styling with 

patina & purpose

A woman with long wavy brown hair, wearing a black top and a black blazer, standing in a doorway with a neutral expression, hand on her hip, in a dimly lit room.

Genesis mckellar | founder & principal stylist

Gen McKellar is an interior designer and stylist known for creating layered, inviting spaces that feel both grounded and refined. With a foundation in styling, sourcing, and spatial design, her work blends timeworn pieces with contemporary elements to create environments that feel curated and deeply considered.

What began as a personal pursuit to transform her own home through thoughtful updates and collected finds, has evolved into a design practice rooted in intention, research, and a strong point of view.

Gen’s work is defined by a balance of warmth and restraint, where storied objects are paired with modern forms to create spaces that feel lived-in, elevated, and enduring.

Whatever you do, do well. For when you go to the grave,

there will be no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Living room with a white upholstered curved sofa, a brown side table, a beige armchair with a lamp, and a coffee table with a bouquet of white flowers. The room features a black fireplace, framed artwork of a crown of thorns, and several small sketches on the wall, with a window behind the curtains.
A living room corner with a marble-topped round table, books, a beige armchair, a window with beige curtains, a white brick fireplace, and two lit candles in a candelabrum.
Interior of a modern bedroom featuring a black curved headboard, black pillows, brass wall sconces, a framed botanical artwork, dark walls, a window with black blinds, and a carpeted floor.
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