2019 Designer Showcase 

Fritz earned his BS in Interior Design from The University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP) after prior degrees from Northwestern University (American Studies) and Southern Methodist University (Law). He also holds a Masters in Historic Preservation from Columbia University in New York.

In his current role as Principal of Fritz Harding Interiors, he continues to embrace learning as a two-way street with clients. Fritz believes the best design solutions come from listening and observing to discover their goals and aspirations. Only then can he guide the process to deliver a highly-personalized reflection of who they are. His individualized approach to design assures that no project repeats itself. The only signature style is attention to detail and follow-through resulting in unique, timeless spaces.

Neal is a creative who believes in the power of beautiful interiors to transform daily life.  With a well-trained eye for quality, craftsmanship, furnishings and textiles, he continues to be recognized for his classic and timeless style, with a crisp finish punctuated with something always unexpected – his style and designs remain fresh year after year.

Nth Degree Realty, brokered by Neal, currently has seven real estate agents working for the company which has offices in Central Ohio and Cincinnati.  Designs to the Nth Degree is a full-service design, build, remodel, and interior design firm; this firm bridges all aspects of a project that may include architects, engineers, designers, interior decorators, and a host of subcontractors and specialists to ensure his clients achieve their desires. Nth Degree also brings the latest design trends in furniture, home décor, and home gifts to Central Ohio as a unique retail establishment offering products that cannot be found elsewhere in Ohio.  As a sole practitioner of law, Neal offers services in the areas of contract law, estate planning and trust execution, real estate and construction law, small business formation and operation, and intellectual property management. 

Neal has extensive knowledge of the interior design and real estate industries and its related fields including all legal aspects (including the impacts on estate planning), construction, design, negotiation for buying and selling, and property (real, intellectual, and personal) management.  Neal studied electrical and biomedical engineering at Duke University and focused on the process management and the business aspects of these fields. He earned his Master’s degree in environmental engineering and engineering management while serving in the United State Air Force.  Neal served for a period of time in the Middle East on post-Desert Storm operations in the mid-1990s performing construction management and interior design for military facilities, ranging from military housing, aircraft operation facilities, and medical buildings.  After leaving active duty in the Air Force as a Captain, Neal continued to serve his country as a civilian working for the Department of Defense as an engineer.  Neal created the Department of Defense’s sustainable development program for buildings, structures and facilities; he developed policies and requirements to focus on alternative uses of buildings and the renovation of structures for new and innovative purposes.  It was during this time period, while working closely with attorneys, architects, designers, engineers, facility planners, and users of the facilities and spaces, that Neal became passionate about all these fields and their inter-relatedness. 

Neal is best known for creating polished spaces that are functional, friendly and beautiful. Each project speaks to his client’s own interests, travels and lifestyle. His aesthetic is classic with a twist, timeless with a hint of edge. He prides himself on his attention to detail, obsession with quality and love for local craftspeople and furnishings.

Neal continues to grow the companies and expand services throughout Ohio; all the while, he ensures that his clients have superior service for some of the most important decisions and times in their lives as well as for future planning.  Neal continues to give back to the community through volunteering for arts and humanitarian not-for-profit organizations, organizing and hosting fundraising events, and serving on the Board of Directors for a couple not-for-profit organizations.

Mark is intimately involved with every project, from its conception and budgeting to interior architectural design, selections and installation. His collaborative approach, combined with a creative vision and modern classic sensibilities, results in a highly personal journey through each of his client’s homes. His talent for keeping an open dialogue with clients, architects, contractors, artisans and his design team ensures a clear and distinct outcome of the final project.

Mark graduated from The University of Cincinnati’s College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP) with a BS in Interior Design. As well, he holds a BA in International Relations from The University of Cincinnati’s College of Arts & Sciences.

Prior to starting his own firm, Mark worked for the distinguished Suzanne Lovell Inc. in Chicago and Heather Wells in Boston. Before embarking on his career in interior design, he studied at the Sorbonne in Paris, interned at Christie’s New York in the Japanese and Korean Works of Art Departments and was part of a restoration team working on the restoration of The First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York.

Mark is continuously inspired through his travels, reading and through the lens of his iPhone.

In April of 2001, Mark co-founded Huffman & Huffman with Terri Huffman, his mother.

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Khara Nemitz

Khara Nemitz, Senior Interior Designer and Project Manager, was born in Sweden, has lived in the Midwest and on the East Coast. She has been involved in art since an early age. After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Painting at the Maryland Institute College of Art, she developed her creative talents at the New York School of Interior Design and Pratt Institute where she received a Masters in Interior Design.

After working for Robert A.M. Stern Architects in New York and G.P. Schafer Architect in New York, Khara came to Huffman & Huffman in 2015. She has since worked closely with Mark on many aspects of each project, including programming and schematic design, development of design details, budgeting, and sourcing, specification and installation of product.

Khara is skillful at creating interiors that layer textures and color, sourcing unique pieces from around the world and searching for artwork that contributes to each project’s story. She is NICDQ and LEED certified. 

