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Hello Kim,
Congratulations and welcome to Los Angeles. You are awesome !!!!!!.
I love the color black, especially when it is paired with other colors, such as mauve, cranberry and pale green. Black really seems to make the other colors simply pop. I have a boring, traditional style home-office and would really like the floral/shabby chic look, but I cannot seem to find any items with black, mauve or cranberry. Do you have any suggestions? Are there any alternatives? Help.
Loving black,
Zelda, Sherman Oaks, California

Posted by Zelda – February 14, 2008 10:05 AM

Hi, Kim! Congrats on your new upcoming show, I cannot wait to see it, in fact I will be TiVo'ing every episode.
I am redoing/repainting my family room, which would be better green walls or orange walls? If you know of a particular favorite color either orange or green, please advise.
Also, what other accent color to go with green and orange?

Posted by Jess from Fort Worth, TX – February 16, 2008 10:00 PM

Hello Kim

I'm one of your #1 fans!! I wanted to know if I can still compete like you did? I love interior design, but I did not go to school for it.

Please let me Know if I can would I have a chance of having my dream come true just like you and if I can how can I apply.

Love Sandra El Paso, Texas

Posted by Sandra Aleuy – February 18, 2008 10:58 PM

Kim, what is the best way to turn a 'country traditional' house decor into a French Country decor? My husband built me a 7ft. farm house table and I have several pieces of black wrought iron. Any suggestions/comments are welcome!

Posted by Alma – February 19, 2008 7:42 AM

Kim, I am so happy for you in your new life with HGTV. I relate to you on every level. Design and decorating have always been "who I am". You have terrific taste and innovative ideas. If I'm lucky, maybe some day you can help me on my own home design or redecorating project. I can't wait to start watching your new show. Best of luck to you.
Your new fan, Melodie

Posted by Melodie in Baja – February 19, 2008 3:18 PM

Hi Kim,

Congrats and best wishes!!!!

I'm trying to decorate my bathroom, the walls are Empire Gold and I'm trying to decorate in white, brown, orange and a little silver. I saw some towels on one of HGTV's emails that they sent me that had some white towels with large brown polka dots on them. I thought they were really cool and wanted to get some for my bath. However, I have hit a dead end with regard to finding any. Would you have any idea where I can find some or do you have an alternative to my delima?

Anita

Posted by anita smith – February 19, 2008 3:38 PM

Congratulations on your win. I watched you each week and you were indeed the best. Anyways, I recently bought a house and I need help in choosing paint colors for my walls and chairs for the living room. I bought an orange sofa, and I'm not sure what color chairs I should get and what color I should paint the walls.

My side tables are brown and I have brown accents prints. any suggestions?

Posted by Joanna – February 19, 2008 5:32 PM

Hi, Kim! First of all before I get started just let me add my congrats on your upcoming new show i'll be watching it can't wait. I do believe that you can pull it off 'cause you are without a doubt a great designer that's why you won "design star". I'm a fan of yours, and I know that you have the world on your side like you have in me...
Love, Dan

Posted by Daniel – February 19, 2008 8:39 PM

Hi Kim,
Best of Luck and Congratulations, I am looking forward to your new show!
We have 18 ft walls in our great room.
We put crown molding at 9 ft topped with a piece of wood creating a narrow shelf,
fauxed the bottom and left the top 9ft with the undercoat color (not fauxed)
I decorated the bottom 9ft with furniture, and artwork which makes top half looking rather bare to me.
Would you decorate the top half of the wall?

Karen Nahant, MA

Posted by Karen – February 20, 2008 12:12 AM

Congrats! So glad to have finally found something about your upcoming shows. I'm looking forward to seeing what you have to offer. I've never seem anyone use so little to create so much. You are truly an inspiration!!!

As an Upstate transplant to the Midwest, I'll be relocating soon to Arkansas; perhaps you can work your magic on my new space. I love your style.

Posted by Lin – February 20, 2008 11:43 AM

CONGRATULATIONS… you will bring a flare that is your own!
My concerns are one that faces allot of people I'm sure. I have designer taste but a limited budget to obtain the desired look. I'm presently working on my living/dining room area. I have a vision but making it happen is the issue. I want a simple design with flashes of color and plenty of light. What items should be my first consideration in this process?

Posted by Adahzell – February 20, 2008 12:22 PM

Hi Kim,

I can't wait to see your new show! I would love to see how you decorate rooms on a low budget. I am hoping to get some good ideas for my home. I am not into designing at all, but your designs inspire me. I would love to know how to pick the right sofa coverings. I own a very old sectional and cannot afford a new sofa. So my question is how to choose a good sofa covering and a easy way to make new, old funiture.

