About
Beyond Design, Inc. is a full service design and remodeling firm located in Fairfax, Virginia serving Metropolitan Washington, DC and surrounding areas. Owned and operated by designer Kathy Tufts, the firm relies on an established network of trusted employees and subcontractors to transform living spaces. Working with Beyond Design avoids the uncertainty, hassle and expense of interviewing and selecting multiple subcontractors to finish a project. We handle all the coordination and give you a one-stop-shopping experience for design, demolition, construction, plumbing, electrical, tile, flooring and more. Our entire team is focused on taking you Beyond Design!
About Kathy Tufts
Kathy has over 20 years of experience in styling, interior design and remodeling for both private home and commercial real estate. As a licensed general contractor, Kathy can oversee any styling or remodeling project from start to finish. She is passionate about the positive impact good design can have, and her finished spaces speak volumes about the depth of her talent, her love for creative design, and her solid understanding of construction. Kathy never seeks to impose her ideas or preferences on clients – her role is to guide and advise, always keeping the client’s tastes, budget and preferences at the center of all decisions.
Professional Credentials
Association of Interior Design Professionals AIDP
Interior Design Society IDS
Licensed & Insured General Contractor
Benjamin Moore LINK Certified Professional
Fairfax County Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Better Business Bureau
Real Estate Appraising
Kathy has extensive experience as a mortgage executive with a leading US mortgage insurer, giving her important insight into the real estate industry.
Educational Background
B.S. Business Administration- Stonehill College, MA
MBA- Northeastern University, MA
Executive Strategic Leadership Program- Aspen Institute, CO