Harmony House — Emily Kissel and Jenni Kupersmith in the studio, with bold botanical chairs, burgundy sofa, and a striking portrait painting
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Bainbridge Island, Washington

A Studio Built Around
Thoughtful Execution

Harmony House was founded from the belief that the most successful spaces emerge when design vision and technical understanding work together.

About the Studio

Where Design Vision Meets Technical Reality

Harmony House is an interior design and spatial planning studio creating refined residential, hospitality, wellness, and commercial environments across the Pacific Northwest.

Led by Emily Kissel and Jenni Kupersmith, the studio brings together backgrounds spanning commercial real estate, spatial design, hospitality, operations, development strategy, and construction coordination.

The firm is known for creating spaces that feel emotionally grounded, operationally intelligent, and finely resolved. From luxury residences to wellness studios and mixed-use developments, Harmony House approaches every project through both a technical and deeply human lens.

Our Design Philosophy

Four Principles Behind Every Project

01
Technical Fluency
Construction documentation, permit sets, contractor coordination — the technical work that ensures design intent is protected through every phase of execution.
02
Operational Intelligence
How a space will be used, staffed, maintained, and experienced over time — considered as carefully as how it will look on opening day.
03
Material Sophistication
Specification that considers durability, sourcing, performance, and beauty simultaneously — materials that age well and earn their place.
04
Human Experience
Every space is ultimately experienced by a person. How it makes them feel — arriving, moving through, departing — is the measure of whether the design has succeeded.
Harmony House studio — bold botanical print chairs, burgundy curved sofa, striking figurative portrait painting, cedar ceiling, orange table lamp
The Studio

Bainbridge Island.
By Appointment.

The Harmony House studio is a working design environment — a place where materials are touched, ideas are argued over, and projects are built from the ground up.

The space itself is an ongoing experiment in what it means to inhabit a place fully. Bold art, layered textiles, objects that have been carried from different parts of the world — it is a room that reveals how the studio thinks about collecting, curating, and living with beautiful things.

Client consultations, material reviews, and project presentations all happen here, in an environment that communicates — without any need for explanation — exactly what Harmony House believes good design should feel like.

Harmony House studio workspace — black marble island with dramatic peony arrangement, brass globe chandelier, glass-front display cabinets, arched material library alcove, cedar ceiling, dark hardwood floors

The studio workspace — a black marble-top island with a brass globe chandelier overhead, glass-front display cabinets, and the material and fabric library visible through the arched alcove beyond.

The Team
The People Behind
the Work
Emily Kissel, Principal — Harmony House
Emily
Kissel
Principal + Lead Designer

Emily's background spans commercial real estate, interior design, hospitality environments, development strategy, and technical design execution — a range that gives her an unusually complete view of how projects succeed or fail.

Her work is grounded in the belief that beautiful spaces must also function intelligently. She is known for highly detailed planning, deep construction fluency, and creating interiors that feel layered, calm, and deeply intentional.

Emily approaches each project as a systems problem as much as a design problem — understanding that the quality of the finished environment is determined far upstream, in the precision of the planning and documentation that precedes it.

Space Planning Construction Documentation Development Strategy Hospitality Design Material Specification
Education + Affiliations
New York Institute of Art + Design — Graduate University of Oklahoma Designer Society of America — Professional Member
Jenni Kupersmith, Principal — Harmony House
Jenni
Kupersmith
Principal + Studio Director

Jenni is deeply involved in every design decision the studio makes — from the first concept through the final furniture placement. She has a sharp, instinctive design eye that shapes the aesthetic direction of every project: the way a room is layered, the tension between bold and restrained, the moment when a space stops looking designed and starts feeling inevitable.

Her specialty in sourcing and decor is one of the studio's genuine differentiators. Jenni has built relationships with vendors, artisans, and makers across the country, and brings an unusually broad material and object vocabulary to every project. She knows where to find the piece that makes a room — and she knows when a room needs that piece rather than another option that merely works.

