Why We Should Curate, Not Accumulate
MEET KENZIE ARMSTRONG, OUR SIGNING PARALEGAL
Step into a home where calm meets class; open spaces, quiet elegance, and thoughtful design turn everyday living into a curated experience. Luxury minimalism matches the sleek restraint of minimalism with the richness of high-end materials, creating a calming and refined home. QUALITY OVER QUANTITY In luxury minimalism, you choose every piece with care. Rather than filling a space with decorations or duplicate furniture, the goal is to curate , not accumulate. This means selecting fewer items but ensuring each is well-crafted, functional, and built to last. When designed with intention, a single, perfectly upholstered armchair can say more than an entire matching set. TIMELESS MATERIALS Luxury minimalists gravitate toward natural, enduring elements like warm wood, cool stone, and tranquil bamboo. These elements age beautifully and add character over time, grounding your space in authenticity and durability. The blend of raw and refined textures creates depth without being overwhelming. A NEUTRAL PALETTE Color plays a subtle but essential role in this aesthetic. Soft neutrals like cream, taupe, charcoal, and muted grays form the foundation of most luxury minimalist spaces. These hues soothe the mind and allow your eyes to rest, setting a peaceful tone throughout your home. Accents in metallic finishes or rich earth tones can add contrast and sophistication. PURPOSEFUL DESIGN AND LAYOUT Every object has a role, and every room serves a purpose. Clean lines, open floor plans, and thoughtfully placed furniture help create visual clarity and functional flow. Instead of crowding a space with décor, luxury minimalism encourages breathing room in a space dedicated to your lifestyle. SUSTAINABILITY WITH STYLE This lifestyle also embraces conscious living. By investing in a few high-quality pieces, you create less waste. Luxury minimalism is rooted in sustainability for the environment and for your peace of mind. Overall, luxury minimalism invites you to slow down, declutter with purpose, and surround yourself with beauty that endures. It’s about living intentionally with less noise, more clarity, and a quiet kind of sophistication that never goes out of style.
Clients creating their estate plans often have questions about the documents and details involved in leaving a meaningful legacy. For Kenzie Armstrong, answering those questions is a joy and a privilege. As our firm’s signing paralegal, she meets with clients before and after their documents are prepared to review the plans,
answer questions, support them during a signing meeting, and present them with their completed portfolios to take home. “Our clients are folks who love their families and just want to do right by the ones they love,” she says. “Helping them lay plans to make things easier for people they care about is very fulfilling.” Kenzie joined Litherland, Kennedy & Associates in the summer of 2023 after working as an administrator at a tech startup. Most employees worked remotely, except her. “I missed the human aspect of working face-to-face with colleagues,” she says. She began at Litherland, Kennedy’s front desk and later transitioned to working directly with clients. The firm’s leadership sets the tone for warm, responsive relationships with clients. “I love meeting with folks and answering tons of questions,” Kenzie says. “That culture comes from the top down. Our attorneys really care about the educational aspect of our work.” Kenzie came to Silicon Valley after graduating from Morehead State University in Kentucky and working for law firms in her home state. She first came to California on a two-week vacation with a college friend. “But I just fell in love with the area,” she says. “And eight years later, I’m still here.”
Kenzie has an active creative life outside work, including crocheting, embroidering, making ceramics, and painting in watercolors and acrylics. She attends many of the Bay Area’s art and wine festivals. “I love speaking with other artists and getting people’s perspective on things,” she says. “That is a through-line in my life,” she adds. “I love hearing people’s perspectives on things.”
Another of Kenzie’s great loves is her pet Netherland dwarf rabbit Jude — a playful little force of nature. About the size of a Beanie Baby, Jude “enjoys roaming around the house, comes when you call, and obviously believes ‘I am a person, not a rabbit,’” Kenzie says. “He is so sweet.”
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