Kate Walker founded KWD in 2013. Having worked in the tile industry for over 15 years, Kate identified the need for a streamlined solution for busy people who need support with their complete hard finish requirements. With entrepreneurial skills in her DNA, Kate naturally grew the business – seeing opportunities and seizing them with both hands. With an unrivalled network of manufacturers, importers and trades, Kate is now at the helm of a dynamic team of project managers and design enthusiasts. Well known in the design industry and with an ever-growing social media following, Kate is respected for her unrivalled knowledge of hard finishes and for her innate sense of style. She has the talent and ability to translate a design vision from concept to reality - to match a client’s budget and across any aesthetic. Kate has now expanded her portfolio to include KWD & Co, an online hard finishes portal, and KWD Access - a platform that makes interior design accessible to anyone, on any budget. For Kate design isn’t what she does, it’s her way of life.