From Friends to Coworkers

By Lisa Arnett
Appears in the February 2026 issue.

When a designer and client can end a project on a high note, it’s a win. After interior designer Christie Hines masterminded a kitchen renovation for friend April Katsafanas, they took it a step further. Katsafanas now works on Hines’s team as design operations coordinator, handling all of the company’s orders. Hines (center) and Katsafanas (right) are pictured here with Madison Bartuch, marketing and creative coordinator.

Photo: Federica Ghidelli