About the Studio

Kennerknecht Design Group is a full-service interior design firm specializing in homes designed and curated to each owner’s aspirations.

Based on Boston’s North Shore, our team of licensed designers brings comprehensive expertise to manage complex projects from the ground up. We offer a range of services from new construction to renovations, sourcing fixtures, procuring art, and designing custom furnishings. Whatever the project demands, our approach is consistent: we listen carefully, cherish the details, and work closely with each client to make the experience collaborative and thoughtful.

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Following early successes leading design projects for Boston-based firms, Jayme founded Kennerknecht Design Group in 2015. Her award-winning projects have been featured in New England Home, Boston Home, Modern Luxury Interiors Boston, Boston Common and Northshore Home, among others. Jayme was honored with the “5 Under 40’” award from New England Home and has been awarded “Best of Northshore Home for Interior Design” by Northshore Home. Jayme is a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology and holds a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. She resides on the North Shore with her daughter.

Growing up in a log cabin in the Adirondacks, which her parents built themselves, was a grounding experience that gave Jayme an early appreciation for the value of things made with care and the thoughtful decisions that go into designing a home that’s made to last. Guided by a love for design, Jayme and her team strive to make each client feel integral to the process and inspired at every step, actively engaged in the experience of creating an elevated space, curated just for them.

Courtney, a senior interior designer at Kennerknecht Design Group, brings more than a decade of experience in the industry as both an interior designer and an architectural designer. She is energized by the multi-faceted nature of her role, from designing cabinetry and architectural finishes to selecting custom upholstery and decor. Courtney is a natural problem-solver who approaches each project with fresh enthusiasm, connecting personally with clients to create a home that is thoughtfully tailored to their needs. Her projects are designed for smart functionality and infused with

playfulness in texture, scale and dramatic moments. Constantly thinking forward, she is passionate about sourcing and design approaches that are environmentally focused, reduce waste, and empower local businesses and artisans. Courtney is a 2010 graduate of Rhode Island School of Design with a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture and achieved NCIDQ certification in 2019.

 Kind Words from Our Clients

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— Client, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

“We had the best experience one can imagine working with KDG. They did a fantastic job putting together boards of combinations, materials etc and guiding us through this exhausting process. They had wonderful ideas and made the sourcing and ordering process so easy, as well as the coordination of all the detail work. They also meshed really well with the contractor and the subcontractors to make everything happen.”

— Client, Nantucket, MA

“KDG helped us entirely furnish our Nantucket home, down to dishes and beach umbrellas. There were several roadblocks to this project that KDG navigated with ease and professionalism. Jayme and Courtney never let us see them flustered, they always had solutions and they handled everything expertly.”

— Client, Orleans & Dedham, MA

“The team at KDG transformed both of our homes into unique oases and made our dreams a reality with both our primary residence and our summer home. Their skills in creating beautiful, functional and welcoming spaces are unparalleled and Jessie and Jayme were truly a joy to work with at every juncture. I cannot strongly enough recommend working with their truly talented team."

— Client, Stowe, VT & Newton, MA

"The incredibly talented Kennerknecht Design Group team is an absolute dream to work with on any size project, anytime, anywhere. We have known and worked with KDG since early 2017. They have led multiple projects for us ranging from a single room redesign to a full 3,000 foot cabin gut and remodel, involving all build selections as well as furnishings throughout. They are brilliant at what they do, showing their knowledge, creativity and organizational skills at every turn. Nothing throws them off their game and instead they approach unanticipated curveballs with grace and ingenuity. They are fabulous to work with in every way possible!"

— Client, Cambridge, MA

“Working with KDG over the years on several home projects has been a dream. They treat each project, no matter how big or small, with care and dedication. The entire team brings warmth, professionalism, and creativity, making the process enjoyable. From the early brainstorming phase to looking at their carefully selected pieces and materials and finally seeing how it would all come together, made every meeting with them something I looked forward to. They brought our vision for our home to life, and every time I walk in, I can't believe I get to live in such a beautifully put-together space. “

— Client, Barnstable & Needham, MA

“We have been working with Jayme for over 10 years across three different homes and multiple contractors. The team is creative, hardworking, imaginative, diligent, fun to work with, energetic, and has a unique ability to get things done. They even got our kids involved in the design process to make them feel included. Our family loves living in the homes they have designed for us and cannot recommend them more highly.”