Posted by Ann Jackson – February 20, 2008 12:45 PM

Great to see you, Kim. I knew from the first contest episode that you'd be the winner (psychic, I guess.) My husband and I have just moved into THE house we've been waiting for 37 years for - our retirement digs. We've travelled the world so I am making selections from the 70 foot trailer that delivered our stuff for the 2,300 sq foot house (and a packed garage and 3 storage lockers). We have some rather exciting furniture we've picked up - big stuff. The most challenging is the bedroom: we have a very colorful antique Chinese Marriage Bed. (Unfortunately I cannot find one like ours on the web today....sometimes there is one. Maybe tomorrow!) I've got ornate draperies (3 separate narrow windows and a slider) in red with soft gold motif and fringe - perfect! The bed will have sheer soft gold draperies. Now to do the walls. I am thinking about red paint, and projecting Chinese motifs (I've got books of them) onto the walls for painting in soft gold. Or wall paper. Or a combination. The bathroom is an open archway (whose twisted idea is this? There is a WC the size of an airplane loo in the corner - for me and the catbox - with a door.) I bought gorgeous brocade for bathroom drapes for the archway - with same soft gold fringe - but it is not the red-red (I figured that enough is enough). It has more yellow in it - with soft gold motifs and fringe. This is such an exotic room that my Art School-educated daughter says it's beginning to look like a museum installation.) I've thought of painting such things as good-luck carp 'to hold' towel rings. I've got to have a dragon someplace. There are so many images - we are both born in a year of the sheep (or goat or lamb - whatever). Do you have any images of this 'horror'? Any ideas that pop into your mind? Is going for red walls too much do you think? ~ I am so excited about your program coming up. I've loved David - and now YOU . Wow! What a treat. I do wish you all the best of Success and a dose of Good Luck. You'll be WONDERFUL!! Sincerely, Marganne - and I started out life in Brooklyn.

Posted by Marganne Box – February 20, 2008 12:52 PM

Hello Kim,

Congratulations! I was rooting for you to win because I really liked your design response to (almost) every challenge and I am looking forward to seeing your new show.

Now for my question (help!):

I have a very small kitchen in which the 23-year-old wood cabinets do not have hardware - they are not damaged, just old. I have installed black appliances over the last 3 years and the walls I painted white(they were a medium green). I would like to paint the cabinets (black or white?) without making the room appear any smaller or darker.

Please give me your opinion about the painting. Do you think I should install some handles? Thank you for your assistance.

Posted by Carole – February 20, 2008 12:57 PM

We are attempting to update our 20yr old home . The large eat in kitchen has honey colored OAK Cabinets in very good condition. I would like to paint them .My husband cringes everytime I mention it. IF we do keep the OAK as is, what would you suggest for the WALL color, FLOOR treatment and new COUNTER TOP treatment as well as new APPLIANCE color .I just dont have an idea how to use color with Oak cabinets. Thanks for our advice . Jan in Moncks Corner,SC

Posted by Jan – February 20, 2008 1:58 PM

Kim! Kim! I can NOT tell you how happy I am that you won your show! The competition was fierce, so many excellent designers... and YOU DID IT!!

Kim, I'm an Artist, have worked at Thomasville and Macy's (and other furniture stores)...have been involved in designing for quite some time. No formal education.... just an eye! Nice to know dreams CAN come true! When you won, you were so very genuine and delighted.... ! So obvious! I just want to wish you all the best and I look forward to watching your show. I'm addicted to HGTV (my boyfriend is "starting" to get into it.....slowly! :) I'm 56, most likely too old to truly get involved and pursue greater heights.....SO, I continue to do what I do! Still love painting..Lanscapes, Seascapes, Murals and Portraits. Also starting a business doing pantings of homes. Okay, I'll release you from this.....AGAIN, BEST OF LUCK!!!
Diane XO

Posted by Diane Strain – February 20, 2008 2:04 PM

Kim I voted for you from the first time we were able to vote. You are so great to watch and I am looking forward to your new show.

I like change and will redo rooms often, so should I keep the items I am replacing or just sell what I am not using at the present?

Posted by Patricia – February 20, 2008 3:17 PM

Hi Kim: I am so happy you were chosen as design star. Both me and my husband was cheering for you. I think your styles are very modern and sophisticated. Congrats, cant wait for your show to begin

Posted by Jennifer, Florida – February 20, 2008 3:18 PM

Tae' Nashville, TN

Ms. Myles of Style how do I chose a rug shape/size to a table shape/size. This has always been difficult for me and I'm never quiet satisfied unless I feel the floor space up just in case!! Now I have these new beautiful wood floors and I don't want to put a huge rug under my table if it's not necessary. Tell me what to do! tms

Posted by Tae' – February 20, 2008 3:46 PM

Design shortcut on drapery without a rod. Would you suggest stapling to a 1"x6" wood piece and screw into the ceiling or stud or what would you do?

