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HI, I’M SARA!

founder of studio chiodo

My design journey began in the most unexpected way: transforming a builder-grade suburban kitchen while juggling life with two young kids. What started as a personal renovation ignited a passion for design that has since evolved into Studio Chiodo.

Based in Kansas City, I provide e-design services nationwide through photorealistic renderings and precise 3D models. As a self-taught interior designer, I believe that being able to SEE your future home — before making a single purchase — is incredibly powerful. My mission is to remove the guesswork from home design, helping homeowners, builders, and design teams visualize their dream spaces with clarity and confidence.

Whether you're building a new home, renovating an existing home, or refreshing a space — I'm here to take away your stress and make the process enjoyable, transparent, and exciting! My approach is all about collaboration – listening carefully to understand your vision, then elevating it in ways you might not have imagined.

I can't wait to work together and learn more about your project. Use the button below to get started designing today.

  • What our Clients Say:

    “Sara is a dynamic and creative designer! I had such a great time working one-on-one with Sara when we purchased our new home in January and it desperately needed a modern makeover. I'm a visible person, so seeing colors and ideas before making purchases and decisions was very important to me. Sara was flexible and fun to work with. She's got an amazing personality and fantastic taste. She's extremely resourceful and always finds fresh finds and options for you… Thanks Sara!”

    -Ania M.

  • What our Clients Say:

    "My only regret is that I did not find Sara sooner! She is easily the best investment we’ve made for our home. She was so patient with my endless ideas and kept to the budget we had for the project. Aside from her eye for design, she is one of the friendliest people I’ve ever met!! Whether you need help putting the finishing touches on a space, or have no idea where to start, Sara is without a doubt the right choice!"

    -Stella W.

  • What Our Clients Say:

    "It was such a pleasure working with Sara. She really took the time to get to know me and my style. Her designs came through and were better than I could have expected. Her ability to capture my preferences while elevating what I thought I wanted in new ways was exciting to see. I loved what she did so much for my office that I couldn't wait to get started on my next project with her.”

    -Marianne K

  • What our Clients Say:

    “I had a great experience with Sara! Sara was so easy to work with - I provided her photos and a questionnaire, then within a few weeks she sent me back a completed design with multiple color options so I could visualize the space. She also provided an extensive product list that saved me SO much time. Her services were a huge value to me and my family and we are absolutely in love with our new kitchen. Thank you, Sara!

    -Stacy J.

  • What our Clients Say:

    “I highly recommend working with Sara on your next home project! We had been wanting to update our kitchen for years but were overwhelmed by where to even begin. The mock ups came complete with sourced materials, furniture and decor and through the magic of photoshop let us really see how our kitchen could look which helped us feel confident in moving forward. It's been a great experience and we plan to use her again for future projects.”

    -Jessica J

  • What our Clients Say:

    “Sara is a wizard! I've used her services to have designs of my living room and dining room. She created beautiful, cohesive mood boards, shopping lists, and photoshop visualizations of my actual space which made use of my existing furniture and art and exactly captured my personal taste and needs. The whole process from the questionnaire, communication with Sara, through the final product feels very personalized. Sara thinks of every detail to make you space especially customized to you, from your shopping preferences, room requirements, and your previous designs. I would use her again in a heartbeat!”

    -Jen H.

  • What our Clients Say:

    “This was the best money we spent when moving to our new home! Sara helped us design and decorate the main floor of our home. She listened, understood our vision and style and made it all come to life! We’ve loved doing multiple designs with her and look forward to decorating other rooms in our home with her!”

    -Jory. H

  • What our Clients Say:

    “Sara is amazing! She went above and beyond to ensure I was thrilled with the plan we came up with for my space. Her design knowledge and expertise was readily apparent during our entire discussion and she quickly and easily helped me nail down a plan for several areas in my home I had been struggling to style. Working with her was so much fun and I cannot wait to start transforming my home to match her beautiful vision!”

    -Christin V.