Meet The Team
We are childhood friends who found a common passion in interiors. As a design duo we keep it small and are intimately hands-on in all aspects of each project. Kristen's focus is Interior Architecture while Courtney is the resident expert in furnishings and styling. Working in tandem we design homes that express each client's unique character and feels authentic to them.
Kristen Ford
DESIGNER & FOUNDER
Kristen built Hayford Design on the premise that everyone has a unique story waiting to be told. Her previous career in public relations showed her the power of a strong narrative which today translates into how she crafts cohesive spaces with character. Working closely with Clients, Kristen expresses their individual style while designing for real life.
Kristen earned a degree in Interior Architecture & Design from the University of California Berkeley. She lives in Pacific Palisades, CA with her husband Stewart, son Henrik, daughter Vivienne and two corgies Lottie & Barbara.
Courtney Rietz
DESIGNER & Stylist
Courtney launched her design career in staging and styling. She has an eye for striking the right balance between layering furniture styles and meeting the functional needs of a space. Courtney loves a collected aesthetic and is always seeking fun ways to make Client's personalities pop in a space.
Courtney is an Agent with Compass (DRE #02212602), has a Professional Staging Associate Certification (PSA), a Feng Shui Certification (CFSS), and a Color Consultant Certification through Benjamin Moore. Courtney lives in Santa Monica with her husband Taylor and their Frenchie Spud.
