about us
Shannon Truesdell, ASID | Owner & Principal Designer
An Oakland County native, Shannon knew from an early age that she wanted to be a designer. She was always excited to see the choices that her family made in building and remodeling houses. Shannon graduated from Wayne State University with her Bachelor's in Fine Arts in Interior Design in 2002. Shannon received her national interior design certification, NCIDQ, in 2005. After years of working with other designers and architects, Shannon decided to open her own design firm in 2012. Since then she has been working with some of the most prominent architects and builders in Michigan and Florida. She has been honored with many local and national awards for her work; including Detroit Home Awards and NAHB Best in American Living Awards. Shannon believes that every homeowner brings a specific style to life and their home. By working closely together with the client and getting to know them, the team at Kirkshire Design Group is able to have the home reflect the client's personality and taste. Shannon and her husband are presently restoring their mid-century ranch and have two Instagram famous Boston Terriers, Emma and Ernie.
Lauren Bush | Senior Designer
Stephanie Kaczkowski | Senior Designer
Stephanie Kaczkowski | Senior Designer
Lauren has a degree in Interior Design from Wayne State University. Before coming to KDG in 2017, she was a full-time Kitchen Designer. Lauren enjoys providing architectural designs, tile drawings, ceiling details, cabinetry layouts and meeting for Hunter Douglas Window Fashions consultations with our clients. With her free time, Lauren
Lauren has a degree in Interior Design from Wayne State University. Before coming to KDG in 2017, she was a full-time Kitchen Designer. Lauren enjoys providing architectural designs, tile drawings, ceiling details, cabinetry layouts and meeting for Hunter Douglas Window Fashions consultations with our clients. With her free time, Lauren enjoys making crafts on her Cricut and spending time with her husband and their dog Cinder.
Stephanie Kaczkowski | Senior Designer
Stephanie Kaczkowski | Senior Designer
Stephanie Kaczkowski | Senior Designer
Stephanie has a degree in Interior Design from Eastern Michigan University. With her twelve years experience in the furniture industry, she brings a creative twist to KDG's team. Since 2018, Stephanie has brought new furniture, fabric and wallpaper lines, including York Wallcoverings, to our clients. Stephanie is a mother to two young d
Stephanie has a degree in Interior Design from Eastern Michigan University. With her twelve years experience in the furniture industry, she brings a creative twist to KDG's team. Since 2018, Stephanie has brought new furniture, fabric and wallpaper lines, including York Wallcoverings, to our clients. Stephanie is a mother to two young daughters. When she's not playing with them, she enjoys cooking and entertaining family and friends with her husband.
Annika Olsen | Assistant Designer
Stephanie Kaczkowski | Senior Designer
Annika Olsen | Assistant Designer
Annika has a degree in Interior Design from Oakland Community College. Before coming to KDG, she worked for a commercial design/build company for three years. Presently, she manages all of our social media and assists in presentations, digital prints and Hunter Douglas Window Treatments. When not working on her own house renovations, Annika enjoys playing with her two dogs Rita and Mable.