KSI Designworks: May 2010

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Did you see that fence?

This cedar fence was built for some great guys in Morningside. It was their creation and Darryl built it with friend Ariel Martinez. The iron detail was made from mild steel straps hand forged out of 3" flat bar.

Who we are

KSI Designworks sells hardwoods ranging from pines to walnut, exotics and reclaimed materials. Our specialty is wide plank flooring, but we do any type of wood craftsmanship and providing of materials needed for the job at hand.

Formed in 2008 in Atlanta, GA, Kristen and Darryl, supported by our wonderful children Sidney and Isabella, with another on the way! We can be reached at

404.861.6216 Kristen@KSIDesignworks.com,

404.861.6215 CPRllc@hotmail.com

We live in Candler Park, a wonderful historical neighborhood just a few miles from downtown Atlanta. I do the selling, designing and selection process with the homeowner, builder, designer or architect. Candler Park Restorations is Darryl's business and he does the installation and wood work.

KSI Designworks also provides design assistance to homeowners in their interior decor selections. Together we determine and catalog interests, styles and colors, then pull it all together with the ultimate buying decisions.

The floor selection is either pre-determined or with my help, carefully selected with a few factors in mind. What kind of wood do you like? Do you like to see color variation in the wood? Do you like to see knots or character? Are you more modern in taste or classic; how about your lifestyle? Casual and laid back or meticulous and particular? All of these things play a role in the wood and finish selection. I then make samples for matching with other finishes in the home.

KSI Designworks works with select sawyers and mills that provide reclaimed materials and newly sawn, yet FSC Certified woods. I prefer northern woods, longer lengths and wider boards in my floors, as well as customization. I have selected my mills with this in mind.

Darryl's company Candler Park Restorations, holds the weight of the construction side of things. He typically does all of the fine tuning and scheduling with the builder. You may see postings of things CPR has done outside of KSI from time to time, like the cedar fence posted May 26, 2010. www.CandlerParkRestorations.com