Journal

The Journal is where we share the thinking behind our work. Design observations, architectural insights, travel reflections, and the ideas shaping Kensington Design House as it grows.

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Your Home Is an Active Participant in Your Life: Our 1 Million Cups Feature

Your Home Is an Active Participant in Your Life...

Elizabeth Landry

Watch our presentation at 1 Million Cups Charleston exploring how Kensington Design House combines psychology and architecture to design homes that actively support health, well being, and daily rest.

Your Home Is an Active Participant in Your Life...

Elizabeth Landry

Watch our presentation at 1 Million Cups Charleston exploring how Kensington Design House combines psychology and architecture to design homes that actively support health, well being, and daily rest.

Our Origin Story: Kensington Design House Featured in Canvas Rebel

Our Origin Story: Kensington Design House Featu...

Elizabeth Landry

We recently sat down with Canvas Rebel to share the personal story behind Kensington Design House. Explore how we brought our Charleston studio to life by merging Elizabeth’s background in...

Our Origin Story: Kensington Design House Featu...

Elizabeth Landry

We recently sat down with Canvas Rebel to share the personal story behind Kensington Design House. Explore how we brought our Charleston studio to life by merging Elizabeth’s background in...

The Day Has Come: Kensington Design House Is Officially Open

The Day Has Come: Kensington Design House Is Of...

Elizabeth Landry

Kensington Design House is officially open in Charleston. Founded by Rich and Elizabeth Landry, the studio brings architecture, interiors, psychology, construction experience, and wellness-focused design together to create homes that...

The Day Has Come: Kensington Design House Is Of...

Elizabeth Landry

Kensington Design House is officially open in Charleston. Founded by Rich and Elizabeth Landry, the studio brings architecture, interiors, psychology, construction experience, and wellness-focused design together to create homes that...

When the Nest Empties: Designing for What Comes Next

When the Nest Empties: Designing for What Comes...

Elizabeth Landry

Every home is designed around a season of life. As our youngest graduates and we prepare for a move to Charleston, we're finding ourselves asking new questions about connection, community,...

When the Nest Empties: Designing for What Comes...

Elizabeth Landry

Every home is designed around a season of life. As our youngest graduates and we prepare for a move to Charleston, we're finding ourselves asking new questions about connection, community,...

Why We Live With Materials Before Making Final Decisions

Why We Live With Materials Before Making Final ...

Elizabeth Landry

Before we specify materials, we live with them. We move samples from room to room, observe them in different light, and study how they interact with the rest of the...

Why We Live With Materials Before Making Final ...

Elizabeth Landry

Before we specify materials, we live with them. We move samples from room to room, observe them in different light, and study how they interact with the rest of the...

Why Kensington Design House Exists

Why Kensington Design House Exists

Elizabeth Landry

A reflection on creating Kensington Design House and the growing belief that homes should support the nervous system, not work against it.

Why Kensington Design House Exists

Elizabeth Landry

A reflection on creating Kensington Design House and the growing belief that homes should support the nervous system, not work against it.