Posted by Gloria – February 20, 2008 4:34 PM

Kim, Congratuations! I can't wait to see your new show. I have a master bedroom that is large and shaped oddly and have problems knowing where to place the furniture and how to bring the room together. Our home was built in 1997 and I never picked up on the odd size until the house was completed.Suggestions are appreciated!

Posted by Leigh – February 20, 2008 5:15 PM

Kim, I am happy you won and will be able to let your style shine on the screen.

I have a problem with a hall bathroom I am renovating. I have white and beige title in the hall and would like to know do I have to take that color onto my bathroom floor? Also, does my scounces and fixtures have to be the same color - gold, brass or aluminum?

Posted by Denise – February 20, 2008 5:27 PM

Hi Kim,
First I want to say I knew you were going to win, first show! Congrats!!
I just bought a new house. I "steal" ideas from everywhere. I desparetly need your help decorating the bedroom (and the rest of the house). But I don't know where to start. My directions keep changing as I see new ideas.I think I know what furniture I want, today. That may change with a flash of a picture. I don't know what color combinations, paint, lighting, window treatment, bedding, accessories,..HELP!!! Where do I start?? Wanna come to my house?
My house is Your house, Muriel

Posted by Muriel Washigton, D.C. – February 20, 2008 6:14 PM

Hi Kim:
I love your style! Please help me?
Rectangle room, one end family room, other end kitchen with medium dark cabinets. Room extends across the back of the house. Wall facing kitchen (in family room) is brick, top to bottom, with colors of brown, gold, orange, light orange, medium brown. How do I merge these two rooms with colors of the two side walls? What color do you think would work in both family room and kitchen. I;m trying to sell and want to clean up those two rooms with paint and window coverings. Floor in Fam.room is beige carpet, kitchen is ceramic tile .. gray/blue with some light gold and very light red. Can't afford to change floors. Older home..selling as is. Fam/Room has one large window and sliding glass doors to the patio. PLease help..I HAVE NO TALENT AT ALL. Thank you and lots of luck on your new show. I watched you win and was so happy for you.

Posted by Sally – February 20, 2008 7:09 PM

Hi Kim,
I have a style I call Romantic Glam, I like beatiful bright florals on cream or red backgrounds for my bed linens and curtins with lace accent shears on the windows, brass and crystal fixtures, mirrors and light and cream colored furnishings. My walls are shades of cream with chair rails and modings around the doors and windows. I would like to keep the light feeling of my room and would like to try a tri-color palet on the walls to add to the uniqueness of the room without going to over the top. The colors; blush, candle light and pear. How would you in corporate these colors for the best effect.
Love you,
Reverly
769055

Posted by Reverly Evans-Higgins – February 20, 2008 8:22 PM

what is the title of your show and when will it begin airing? I've been anxiously awaiting to see it! Or have I missed the boat and it's already on the air? More than likely, I may have missed the boat!

thanks and congratulations...I haven't told my wife about you yet as she is a beautician and does all the major and minor repairs around the house! Unfortunately I am sideline fighting lung cancer at the moment and I'm afraid I'm not much assistance! But she really goes at it!

Posted by don westfall – February 21, 2008 1:08 AM

Dilemma throughout half our 200+ year old house:
Our ceilings are only 7'4" high (which have been covered with acoustic tile by previous owner-yuck!). There is horsehair plaster underneath the tiles in bad shape. What kind of temporary cosmetic approach could I use to make my ceilings appear taller? The tops of the window moldings are only 2" from the ceiling.
Congratulations on your win and I'm looking forward to your new show!!

Posted by Rosalyn McKnightstown,PA – February 21, 2008 3:40 AM

Hi Kim,
I just loved your style on Design Star Season 2, and congratulations on your new upcoming show! My question is what is the best way to bring in the most light on walls in a North-facing living room with current furniture in dark woods that we can't change out, and not much light. (Its currently white which I formerly thought gives the feeling of the most light potential) My thought was to use a light yellow tinted color, but then I've seen other things where they potentially recommend a "metallic" paint for bringing in a light or reflective feeling. Can you use a yellow color with a relfective paint? Or would another color be better to bring more light in? Also, if I use it, how do you apply metallic paint? - Thanx so much, and congrats again!

