About

Hello! We’re Lindsay + David, the husband and wife duo behind Key + Shade Interior Design. Since 2010, every project has begun with an understanding of the client’s personality. From a brownstone in Brooklyn to a beach house in Westport, the final result is always a representation of those who inhabit the space.

Lindsay Key

Raised in the West Village and Winhall, VT, I get my inspiration from the vibrancy of New York City and the peacefulness of the Vermont countryside. With a BA in Installation + Sculpture Art from Oberlin College, I was intrigued by how art can influence design. After graduating with a BFA from NY School of Interior Design, I trained under Ken Walker of Kenneth Brian Walker Interiors for 3 years before opening Key + Shade Interior Design in 2010. Bringing my art background into every project, I create colorful textured spaces that are livable and bring joyfulness to my clients.

DAVID SHADE

I grew up in my mother’s native country of Germany, constantly traveling to my father’s Israel and everywhere between, giving me a passion for a variety of cultures. Looking for an outlet that would embrace my creativity and diversity, I moved to New York City at 23 and worked in TV/Film and Fashion for 10 years before joining Key + Shade in 2012.

Lindsay’s eye for artful design and David’s cultural heritage combine to create unique yet practical spaces.