[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-interview-home-office-design-with-sita-montgomery-interiors":3,"blog-related-interview-home-office-design-with-sita-montgomery-interiors":29},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":7,"authorName":10,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":11,"categories":12,"tags":14,"products":21,"inlineProducts":22,"seo":23},178,"interview-home-office-design-with-sita-montgomery-interiors","Interview + Home Office Design with Sita Montgomery Interiors",null,"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Lucky you, and lucky us—we had the pleasure of collaborating with the Queen of Tonal Neutrals, Sita Montgomery, on her home office design renovation. Here are some burning questions that we had about how she balances work life, three kids, and her gorgeous \u003Ca href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/kathykuohome/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=montgomery-office\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">interior design\u003C/a> practice!\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Sita Montgomery on Her Office\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003Cstrong style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan class=\"im\">Q.  What is the size of the home office design space?\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003Cstrong style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">A. \u003C/strong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">I am fortunate to have a dedicated home office which is fairly large. The office is about 15ft x 12ft with a large walk in closet. The closet stores my printer, samples, catalogs, etc. out of sight and behind closed doors, which allows me to keep the rest of the office space aesthetically pleasing.\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv id=\"blogcontent_wrapper\">\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan class=\"im\">Q.  What was the desired home office design style and do you think you accomplished it?\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003Cstrong style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">A. \u003C/strong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">I wanted a space that was reflective of me and my design style. I am definitely a girly girl. My design style and fashion choices tend to be casual with a bit of sophistication. I love a neutral space with a bit of color and my closet is filled with gray, black and navy.  Overall, I wanted to achieve a soft, timeless, transitional look. I think I did it! :)\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003Cstrong style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan class=\"im\">Q. How did you start this process? Is there a specific piece—desk, chair, or fabric—that kickstarted the direction of this room? \u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>A.\u003C/strong> The idea for the built in cabinetry backed by the aqua metallic sisal wallpaper was the jumping off point. I also knew that I wanted to use blue and white in the space. Those brass sconces were a must have for me too! Next, I selected the rug and desk. The home office design came together pretty seamlessly.\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\" aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.kathykuohome.com/Content/images_cust/userfiles/images/Home%20Office2.jpg\" alt=\"Sita Montgomery Home Office 3\" />\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">We \u003Cem>love\u003C/em> her table and chair from Berhardt—so feminine yet functional!\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\" aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.kathykuohome.com/Content/images_cust/userfiles/images/Home%20Office5.jpg\" alt=\"brass angled sconces\" />\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">The brass handles and brass angled sconces add the perfect touch of modernity.\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan class=\"im\">Q. The piece in this room that \u003Cem>makes\u003C/em> the room. Or your #IDIED (of happiness, of course) moment?\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>A. \u003C/strong>It has to be the brass sconces on the built ins. They went in and I gasped. They transformed the space.\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan class=\"im\">Q. What was your \"Oh no!\" moment in this room? \u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>A. \u003C/strong>Is is okay to say that I didn't have one? As the space came together, every layer seemed to compliment the one before it. Like I mentioned, it came together seamlessly. That certainly isn't always the case, but when it is, it is pretty magical.\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Q. Brass vs Nickel—your thoughts?\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>A. \u003C/strong>Love them both, but the richness of the brass in this room is key. Everything else is so light and airy, the depth and warmth the brass brings in is key.\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Q. How has collaborating with \u003Ca href=\"http://www.kathykuohome.com/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=montgomery-office\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kathy Kuo Home\u003C/a> inspired your home office?