Our Team
Kaila Niles
Director of Creative Operations
Kaila is a creative director and designer with fifteen years of experience leading interior design, marketing, and branding teams for world-class and bespoke brands. This diverse path led her to Hommeboys at an exciting time, as we prepared to introduce Haus of Hommeboys, our custom millwork & cabinetry studio and furniture atelier. Though she has bounced around from the Bay Area to New York to Los Angeles and back again as an art director, concept designer, and stylist, Kaila’s deep love for Northern California continues to draw and inspire her. For the past five years, Kaila has been the Chief Creative Officer for a studio focused on interior design and branding, which she co-founded. All areas of Kaila's work utilize her innate sense of style and balance. She works from an intuitive and energetic place with a focus on texture, color, and light. She is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley.
Liz Smethwick
ASSOCIATE DESIGNER
A native of Grand Rapids, MI, Liz graduated from CIDA-accredited Kendall College of Art and Design with a BFA in Interior Design. A multi-disciplinary artist, Liz’s personal artistic pursuits in fiber and ceramic arts, as well as her deep love of nature, serve as inspiration for her work with Hommeboys. From creating 3D visualizations for clients, to selecting finishes and collaborating on all phases of design, Liz strives to create the ultimate balance of beauty and functionality for clients with a deep and nuanced understanding of the incredible impact of both on the ease and inspiration of our daily experience. Her extensive knowledge in both materials and their application adds an essential layer of practicality to her work. One of her guiding principles is to create enduring designs, utilizing natural materials, that not only stand the test of time but develop layers of character, further enriching the space.
Maya Ibitz
Design ASSISTANT
For Maya, joining the Hommeboys team has been a return to her roots. Her Sonoma upbringing provides her with an exceptional understanding of the region and its unique aesthetic and lifestyle. A graduate of the University of California, Davis, Maya received her BA in Design, bringing to the studio diverse knowledge in all aspects of design, including drafting and 3D modeling, graphic design, industrial design, UI/UX design, and photography. What drives Maya’s work is an appreciation for the emotionality of design, especially for our residential clients who are impacted by these interiors daily. No matter if she is working on architectural plans, 3D models or cabinetry drawings, or assisting on a photoshoot, Maya is led by a desire to evoke emotion in the client or viewer.