Author: NY Weekly Staff

Having an eye for design is not something Sean Michael, Interior Design Director of Francis Keane Designs, takes for granted. After a long career in the interior design business, he lives and breathes Hampton interiors and loves every minute of it. 

Great design begins with understanding your customer, and whether that’s on a local, regional or national level, your signature style is unmistakable. The FKD team sees each client as a new story to uncover, one that begins with discovery and continues to unfold throughout the design process. 

They offer residential and commercial design services. Whether it’s a light refresh or complete redesign, every FKD project begins with the client—who they are, their needs and their expectations.

Once the foundational questions have been answered, the deeper work for FKD begins. Meticulous research for materials and resources undergirds every project, but it’s the overall vision that gives it wings to fly. FKD’s unique advantage is knowing how to interpret what the client says and filter it through their 35 years of brand experience.

Residential Interior Design 

The design team works with the client through every phase of the design process to create a home they’ll love to live in. This includes help with small-scale projects, such as window treatments, color and fabric consultations, and upholstery. They also provide a full spectrum of interior design services, including “turnkey” design. From the furniture and accessories to the china and silverware, everything is properly placed and waiting for their client to walk in, put their bags down and enjoy their home—make that first cup of tea, and pour that glass of wine! 

Commercial Interior Design 

The design of an office or public business space speaks volumes about a company and the work it does. The design team gets to know the company, its work culture and its clients. Functionality and accessibility are factors in the design but not to the exclusion of art and style. Everyone who enters a business space designed by Francis Keane Designs will have a memorable and comfortable experience. Their design skill, combined with the client’s vision, will turn into a space that will impress visitors who will want to return time and time again.

“They go over and beyond your expectations, which is the very reason why we have been working with them for the past 6 years. They have the best communication habits, which is extremely important when you are managing a design project.” – D.D./ Client

Superior design is all in the details. Every signature Hampton project under FKD can be defined by the following words:

Elegant

Many Hampton homes face the serene backdrop of beautiful beaches and breathtaking ocean views. Creating an elegant environment is one way to highlight the natural beauty just beyond the patio doors. Elegance isn’t about a style of furniture or upholstery fabric. It’s a restrained atmosphere that ushers in a sense of serenity.

Giorgio Armani said it best, “Elegance is not about being noticed; it’s about being remembered.”

Stately

A stately home feels grand, regardless of size. Walking into the space is always visually captivating. Done right, you’re always left with a lasting impression. 

Polished

A polished home is a refined home. From color and pattern selection to the choice of art and furniture, FKD sources only the best quality material to cultivate a feeling of sophistication and impeccable taste. 

Elevated

An elevated home stands out from the rest, but there’s a delicate balance between tastefully striking and ostentatious. By creating breathable spaces with selective touches of luxury, FKD has found the sweet spot for elevating every home.  

Remarkable

Ultimately, every finished interior design project has to be remarkable. Cookie-cutter design is only an option if you want to blend in with the crowd. Knowing which detail(s) to add to create a showpiece that people will last and people will admire for years separates FKD from its competitors. 

Design trends come and go, but understanding the life and breadth of a region like the Hamptons differentiates good interior designers from great ones. You can’t fake authenticity, and the team at Francis Kean Designs knows the formula for creating beautiful interiors that speak to the heart of their clients, their families and the friend whom they entertain.

To learn more about the design team that’s breaking the boundaries of design, visit their Francis Keane Designs website.