Enterprise-Grade Project Delivery. Boutique-Level Service.
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, AK Design Group has partnered with hotel franchisees, developers, operators, and investors since 2002. The firm provides hospitality interior design and FF&E procurement services for projects nationwide, with deep experience supporting franchise owners across the Hilton Worldwide, Marriott International, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, and IHG Hotels & Resorts brand portfolios.
Led by Founder and Design Principal Andrea Gillespie, NCIDQ, and Managing Principal David Gillespie, AK Design Group brings decades of combined experience and processes in hospitality interior design, project management, brand standards compliance, ocean and domestic freight, and warehousing services. Clients benefit from the continuity of an established team that anticipates challenges and supports effective coordination among architects, contractors, FF&E installers, and hotel operations.
Design Vision. Technical Rigor. Disciplined Execution.
Whether engaged for interior design, FF&E procurement, or an integrated scope, our team brings the creative and technical expertise of commercial interior design—including space planning, CAD and Revit documentation, and detailed specification writing—together with a practical understanding of the financial, logistical, and project-management considerations that shape successful hospitality projects. The result is a cohesive, well-executed hospitality environment that strengthens the guest experience while advancing the owner’s objectives for asset positioning, cost management, risk mitigation, and long-term operational efficiency.
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