Hello and welcome! I’m Kayla, an award winning interior designer and dog mom to 3. Dogs have always been a part of my life, and they mean the world to me. (All of them, not just mine!!) With over 14 years in the interior design industry, I’ve become fascinated in learning about and educating fellow pet parents (like you!) how to live your best pet friendly life.
During these 14 years, I’ve held various positions of leadership within the design community. And I’ve learned that I absolutely love helping others within this industry flourish. Since August 2017, I’ve had the opportunity to teach interior design courses as an adjunct professor at Northern Virginia Community College. I’ve also learned that I love teaching, watching my students finish their degrees, and then enter into the interior design community.
IN THE BEGINNING
Homeward Hound Interiors with Kayla Weiner began as a way to bring pet friendly design to clients across the DC Metro area and the United States. Being a pet owner myself, I understand the daily struggles associated with living with dogs or cats. I have assisted my clients over the years in creating harmonious spaces for humans and animals to live, work, and play together. But, I’ve also discovered that my mission is so much more than that.
MEET HHI STUDIO WITH KAYLA WEINER
So, HHI Studio with Kayla Weiner was created. My goal for this website and blog is to become a pet friendly living resource for fellow dog and/or cat owners, as well as professionals in the interior design industry. I have big plans for this site in the coming months and I hope you will find this to be a resource that you visit regularly.
For those looking for one on one or more personalized advice and assistance, I also offer online consulting, coaching, and mentoring. You can learn more on my Work with Kayla page or email me at kayla@hhistudio.com for additional information.
QUICK FACTS:
- Dog Mom to 3 — 2 Beagles and a Pit/Boxer Mix
- I enjoy long walks down the aisles of Target and Homegoods
- Cusses like a sailor, and I’ve never sailed
- Friday is not my favorite F Word
- Serial Crafter: mosaics, acrylic painting, jewelry making…just to name a few!
- TV Junkie – Chopped, The Housewives on Bravo (guilty pleasure!), Brooklyn 99, Live PD, Life in Pieces…some of my current favorites!
- Starbucks Addict
- Entrepreneur, Blogger, Owner of Homeward Hound Interiors
EDUCATION:
- May 2010 – Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design, Marymount University
AWARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS
- April 2013 – Present Certified Interior Designer with DPOR, Commonwealth of Virginia
- 2013 & 2016 — ASID Washington Metro Chapter: Presidential Citation
“For distinguished service to the society and profession.” - 2014 — ASID Washington Metro Chapter: Milo Hoots, Jr. Leadership Award
“For exemplary dedication to the society and to the chapter.”
XOXO,
Kayla