Posted by Janet – February 21, 2008 10:09 AM

HI Kim, I am so very happy for you as I am from the same hometown. New York is a very big apple and sometimes difficult to be noticed. I would to say that I now live in florida, and I would like to know what you would suggest for replacing my window and vertical blind treatments. Something that will keep out to much sun and yet allow the light for the sliding glass doors. When I moved here a few years back the verticals were the most popular, but now that has changed. What do you think? " Carol heres to you from Florida."

Posted by Carol – February 21, 2008 10:56 AM

Hey Girl!
Nice to see your show finally being braodcast. Looking forward to it. Okay my question is this...
I have this soffet over my cabinets that I am having a heck of time finding something sort of "transitional" to fill the space with. Tried frames, clocks, different paint colors and nothing has come to fruition. Any ideas???
Thanx
Susan
Eastern long island, New York

Posted by Susan – February 21, 2008 11:24 AM

Congratulatins Kim for your goals,I can't wait to see your new show. I can't tell you how happy I am that you've won the competition, all of them were very talented but I knew you was going to make it. I've recently moved to Orlando. I used to live at Puerto Rico theres were my passion for HGTV started and thats when I first saw you. I just love this program, my husband says I'm addicted to HGTV but it just makes me feel so much closer to what I am and what my dreams are that I just can't stay away from this program.I have this art bronze Italian Sculpture that has become a sick Sculpture, it has a fongus because of the humitity.I'm so attached to this piece that I don't want to get rid of it, I've tried to clean it but it doesn't come out it's a very expensive piece and I don't want to damaged it. Is there an excisting liquid that I can use to repair it? if not can I paint without damaging it?. I took formal education as a florist desing, I also study Jewelry repair but what I like the most is to see the smiles in people faces when you do something that makes them feel happy that somebody really cares for them. I love desingning and decorating because you get to see the best of people when you do changes in there lives you bring out the best of them and help them have a better life. Everything that has to do with arts is my passion so thanks for giving us such a gratifying program HGTV and best wishes for you Kim. xoxo Marianela from Puerto Rico

Posted by Marianela Medina – February 21, 2008 11:29 AM

HELLO KIM,
CAN'T WAIT FOR YOUR UP AND COMING SHOW, I LOVE YOUR STYLE AND YOUR PERSONALITY. I NEED SOME HELP WITH MY KITCHEN AND LIVINGROOM, MY WALL COLORS OR MED. BEIGE WITH WHITE TRIP, MY SOFA IS OFF WHITE AND I RECENTLY ADDED SOME LIGHTER PILLOWS WITH A GARDEN HERB DESIGN IN LIME GREEN, WHAT OTHER COLOR WOULD ACCENT GOOD WITH THIS AND PICTURES, I AM SORT OF GARDEN MODERN PERSON. MY KITCHEN IS OPEN TO LIVINGROOM AND I HAVE A 72" ROUND GLASS TABLE WITH BEIGE CHAIRS I NEED SOME HELP TO COMBINE THESE TOGETHER, I AM FIXING TO REMODEL AND NEED SOME HELP. I JUST BOUGHT A NEW FRIG. THAT IS BRUCHED NICKEL LOOKING. PLEASE GIVE ME SOME IDEAS. I HAVE 3 WINDOWS WITH A ARC IN FRONT OF MY KITCHEN TABLE. THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP... LYNDA GROVES

Posted by LYNDA GROVES – February 21, 2008 12:19 PM

Hey Kim, I was so happy when you won Congrats! I was voting for you or Will to make it..and you did..I was so overjoyed for you. One day I will ask you to come decorate my home for me..hope you will be very busy..but not to busy..so that you can squeeze me in there (smile). I'm looking forward to Myles of Style. I can't wait to see what's in stored. Stay blessed and highly favored..forever a fan. Michelle

Posted by Michelle – February 21, 2008 2:39 PM

kim good lock with your new show. I love watching all the hgtv shows every -day & night, Iwatched this new show in vegas,all the way to the end good luck ,, you are .............. grate. MARSHAN ROSS

Posted by marshan ross – February 21, 2008 3:25 PM

Kim, I'm anxious for your new design show to start. I'll be decorating my mom's townhome about the time you series starts. I'll be watching for some new ideas for window treatments and paint color combinations. I liked what you did with color in Hawaii and am interested in learning more about your cement floor treatment you did there.
Best of luck with your new career
Jan

Posted by Jan – February 21, 2008 4:09 PM

Hi Kim, so glad to finally see you. Was beginning to think that we wouldn't. My question is I live in a double wide "manufactured" Home. And I hate the, I guess you would call them moldings that cover where they join them together. Is there anything you can suggest to use to make it look more natural. Especially where i t is in the living room. I thought of trying to use like a beam that would frame the whole thing. The Top and down the sides. but I don't know I may make it look worst. I AM NOT A DECORATOR. And that is probably a understatement on that.........PLease help......This only the beginning of questions I could ask about "manufactuered homes". Cheryl

Posted by Cheryl – February 21, 2008 4:16 PM

Kim - First of all, Congratulations! =D
I like French Country elements ... we just refinished a brass chandelier to look like wrought iron and need to add some pendant lights over our bar (connects directly to the dining area w/our "wrought iron" chandelier). What kind of pendant lights do you recommend to keep it very comfortable and home-y, not showy?
Thanks! Can't wait to watch your show!

