It's that time of year again!! The time for giving, appreciating the little things, and all that is jolly and merry… Oh yeah, then there's the STRESS of figuring out what to give everyone!
We, here at Kim Armstrong ID, love and appreciate our clients so much, and always want to give them something heartfelt and meaningful. This year, we dug and dug for a truly genuine gift, and I think we managed to exceed our own expectations! With the help of Batter Up Cake Shop, located in Plano, TX, we created sugar shortbread cookies with custom frosting applied in the form of our client's favorite fabrics throughout their projects.
Take a look at some of these edible beauties!
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Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Monday, September 10, 2012
Bohemian Bedroom and Tone on Tone Theater Room
Here are some room concepts we are preparing to bring to life for a client here in Dallas, Texas. Kim Armstrong Interior Design developed these spaces through a detailed interview process and a customized questionnaire. While this images are just a taste of what the finished products will be, these digital designs really help people visualize how the elements will relate. It's also a lot less time consuming than doing a hand or computer-generated rendering!
Friday, August 10, 2012
If You Can't Find It, Make It
KAID prides itself on never settling for something that just works; we strive for perfection. Having these kinds of standards often makes it really hard to find what we are looking for. In order to create what we see in our heads, we have to go to our many great vendors and resources and have it made.
Here are some photos of a couple custom things we've done. If you are interested in customizing your home or space, you know where to go! www.interiorsbykim.com
Here are some photos of a couple custom things we've done. If you are interested in customizing your home or space, you know where to go! www.interiorsbykim.com
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| Hand-carved French daybed and custom pillows and upholstery. Turned out so beautiful. |
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| Custom host chair made of a Ralph Lauren wool We wanted to keep it a modern shape with a traditional, masculine print. You don't see this everyday. |
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Doors We Adore
These doors really “light my fire", as Jim Morrison would say. If you really want to spruce up your home’s
curb appeal, think about painting your front door or getting a unique style/material
of door. Check out some of my colorful,
funky finds.
Just for further proof, I do practice what I preach. My office door happens to be an electric
pink (first photo below), and my home has a soft yellow front door to accent its gray main color.
If you’d like any of these doors custom made just for you, feel free to contact us at
kim@interiorsbykim.com, or (214)
500-0600.
If you’d like to get down and dirty and DIY, here’s a quick step by
step guide of how to paint your own door.
1.
Take your door off!! Trust me, just do it… it will be much easier
in the end.
2.
Remove all the hardware (knobs, hinges, peep
holes, etc.)
3.
Tape off any exposed glass
4.
Prime the ENTIRE door. Even under where the hardware was!
5.
Wait for the primer to dry, then fill any cracks
with caulk. Once caulk is dry, prime
over it.
6.
Sand with a fine grit sandpaper. This will really make the door look expertly
done.
7.
Sweep off all dust and residue, and PAINT the
door! If you want to spruce up the
interior of your home (and the color you’ve chose melds with your interior
spaces), paint the inside, too.
8.
Use a roller on the flat parts, and a brush to get
into the crevices. You will probably
need to do several coats. Make sure you
let each coat dry before doing a new one.
9.
Apply the door, and viola, facelift
accomplished!
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KAID's office door. Does it look familiar?
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Pink and stucco
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Yellow and etched glass design
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Mod and masculine, navy blue
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Traditional goes orange
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The weathered look. We can show you how to get a finish like this
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| It's like a bag of skittles http://darlingdarleen.blogspot.com/2012/03/colorful-front-door.html |
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For those a little frightened of color, try a beautiful mahogany or maple with a warm stain
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Rustic, yet modern
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Wednesday, June 6, 2012
History Lesson
| As interior designers, people sometimes get this crazy notion that we only do interiors and pick frilly trims. This is so very WRONG!! Here at KAID, we have been asked to do not only interiors, but landscaping, exterior architecture details, and even pool designs. Although there are experts in those fields, the same rules and elements hold true in design of any kind. So to get to the point, I'd like to look at some of my favorite architectural styles throughout U.S. history! Maybe it's because of the phenomenal buyer's market here in Dallas, but I've had the look-at-cool-houses bug lately. There are so many home styles in this city, so let's brush up on some historical architecture. Don't worry, no quiz afterwards... |
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| Arts and Crafts Style educate yourself here |
Cape Cod Style
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Georgian Colonial Style
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German Colonial
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| Tidewater Style educate yourself here |
Spanish Colonial
So sorry to cut you short, but there are hundreds of styles out there. To learn and see more U.S. architectural styles take a look at the links below...
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Thursday, May 31, 2012
Color Me Happy
Color is the absolute best way to accessorize. While we all know some people are terrified of it, it truly is the most impactful element within design, not just interior design, but any kind of design.
Just to prove my point, I'll show you some interiors that could please almost any taste. Those of you with multiple personalities, calm yourself...
Just to prove my point, I'll show you some interiors that could please almost any taste. Those of you with multiple personalities, calm yourself...
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| Hello, yellow... and blue, and green, and pink... Designed by Kim ArmstrongPhotography by Kim Burnstad www.kbbphotography.com |
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| Red and turquoise, an unusual match, but now one of my faves Designed by Kim ArmstrongPhotography by Kim Burnstad www.kbbphotography.com |
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| Color through foliage, lovely Designed by Kim ArmstrongPhotography by Kim Burnstad www.kbbphotography.com |
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| Pink, gray, and touches of gold to keep it rich and warm Designed by Kim ArmstrongPhotography by Kim Burnstad www.kbbphotography.com |
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| Blue and white, so classic, so contrasting Designed by Kim ArmstrongPhotography by Kim Burnstad www.kbbphotography.com |
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| Those of us a bit reluctant to the color train, try a subtle blue |
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| Those of us not scared of the color train, go neon... TRENDING |
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| Again, a bit subtle with pops of a soft yellow... instant character |
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| Here's a space for a bachelor. Simple with a punch of color. It will be like an Axe commercial in your room |
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