Here at Kris Clay Studios, we offer the full range of interior design services employing standards in every phase of every project. We take historical, geographical, and cultural influences into account, as well as regional art and artisans, natural resources, local building materials, and construction capabilities.
Our design philosophy is simple: design for your market. We seek to incorporate a unique flavor into each project, involving ourselves with the custom design of interior architectural details, interior finishes and materials, furniture, lighting, textiles, artwork, and accessories. Each project we work on is custom created based on research done prior to the actual design.
Clay has over 25 years of experience in the Hospitality Design Industry. Regardless of the scale and the scope of the project, his design perspective is constantly expanding to create unique and efficient design solutions for the hospitality industry in today's market.
Clay's education includes degrees in Interior Design from the Institute of Art Colorado, and Landscape Architecture from Texas Tech University. His career began with developing interior design programs for Regal Hotels International, Hilton, Marriott, and Stouffer Hotels. His work has encompassed various historic landmark projects in American National Parks such as Yellowstone National Park and Grand Canyon National Park.
In addition, Clay's portfolio includes destination resorts, restaurants, bars, spas, and golf club communities from the East to the West Coast. Although his roots are grounded nationally, he now engages in developing interior design programs within the international market, including China and Australia.
Awards:
ASID Award (2000) • NEWH Project Manager of the Year (2004) • Merit Award for Best Hospitality Project
Rachelle brings 20 years of luxury design marketing experience to our firm. Most notably, she is the former Publisher of Luxe Interiors & Design magazine in Colorado. She is best known for her ability to connect the right people to the right projects. She has lead marketing efforts for stone & tile, architectural salvage, home technology, fine art and landscape design companies. Rachelle studied architecture for two years before getting a B.A. in marketing from Texas A&M. She is also currently on the Board of Directors for The Design Council of The Denver Art Museum, actively involved in the Rocky Mountain Chapter of ASID and respected for coordinating some of the top design events in Denver.
Rachelle will be based out of our Denver office. Her passion for excellence in design and her energy are contagious. We are excited for the new opportunities Rachelle's marketing expertise will bring to Clay Pryor Interiors and our trade partners.
Kristi possesses a broad range of experience in numerous aspects of the interior design field, including commercial interiors, hospitality, residential interiors, custom homes, and casinos. A native of Colorado, Kristi holds a Bachelor's Degree of Fine Arts in Interior Design from Brigham Young University, and she has over 20 years of design experience.
Her personal portfolio includes numerous hospitality projects including the Marriott, Hilton, and Stouffer brands, and Regal Hotels International. Other areas of success include developing interior design programs for Del Webb, and her work has been prominently featured in several publications and websites.
Whether we are focused on historic renovations, modernizing existing properties, or developing a fresh program for new construction, we are inspired to tell a story through liveable environments that function for today's lifestyles. Contact us today, and let us help you tell your story through interior design.
