Designed for the People Inside

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What Makes Kalos Different

Hospitality First. Design Second.

Kalos Hospitality is an independent design collaborative rooted in community, not a traditional design studio. We don't lead with catalogs, fabric swatches, or a finished aesthetic we apply to your space. We lead with you, your story, your culture, your community, the lives that will live inside the space. From there, we shape environments that are functional, beautiful, and rooted in the people they serve. Whether it's a Richmond home, a nonprofit's gathering space, or an event bringing people together, the work begins the same way. With listening. We listen first, understand culture and community, and create spaces that reflect the people they serve.

$175 Flat Rate · Up to 1.5 Hours

Hospitality & Design Consultation

For homeowners, hosts, and community leaders who want focused, practical direction. A hands-on consultation offering vision and design direction, a space assessment, and hospitality and guest-experience insight for the way you actually live and gather.

What’s Available:
Vision and design direction
Space assessment and layout recommendations
Hospitality and guest-experience insight
Curated mood board (up to two rooms)
Design direction board
Vision summary and recommendations

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$100 Per Hour · Up to 3 Hours per Room or Area

curation & design implementation

For projects that build out at your pace and your budget. We continue the work by the hour, developing furniture, decor, and material direction, vendor recommendations, and community context, all shaped to fit your scope and needs as we go.

What’s Available:
Furniture, decor, lighting, and product inspiration
Color, material, and finish direction
Vendor and artisan recommendations
Historical and culturally relevant research
Community context and placemaking
Preliminary budget guidance
Mock-up ideas for your space

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custom proposal

Hospitality & design project

For larger, ongoing projects spanning homes, community spaces, and events. Whether you're planning a fundraiser, launching a business, or reimagining a shared space, we build a custom scope of hospitality and design consulting, guest-experience strategy, and community partnership around your vision.

What’s Available:
Hospitality and design consulting
Guest-experience strategy
Fundraising and donor-event consulting
Grant vision and project-development support
Community engagement and stakeholder collaboration
Nonprofit networking and partnership development
Cultural and historical placemaking research
Event outfitting, styling, and day-of direction available at $75/hour

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our approach

The Kalos Approach

Listen

We start by listening. To your story, what your space holds, the people it serves, and the way you want it to feel. Whether it’s your home, workplace, nonprofit, or community space, the best work begins with knowing what is already there — and what matters most.

See

We take time to really see the space. The light, the flow, the pieces worth keeping, the corners that mean something, and the moments that aren’t working yet. We look at how people move, gather, work, rest, and connect within it.

Curate

Together, we shape a vision rooted in what’s already yours. We refine, edit, and bring intention to the layout, palette, materials, furnishings, and small details — creating a space that feels thoughtful, beautiful, and true to the people who use it.

transform

The space becomes a place of welcome. A place where people can live, work, gather, connect, and belong. Whether it’s a home, business, nonprofit, or community space, every detail comes together with purpose — ready for the life and work that will happen there.

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GOODWORKS

built into the work we do

A portion of everything we earn, in both revenue and time, is reinvested into pro bono design and hospitality services for the people and places that make Richmond home. We listen first, build relationships, and follow the lead of the people who know and serve their communities best. Our role isn’t to arrive with all the answers; it’s to bring our skills, resources, and creativity alongside the good work already happening.

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common questions

Before You Reach Out

How is Kalos different from a traditional interior designer?

Kalos leads with hospitality, not catalogs. We don't start with a finished aesthetic we apply to your space. We start with you, your story, your culture, and the people who will live or gather inside the space. From there, we shape an environment that reflects what's already yours, holding the budget and the timeline with care. We also work just as often with community organizations as we do with homes, which shapes the way we think about every project.

Do I need to have a clear vision before reaching out?

Not at all. Some clients arrive with detailed inspiration boards. Others arrive with a feeling they can't quite name. Both are welcome. Part of what Kalos brings to a project is the listening and curation that helps you put words and shape to what you're already sensing.

What does a typical project cost?

Every project is shaped to its size, scope, and depth. Most Kalos projects fall somewhere between a single consultation and a full multi-room or community space build, with budgets ranging from under $1,000 to $15,000 and above. The best way to know what your project would look like is to reach out and start the conversation.

What kinds of projects does Kalos take on?

Kalos works with families, organizations, and community partners across a wide range of projects. That includes home design and curation, community spaces like nonprofits, schools, and churches, event spatial design, and hospitality workshops. Whether your project is a single room or a multi-phase community build, the work begins the same way. With listening.

Words From a Client

From a Recent Home

"Working with Tricia and KALOS was a powerful experience. She helped us reimagine our space, but it became so much more than design. It created a deeper reflection of who we have become as a family, as a ministry, as a home, and as community advocates. The space still feels welcoming and warm, and we live in it every day. I look at other spaces and still want to come back to mine. What stood out most was the way Tricia listened. She took the time to hear from the four people who actually live in the space, and that made me feel seen. She helped me realize what I wanted, even some things I didn’t know how to put into words. She listened to our past, our stories, and the images and ideas that mattered to us. Now, when people come into our home, they are inspired by the space. It feels like us."

Sheila battle, Richmond VA

Living Room Refresh

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touch points

thoughts on hospitality and intention

Meeting People Where They Are

July 2026

The quiet philosophy behind every Kalos project.

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The Welcome Continues

Let's Shape Your Space

Whether you're settling into a new home, refreshing a room you already love, or preparing a space to welcome others, I'd love to hear about it. Every project starts with a simple conversation.

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