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Editors' Take

Warm, natural materials, clean lines, and refined styling are all trademarks of Kate Smith’s detail-focused Wisconsin studio. While soothing neutrals run throughout Smith’s portfolio, the office also isn’t averse to a deliciously bold tiled surface here or there.

“… SVART HUS features two well-situated, well-appointed boxes that cleverly separate the living and sleeping spaces…”

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A Two-Tone House Designed to Age With Intention, SVART HUS Embraces Wabi-Sabi Through Multi-Dimensional Shou Sugi Ban Siding

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Last Detail: Shou Sugi Ban siding adds natural detail to Wisconsin home

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We chat with Laura Alice Felton on ways to cut down on waste in procurement and install…

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Our Svart Hus was the recipient of a GRAND award/ custom home > 5,000 sq ft in the 2023 Builder Magazine Builder’s Choice Awards

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“The number one priority was having the living and sleeping spaces separate…” A look behind the SvartHus design.

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'svart hus' in wisconsin embraces japanese and scandinavian design principles…

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Fireclay Tile featuring two application spaces in our Utopia project

Dolomite Fireplace

Two-tone shower

k.smith | x is named in the top 125 Interior Design Experts of 2025.

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A Blend of Culture and Nature: SVART HUS in Door County, Wisconsin

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Use This Renovatıon Checklist to Ensure Your Project Goes Off Without a Hitch

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Designers Share the Most Asked About Item in Their Home…

"We love the Aarke Carbonator…”

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A brief profile on our beloved Svart Hus and her Shou Sugi Ban cladding

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An interview with Holly Mumford of Hereabout + k.smith|x on what to consider when selecting windows and doors

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A profile on the Svat Hus and hoe the Marvin Essential Windows played a key role in the design and function of the home

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Kate spends time with the FHB team talking about the benefits of the Marvin Essential line in passive cooling techniques.

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Kate chats sustainable solutions when renovating...

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K. Smith Makes Elegant, Striking Interior Design Accessible For All

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Svart Hus project overview featuring Suyaki + sugi cladding.

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Discussing design inspiration, taking risks, and imperfection in rural Wisconsin

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Kate is profiled in the inaugural issue of ‘creatives collective’, touring her art collection at the svart hus

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