“HE WHO WORKS WITH HIS HANDS IS A LABORER.
HE WHO WORKS WITH HIS HANDS AND HIS HEAD IS A CRAFTSMAN.
HE WHO WORKS WITH HIS HANDS AND HIS HEAD AND HIS HEART IS AN ARTIST.”
About Kathryn
Kathryn Crowley is a designer and restoration enthusiast based in Southern Maine. She’s drawn to older spaces; the kind with history, character, and stories you can feel the moment you walk in.
She studied historic preservation at the North Bennet Street School in Boston, where she learned traditional 17th- and 18th-century building techniques. Since then, she’s worked on hands-on restoration projects, including barn work with Restoration Living, and contributed to historic renovations alongside established builders.
Kathryn’s approach is rooted in curiosity, craftsmanship, and a love for giving old pieces and spaces new life. She’s especially interested in blending found elements, restored materials, and thoughtful design in a way that feels natural and lived-in.
Outside of her work, you can usually find her searching for antiques, spending time outdoors, or working on her latest project.
TESTIMONIALS
“Kathryn is compassionate, dependable, curious, and bright...”
“Thank you for your gracious spirit; it is very refreshing to look into the face of a joy-filled, fully professional young woman who sees her vocation as an adventure.
You really celebrate the fact that your skills are something like one-in-a-million!
If we have a hidden gift, it is to recognize quality and special abilities in people that are extraordinary. We saw it in your attitude and warm heart. We congratulate you for being you!”
“Thank you so much for all your help during the year. You always brought a sense of calm & order to all that had to be done. So fun having your company the other day. Please come visit.”
Curious about where it all started?
Kathryn’s path has been shaped by hands-on experiences and collaborations with talented craftspeople and preservationists. Click here to see more of her past work, including projects with NBSS, Restoration Road, and Hullworks.