About Us
Design Mission
Design Mission
GKDG provides premium interior design and space changing services. We guarantee to create an interior that reflects our client's personality and style.
Our Experience
Design Mission
With more than 10 years of experience, we've completed numerous projects focusing on high-end residential and commercial spaces.
Design Ideas
Design Ideas
Looking for the latest style in home decor and design? Our team diligently stays in tune with the newest design elements and trends.
Our Team
Gretchen Kennelly - Owner and Head Designer
From an early age, Gretchen Kennelly has been interested in the world of art, design, and creativity. After her mother showed her the basics of a sewing machine, she taught herself how to sew at the age of 11. Since then has expanded and acquired design skills that have attributed to her success as a high-end interior designer in San Diego, CA. Gretchen earned a B.A. from Michigan State University in Interior Design. From Michigan she moved to San Diego where she was lead design assistant at a firm based out of Mission Hills.
Gretchen has over 20 years of experience specializing in high-end, prominent interior design. Gretchen enjoys working with clients to create a space that suits their needs and reflects their personalities. Her love for design and professional experience allows her to upgrade and bring life to any room in a home.
Gretchen's words to live by: “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right.” - Henry Ford
April Cafcules - Design Assistant
April Cafcules is a Design Assistant at GKDG. She spent the majority of her childhood in Colorado where she developed a strong interest in the arts. When she graduated from high school her love of art and creation drew her to explore creative fields of work. The aspect of creating spaces became very enticing and she saw Interior Design as a new canvas for expressions.
April attended the Design Institute of San Diego, where she specialized in Interior Design. She developed an eye for space creation and came to realize that when interiors are well thought out, they can foster creativity and inspiration. April graduated in May 2018 with a BFA and was hired as a Design Assistant at GKDG. Her favorite aspect about working at Gretchen Kennelly Design Group is her close-knit team and the opportunity to create polished spaces that are functional, friendly, and beautiful.
April’s words to live by: “You’re either part of the solution or you’re part of the problem.” – Eldridge Cleaver
Emi Compton - Design Assistant
Born and raised in the Bay Area, Emi Compton has always been drawn to the world of creativity. From a young age, she found joy in rearranging her room to alter the atmosphere of her space, a passion that naturally evolved into her career in interior design. She pursued her love her design at the Design Institute of San Diego, where she graduated with a BA in Interior Design.
Emi is inspired by the idea that interior design goes beyond aesthetics - it’s about creating functional, beautiful environments that people can truly appreciate.
As a Design Assistant at Gretchen Kennelly Design Group, Emi enjoys collaborating with her talented team of designers who share her enthusiasm for transforming ideas into reality.
Emi’s words to live by: “The only way to do it, is to do it.”
–Merce Cunningham
Annie Hayes - Design Assistant
Annie’s words to live by: “How you do anything is how you do everything." -Martha Beck
Contact Us
When you reach out to GKDG, you’ll connect directly with Gretchen, ensuring a seamless and personalized start to your design journey. From there, our team of dedicated designers and design assistants follows a thoughtful, comprehensive process—crafting a luxurious, customized space that not only meets but exceeds your expectations, perfectly reflecting your unique style.
