About

Hi! I'm Rebecca - a designer, mother, and advocate for family-centered living. As the founder of RKI, I am on a mission to transform chaotic homes across the United States into calm, beautiful, and functional spaces that nurture connection, development, and everyday joy.

My passion for design was sparked by my family's legacy in "home." My grandfather started a rug company 100 years ago and four of his five children followed in his footsteps owning their own businesses. I grew up crawling around in my father's carpet and lighting store; I was featured in some of his TV commercials, and have fond memories of traveling with him to markets buying goods and antiques.

At 17 I left home and finished my final year of high school at a prep school that offered the best in private education. This transition taught me that home and education where some of my core values.

When it came time for higher ed, I studied art and curation earning a Master's degree. I then worked in fine art, home, and design for almost two decades gleaning all I could about creativity and well-being. I assisted top tier companies in the industry working with celebrity and billionaire clientele.

In 2021, I moved back to my home state of Kansas from California. While there I practiced design, adopted a second dog, got married, bought my first house, and started a small antique business.

In 2025, after becoming a first-time mom, and working from home with little postpartum support, I was determined to create a house that was beautiful and intentional. My solution? Transform the living room into our first Montessori-aligned space. Annex a section of the garage into a home gym. Beautify and baby-proof our office. Organize and declutter the kitchen. Create shade and walking paths in our backyard. Lastly, cultivate a network of fellow professionals (especially moms/entrepreneurs) who share the same core values. The results have been impressive! This life transition while challenging, led me to utilize my two decades of professional experience to launch RKI - an interior design studio focused on family wellbeing.

My overarching goal is to change the way we design our homes in order to create healthier and happier families.