My design journey began in 2007 in Sarasota, Florida, where I earned my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design. Not long after, California called and I have been designing homes across Long Beach and Greater Los Angeles ever since.

My work is influenced by the warmth of Southern California living, the clean lines and organic forms of mid-century modern design, and the glamour and refined detail of art deco. The result is spaces that feel layered, collected and timeless rather than trend driven.

For me, design is found in the details. The quiet decisions that shape how a space feels, not just how it looks. I believe beauty should always be paired with function. A home should support the way you live, move and gather, feeling effortless and intuitive in everyday life.

When design is both thoughtful and livable, spaces begin to feel personal and lasting. Together we create environments that feel warm, purposeful and deeply connected to you and the life you are building.

I still remember the first project where everything clicked, where the layout, the light and the materials came together in a way the client had not imagined but immediately recognized as theirs. That moment is what I chase in every project. Design should feel inevitable, like it was always going to look this way.

With nearly two decades of professional experience and a BFA in Interior Design, Thomas brings a level of technical capability that sets Keene Interiors apart. Unlike many designers, Thomas is qualified to produce construction documents for kitchen and bathroom remodels, including permit ready drawings for city submission, guiding your project from initial concept through construction with a single trusted point of contact.