Carla Kantola is the owner and principal of C. Kantola Interiors specializing in high-end residential design. Graduating from the Art Institute of Atlanta with a BFA in Interior Design, Kantola began her career as an associate of Gandy Peace before launching her own firm in 2002. She has completed projects in Tennessee, Texas, Illinois and Nebraska as well as several in Georgia.

Kantola has served on the board of ASID and received a Design in Excellence Award in the residential category. Her projects have been featured in several magazines, newspapers and the design book Beautiful Interiors.