About Ponton Interiors


PRINCIPAL DESIGNER

 
Kylie Ponton Principal Designer at Ponton Interiors

Kylie Ponton

My name is Kylie Ponton and I am the Principal Designer and owner of Ponton Interiors in Tampa, FL. My favorite spaces to create are luxurious coastal havens and cosmopolitan chic retreats, and I always find inspiration traveling and exploring the outdoors. I am passionate about all the tiniest details in design and believe in creating a unique story for my clients. When not designing, you can find me out adventuring with my family or at live music venues. I am so looking forward to connecting with you about your project!

Credentials

Kylie Ponton is an ASID licensed interior designer and earned her degree at the International Academy of Design and Technology. With over 15 years of experience in the design industry, Kylie leads Ponton Interiors to create inspired homes with an emphasis on clean lines and meaningful details, all curated with thoughtful attention to classical design elements.

After becoming NCIDQ certified in 2016, Kylie decided to start her new venture, Ponton Interiors, a boutique interior design firm that prides itself on attention to detail, luxurious designs, and working with the best contractors in the business. The Ponton Interiors Design aesthetic reflects the individuals they serve, with roots in transitional design coupled with eclectic touches. We can’t wait to help you with your project!

 

Meet the Team


 

Tanner Arkfeld

interior designer

My name is Tanner and I am a Interior Designer at Ponton Interiors. I graduated from Central Michigan University in 2019 with a degree in Interior Design and Art. I was raised in beautiful northern Michigan and grew up snowboarding, golfing and spending summer days on Lake Michigan. In 2021, I decided it was time to trade the snow for sand and I moved to Florida.

I’ve had a love for design for as long as I can remember. My favorite part of being a designer is the rush I get when a client sees their space for the first time. The look of pure happiness on their face and knowing that I had a part of making their house a home. It really makes me love what I do.

After office hours, I love taking my golden retriever Maisie to the dog beach, going to the pool or exploring and trying new things in Tampa!

 

 

Sarah Schneider

interior designer

I’m Sarah, and my journey into interior design began in my hometown of Jacksonville Beach. Growing up in an artistic family and being exposed to construction from a young age, I developed a deep appreciation for design. I spent my childhood collecting shark teeth and studying the gorgeous coastal homes that dotted our shores.

I followed my passion for design to Florida State College of Jacksonville, where I earned my degree in Interior Design. Four years ago, I took a leap of faith and moved to St. Petersburg to chase my dream of becoming an interior designer. I recently celebrated a big milestone—buying a home here, where my family and our chocolate Lab are making lots of happy memories.

Travel is one of my greatest loves, and I find endless inspiration in exploring new places. Whether it’s soaking up unique architecture or diving into different cultures, each adventure adds a special touch to my designs.

 At Ponton Interiors, I’m excited to bring a touch of coastal charm and global inspiration to each project. I love crafting spaces that are not only beautiful and functional but also deeply personal and reflective of my clients’ unique stories. 

 

 

Adrianna Plotner

Junior designer

My name is Adrianna and I am a Junior Designer at Ponton Interiors, where I work closely with the Principal Designer to perform multiple essential duties that help ensure client satisfaction. Some of my favorite daily tasks include assisting with selecting fabric samples, resourcing for different furniture pieces and helping create vision boards.

In my free time, I love spending time with my husband and two daughters. We traveling the country, being outdoors and exploring new places. Currently I’m completing my Business Degree, while absorbing all things design and shadowing our project management processes. With plans to pursue my contractor’s license in the next few years,

 

 

Coraly Castellanos

Operations director

My name is Coraly and I am the Operations Director at Ponton Interiors. I joined the firm with 12 years of experience working in the interior design industry. I work in all areas in the office as the jack-of-all-trades, from accounting and administrative to procurement and expediting.  I also serve as a liaison to maintain our closest relationships with our manufacturers, sales reps, subcontractors, warehouses and many more. I truly enjoy working with the many fabulous sales reps that cater to the design trade. One of my greatest assets is my attention to detail. My goal is to help ensure every project exceeds, not only the expectations of the fabulous design team, but also our wonderful clients. 

I was born in New Jersey of Puerto Rican descent; and speak and write fluent Spanish. I love spending time with my husband Job, my only son Giovanni, my doggy Luna and my entire extended family.  Jehovah is who I rely on the most to guide me through life as a JW. I have a passion for nature, animals, family, and dabbling in photography.  I'm also excited to be working with our favorite non-profit organization, Savvy Giving by Design. 

 

 

Diana Garcia

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Expediting Project Manager

My name is Diana, and I am an expediting project manager. My goal is to streamline processes and ensure that deadlines are not only met but also exceeded. I am committed to collaborating with the team to meet the project's goals.

 I was born in New York City, and I think it's the greatest city (perhaps a bit biased!). I am new to the Tampa Bay area, and I reside in the area with my husband. We enjoy volunteering and serving our community as JW.  My biggest passion is traveling, meeting new people, and creating new experiences. Also, my husband and I are the true definition of beach bums and try to make it to the beach as much as possible. In our free time, you can find me spending time with my family and friends.