Black and white illustration of a front door with two potted plants on each side.
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Kelli Daley hanging a framed picture on a gallery wall in a living room
About - Daley Design Studio

About the studio

Bringing your story with you,
no matter where you are.

Daley Design Studio is not one-size-fits-all design. Every project is approached with intention, care, and a genuine curiosity about the people living in the space. Beauty and character matter here, and so does the way a home actually feels to live in. Everything has a purpose, a reason, a story.

The studio is purposefully small, and that's by design. Keeping things boutique means being deeply involved in every project, knowing your family, your home, and what you're hoping to feel when you walk through the door. Relationship isn't a perk here. It's the whole point.

"Location is a tool of curation."

Projects have taken shape in California, Phoenix, Florida, and Puerto Vallarta. Wherever a home is, the goal is the same: honor the architecture, work with the character of the space, and bring a level of care and craft that doesn't waver across time zones. Your story travels with you. So does the studio.

Philosophy

High-touch and genuinely personal. Every choice is made with purpose, never just to fill a space.

Process

Boutique by choice, present from first mood board to final reveal, and involved every step of the way.

Connection

Getting to know the families behind each project is part of the work, not an afterthought.

Place

Each home has its own character worth honoring. The design follows the space, not the other way around.

Kitchen nook with a round wooden table, a ceramic vase with white tulips, a bowl of apples, light curtains on windows, and a hanging lampshade.
Bright living room with a large gray sectional sofa, patterned and solid pillows, a striped ottoman, a small round side table, wall-mounted lamps, ceiling with wooden beams, chandeliers, potted plants, and artwork on the white brick walls.
A bathroom with a dark green vanity, white countertop, and a large rectangular mirror with a wooden frame. There are two pendant lights with pleated shades hanging from the ceiling. On the wall, there is a framed surf flag art piece with hooks beneat
Kelli Daley arranging a plant on a round dining table in a banquette nook
A kitchen with a marble countertop and a white apron sink beneath a window with beige curtains. There are wooden cabinets with glass-paneled doors and gold handles. Green plants are on the counter, and a gold faucet is at the sink.
A white marble sink with a black faucet, a gold vase with yellow flowers, a small mirror with a gold frame, and a sconced wall lamp, all on a gray wall in a bathroom or kitchen.
A white dresser with nine drawers, brass knobs, and a scalloped bottom. On top, there is a potted plant, a lamp, and a vintage cream-colored suitcase. Above, a mirror with a wooden frame reflects a corner of the room with a wooden shelf and stuffed a
A bathroom with a marble countertop, a brass faucet, a rectangular mirror, two windows with beige roman shades, a brass wall light, and a vase with green hanging plants.
A cozy kitchen corner with white cabinets, a sink, and a window with beige curtains. A wicker basket with a towel inside sits on the countertop. A lamp, a jar of cotton balls, and a small decorative item are on the counter. A green dress hangs on a h
View of a shower area with white and blue patterned tiles, a built-in niche with a black bottle, and a brass handheld showerhead attached to the wall.
A double bathroom vanity with cream cabinets, black knobs, and gold fixtures. Two mirrors with black arches are mounted on the white wall, with wall-mounted lamps above each mirror. The countertop is white marble with two sinks, and there's a vase wi
A small dog with brown and black fur sitting in front of a modern indoor pet water fountain with a marble-like structure, a brass faucet, and a water bowl. The background features a kitchen with wooden cabinets and shelves.
A living room with two beige sofas arranged in an L shape, a round wooden coffee table, and a smaller matching table. There are cushions on the sofas, a white lamp with a gold stand, and a plant with large green leaves. The room has a vaulted ceiling
A wooden chair with a woven seat in front of a white wall, above which hangs a wooden shelf holding decorative plates. Two towels hang on hooks beneath the shelf. To the right, framed artwork adorns the wall, and a vase with a plant is on the shelf.
A bathroom shower with beige tiled walls, a window, brass fixtures, and a glass shower door, with a towel hanging on a brass towel ring.
A cozy living space with a large window, a wooden dresser, a painting of a lighthouse, a woven basket, a glass-front wooden cabinet, an upholstered bench, and a decorative rug.
A bathroom with a white freestanding bathtub, black showerhead, and black handheld shower. There is a marble shelf with soap and lotion, a small potted plant, beige curtain, and beige walls.
A bathroom with a large arched window, three wicker pendant lights hanging from the ceiling, a beige ceramic vase and a rock on a white marble countertop with a mirror above, and a towel hanging on a hook.

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Meet the Designer

Kelli Daley, owner and principal designer of Daley Design Studio, seated on a sofa in a living room

Hi, I’m Kelli Daley, the designer behind Daley Design Studio. I’m so happy you’re here.

I started my career in fashion event production before moving into interiors. I worked my way from intern to design director at a high-end studio in Orange County. In 2023 I opened my own studio, and today I design projects throughout the US and Mexico.

Wherever the house is, I design around three things: where it sits, how it was built and how your family actually moves through it. I have a deep love for vintage finds and heirloom pieces and the story they bring to a home.

I keep the studio small on purpose, so you work with me from the first mood board to the final reveal. Getting to know the people I design for is my favorite part of the job. If you’re ready to start on your home, I’d love to hear about it.

Say Hello

Start a project

Tell me about your home.

Email is the best way to reach me. A few details up front help me understand what you’re looking for. From there, we’ll schedule a consultation to talk through your project.

Email the studio kelli@daleydesignstudio.com

What to include

  • Where the home is
  • The rooms or scope you have in mind
  • Your timing
  • A budget range, if you have one
  • A few photos of the space

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