Because of his love of artistic craftsmanship he can usually be found working with the company’s craftsmen doing what he loves – strapping on a tool belt and helping to create the perfect home for his clients. Many of the craftsmen who work with Rick Kelley Builders have been with the company for at least 18 years and all live in the community.

Jeremy Kelley joined his father, Rick Kelley, in the family business 19 years ago and is now vice president. After working for his father for a few months Jeremy began to realize that he had a true passion and knack for design. Since then he has acquired the distinction of being one of the only three contractors in Central Ohio to hold the designation of Certified Kitchen & Bath Remodeler. Jeremy personally performs all the design and decorating work for his clients.  A Rick Kelley Builders Trademark is incorporating custom materials with intricate designs. Jeremy lives in Upper Arlington with his wife, daughter, and Corgi, Gracie, where he is an avid community volunteer. In addition to working and volunteering Jeremy enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and cheering on his daughter and her Upper Arlington Crew teammates at regattas.

Rick Kelley Builders has been featured in Tri-Village Magazine, Wedgwood Life Magazine, and the Columbus Dispatch.

In addition to a love of experiencing new cultures, ideas, and places, her design ethos is highly influenced by her early training in fine art, as well as, the drive to remain a lifelong student of architecture and design. 

Based on the belief that Interior Design should be genuine to its surroundings, Julie creates interiors that are a personal reflection of her client’s lifestyle, with a sophisticated approach yet relaxed enough where families and friends can enjoy at ease.  Juxtaposing modern elements and classic influences whilst enhancing interior architecture, Julie’s interiors result in Chic Comfortable Spaces.  Julie’s initiation into Interior Design started as a Vintage furniture dealer, with an outpost in Stamford, CT.  Raised in the melting pot of New York City, Julie’s exposure to such multicultural, and diverse upbringing, numerous and constant travel around the world granted her a profound understanding of global and refined aesthetics. 

Julie honed her design aesthetics through extending her studies at Parsons School of Design and living with her family in Europe where she spent two years traveling across Europe. Julie’s lifestyle blog, Belle Vivir was the first blog of its kind in the island of Manhattan.”

Their collaborative approach has built a reputation for delivering the client’s vision in each design element. Expectations are exceeded from concept through the completion of each project with professional and well documented design solutions. We have a team approach and even though our clients work with a lead designer, that designer has the backing of the entire design team and support staff.  

The design philosophy is embedded in a strong conviction that a home’s interior should balance aesthetic elegance with layers of visual generosity. Each project includes textures, warmth, refined comfort and a sense of the client’s personality. The team believes in designing a home that will be “lived in” and works with the clients to determine how they use each and every space in their home.  

The designers at KP Designs & Associates work with clients and collaborate with builders, contractors and artisans towards creative, practical and cohesive interiors.  KP Designs & Associates has a vision that every client enjoys the whole experience of the design journey. You will find a positive, approachable and refreshing energy with each of the designers.  It is no wonder they have an impressive track record of returning clients, including some that go back to the inception of KP Designs & Associates.

As a trendsetter and Instagram Influencer you will find him at numerous charitable events across the globe. Whether you are working on a small powder room or an entire medical facility, danny is the go-to designer for the job. He is a forward minded artist who wholeheartedly believes in delivering each and every client a personalized, unique experience that they will always appreciate. 

Swartzmiller later joined a kitchen and bathroom design company in 2010 where he was able to hone in on the building and remodeling side of interior design and lay the groundwork on a design process called “Design with Purpose.” Pursuing his goal to create a space that is not only beautiful, but also functional.

In 2012, he took a one-of-kind offer from a production company to be the designer on their new DIY show. The DIY Network pilot proved to be a clear hit. Tyler appears on select kitchen and bath design projects in the show’s first season while he also plans to continue appearing on the show in future episodes.

The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) has chosen to honor Tyler under their Thirty Under 30 Program at the 2018 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show. The NKBA recognizes their Thirty Under 30 as “outstanding professionals who have distinguished themselves in branches of the business from design to marketing, sales to management, construction to product development and more.”

In fall of 2018, Tyler launched his own design firm. Haus Studio is a luxury design studio and consultation firm, that ranges from traditional to modern. With his knowledge of the market Tyler hopes to bring his take on what the future holds for kitchen and bathrooms. Finding new ways of mixing metal, wood and stone with a balance of light and shadows, all to create a space that is unique and special for all his clients.

They got their hands dirty with home improvement projects and quickly realized that they had a mutual passion for renovating, designing, and working together.With lots of hard work, the passion that was born in their first home lead them to design and renovate seven more investment properties in the downtown Columbus area.  After receiving many inquiries from people asking for their design and renovation services, the couple started Mix, a company that focuses on both residential and commercial design projects in the urban core of the city. Bryan’s education in construction management & interior design coupled with Catherine’s aesthetic & eye for details has allowed the couple to create unique spaces recognized nationally in publications such as House Beautiful, Country Living, Design*Sponge, and The New York Post.