woman-owned since 2022
A.K.A is a woman-owned horticultural design studio, working across New York City since 2022. We design, build, and install out of the Williamsburg studio. We hold our clients for years, not projects.
A.K.A
Let’s Grow Something
Plant design, florals, and care, all in one place.
services
We bring nature to the places you live, work, and gather through thoughtful design, seasonal florals, and ongoing care.
our ideology
How we work matters as much as what we make. These are the things we hold to, and the way a project runs with us.
organic and sustainable practice
Our horticultural and floral work follows organic and sustainable practices. We are a foam-free studio: floral foam is a material that does not break down, so we build without it. In most of our maintenance programs we manage pests with beneficial insects rather than chemical treatments.
seasonal by the week
We shop the flower market each week and build from what is genuinely in season. It is why no two weeks look quite the same, and why the work stays close to whatever is growing now.
nothing goes to waste
Event florals and plants are always composted or re-homed at the end of their life. We donate them to community institutions, local businesses, and parks rather than sending anything to landfill.
community and education
We are a relationship-based studio. We collaborate closely with the designers, operators, and in-house teams we work alongside, and we teach as we go, so the people who share a space with these plants know how to keep them well. Our clients matter to us, and the care we give them is the part of this work we are proudest of.
our process
a growing
relationship
From the first idea to the everyday tending, we’re here for the life of your space.
First, we see
the possibility.
It starts with a walkthrough of your space. We explore the light, the setting, and what you have in mind, then bring the idea into focus with a moodboard or design sketches.
Together, we define the scope and creative elements. You receive an initial quote and project timeline, with a deposit to get things growing.
- walkthrough
- concept
- proposal
Then, we
bring it to life.
Our Horticultural Design Team brings every part of the design into your space, placing each plant and finishing each detail with care.
We handle the installation and protect the space as we work, so all that’s left behind is a place that feels a little more alive.
- deliver
- install
- review
And keep
it growing.
A living space keeps changing. We create a care plan and visit schedule around yours, keeping your plants healthy and your design growing beautifully.
From watering and pruning to repotting and pest care, we do the tending—and share what we know along the way. Plant replacements are included where appropriate.
- educate
- maintain
- grow together
portfolio
services
Let’s Grow SomethingDesign & Installation
We begin with your space, its conditions, and your aesthetic. A walkthrough, moodboard or sketches, and thoughtfully sourced plants and vessels shape a design that belongs.
explore our design packages
Seed
Considered accents, from a few large plants to smaller arrangements.
Garden
Abundant greenery, curated planters, landscapes, and terraces.
Forest
Integrated ecosystems, custom planters, rare plants, green walls, and rooftop gardens.
Maintenance & Care
Watering, pruning, fertilizing, repotting, leaf dusting and cleaning, pest prevention, and cosmetic care, tailored to the life of your design. Complimentary plant replacements are included (terms apply).
Weekly Florals
A fresh, seasonal composition designed and delivered each week. Vessels, care between visits, and a dedicated account designer are included, along with special order and event discounts.
Small
$195 / week
Medium
$375 / week
Large
$490 / week
XL
$595 / week
Event Activations
We design plants and florals that bring your botanical visions to life. From a single styled moment to an entire room built from the ground up, we source, build and install on site, then clear everything away afterwards. We work around your space, your creative team, and your schedule.
merch
Embroidered in Brooklyn. Made for everyday.
about a.k.a
Atafeh Karimi founded A.K.A in 2022, with our studio located in Williamsburg. Our team of horticultural designers and florists work between hotels, workplaces, restaurants, and private residences. We are a small and dedicated team who feel that a connection to nature is integral to a happy and productive environment.
Our ethos is to bring nature, horticultural education, and Biophilic Design to the spaces, people, and companies that make up New York City. We care about the plants long after they are installed, and about the people who live and work alongside them.
We so appreciate you being a part of our mission and supporting our growing team of Horticultural Designers.