Sunday, February 18, 2018

The 2018 Décor and Color Trends We Loved

We at KMW Interiors are settling in to 2018 after returning from Winter Las Vegas Market (there's another one coming up in July BTW). We searched out new (and not so new) trends, and man, did we find them! Here are a few of them that we LOVED that you're probably going to see a lot of.

Future’s so Bright…

Photo Credit: Mitchell Gold+Bob Williams 2018 Spring Collection

Color is trending! Although the base colors of grey’s/silver, black, white and taupe still rule the roost, adding pops of color has become an essential element in current interior decoration. Major furniture and décor brands are adding bright pops of colors to liven up the established neutral palate. The number one color I’ve seen is 2018’s pantone color of the year, ultra-violet. Other colors I’ve seen are magenta, emerald green, indigo and shades of orange and yellow.

Into the Woods!
Photo Credit: CB2 Look Book 2018
One trend I’ve seen, that seems here to stay for a while, is the use of woods like teak and walnut. However, there are alternatives out there that are beautiful and even more sustainable than teak and walnut. Woods like Acacia and manago are being used more and more. Teak and Walnut, in particular, harken back to the trends established during the rise of mid-century modern style. Mid-century style has been embraced by younger generations and has returned with a vengeance! You’ll see a lot of teak, walnut and exotic sustainable wood furniture pieces, décor elements and even decorative art! Another benefit of exotic wood elements in design is that it works fabulously with the next trend…

African Roots 
Photo Credit: Restoration Hardware
It seems like the design community is going back to our human ancestral roots! African and afro-centric design elements are showing up in countless furniture store catalogs and brand look books. The most common elements are decorative pillows, throws and area rugs. Just adding these simple elements can make your place look updated and on trend! The combo of teak elements with African mud-cloth décor really creates a current, cultural, yet casual, look.

The “Rustic” Industry… 
Photo Credit: Scott Living
Another trend we LOVED is the continuing combination of rustic country elements with industrial details. This is really something you can see in furniture collections like those from the Scott Brothers and Magnolia Home. This trend isn’t new, however, popular furniture suppliers are providing options that make this look more accessible. So, we’ll be seeing this a lot more often in homes. Elements of this style include: Dark iron or dark finished metal; white-washed and wire brushed wood finishes; industrial elements like casters and metal pipe accents.

Geometry "Class"
Photo Credit: Hauzzz Interiors
Another interesting trend that has been around for a few years, and getting increasingly popular, is geometric decor and design elements. You'll see this everywhere, from fabric prints to table bases and even kitchen accessories! This is another trend that is a reboot from the mid-century modern style that dominated the 60's. Again, the younger generations have really embraced geometric patterns and structural elements.

Marble-ous Daaarling...
Photo Credit: Offbeat Home & Life
This trend is still going strong! If you want to make something look cool and updated, forgret the bird! Put marble on it! This material has made it into every element you can think of for the home and beyond. Furniture, counter-tops, floors, showers, contact paper, office accessories, kitchen accessories and everthing in between! There are many alterntives to marble that look like marble without the crazy cost, like quartz and porcelain materials, so it's gotten increasingly accessible. Marble is a classy material, so I don't see this going out of style any time soon. 

The Golden Age
Photo Credit: Decor Pad

Yup! Gold and rose gold are still in! Not only are they still in, they're showing up in more places in the home! Last year it seemed to be relegated to the accent furniture and accessory market. Now, its showing up in kitchens and bathrooms in the form of fixtures and hardware. I remember the "olden" days when I was called to renovate and change out the dated 1980's gold kitchen and bath elements with stainless steel. Now, I have to put gold back in! There are a few important things to note: the fixture and hardware designs are much more streamlined and modern. Moreover, a brushed or matte finish is preferred instead of the shiny polished look of the 80's.

Saturday, January 20, 2018

We're Best of Houzz for the 5th Year!

KMW Interiors of Beverly Hills
Awarded Best Of Houzz 2018

Over 40 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building,
Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World

Beverly Hills, CA, January 18, 2018KMW Interiors of Beverly Hills has won “Best Of Customer Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The rapidly growing interior design and home staging firm was chosen by the more than 40 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than one million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.

The Best Of Houzz is awarded annually in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the more than 40 million monthly users on Houzz. Customer Service honors are based on several factors, including the number and quality of client reviews a professional received in 2017. Architecture and interior design photographers whose images were most popular are recognized with the Photography award. A “Best Of Houzz 2018” badge will appear on winners’ profiles, as a sign of their commitment to excellence. These badges help homeowners identify popular and top-rated home professionals in every metro area on Houzz.

“We’re so proud and excited to have won this distinct honor for the 5th year in a row! Customer service is very important to us and winning this award is confirmation that we’re on the right track when it comes to making our clients happy” said, Kita Marie Williams, CEO of KMW Interiors.

