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We want to teach you how to decorate! We'll help you unleash your inner decorator with interviews from interior designers, sharing the trials and triumphs from our own homes, and answering your burning decorating questions. Brought to you from the Ballard Designs team.
Ep. 427: Crafting Contemporary Elegance with Kim Lapin
How to Decorate
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3 days ago
Ep. 427: Crafting Contemporary Elegance with Kim Lapin
Join hosts Caroline, Taryn, and Liz as they chat with former model turned West Coast designer Kim Lapin.
After transitioning from a modeling career and renovating seven homes in seven years, Kim founded Kim Lapin Interiors in 2020. Her design ethos focuses on mixing elevated materials with a casual feel, crafting contemporary yet livable spaces.
Kim explores how she embraces both modern and vintage elements to deliver timeless, functional designs for young families. She shares her journey, her passion for stone and lighting, and insights from her upcoming personal home project.
What You’ll Hear On This Episode:
00:00 Introduction to How to Decorate Podcast
00:33 Meet Kim Lapin: West Coast Designer with a Transformative Journey
00:57 From Modeling to Mastering Renovations – Kim’s Career Path
02:12 Discovering a Passion for Design through Multiple Home Projects
03:52 Building Confidence with Each Renovation
05:02 Transitioning to a Professional Design Career
06:53 Evolving Personal Design Style and Key Influences
12:56 The Role of Stone in Creating Stunning Spaces
24:45 Lighting as an Artform and Essential Design Component
32:21 Renovating with Kids: Challenges, Learning, and Adaptations
34:13 Designing a Child-Friendly Yet Sophisticated Home
35:29 Planning and Executing the Forever Home
38:51 Balancing Client Projects with Personal Design Vision
47:08 Thoughtful Choices for Kids’ Rooms and Furniture Selection
51:43 Achieving Timeless Design: Trends versus Personal Style
56:35 Conclusion and Final Thoughts from Kim Lapin
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@kimlapininteriors | Designer IG
kimlapininteriors.com | Designer Website
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How to Decorate
We want to teach you how to decorate! We'll help you unleash your inner decorator with interviews from interior designers, sharing the trials and triumphs from our own homes, and answering your burning decorating questions. Brought to you from the Ballard Designs team.
