The Journal

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.

Trends

Radiant Orchid! Pantone 2014 Color of the Year!

Radiant Orchid! Pantone 2014 Color of the Year! I wish someone would spell my name out in orchids (Radiant Orchid, of course!)! It is that time of year again that we are all…

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Fall Design Trends Lean Towards Classically Southern!

Fall Design Trends Lean Towards Classically Southern! I would never describe my style of design as “trendy”. Livable luxury and elegance tend to keep me looking for what is truly…

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Luxury Interior Designer Looking to the Runway for Fall Design Trends

Luxury Interior Designer Looking to the Runway for Fall Design Trends For those of you that know me, you already know that I work just as hard at keeping myself “in style” as I do…

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Marsala- Pantone’s Color of the Year 2015!

Marsala- Pantone’s Color of the Year 2015! One of the most exciting things I look forward to each year is Pantone announcing their color of the year. Last year, “Radiant Orchid”…

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Spring Trend Alert: Pink & Orange

Spring Trend Alert: Pink & Orange Attention! My trend alert prediction is that Pink and Orange are going to be very “Hot” for 2014! I love these two colors together as they are a…

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Tip of the Week: Trends - Budget & Architectural Elements

Tip of the Week: Trends - Budget & Architectural Elements NOTE: If you are having trouble viewing this video from your Inbox subscription, click the video title in your email to…

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Tip of the Week: Trends – Wood Floors

Tip of the Week: Trends – Wood Floors NOTE: If you are having problems viewing this video via subscription, click the video title to play. BUILDER CONTACT INFORMATION: Edward K.…