"The Houzz community selected a phenomenal group of Best of Houzz 2018 award winners, so this year's recipients should be very proud,” said Liza Hausman, Vice President of Industry Marketing at Houzz. “Best of Houzz winners represent some of the most talented and customer-focused professionals in our industry, and we are extremely pleased to give them both this recognition and a platform on which to showcase their expertise."

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About KMW Interiors
KMW Interiors is an interior design, decoration and home staging company that is owned and operated by Kita Marie Williams. The design and decoration focus of the company specializes in creating spaces that truly reflect a homeowner’s lifestyle and needs. KMW Interiors is one of the few design companies that regularly employs energetic space planning by incorporating simple Feng Shui techniques and Local Space Astrology planning in design schemes. The company owner has also recently completed training on sourcing Sustainable and Eco-Friendly furnishings. The home staging focus of the company specializes in enhancing a property to inspire potential buyers to purchase as well as preparing sellers for the sale of their home. For more information visit www.kmwinteriors.com.

About Houzz

Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish – online or from a mobile device. From decorating a small room to building a custom home and everything in between, Houzz connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world. With the largest residential design database in the world and a vibrant community empowered by

Saturday, February 4, 2017

KMW Interiors Wins Best Of House, Again!

- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -
KMW Interiors of Beverly Hills 
Awarded Best Of Houzz 2017 for the 4th Consecutive Year

Over 40 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World



Beverly Hills, CA, January 17, 2017 – KMW Interiors of Beverly Hills has won “Best Of Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The five year old company was chosen by the more than 40 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than one million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.

The Best Of Houzz is awarded annually in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the more than 40 million monthly users on Houzz. Customer Service honors are based on several factors, including the number and quality of client reviews a professional received in 2016. Architecture and interior design photographers whose images were most popular are recognized with the Photography award. A “Best Of Houzz 2017” badge will appear on winners’ profiles, as a sign of their commitment to excellence. These badges help homeowners identify popular and top-rated home professionals in every metro area on Houzz.

KMW Interiors has been in business for nearly 5 years and recently incorporated. The company has seen both the interior design and Home Staging demands for the business grow. “The home staging market in particular is getting pretty competitive”, says Kita Marie Williams, Founder and now CEO of the company. “The only way to set your company apart is by delivering great work with a focus on service.”

“We’re so pleased to award Best of Houzz 2017 to this incredible group of talented and customer-focused professionals, including KMW Interiors,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of Industry Marketing for Houzz. “Each of these businesses was singled out for recognition by our community of homeowners and design enthusiasts for helping to turn their home improvement dreams into reality.”

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About KMW Interiors
KMW Interiors is an interior design, decoration and home staging company that is owned and operated by Kita Marie Williams. The design and decoration focus of the company specializes in creating spaces that truly reflect a homeowner’s lifestyle and needs. KMW Interiors is one of the few design companies that regularly employs energetic space planning by incorporating Feng Shui techniques and Local Space Astrology planning in design schemes. The company owner has also recently completed training on sourcing Sustainable and Eco-Friendly furnishings.
The home staging focus of the company specializes in reasonable staging rates for homeowners that enhance the space for potential buyers as well as preparing buyers for the sale of their home. For more information visit www.kmwinteriors.com.

About Houzz
Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish – online or from a mobile device. From decorating a small room to building a custom home and everything in between, Houzz connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world. With the largest residential design database in the world and a vibrant community empowered by technology, Houzz is the easiest way for people to find inspiration, get advice, buy products and hire the professionals they need to help turn their ideas into reality. Headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, Houzz also has international offices in London, Berlin, Sydney, Moscow and Tokyo. Houzz and the Houzz logo are registered trademarks of Houzz Inc. worldwide. For more information, visit houzz.com.


Wednesday, March 9, 2016

Saturday, January 16, 2016

KMW Interiors Wins Best of Houzz Again!

We've done it again!

KMW Interiors has won "Best of Houzz 2016"! This is our third year as winners in this category. We are so proud to be recognized by one of the leading interior design resource sites! Please see press release below.


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KMW INTERIORS of BEVERLY HILLS
Awarded Best Of Houzz 2016

Over 35 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building,
Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World

BEVERLY HILLS, CA, January 16, 2016 – KMW Interiors of Beverly Hills has won “Best Of Customer Service” on Houzz®, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The 4 year old interior design Decoration and Home Staging Company was chosen by the more than 35 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than one million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.

The Best Of Houzz is awarded annually in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the more than 35 million monthly users on Houzz. Customer Service honors are based on several factors, including the number and quality of client reviews a professional received in 2015. Architecture and interior design photographers whose images were most popular are recognized with the Photography award. A “Best Of Houzz 2016” badge will appear on winners’ profiles, as a sign of  their commitment to excellence. These badges help homeowners identify popular and top-rated home professionals in every metro area on Houzz.

