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

Also Mentioned:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠ballarddesigns.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Shop New Fall 2025 Items Now!
• @kimlapininteriors⁠⁠⁠ | Designer IG
• kimlapininteriors.com⁠⁠ | Designer Website

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Happy Decorating!

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