Posted by Heather – February 21, 2008 5:37 PM

Kim - First of all, Congratulations! =D
I like French Country elements ... we just refinished a brass chandelier to look like wrought iron and need to add some pendant lights over our bar (connects directly to the dining area w/our "wrought iron" chandelier). What kind of pendant lights do you recommend to keep it very comfortable and home-y, not showy?
Thanks! Can't wait to watch your show!
Leander, Texas

Posted by Heather – February 21, 2008 5:38 PM

Congratulations Kim, I've loved every challenge you engaged in and am eagerly looking forward to your new show!
I have a question about a master bath/bedroom redo especially window treatments. My handy husband built us 1/2 wall (cafe if you will)shutters for over our garden tub.I put fabric inserts in them. It's been over 10+yrs and I'm ready for a change. I sew alot and my hubby is quite handy, so we could probably do the job, although we'd love if you could do it! (hint, hint..) any of your suggestions are greatly appreciated Kim! Thank you!

Posted by Sandy Concord,NC – February 21, 2008 10:26 PM

Hey Kim,
I was so impressed with your work on the show. I could really use your help. We are getting ready to sell our house and need to get new window treatments for our living room windows. We have a great view and really want to capitalize on it. The only problem is our windows are half moon shaped on the top and I am not sure how to properly dress them. Can you please provide me some guidance? I have a picture if you need it but wasn't sure how to post it here. Thanks!

Nicole

Posted by Nicole Westfall – February 22, 2008 12:06 PM

Hi, Kim, I have 2 decorative shelves that I want to hang behind my love seat. How high from the floor should I hang them - I want one to be higher than the other.

Posted by Gail – February 22, 2008 12:56 PM

Kim! We love you and are your biggest fans! So here's our question: any chance you'd like to have two fabulous token gays make guest appearances on your show? Because OMG we just love you! I'm not even kidding that we just saw the ad for your show and both plotzed!
Consider it!!
And best of luck, we'll both be watching!
-- Nick and Chris, Nassau County, NY

Posted by Nick Marino – February 23, 2008 12:19 AM

White floors? I am moving into a tiny New York condo with low ceilings, so its dark. I was going to lay veneer floors in pure white wood finish with white furnture, white walls and white everything except bursts of small color like cushions and rugs.
Do you think white floors are overkill?

Posted by Jayne – February 23, 2008 10:22 PM

Hi, Kim! I am so looking forward to what you will bring to HGTV. I am all for low-cost design and decorating because I do not have a lot of $$ only a lot of ideas about what I would like to see in my home. Question. I have an archway that used to be the exterior sliding door at the back of my home (back wall of dining room). I want to be able to close this area off without using another set of exterior doors. I thought about using a wooden door frame with stretched fabric and wooden trim to make it look like patio doors, but I want air and light to come through. Does that sound do-able? Where would I find the kind of doors I want -- old fashioned wooden framed ones? I have your show as a "recurring event" in my calendar. This is going to be so much fun! Good luck and enjoy yourself!

Dianne of the Desert

Posted by Dianne of the Desert – February 24, 2008 12:15 AM

Hi Kim,
We watched you compete last season and enjoyed every minute. Looking forward to seeing you on March 16th for some good tips. I am a single mom and need all the help with stretching my decorating dollars.
Melissa

Posted by Melissa Butler – February 24, 2008 3:24 PM

Hi, Kim!

I really need your help. I've just retired after working 35 years and I have been trying for months to get all the "stuff" in my bedroom organized and "tossed" if I don't need it. I want to make more space and just give my bedroom a new look to match my "new life"! (I'm having a bit of trouble getting used to NOT WORKING anymore, and I feel a little bit overwhelmed at all the "stuff" I've "horded" over the years. It seems the more I throw out,the more I find. I want to paint my walls (I've lived with WHITE walls my entire life, and I am ready for a change). I can't spend much money, because when you retire(especially from the school system) you don't make as much money as you use to---I was not a teacher, but a clerk/secretary; so I really didn't make much to begin with. I would appreciate any help or tips you could give me on getting everything in order, and ALL inexpensive decorating tips!! I hate living in a pig pen!!