\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>A. \u003C/strong>KKH has so many beautiful pieces. When I saw those blue and white jars on the site I knew they would be perfect for the space. I styled the entire built in around this beauties! The horn accent table, also from KKH, brings another element of depth and richness the space needed to feel balanced. The range of pieces that KKH has to offer makes is super easy to put together a well curated space. The KKH team is top notch too! Truly, KKH is a joy to work with.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">More Photographs of Sita's Office We Love\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cdiv id=\"blogcontent_wrapper\">\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\" aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.kathykuohome.com/Content/images_cust/userfiles/images/Home%20Office4.jpg\" alt=\"Home Office desk\" />\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\" aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.kathykuohome.com/Content/images_cust/userfiles/images/Home%20Office1.jpg\" alt=\"Sita Montgomery Home Office 1\" />\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Here, we add a little texture with this bone and horn \u003Ca href=\"http://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/5794-Gabrielle-Hollywood-Regency-Hourglass-Brass-Horn-Side-End-Table?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=montgomery-office\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gabrielle Side Table.\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg src=\"http://www.kathykuohome.com/Content/images_cust/userfiles/images/Home%20Office6.jpg\" alt=\"fome office front\" />\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Notice that \u003Ca href=\"http://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/5553-Esther-Large-Brass-Foliage-Decorative-Dishes-Set-of?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=montgomery-office\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">little gold floral foliage dish\u003C/a>. It's an elegant (but subtle) touch to any room. We can think of a million places in the home for these.\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv id=\"blogcontent_wrapper\">\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\" aligncenter\" src=\"http://www.kathykuohome.com/Content/images_cust/userfiles/images/Home%20Office7.jpg\" alt=\"grey sofa office \" />\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Kathy Kuo Home Design Services\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Need design help? In addition to being a source for beautiful high quality furnishings, designer books, and decor, Kathy Kuo Home has a team of professional \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=montgomery-office\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.kathykuohome.com/designbar&source=gmail&ust=1578606810757000&usg=AFQjCNH6Pwdal8jhoFuLhLnOvNeD922GkA\">interior designers\u003C/a> that are ready to assist with all of your interior design needs. Our services provide multiple layout and design options that fit your style and budget for any room. You will work with a team of designers and project managers to help you truly love where you live.\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Call (888) 908-3486 or email \u003Ca href=\"mailto:designs@kathykuohome.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">designs@kathykuohome.com\u003C/a> today to get started!\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/feature-photo.jpg","Kathy Kuo","2015-04-22T21:40:28Z",[13],"Friends of the Kuotes",[15,16,17,18,19,20],"interior design","home decor","Home Tour","interview","home office","office space",[],[],{"title":24,"description":25,"keywords":26,"canonicalUrl":27,"noIndex":28},"Interview + Home Office Design with Sita Montgomery Interiors - Kathy Kuo Home","Lucky you, and lucky us—we had the pleasure of collaborating with the Queen of Tonal Neutrals, Sita Montgomery, on her home office design renovation.","office","/blog/interview-home-office-design-with-sita-montgomery-interiors",false,[30,42,50],{"id":31,"slug":32,"title":33,"excerpt":34,"heroImageUrl":35,"authorName":36,"publishedDt":37,"categories":38},1058,"katie-rosenfeld-bathroom-vanity","Designing Heirloom-Quality Bathroom Vanities & Katie Rosenfeld’s Favorite Products for a Well-Styled Home","How to create a well-designed bathroom (hint: it all starts with the vanity).","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/Florentine-Bathroom-with-Margaux-Vanity.jpg","Kathy Kuo Home","2026-02-19T09:00:33Z",[39,40,13,41],"Home","The Designer's Handbook","Kitchen & Bath",{"id":43,"slug":44,"title":45,"excerpt":46,"heroImageUrl":47,"authorName":36,"publishedDt":48,"categories":49},1055,"isidore-leroy-centered-by-design-wallpaper","How to Decorate with Wallpaper and Design Timeless, Soulful Homes: 9 Questions for Claire Staszak of Centered by Design","Creating timeless, story-filled spaces that truly feel like home.","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/Isidore-Leroy-Mediterranean-Reverie-Treillis-1-scaled.jpg","2026-01-30T08:00:01Z",[39,13],{"id":51,"slug":52,"title":53,"excerpt":54,"heroImageUrl":55,"authorName":36,"publishedDt":56,"categories":57},1030,"friendsofthekuotes-may-2025","#FriendsOfTheKuotes: May 2025","Ready for some design inspiration for spring? 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