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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.

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TOP FIVE KIMPLISTIC TIPS for FABLITIZING Small Interior Design Spaces

TOP FIVE KIMPLISTIC TIPS for FABLITIZING Small Interior Design Spaces The majority of my business is centered around luxury interior design, and my clients have very high…

News & Press

TV & News

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Essays

Two Little Words That Can Change the Life of Your Interior Design

Two Little Words That Can Change the Life of Your Interior Design Recently, I attended Maria Killam’s workshop on color. I became a certified “True Colour Expert” and I can…

Southern Style

Under the Influence of Southern Design Part II: “Southern Charmed”

Under the Influence of Southern Design Part II: “Southern Charmed” charm /CHärm/: (n) The Power of quality of giving delight or arousing admiration (v) Delight greatly Having…

Southern Style

Under the Influence of Southern Design! Part I

Under the Influence of Southern Design! Part I Southern design can be intoxicating! As I think about my many southern clients and how I have approached their design, I again…

Holidays

Valentine’s Day Inspiration!

Valentine’s Day Inspiration! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and with that, I wanted to share a few simple ways to incorporate pink or red into your home! First, who…

The Pilates Series

VIDEO BLOG – Designer Pilates (Part 1): Getting the Bones Right

VIDEO BLOG – Designer Pilates (Part 1): Getting the Bones Right NOTE: If you are having problems viewing this video, try CLICKING on the word “VIDEO”, and that should do it. In…

Fabulously

VIDEO BLOG - Fabulous Idea for Hanging Garland Around Your Front Door

VIDEO BLOG - Fabulous Idea for Hanging Garland Around Your Front Door NOW, GO HAVE AN “It’s So Fabulous!” DAY! IF YOU WOULD LIKE HELP WITH MAKING YOUR HOME EVEN MORE FABULOUS,…

Holidays

VLOG: Idea of the Week #1 Valentine's Eco Friendly Gifts

VLOG: Idea of the Week #1 Valentine's Eco Friendly Gifts February 9th, 2011 | Tags: antique jewelry, eco friendly valentine's gifts, handbags, Knotting Hill Interiors, reclaimed…

Walls & Surfaces

Wall Collages of Pictures

Wall Collages of Pictures Yesterday’s post was all about wall collages of plates, and today is all about wall collages of pictures (and other objects!). Rather than arranging your…

Walls & Surfaces

Wallpapers… We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby! (Part 1 – Damasks)

Wallpapers… We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby! (Part 1 – Damasks) Photo from House Beautiful. Many of my interior design clients are surprised to learn that I am a HUGE proponent of…

Walls & Surfaces

Wallpapers… We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby! (Part 2 – Texture)

Wallpapers… We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby! (Part 2 – Texture) Many modern wallpapers now give the appearance of a textured finish. Some of the finishes that were once reserved for…

Essays

Warehouse Sale!

Warehouse Sale! 🌸🌼It is the first week of Spring and it is time to incorporate fresh design elements around your home! Stop by during our week long sale to find some new items at…

Essays

WE HAVE A BLOG SUBSCRIBERS GIVEAWAY WINNER!

WE HAVE A BLOG SUBSCRIBERS GIVEAWAY WINNER! WE HAVE A WINNER FOR OUR LATEST BLOG SUBSCRIBERS GIVEAWAY! DRUMROLL, PLEASSSSSEEEE….. IT’S BETTY MORROW CHRISTOPHER OF MYRTLE BEACH,…

Essays

We’re Blushing!

We’re Blushing! Who else is loving blush tones for 2016?! Better Homes & Garden just put out this beautiful palette below. This color can look stunning in so many ways, not only…

Walls & Surfaces

What’s UP?!: TOP FIVE Ways to “Fablitize” Your Ceilings

What’s UP?!: TOP FIVE Ways to “Fablitize” Your Ceilings Ceilings are generally one of the most overlooked locations in most homes. However, a blank ceiling provides the perfect…

Walls & Surfaces

Whimsical Wallpaper for Powder Rooms!

Whimsical Wallpaper for Powder Rooms! Powder rooms are the perfect place to be a bit fun and adventurous in your design choices. They’re usually smaller spaces that won’t require…

Why not Red kitchen cabinets?  The Power of Red for one of my Myrtle Beach Interior Design Clients…
Spaces

Why not Red kitchen cabinets? The Power of Red for one of my Myrtle Beach Interior Design Clients…

Why not Red kitchen cabinets? The Power of Red for one of my Myrtle Beach Interior Design Clients… I am not sure if there is any other color in the entire fan deck that has more…