Thank you so much for any help you could give me (I use to think I was a great organizer and decorator, but now I'm not as sure of that as I used to be!)

Thanks Kim,
Zoe

Posted by Zoe L Berryman – February 24, 2008 8:41 PM

Hi KIm,
Just wanted to say, "you go girl"!
I live in Mass., i am a hgtv-alocholic!
My husband thinks i'm crazy... he doesnt unerstand.,, i am, a Barber., My home is a reflcetion of me, and my stlye, and i am always
trying to improve my style... like i said, "you go girl" Luv ya, Lisa E., Ma.

Posted by Lisa Emmons – February 24, 2008 9:28 PM

Congratulations, I lovd Design Star from the get go, you were my pick from the start..glad you won! I am from Fla. and live in a mobile home, maybe you could go an episode on how to decorate a mobile home..it would be a challenge...Thanks, you go girl!!!!

Posted by Marge – February 24, 2008 9:44 PM

Hi Kim,

I was just wondering what time your show would be on. Is it going to be every day?

Thanks!
Karissa

Posted by Karissa – February 25, 2008 9:12 AM

Dear Kim,
Congradulations on your new show! I just knew you would win! I'm so happy for you. You handled yourself with great class and style during the contest challeges with fellow designers. I went to school for design, and worked in the industry for almost 10 years here in Cincinnat resident/commercial, and it was very hard to get promotions, and for people to take your position seriously. As a women of color keep up the great work you do!

Posted by chris – February 25, 2008 10:07 AM

Hi Kim, I am so proud of you. I was sooo happy when you won. I admire your attitude and you have a great smile. Now down to business. I live in a rental home and all the walls are white. I love the color green but soft green like sage. I also like chocolate brown. I have a rectangular family room with a double patio door and 2 doorway openings, but no doors. I don't know what to do with this room to make it comfortable just for relaxing. I forgot to mention it is a sunken room. I have no small children so the room could be really nice. I think green and brown would blend well together but how. I love the outdoors and would really love to put the patio door light to good use. Rochester ny is pretty cold now but do you have any ideas? HELP! HELP! Right now the room has a green rug with wicker/ratten furniture.

Posted by Pam – February 25, 2008 12:56 PM

Kim, I'm so happy that you won the competition! You deserved it so bad! You have a natural gift for decorating, and that's rare and beautifull!
I want to volunteer to have you over my house to help me out in any room you want! I have many design dilemas and a very small budget. Your wonderfull taste will be very welcome here!!!
Beatriz

Posted by Beatriz Lloret-Harris - Bryan, TX – February 25, 2008 1:37 PM

Way to go girl! Congratulations on your upcoming show. We are building a new house on the Outer Banks, NC. Will you come to this edge of the U.S.? We need you too!

Posted by sara – February 25, 2008 3:32 PM

Hi Kim: I have one question. We purchased a new house 5 years ago. Our bedroom is the last room to get decorated and painted. My husband saw this color (Tapestry by Ralph Lauren) in his bosses office. I have never let him pick the colors of paint before, but have decided that he needs to have some say this time. We compromised and are going to paint one wall that color. I was thinking that a goldish yellow color would go well with it and might calm it down a little because it is kind of a dark rusty color. Do you agree, or what color do you suggest. Also what color of furniture do you suggest. Thanks for your help!!!!!!

Posted by Laurie Larson – February 25, 2008 3:46 PM

Hi Kim: Love all your projects and watched your every episode last season! You are such a Wonderful designer! I cannot wait for your NEW SHOW to start in March. Kim Please HELP! I have a 1 million dollar house on the market in Denver, Co. Recently I was told it is Traditional but too Old Fashioned, is this possible? How can I marry Traditional with Modern? Should I wrap my Ethan Allen Traditional damask peach Sofa in a White denim slip cover?
What to do with the italian tapestry chairs? Oh and the wood tables.....change to darker straight lines? Are roses really out???
Your HELP is sooo needed here in Denver!
Thanks Darlene

Posted by Darlene – February 25, 2008 3:48 PM

Hi!
I have been redecorating my family room for a few years now. I am disappointed in some of the choices I made. I browned out the room quite abit. The walls are latte; carpeting a warm beige; sofa and loveseat are a nubby butterscotch; chair and ottoman a dark choclate brown; dark brown accessories and enameled woodwork. Accent color - cranberry and off-whites. The sofa and loveseat make the room dull. It washes into the wall. I would like an off-white sofa and loveseat. The feel of the room is a sophisticated but earthy and warm.
Thanks much! Patty

