My name’s Katrina Cotter, I’m an interior designer based in Frisco, TX. i believe in the power of design. the way it makes you function within the space but more importantly the way it makes you think and feel. I love adding quirky elements, both new and old, to create a thoughtfully curated space unique to the user and location. A space that provides comfort, personality, and a sense of belonging.

a space that tells a story.

education

skills

• bachelor of fine arts in interior design | University of north texas
• associate of arts in business management | Collin college
  

• design direction and ideation
• floor plan configurations
• furniture planning
• art and decor selections
• brand curation

From a young age, I was always set on being a designer. At age 6, I’d draw floorplans for fun (triangle shaped rooms were my specialty at the time, very efficient I know). At age 8, I’d tell my teacher I was off to become an architect one day. By age 10, I’d challenge my friends to design the most efficient classrooms. By age 12, I’d draw floorplans and send them off to home builders hoping they would notice me (they did not). Looking at my past, it’s clear that creating has always been embedded in me and I feel extremely grateful to be able to do what I love as my career.

In 2017, I married the love of my life Tyler Cotter. We have 2 sweet kiddos, Charlotte and Theodore (and one more on the way!). Family is the biggest support in my life! We live right next door to my parents and Tyler’s twin brother and wife. We have three little houses all lined up, it’s what we like to call the Cotter Compound. They’re the ones cheering me on from the sidelines helping me accomplish my hopes and dreams!

Looking back at my life, I get chills thinking about how God’s hand has always been there guiding me to where I am today. I would have never imagined myself having such a life with my sweet family, my home, and my career. Forever thankful a god who cares for His creation.

designed through common desk - a wework company

I HAD THE HONOR TO WORK WITH A BRILLIANT TEAM of designers AT COMMON DESK. DURING MY TIME THERE i MANAGED, CURATED, AND INSTALLED THE FF&e, ART, AND DECOR FOR 14 COWORKING LOCATIONS AND 4 COFFEE LOCATIONS. sEE BELOW FOR SOME OF MY FAVORITE FINISHED PROJECTS:

designed both independently and through Embark

I had the opportunity to showcase Embark’s driven hospitality and quirky sense of character through the element of design. I designed, curated, and installed their headquarters in dallas and have since joined their team to accomadate their growing business, Stay tuned for more!

designed and operated cotter and compound

I combined my passion for interior design and national parks to bring a new type of retail experience called cotter and compound. This brand was a passion project for me as i designed, curated, and managed the shop alongside my husband.

designed independently

planning and envisioning is one of my favorite parts of the project. i love providing thoughtful background and direction for projects to help give a taste of what could be! see below for some of my recent design directions.