Guesthouse is an award-winning residential and commercial Interior Design firm in the heart of South Lake Union in Seattle, WA. Since 2009, Guesthouse has been transforming spaces into highly personalized interior landscapes. Sourcing extraordinary materials from around the world and teaming up with local artisans and craftsman, Guesthouse designs are recognized as atmospheric, artful, and refined. Signature notes include daring use of color, unexpected scale, sculptural form, rare vintage pieces, and masterful layering of texture, pattern and light.
Bringing a fresh eye to each project and connecting with clients to clarify intention, Guesthouse creates distinct, authentic narratives that resonate with creativity and sophistication. The thoughtful and adventurous design process evokes lasting client experiences, driving the conversation forward about art and meaning in experiential interior design.
Commanding continued attention from a referral-based clientele for exceptional residential projects, Guesthouse expanded their portfolio in 2013 to include commercial and hospitality design. They soon won a large corporate project that earned Guesthouse the award for “Best Commercial Project in Washington State” by ASID, establishing the firm’s capabilities in the field of commercial design. Guesthouse has been highlighted on HGTV as well as in local design publications including Luxe Magazine, Seattle Met Magazine, and Seattle Magazine who named Guesthouse the “Best Housewares Shop in Seattle” in 2012.
Principal Designers
Kate Sehulster
Founder/Principal Designer
Founder and Principal Designer, Kate Sehulster, is a Northern California native who credits her family legacy of prominent Architects and Artists for an early appreciation of design and self-expression through art and aesthetics. Moving to Seattle to study Architecture at the University of Washington, Kate began a comprehensive education, career and community in the Design Industry. Believing curiosity is the key to creativity, she makes time for herself and her team to travel, pursue knowledge, and learn new art forms and skills. These endeavors often take her to the far reaches of the world where she collects inspiration and incredible furniture, art and unique objects for herself, her clients, and for the ever-changing collection featured at the Guesthouse Shop.
Kaitlin McCague
Principal Designer
Principle Designer Kaitlin McCague joined Guesthouse in 2014. Her inter-disciplinary capabilities make her an integral part of the team in both Design Leadership and Creative Direction for the company. She holds a Degree in Interior Architecture & Minors in both Art History & Sustainable Management. Notable creatives in her family, particularly in Hospitality Design, influenced her career trajectory. Growing up in Santa Barbara, California has infused her design sensibilities with laid-back luxury and elements of the natural world. Frequent excursions into the great outdoors in the Northwest and vast travel abroad fuel her imagination and keep her life in balance.