magazine in the southern California. She also has been featured on HGTV’s Home Tour, Houzz, San Diego Voyager, and is a contributor on magazine articles Like “Design by sign” and “designers favorite objects”. In June 2019 she won San Diego Home & Garden’s Kitchen of the Year award, being selected from over 90 other applicants.
Kitchy, who is an active participant in the National Kitchen and Bath Association, attended San Diego Mesa College where she graduated with a degree in Interior Design. Her previous work experience in Design includes a partnership at a Residential and Commercial Interior Design Business in Encinitas, where she successfully managed full projects from drawings to installation.
Kitchy likes to explore the aspects of virtual designs and how to help her clients visualize the end results. She has proficiency in 3 different computer programs to successfully communicate with contractors, clients and all trades of the business.
2017
KC Interior Design was founded. With a degree in Interior Design and experience working for established firms, I was ready to bring my creative vision directly to clients. KCID took off immediately, expanding quickly with a focus on luxury, tailored designs.
2018 - 2022
Starting with smaller projects, KCID quickly moved to large-scale, multi-million-dollar homes. By the end of 2020, we were producing ground-up home designs and selected commercial office spaces, earning recognition in top magazines and blogs.
2023 - 2024
KCID expanded beyond California to serve clients in Arizona, Idaho, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and Brazil. Our dedication to exceptional, bespoke design has led to remarkable milestones, including Architectural Digest PRO—a prestigious acknowledgment of our work in the design world.
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Client Testimonials
“When my husband and I met Kitchy from KC Interior Design we thought we had won the lottery. She listened to everything and took copious notes at our first meeting. When we met again, the concepts she presented opened a whole new world of design for us. We knew we wanted to make some major changes and have a clean and modern palette. What she created with her team of professionals was life changing and we could not have been happier with our modern streamlined home.. I will say when this woman moves a wall and redesigns the layout, step aside and watch this Creative Genius! Working with Kitchy from KC Interior Design was an amazing and wonderful journey.”
“I can’t say enough about Kitchy. Her sophisticated design sense, vivacious personality, and professionalism (always on time, prepared, and within budget) in every way is what made our project a success. She went way above and beyond, from bringing in experts from within her extensive network, to helping us troubleshoot construction issues that I never could have resolved on my own…she was extraordinarily resourceful and the end result is awesome. I would be delighted to work with Kitchy again if I had another home project.”
Meet the Team
BECCA WILLIAMSON
Interior Designer
Becca’s passion for design is deeply rooted in her Southern California upbringing and a lifelong connection to nature and culture. Her early travels across Europe, including a month-long pilgrimage walking 250 miles with her husband and daughters, shaped her appreciation for how spaces tell stories and connect people to their environments. With a degree in Literature & Creative Writing from UCSD and a standout education in Interior Design from San Diego Mesa College, Becca has an eye for crafting spaces that beautifully blend functionality and personal narrative.
BECCA WILLIAMSON
KITCHY CROUSE
Owner & Design Principal
Kitchy Crouse, an award-winning interior designer based in Southern California, specializes in high-end home renovations and remodels, blending craftsmanship and functionality. Originally from Brazil, she brings a unique background in hospitality and project management to her design work. Kitchy’s projects, recognized for attention to detail and customer focus, have earned accolades like San Diego Home & Garden’s Kitchen of the Year and features on HGTV and Houzz. An active member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association, she is proficient in virtual design tools and oversees every aspect of her projects to create personalized, exceptional spaces.
KITCHY CROUSE
MELISSA LARRAGA
Interior Designer
Melissa’s lifelong love for art, travel, and history infuses her design approach with creativity and depth. Growing up in San Diego, she was drawn to the transformative power of color, texture, and form—an instinct she honed into a talent for creating spaces that feel uniquely personal. Inspired by nature, music, and global cultures, Melissa delights in helping clients discover new possibilities, turning their visions into meaningful, artful designs. When she’s not designing, you’ll find her hiking, dancing, or dreaming up her next adventure.