Posted by Patty Knoblauch – February 25, 2008 4:08 PM

hey, i am a 14 year old 9th grader and i want to redo my room but i dont know how to, i know the colors that i want but i dont know how to desplay them on the walls i want a blue (surfs up), a green (summerland) and for the ceiling i want a tan color (cafe spice) i was wondering if you had any tips for me so i can get this completed. thanks you are the best. i loved you designs on Design Star ( i wanted you to win... and i loved every min. of the last season... i want to see you shows coming out in March)

Your the best,
Sloane

Posted by Sloane Zehr – February 25, 2008 4:20 PM

The blue striped chair in your promo video. Where can I find it. It is exactly what I need in my bedroom.
Looking forward to the information.

Posted by beverly – February 25, 2008 4:26 PM

Hi Kim:
I love your style! Please help me?
Rectangle room, one end family room, other end kitchen with medium dark cabinets. Room extends across the back of the house. Wall facing kitchen (in family room) is brick, top to bottom, with colors of brown, gold, orange, light orange, medium brown (wall includes fireplace with an insert). How do I merge these two rooms with colors of the two side walls? What color do you think would work in both family room and kitchen. I;m trying to sell and want to clean up those two rooms with paint and window coverings. Floor in Fam.room is beige carpet, kitchen is ceramic tile .. gray/blue with some light gold. Can't afford to change floors. Older home..selling as is. Fam/Room has one large window and sliding glass doors to the patio. PLease help..I HAVE NO TALENT AT ALL. Thank you and lots of luck on your new show. I watched you win and was so happy for you.

Sally, Mountain Home, Arkansas

Posted by Sally – February 25, 2008 4:34 PM

Hi Kim, I can't wait to see your show! I want to design a beach/coastal theme guest room. I have birds eye maple furniture which is very golden in tone, and an antique white iron bed. Which wall color would work best with the furniture? I'm considering either a light coastal blue or something in the beige family like the color of sand.

Thank you,
Melissa

Posted by Melissa – February 25, 2008 5:04 PM

Barbara from Bowie, Md. would love to know how to renovate an old bathroom without breaking the bank. I am so looking foreward to your first show.Thought the day would never get here. Much Luck.

Posted by Barbara Ryan – February 25, 2008 5:08 PM

What's up Kim!

You were my choice to win & I am sooo glad you did. You are definitely a star born to design. I, however, am not so lucky. I want to redo my bedroom. I am choosing an espresso color for the bed, dresser & night stand but I can NOT find an example of the style floating around in my head. I thought it was bohemian, but the bohemian styles I've seen don't seem to go with what I am trying to accomplish. I want to use a mixture of colors like golds, reds, dark orange and brown for the bed spread and pillows and for the accessories in the room. Is this more of an Indian style? I haven't got a clue! I am scared to move forward for fear it will turn out to be a huge mess. Help!!

Posted by Tamara Gowans – February 25, 2008 5:17 PM

Hi Kim,

Congrats on the new show, can't wait to see it!! I am trying to redo my living room. We have black trim coffee/end tables with glass tops and under the glass tops are these beautiful ceramic tiles. My husband and I got the couch of our dreams but it only came in Dark Espresso color and with the black coffee tables, I am unsure. The tiles have beiges, sage and rust colors, that I think I can tie the brown and black with. Do you have an idea of what a "theme" could be, I was thinking "nature" ish feel, any ideas from you?

Thanks Ivey in NC

Posted by Ivey – February 25, 2008 5:35 PM

Hi Kim, we have an outdoor lanai, long and narrow, with ocean view at one end. I want to create a zen sort of area to relax, read, have dinner occasionally, something soothing. Any ideas?

Posted by Sandralee – February 25, 2008 7:44 PM

Hi Kim,
Like everyone I am looking forward to March 16,I just know you are gonna be fantastic, after all I have a certain piece of "furniture" (think grey-blue chest of drawer)!
I have a quick question, does the following combo seem insane to you;
*dark blue velvet camelback sofa with dark brown legs
*eastlake styled chaise in an ugly tweedy fabric
*two chairs (not sure the style) dark almost black with zebra stripes,
*White rug on ebonized wood floor
*Creamy coloured walls
If you think it's doable, what do I do to make it all coalese. I want to reupholster the sofa in blue suede. The chaise is in terrible disrepair and needs to reupholstered but I don't know what colour fabric to use!! I'm so disgusted I try to stay away from my livingroom, and that's not giving myself much space as it's the largest room in my apartment. my friends and family tell me to throw away the chaise but I just love it. Help!!

