ABOUT US
WRKroom Interiors was founded by three friends and design professionals, with complimentary skills and experiences, who joined forces in the spring of 2025 to offer full-service interior design services to Midcoast Maine and beyond.
We have unique backgrounds and strengths but share a passion for -
Design that’s unique, beautiful and functional
A collaborative process where the client’s unique vision, experiences and lifestyle are reflected in their design
Working with the best regional and local contractors and craftspeople
Quality materials, fixtures and finishes
Streamlined operational processes to provide quality services and products efficiently, with transparency throughout
Kate Swayze, NCIDQ
Senior Interior Designer
Kate is a certified interior designer who has been designing residential and commercial interiors in midcoast Maine since 2016. As a designer, Kate enjoys listening to and collaborating with clients to create spaces that enrich their lives. She believes that great design stands the test of time and increases the overall life of a building.
Coming from a design-build background, Kate brings valuable knowledge of local building codes, regulations, and building products to each project. She’s skilled at drafting and rendering her designs, using a range of software including Revit and Enscape.
In addition to residential home design she has experience designing commercial retail spaces and hotel design. She has a bachelors degree in interior design from Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD).
After spending summers in Maine from a young age, Kate made the move permanent in 2016 and currently lives in Owls Head with her husband Parker. Outside of WRKroom, Kate enjoys spending time with family and friends, browsing art galleries, and watching F1 racing.
Ashley Wolf
Interior Designer
Ashley has been supporting and leading residential interior design projects in Maine and New England for over 10 years. In the summer of 2024 she relocated to the Midcoast from South Portland where she had worked for Huffard House Interior Design for 8 years.
Ashley enjoys designing spaces with the clients’ unique needs, interests and experiences in mind. She believes that a designers job is to connect the clients’ project with vetted service providers and share quality options and recommendations to help guide their decision-making. She enjoys streamlining interior renovation and new construction projects by helping clients make and communicate design decisions more efficiently.
Ashley is especially passionate about the decorative layers of interior design and procuring quality rugs, fabrics, furniture and fixtures. When not creating for WRKroom, Ashley enjoys spending time with her young family, traveling, skiing, hiking and painting.
Ashley has a BA in International Business from Richmond, the American University in London.
Ashley Lowe
Office Manager & Design Assistant
Ashley spent the last ten years leading operations for a Midcoast Maine design-build firm, where she developed a strong foundation in coordinating complex projects and maintaining seamless communication across clients, subcontractors, vendors, and other industry professionals. Her personal relationships within the local community are invaluable to our clients.
Ashley is passionate about helping people reimagine their spaces—no matter their style or budget—and is committed to making the process of renovating or building a home less stressful. Her clear, compassionate communication style helps guide clients through the design process with confidence, care, and clarity.
Rooted in the Midcoast Maine community, Ashley values the relationships she builds through her work and takes pride in being a reliable, thoughtful presence from concept to completion. Whether supporting the design team or managing day-to-day operations of WRKroom, she is driven by a desire to see every client not just satisfied—but truly excited about the space they’ve created.
Ashley is a graduate of Simmons College. Outside of the office, you’ll find Ashley gardening, birdwatching, and spending time with her partner Ben and their beloved dog, Ginger. She also enjoys nurturing her collection of houseplants, the art of mixing drinks and gathering with family and friends.
