Kim Armstrong and her team knocked my socks off. I always wanted to live in a high rise and have a great view of the skyline. But, when I found the perfect place, it immediately dawned on me that this place needed professional touch to make it perfect. Kim and her team began by inspecting my blank canvass pad and interviewing me for about an hour. There questions were not directed towards what type of fabrics and colors that I like, but instead, were focused on my interest in music, art, etc. They took my input and went to work. I received great PowerPoint presentations and graphical layouts for what they intended to do with my place. Then, as my place began to take shape, they were open to my input and I was open to theirs. In the end, my apartment turned out amazing. I do not think there is a single think in my home that I would have picked out myself, but there is not a single thing in my place that I do not love and doesn't get rave compliments. Kim and her team worked within my budget, were easy to work with, and I highly recommend them. And, while they tended to do more classical design, they gleefully took on my "modern" project. Here's a link to some work they did along with some comments from my friends. If you're looking to do something modern, post modern, or mid-century contemporary, feel free to check out my place. I like them so much that you can even stop by if you're thinking about hiring them and check out their work in person. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150694005637673.444559.683167672&type=3&l=5bf0243f3b read more

Kim Armstrong is a phenomenal designer and a pleasure to work with. Not only does she create beautiful original spaces but she has an amazing ability to pull ideas from even a "designed-challenged" person like me, and was able to guide me effortlessly through the decision process. I needed help with the overall look and feel, layout, and product selection of a master bedroom and guest bedroom, plus advice on some window coverings. I chose the Design Concierge service which ended up being a great fit as I did not need the full-service option. The whole process was very smooth and efficient. A key step to her approach is the initial consultation which Kim does in advance of the full day of design at the house. I sent some pictures of the rooms in advance as well as some photos I had pinned from a home design site. She used the time on the call to discuss my goals for the project and to ask lots of questions to get a feel for my style. Kim came to our in person design day a few days later already armed with targeted, creative ideas and with a good sense of what would be appealing to me. You could tell she had done a good deal of prep work in advance. We tackled one room at a time starting with her taking measurements and inputting them into a CAD program so it would be easy to slot existing and new items into the floorplan. Kim has a wealth of knowledge about products and vendors so she easily came up with multiple options for each decision. She would then place each items I had decided on into the design board right on the spot, so I would not be struggling to visualize how everything will look together. I felt like I was not giving her much to go on in terms of feedback but she was able to quickly zero in on what resonated with me, and offered options in different price ranges. While I never felt like she was pushing me into a direction I wasn't comfortable with, she did encourage me to go a bit out of my comfort zone and consider things that would never have entered my mind (which is kind of the point, right?) Kim is ultra-focused and extremely efficient. I really don't know how she covered as much ground as she did on the day she was here, I felt like she made the most of every minute . As a result we even had time at the end of the day for her to tackle a few random one offs that had been bugging me for years and even pick out paper, paint and light fixtures for laundry room The day was a whirlwind but oh so fun! Within less than a week of our meeting she sent me the completed design boards along with an item-by-item list of the products we had selected along with links directly to the vendor sites. She also included detailed instructions /work orders to give to for example the firm making the custom draperies and floor plans so I could remember where everything goes. This made the implementation so easy. I am so pleased with the overall result and the whole process. I highly recommend Kim Armstrong! read more

Kim did a great job for me with a redo of my formal living area, dining area and entrance. She was thorough and timely and her rate was fair. The final result looks wonderful. I've recommended her to other friends and family. read more

Kim is so talented! She supervised the remodel of my kitchen and living area for one project, and then she spruced up a lot of my decor for another project. Each time she took her style, my style, current trends, budget and function all into consideration. The finished work is nothing short of amazing. We are so happy with the outcome and everyone who comes over always comments on how nice it all looks. I couldn't recommend Kim more. read more

Kim is so great in her designs! She has done both my kitchen/dining/study and 2 bathroom designs for me! She is worth every penny and more! Thanks for always doing such a great job! read more

I am in the process of designing our remodel with Kim and it's been so fun! She is able to take my ideas/thoughts and bring them to life with a look that is far better than I even thought possible. She knows how to suggest complimentary elements and layer in ideas while keeping the integrity of our desire to have the rooms stay simple....and the design boards are gorgeous! Can't wait to see it come to life! read more

Kim designed and managed a renovation project for the master en-suite bathroom and guest bathroom in our 1920's tudor-style home. We were thrilled with the final result which was delivered on-time under tight deadlines. Our top 3 list for Kim: 1) she listens very well and truly worked to meet the often-conflicting needs of my husband and me. 2) she is very creative--her design included fresh components that we had never considered after 12 years living in the house and dreaming of change. 3) she is committed to the highest quality installation and uses contractors that reflect these same values. (One contractor actually added items to my final punch list--he wanted to make it perfect for us!) read more

Kim is a wonderful and talented designer. Kim worked with me to make my house a perfect place for me. We had a couple of meetings to discuss furniture and colors. She asked questions and listened in detail. She came to understand what I wanted in a house. Kim and I discussed a couple of concepts, once the choice was made we starting picking out the furniture pieces and fabric. She understood me better than myself. She was prepared with samples and how these would look great together and was ready with others if I did not like that particular one. Kim is very professional, honest and listens. As we finished the projects, I walk into my rooms with a smile and relax feeling of "I am home". As I have guest over, everyone comments on how wonderful the rooms look and feel. This is the concept that Kim understood I wanted. She accomplished my goal. Thanks Kim. read more

We have used this design firm many times over the years and the final outcome always exceeds our greatest expectations! Kim Armstrong Interior Design thinks of things that we never would have though about. For small projects and large we will continue to depend on this design team. read more