Business Details
9 Years
experience
Transformative Architecture & Interior Design in Westlake, TX
At BRNS Design, our ultimate mission is to positively impact change and serve our community through custom commercial and residential spaces where people are inspired to thrive. Founded in 2017 by husband-and-wife team Josh and Kendra Barnes, we bring over 15 years of combined expertise in architecture and interior design to create holistic, tailored environments. Based in Westlake, Texas, we serve clients statewide and beyond, integrating architecture and interior design to bridge function and style. Our commitment to integrity, quality, and collaboration ensures every project reflects our clients' unique visions. With a diverse team of certified professionals, including AIA, IIDA, and NCIDQ members, we deliver intentional, cohesive spaces from concept to completion.We specialize in commercial design, residential design, and short-term rental styling, prioritizing transformative details that celebrate brand identity and personal lifestyle. Our process emphasizes client partnership, ensuring every design decision enhances quality of life and long-term value. Recognized for innovative, client-centric solutions, we have served the DFW metroplex and national markets since our founding. By maintaining a people-first philosophy, we create spaces that are not only aesthetically sophisticated but also deeply functional and meaningful to those who use them.
Services
Commercial Design
Residential Design
Airbnb Styling
Architecture Services
Interior Design
Space Planning
Design Consultation
Holistic Design
Custom Residential Spaces
Short-Term Rental Styling
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of architectural and interior design expertise.
- Our holistic approach integrates architecture and interior design for cohesive spaces.
- Tailored solutions precisely crafted to meet each client's unique needs.
- Collaborative process ensuring client vision is fully realized.
- Experienced team of certified architects and interior designers.
Associations and certifications
- AIA
- IIDA
- NCIDQ
What people say
Innovative, creative
Delight to work with
Transformative design
Client vision realized
Thoughtful functionality
Services
Commercial Design
Our commercial design service creates intentional environments that celebrate brand identity through impactful details and sophisticated functionality. We integrate architecture and interior design to deliver spaces that enhance business operations while reflecting each client's unique identity. With over 15 years of experience, we ensure every project balances aesthetic appeal with practical requirements.
Residential Design
Residential design solutions focus on creating investments in quality of life through tailored architecture and interior design. We specialize in custom homes that combine intentional details with timeless appeal, ensuring each space reflects the homeowner's lifestyle while maintaining functional sophistication and long-term value.
Airbnb Styling
Our short-term rental styling service creates memorable guest experiences through curated design elements that blend character with modern comfort. We optimize space functionality while maintaining aesthetic appeal, helping property owners maximize rental potential through thoughtfully designed environments that attract and delight guests.
Architecture Services
Full-service architecture offerings cover concept development through construction, focusing on holistic integration with interior spaces. We deliver code-compliant, innovative structures that balance form and function, leveraging our AIA-certified expertise to create buildings that meet both aesthetic and practical requirements.
Interior Design
Interior design services emphasize cohesive, purposeful spaces that enhance daily living and working experiences. Our certified designers (IIDA/NCIDQ) combine creativity with technical expertise to develop environments that optimize space usage while maintaining aesthetic harmony and functional efficiency.
People
Kendra Barnes
CEO, Founding Principal
Kendra Barnes co-founded BRNS Design in 2017, combining architectural expertise with a passion for transformative design that enhances community well-being.
Josh Barnes
Principal Architect
Josh Barnes, AIA, leads architectural design at BRNS Design, bringing 15+ years of experience creating award-winning commercial and residential spaces across Texas.
Catherine Harvey
Senior Interior Designer
Catherine Harvey, IIDA-certified senior interior designer, specializes in creating cohesive, functional spaces that reflect client personalities and brand identities.
Kaylie Sheely
Interior Designer
Kaylie Sheely, NCIDQ-certified designer, focuses on residential and commercial interiors that balance aesthetic appeal with practical usability for BRNS Design clients.
Leticia Ramirez
Design Assistant
Leticia Ramirez supports BRNS Design design projects with technical expertise and creative problem-solving, contributing to the firm's commitment to detailed, client-focused solutions.
Questions
What services does BRNS offer?
BRNS provides architecture, interior design, space planning, and styling services for commercial and residential clients across Texas and nationwide.
Do you work outside Texas?
While based in Westlake, Texas, we serve clients nationwide, delivering transformative design solutions beyond state borders.
How experienced is your team?
Our team has over 15 years of combined experience, including AIA, IIDA, and NCIDQ-certified professionals in architecture and interior design.
What's your design approach?
We use a holistic approach integrating architecture and interior design to create tailored spaces that balance functionality, aesthetics, and client vision.
How do you collaborate with clients?
We maintain close collaboration throughout each project, ensuring client input shapes every design decision from concept to construction completion.
Can you help with short-term rentals?
Yes, our signature short-term rental styling service creates inviting spaces that maximize guest appeal and rental profitability through curated design elements.
