Meet AK.
Studio AK is a New York-based interior design studio founded by Anna Baraness and Kristin Tarsi, known for creating luxurious yet comfortable, highly personalized residential spaces with timeless appeal. With over 35 years of combined experience at top interiors firms, Baraness and Tarsi bring a wealth of expertise and a refined design sensibility to every project. Their work is characterized by a thoughtful balance of clean-lined classicism and modern functionality, always tailored to reflect the unique lifestyles and taste of their discerning clients. With a strong emphasis on livable beauty, craftsmanship, and enduring style, Studio AK continues to create homes that are both elegant and deeply personal.
Specializing in high-end renovations and bespoke furnishings, Studio AK is engaged in complex residential projects ranging from apartments in Manhattan to family compounds and vacation homes in exclusive communities throughout North America.
The Studio has earned a reputation for its discretion, hands-on approach, and attention to detail, guiding clients seamlessly through the design process - from concept to final installation. Featured in major publications and named to the 2025 Luxe Gold List, Studio AK continues to be a rising name in luxury interiors.
Anna Baraness - Partner
Prior to founding Studio AK, Anna spent eight years working at Victoria Hagan. Her most recent role was that of Associate where she ran high-budget projects including a private estate on Jupiter Island, Florida, a vacation home in Aspen, apartments in Manhattan and a beach house on a private island in the Bahamas. Prior, she lived in London working for renowned interior design companies leading projects ranging from a Royal Residence in Jordan, a Lutyens estate in Berkshire and multiple residences throughout the UK and Europe. Anna holds a Sociology and Art History degree from Guelph University and a Bachelor of Interior Design degree from Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University) in Toronto. Anna currently resides in Brooklyn with her husband and two young children.
Kristin Tarsi - Partner
Prior to founding Studio AK, Kristin spent nearly a decade at Victoria Hagan where she and Anna met. As Senior Designer, she managed multi-million dollar interiors projects all over the US including an estate in Palm Beach, a lakefront home in Chicago, apartments in Manhattan, and vacation homes in Aspen, the Hamptons, and the Yellowstone Club in Montana. Kristin holds degrees from Tulane University and Parsons School of Design, and resides on Manhattan’s Upper West Side with her husband and two daughters.