Alongside the creative work, Jenni leads the studio's operational and client experience functions. Her background means that communication is clear, timelines are honored, and the experience of working with Harmony House is as considered as the finished space itself. She holds the human side of every project — the relationships, the expectations, the moments when a client needs reassurance — with the same precision she brings to a material selection.

Design Direction Sourcing + Decor Furniture Curation Client Experience Studio Operations
Education + Affiliations
University of Kansas Designer Society of America — Professional Member
How We Work

Design Grounded in
Real-World Execution

Harmony House bridges the space between conceptual vision and technical implementation. Our process is highly collaborative, deeply detailed, and grounded in how spaces are actually built, operated, and experienced over time.

We work closely with owners, architects, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders from initial planning through construction completion — ensuring that the design intent is protected at every stage.

  • Discovery + Vision — Deep listening before a single line is drawn
  • Spatial Strategy — Architecture-first planning before materiality
  • Design Development — Material, millwork, and lighting decisions with construction reality in mind
  • Technical Documentation — Detailed drawing sets supporting permitting, pricing, and coordination
  • Construction Administration — Active involvement through completion

Let's Build Something Lasting

Whether you're developing a property, building a brand, renovating a home, or planning a future project, we'd love to hear more about your vision.

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Client Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

“Working with Harmony House Interior Design was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Their communication was clear, timely, and responsive. I always felt informed and confident at every decision point. Emily and Jenni listened carefully to the needs of my chiropractic practice, asked the right questions about patient flow and privacy, and presented options that balanced aesthetics with functionality. The finished space is exactly what I needed: warm, welcoming, and professional. I highly recommend Harmony House to any healthcare or small business owner who wants a beautiful space that truly functions for both staff and clients.”
Lauren Whittaker, D.C.
LUX Wellness Center  ·  Bainbridge Island, WA
“Jenni and Emily are incredibly talented, but what stands out most is their communication and process. From early discovery and space planning through finish selection, documentation, and construction support, everything is well considered and clearly conveyed. As a construction partner, we especially appreciate how builder-friendly their deliverables are. Their construction documents are thorough and well-organized. The Harmony House team is hands-on, professional, and collaborative. They show up prepared, value in-person site walks, and approach each project with care and respect for both the client and the trades.”
Suzzanne Fairbank
Fairbank Construction Co.  ·  Fairbank Special Services
“They were invaluable in coordinating contracted construction services, recommending excellent electricians and plumbers, and sourcing furniture, art, plants, carpets, window blinds, and more — drawing on deep local connections and construction knowledge to turn a rendering into reality. They also measured and coordinated the installation of medical cabinetry and mapped clinical equipment locations to optimize patient flow. The result is a space that comes together seamlessly and works beautifully as a welcoming, healing environment. I am so grateful to have had their help in bringing my dream to life.”
Dr. Livingston Martin
Bainbridge Direct Primary Care  ·  Bainbridge Island, WA
“Working with Harmony House on our living room design project was fantastic! They helped us create a beautiful space that incorporated our family's practical needs with our love of art, travel, and mixing modern and antique pieces. I felt Harmony House listened to our needs through a collaborative process. We had custom drapes, a custom couch, and custom chair created that made the space beautiful and so our family. Harmony House helped coordinate all the ordering, deliveries and work with contractors; they are incredibly organized. We are so pleased with their work product. I would absolutely recommend Harmony House, and will use them again for future design projects.”
Annie Hodges
Residential Design Client  ·  Bainbridge Island, WA
“The Harmony House plans and specs have been easy to follow, and the renderings have been highly appreciated by our subs who are able to fully understand the design intent.”
Ian Mackin
Mackin Construction
“Our company worked with Harmony House to design and remodel several new office spaces in my building, which turned out beautiful. Their project management team was attentive with open communication and flexibility during the entire process. We look forward to working with Harmony House on our next project.”
Mark Maxwell
Mackinaw Investments  ·  Developer, Woodland Commons