Writing on design.
A decade-plus of Kimberly's essays, how-tos, color crushes, before-and-afters, and dispatches from the road. Search by topic below.
Adding Drama with Sassy Seating (Part 1): Hooded Chairs
Adding Drama with Sassy Seating (Part 1): Hooded Chairs Looking for dramatic edge? Consider a hooded chair! It’s a little bit sexy and a lot bit “WOW”! Take a look at these sassy…
Adding Drama with Sassy Seating (Part 2): Lucite Chairs
Adding Drama with Sassy Seating (Part 2): Lucite Chairs It’s hard to believe that a completely transparent piece of furniture is able to transform the vibe of an entire room, but…
Al Fresco Furniture!
Al Fresco Furniture! Ok, friends… It’s that time of year when we FINALLY get to start ‘living’ outside again! With that in mind, we must start thinking about how we want our…
Beautiful Tabletop Books!
Beautiful Tabletop Books! Ever wonder how to start your own collection of tabletop books? My approach is simple: collect what you love! What interests you? Interior design,…
Carpeting (Part 1): Top 5 Things to Know about FLOR Carpet Squares
Carpeting (Part 1): Top 5 Things to Know about FLOR Carpet Squares A couple of weeks ago, I touted FLOR Carpet Squares as my Fab Friday Design Find of the week. As promised, I am…
Carpeting (Part 2): TOP 5 Reasons to Choose Mohawk SmartStrand
Carpeting (Part 2): TOP 5 Reasons to Choose Mohawk SmartStrand Yesterday, I blogged about FLOR carpet squares… They are certainly a fabulous and versatile option that will fit…
Coffee Table Styling!
Coffee Table Styling! One of the questions I get asked a lot as a designer, is “how should I style my coffee table”? It seems like such a small and relatively unimportant process…
Creativity & Quality in Interior Design: The Rug Company
Creativity & Quality in Interior Design: The Rug Company As I was reading the September/October issue of Lonny Magazine, I ran across this video created by The Rug Company. The…
How to Set a Fall Tabletop!
How to Set a Fall Tabletop! First, one must decide what feeling their tabletop will have… Rustic, Romantic, Eclectic, Formal etc… Once you determine the style of entertaining you…
Interior Design: My Balancing Act with Lamps
Interior Design: My Balancing Act with Lamps Lamps are some of my very favorite elements in almost every space I design! Their charming appeal creates a warm and inviting…
Interior Design: Swan Chair Transformed for Breast Cancer Charity
Interior Design: Swan Chair Transformed for Breast Cancer Charity You have likely seen photos of Swan chairs in popular interior design magazines (Or perhaps, you may have even…
Just “Wing” It! From the KHI Retail Studios – Winged Chairs!
Just “Wing” It! From the KHI Retail Studios – Winged Chairs! Called the wing back, easy chair or fireside chair, the wing chair as we know it developed over time. Wing chairs…
Ep #24 the right rug
Ep #24 the right rug Have you ever been stumped on what size, pattern or fabric to look for when buying a rug? These are common questions and often can get people very confused.…
An Elaborate Coastal Inspired Tablescape
An Elaborate Coastal Inspired Tablescape There’s nothing more fun than setting the table, am I right? Adding in layers of design, whimsical pops of colors, and getting creative…
3 Reasons You Should Always Consider Custom Furniture
Online Courses Free Color Workshop Blog Login 3 Reasons You Should Always Consider Custom Furniture interior design tips Oct 05, 2020 Benefits of Luxury Custom Furniture Style,…
5 Easy Tips To Use When Styling A Coffee Table
Online Courses Free Color Workshop Blog Login 5 Easy Tips To Use When Styling A Coffee Table inspiration Oct 20, 2020 1. Use a tray – This is key for beginner decorators. A tray…
How To Style A Coffee Table
How To Style A Coffee Table 1. Use a tray – This is key for beginner decorators. A tray forces you to use only the space provided and sets boundaries for decorative objects…
Comfortable Luxury
Comfortable Luxury This home overlooks the intercoastal waterway framing a spectacular view. In order to frame the view and take full advantage of the comfortable feeling that the…
Movable Floor-Coverings (Part 2): TOP 5 FACTS to Know about Oushak Rugs
Movable Floor-Coverings (Part 2): TOP 5 FACTS to Know about Oushak Rugs Now that you have learned about Oriental rugs, I would like to share about another kind of rug that is…
MY TOP FIVE LIST OF ASYMMETRICAL COFFEE TABLE ELEMENTS
MY TOP FIVE LIST OF ASYMMETRICAL COFFEE TABLE ELEMENTS Although there are many ways to decorate a coffee table, asymmetrical designs are among my very favorites! I love the way…