Kat Powell's journey to owning CK Hoffman Design began with a childhood fascination with architecture and design. Growing up in Portland, she spent her early years sketching house plans and dreaming of creating beautiful spaces. This passion led her to Los Angeles, where she honed her skills on high-end residential projects and discovered her love for not just strong design, but the entire homeowner experience during construction.

Returning to Portland in 2005 to raise her children, Liam and Molly, Kat continued building her expertise through the Sherwin-Williams Color Consultation program and managing a local wholesale showroom. In 2020, she joined forces with longtime friend Caryl Hoffman, eventually taking over the business completely after earning her General Contractor's License.

"I approach every project as a unique collaboration with the homeowner," Kat explains. CK Hoffman Design specializes in kitchen and bathroom remodels, as well as whole-home interior renovations that include space planning and furniture selection to create a cohesive feel reflecting each client's personal style.

What sets CK Hoffman Design apart is their design-build approach. "We look at every project as a whole from design inception to finish," Kat notes. "This benefits our clients by eliminating any lost translation of design intent to the builder and helps us anticipate potential problem areas."

Like many small business owners, Kat faces the challenge of wearing multiple hats – from designing and managing construction to handling marketing and finances. She's assembled a trusted team of partners including a CPA, bookkeeper, and payroll company to support the business operations.

Kat's commitment to the local community shines through her membership in the Cedar Mill Business Association and volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity locally and internationally. She frequently connects neighbors with the right contractors for their needs, demonstrating her genuine care for the community.

Recognition has followed Kat's dedication to excellence. Her Forest Heights project was featured as Home of the Month in July's Stroll Magazine and has been entered in The Style & Structure Awards.

"My vision is very simple," Kat shares. "I want to bring joy to others through the beauty of home improvement. My reward is making the process fun and easy for clients."

When not transforming homes, Kat maintains work-life balance through dance classes, choir participation, hiking with friends and family, and planning travel adventures with her life-partner, Jon.

For more information about CK Hoffman Design, visit their website ckhoffmandesign.com or contact Kat directly for your next home transformation project.

Kat Powell

Interior Designer ~ Residential General Contractor

ORCCB #204327

Kat@CKHoffmanDesign.com 

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