WELCOME TO DESIGN STUDIO B
Our clients know that their home isn’t just where they live, but HOW they live.
We believe the way you live can reshape your life. From everyday family dinners to once-in-a-lifetime celebrations, your home is the stage for a lifetime of memorable moments.
As a dynamic team of interior designers and remodeling contractors, we go beyond aesthetics to create homes that foster connection, harmony, and true belonging.
Our mission is to simplify the complex process of updating your home through both design and remodeling—to make the intimidating accessible—and to ensure you always feel at home throughout the process.
We’re not just your designer and contractor; we’re your advocate, your advisor, your expert.
We’re your partner in transformation.
Interior Design + Planning
Interior Design
Remodeling + Renovation
Contracting Services
Furnishings + Decor
Hive & Haven Showroom
“Interior design is not just about aesthetics; it's about creating spaces that truly transform lives.”
KAREN L. VANGSNESS ALLEN | Founder + Principal, Design Studio B
Design Studio B has been the first choice for homeowners in Rochester and the surrounding areas for over 20 years, offering 3 essential services in one company.
Our clients love the truly seamless experience in working with us, and you will too!
Karen L Vangsness Allen, ASID
Karen L Vangsness Allen, ASID—the visionary behind Design Studio B and Hive & Haven—is an interior designer and licensed remodeling contractor with a passion for reshaping the way we live.
She sees beyond the cosmetic, crafting environments that inspire connection and wellbeing, and creates unique homes that nurture generations, celebrate traditions, and inspire a life well-lived.
Throughout her career, she has played a key role in the design and development of premiere custom homes in California, Colorado, Kentucky, Texas and the Upper Midwest.
Her award-winning approach to design creates an innovative solution for each and every client.