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.
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.
Natasha Syed | Senior Designer
Stephanie Kaczkowski | Senior Designer
Stephanie Kaczkowski | Senior Designer
Natasha has her interior design degree from Wayne State University. Working in residential design for the past seven years has given her the knowledge and skills to provide a fresh take on furniture, design, and custom builds. Along with being an avid plant mom, Natasha is recently engaged, and loves spending her free time with her fiancé and planning her wedding.
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.