Friday, December 20, 2013

Fun with Christmas Trees!

It's the most wonderful time of the year! I LOVE Christmas trees! It's so much fun to decorate them and see all of the interesting ways others decorate their trees. Here are a few savvy Christmas trees I'd like to share you. Enjoy!

Now here is an interesting new trend that's all the rage this year. The Upside-down Christmas tree.























I like the purple and gold theme here. Cute!




































Another color coordinated Christmas theme...


































Christmas with pink, purple and blue.



Friday, December 13, 2013

Being a Designer is Like Being Fred Astaire

When I get a new client, I rejoice in the process of getting to know them. Their physical space and their dream of how this "space" should look and feel. A house is a house, so, you have the same elements to work with every time. A living room and bedroom, a bathroom, a den etcetera, etcetera...

Yet, no matter the familiarity with the bones of the house, you still have to "dance" with the imagination and desires of the home owners to make it a space that truly belongs to THEM! You have to make it a "home" and not just a house. Every client is different and every dance is different even though the elements you work with are always the same.

This simple truth reminded me of Fred Astaire. You're probably thinking "Whaaaa...". Well, in the video below, taken from the FABULOUS movie "Royal Wedding", Fred Astaire's character is on a cruise ship (lucky beggar) and goes to the gym on the ship to practice dancing (MAN! That's a steady ship!). He has the same tools and space that everyone else would work with. However, he adapts and puts an entertaining spin on how to interact with these elements. Some may get it. Some may not.

My main point is, when it comes to style, beauty is always in the eye of the beholder. And the beholder is the person I'm trying to understand. I want to make the beholder's dreams come true.

FYI, I grew up watching Fred Astaire and I've always gleaned inspiration from his creativity and physicality. Enjoy! :)





Thursday, December 5, 2013

Home Decor Illustration

Working in Interior design and decoration in Los Angeles is really fun! Clients in the city of angles love to get pictures and visual aids to help them make their spaces look super stylish. They also like to get lavish items, which as a designer, is a BLAST to work with!

I recently did a couple of perspective home decor illustrations for a client of mine. The idea was to get a feel for his style and make tweaks as the project progresses. We didn't go with this concept and just kinda winged it, but these illustrations provided a great start. I thought I should share them below. You can check out more illustrations I've done for past clients on my Houzz.com page.

Perspective Living Room Illustration


















Perspective Bedroom Illustration


Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow...

Kita Marie Williams - Owner and Designer at
KMW Interiors
I have to admit, I get a little attached to a home I stage or decorate. Every home I touch feels like my home. Or, at least that's how I'm inclined to treat it. Home Staging in Los Angeles is a very competitive business, and I think KMW Interiors has set itself apart with very professional, personal and rather "sentimental" service. I think it might be the genuine LOVE for my work that adds that special KMW Interiors magic.

This week, I had to pack-up up yet another successfully sold property. I'm glad that my work helps get these lovely properties sold! However, I always have to take a moment, look back, smile and say goodbye before I finally lock-up the property and leave it in the hands of its excited new owners. I'm so sappy...

Looking forward to the next home I get to call my own for a while...  :)

Check out my new home staging solutions presentation!


Monday, November 25, 2013

Exalted Home Goods Is On Fire!

So, we've been selling high quality comforters and other home goods on Ebay for about 3 months now under the store name "Exaltedhomegoods", and things are looking good! We have a best-selller and managed to get some buyers for our high-end products. YAY! Interested in looking at what KMW Interiors has for sale over the holidays? Check it out!

100% Cotton Shell Duck Down Filled Comforter
I LOVE this genuine Duck Down Comforter with a pure 100% cotton shell. The down is from European farms that are humane. That means no ducks where harmed to make you warm! There is NOTHING like genuine down. Buy It Now


























100% Cotton Down "Alternative" Filled Comforter
This is our HOT item! People LOVE this comforter. Its great for lower budgets or those with allergies. The reviews on this one are fab! Buy It Now

































We have a few other items for sale available for local pick-up. If you're in the area and need a stylish coffee table but have a small budget, checkout what we have to offer here.

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Our Latest Staging Project

Good news! KMW Interiors recently staged a condo in Brentwood! The Condo had some older details, but we managed to update the look and highlight the spaciousness of the property as well as how to fill in some awkward areas. As a result, the condo sold in less than 30 days! YAY! Keep us in mind for Staging in Los Angeles!

I LOVE MY JOB! Check out a few pics of the space below:























































Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Featured Deals!

KMW Interiors is now selling various home goods and furnishings online via ebay! YAY!

Here are a few deals that you all can take advantage of:

Down Alternative Comforters from Cotton & Downtown:
Full/Queen: $45
King/Cal-King: $55

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$160
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$120

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