About Ponton Interiors
PRINCIPAL DESIGNER
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
Alexia Stalpes
INTERIOR DESIGNER
My name is Alexia and I am an Interior Designer at Ponton Interiors. My love for design began at a young age, sketching floor plans and always re-designing my bedroom and the living room (sorry Mom). This passion for design led me to The Art Institutes International Minnesota, where I received my Bachelors of Science in Interior Design in 2014. Seeking sunshine and warmth, I moved to Tampa after graduation and began working in design, with a focus on luxury residential and new construction. I see the endless possibilities every time I walk into a space and I especially love the adventures and the challenges that come with each project. I appreciate the positive impact that design has on the way individuals live their lives.
When I’m not lugging tile and rug samples, you can find me spending time with my little pawtner in crime, Winston (the Mini-Dachshund), exercising, or beaching, boating and brunching with my friends and family!
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.
Adrianna Plotner
junior designer
My name is Adrianna and I am a Junior Designer at Ponton Interiors, where I work closely with both the Principal and Interior Designers 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 family and traveling the country with my family. 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, I’m enjoying growing with the team at Ponton Interiors.
Tanner Arkfeld
Junior designer
My name is Tanner and I am a Junior 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!
Alessandra Ausset
design + Marketing Assistant
My name is Alessandra and I am a Junior Design Assistant at PI! In 2021, I graduated from the University of South Florida with a Global Business and Marketing Concentration B.A. in addition to a Certificate in Visualization and Design. I am currently attending the Academy of Art University for a Masters in Interior Architecture and Design. I'm an Italian American born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and grew up in Sanremo, Italy. During my Junior year of college, I studied abroad in Florence, Italy where I grew a passion for design and art. At Ponton Interiors, I do a combination of things such as promoting, planning, analyzing and more. I love creating content that is able to attract the right people and tell a story. (It's easy when you work for a great company!) I've learned so much as an intern and continue to grow now as a junior design assistant and soon-to-be Interior Designer.