Kate Rohrer, founder and creative director of ROHE Creative, joins us for Friday Five to share her love of jumpsuits, earthy scents, mini lamps, and more.

While studying interior design in college, Kate Rohrer waited tables and poured cocktails at Stephen Starr?s flagship eatery in Philadelphia, The Continental. Not only did Rohrer earn a paycheck, she experienced the impact of design firsthand. This real-life case study still continues to inform many of her hospitality projects today.
Even though Rohrer always wanted to be a designer, the path to get there was hardly a smooth one. By the time she founded her firm ROHE Creative in 2014, she already had her share of sleepless nights and major leaps of faith. ?I would say the moment it all became real was when I took on my first restaurant project,? Rohrer says. ?I had a newborn at home, no real team behind me, and no studio. Just my living room floor with material skewed about.? Kate Rohrer \ Photo: Inna Spivakova
Those early struggles were equal parts exhilarating and terrifying for the designer, who now takes a holistic approach to every aspect of her work, from construction challenges to budgets and schedules. Rohrer also never ties herself to a single period, but instead seamlessly blends disparate styles to create strong narratives. By being open to unique sourcing and styling elements, the more impactful the moments in each of Rohrer?s spaces.
When the ever-busy Rohrer does have some spare time, she?s tackling...