“Really understanding the client it the key to success” say’s company owner and lead designer Kita Marie Williams, “No matter the project, I have to adjust myself to the style of the client, whether it be their level of need for control, their personal style and even elements of their personal life. Doing my best to really get to know my client and cater to their unique needs and circumstances requires great patience, but respect for that journey always leads to success!”

“Anyone building, remodeling or decorating looks to Houzz for the most talented and service-oriented professionals” said Liza Hausman, vice president of Industry Marketing for Houzz. “We’re so pleased to recognize KMW Interiors, voted one of our “Best Of Houzz” professionals by our enormous community of homeowners and design enthusiasts actively remodeling and decorating their homes.”

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Founded in March of 2012, KMW Interiors is a Home Staging and interior decoration company that is owned and operated by Designer Kita Marie Williams. The company specializes in home staging, interior design and interior decoration. KMW Interiors believes a customized approach to design and home staging is the key to success. KMW Interiors also does spiritual space planning using some Feng Shui, and Local Space Astrology. To find out more about Kita Marie Williams or inquire about services, visit www.kmwinteriors.com.

About Houzz
Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish – online or from a mobile device. From decorating a small room to building a custom home and everything in between, Houzz connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world. With the largest residential design database in the world and a vibrant community empowered by technology, Houzz is the easiest way for people to find inspiration, get advice, buy products and hire the professionals they need to help turn their ideas into reality. Headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, Houzz also has international offices in London, Berlin, Sydney, Moscow and Tokyo. Houzz and the Houzz logo are registered trademarks of Houzz Inc. worldwide. For more information, visit houzz.com.

Monday, June 8, 2015

Pacific Palisades Interior Design Project

After 2 months of hard work, I just finished a fantastic interior design project in the Pacific Palisades. The residence was in the process of being built when I was commissioned by the Redd family to turn their new house into a home. Thanks to the Redd family, the recommendation from the fabulous realtor Erin Alls of Maison International and the home's principle contractor Reza Akef of Metro Capital Builders!

Here are the final pictures:


















































Monday, January 19, 2015

PRESS RELEASE: KMW Interiors Wins Best of Houzz 2015



KMW Interiors of Beverly Hills Receives Best Of Houzz 2015 Award

Over 25 Million Monthly Unique Users Rated Top-Rated Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in the United States and Around the World

BEVERLY HILLS, CA, January 19, 2015 – For the second year in a row, KMW Interiors of Beverly Hills has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Customer Satisfaction by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The 3 year old home staging and interior decoration firm was chosen by the more than 25 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 500,000 active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.

Contemporary Los Angeles home staged by KMW Interiors
The Best Of Houzz award is given in two categories: Design and Customer Satisfaction. Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the more than 25 million monthly users on Houzz, known as “Houzzers.” Customer Satisfaction honors are determined by a variety of factors, including the number and quality of client reviews a professional received in 2014. Winners will receive a “Best Of Houzz 2015” badge on their profiles, helping Houzz users around the world who discover and love a professional’s work to learn even more about that business’ popularity and satisfaction rating among their peers in the Houzz community.

“I’m so happy that my clients love my work! My job is to help my clients sell their homes faster and I’m grateful that I can do what I love while helping them reach their goal.”

– Kita Marie Williams, Owner and Designer
 
Kita Marie Williams uses furniture and decor that enhances each property.
“Houzz provides homeowners with a 360 degree view of home building, remodeling and design industry professionals, empowering them to engage the right people and products for their project,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of industry marketing for Houzz. “We’re delighted to recognize KMW Interiors among our “Best Of” professionals as judged by our community of homeowners and design enthusiasts who are actively remodeling and decorating their homes.”

Follow KMW Interiors on Houzz.

About KMW Interiors
Founded by Kita Marie Williams in March of 2012, KMW Interiors is a home staging and interior decoration company based in the Beverly Hills area. The company specializes in home staging that enhances Real Estate listings. KMW Interiors believes that the key to selling a home faster is creating a great impression when you first list the home. Kita Marie Williams also does interior decoration and design for private clients. To find out more about KMW Interiors and Kita Marie Williams or inquire about services, visit www.kmwinteriors.com.

About Houzz
Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish - online or from a mobile device. From decorating a room to building a custom home, Houzz connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world. With the largest residential design database in the world and a vibrant community powered by social tools, Houzz is the easiest way for people to find inspiration, get advice, buy products and hire the professionals they need to help turn their ideas into reality. Headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, Houzz also has international offices in London, Berlin and Sydney. For more information, visit www.houzz.com.


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