CW

Posted by coco – February 25, 2008 8:14 PM

Please HELP... I looked all over the internet and I can't find good and precise directions on how to antique wood furniture. I want an aged look like an old piece of weathered metal. So it would have blues, greens, and bronzed hues. How can I acheive this???

Posted by Danielle – February 25, 2008 8:17 PM

Congratulations on your new show!
My questions is about our family room. We have built in bookcases on the top half of half of our walls. We recently installed laminate wood floors, painted the walls a soft beige with white woodwork. Our furniture is an upholstered med blue sectional with desk furniture from This End Up (crate style). Should we paint our bookcases white, they are stained now. They used to match our rustic woodwork. Our woodwork is now more colonial all painted white.I love the storage and display opportunities they offer, just not sure what would help pull it all together. Thank you for any help you can offer.

Posted by Robin – February 25, 2008 9:03 PM

Hi Kim, I'm excited and anxious for your new design show to start. Like you, I too have a decorating passion and every chance I get I'm tuned and glue to the HGTV channel. Although, I enjoy and like to decorate, I haven't been able to do much with my gargage/basement for the last 8 years. I like to make it a functional family, dinning, play area where the family can gather and the grandchildren can have fun. I would love and welcome any ideas that you have that would help me get started in the remodeling of our garage/basement. I would love to be part of your amazing design show. When do you plan to visit the Atlanta, GA area?

Posted by Marlyn Dixon – February 25, 2008 9:34 PM

Hi I have a house in Atl, GA with a vey open floor plan I would like to decorate contemporary doing my formal dining in a spice orange color. Problem is what is a good choice of color for my formal living (directly across with open foyer bet) so as to keep it cozy and blending nicely?

Posted by Charlette – February 26, 2008 8:46 AM

Hi Kim, Congrats on your win and your new show. I watched every espisode of Deisgn Star and you were just adorable. I will watch your new show every week.
I have a small bathroom/master bedroom and it came with a stock oak vanity. I hate it. I want to stain it darker to match my cherry bedroom set. Do I sand this vanity or strip it first? Thanks Mary

Posted by Mary Kluepfel – February 26, 2008 1:02 PM

Hi Kim, I'm confident you can steer me in the right direction with my rather small (apx8x10)but open kitchen that I want to re-do. Back wall (2 stories high)has oak stained cabinets, stove & refrig. and from there the space opens up to the living and dining rooms. Kitchen & dining rooms have skylights, living room vaulted ceiling. Sink is on the side that looks out to the living room. Cabinets above the sink. I would like to get granite countertops & I have a 'bar' top which is apx 18"x6'. Fell in love with some glass tops - would the glass and granite be too busy? what should I put on the floor - tile?

Posted by Becki – February 26, 2008 1:40 PM

Hi Kim! I have a condo with small rooms and I want to know what to do to make the rooms look cozy, but not crowded. My living room is 16'6"x12'6" with 1 small window near one of the corners. Would a small sectional be too much? My bedroom is 11'8"x10', but I have a king bed (no headboard, no bedroom set or real side table and I can't open my closet all the way). Will I be forced to by a smaller bed? Or, can I somehow make the room look larger?

Helpless in Chicago
Adrienne

Posted by Adrienne – February 26, 2008 2:23 PM

I can't wait to see your new show! Maybe you will be the one to finally address the needs of regular folks..I live in a 1550 sq foot, 125 year old (cottage) house in the midwest. It was moved by a team of horses in 1909, according to a neighbor, and nothing is square. I also have 4 greyhounds (rescued racers) and limited budget. We don't do granite, and there is no master en suite anything, or faux this or that. One bathroom the size of a cat box, and I have a handicapped brother living with me. All my stuff is eclectic from the thrift shops. Would appreciate tips on how to pull it all together espcially living with indoor pets; color schemes to make the whole house cohesive--I love blues/creams/rust; and just some acknowledgement that bigger isn't always better. Thanks ps-I hope you have a long and sucessful career!

Posted by Rosanne – February 26, 2008 4:07 PM

Kim -- I've been waiting and waiting for your show and it's > almost here.
My problem is the windows in my mid-60's house in Kingfisher, Oklahoma. The bedroom windows are 40" tall and 44" wide. They start at about 4 ft. off the floor and have NO trim around them. The sill is marble (which I understand was a bonus feature at the time). The previous owner had pleated valances and mini blinds in one room and short drapes in the other. Any ideas for window coverings? Help! No one ever shows windows this size in any decorating show or books.

Posted by Teressa – February 26, 2008 5:17 PM

hi kim, my husband & i both voted for you & so glad you won. i have to fix up my son's & his dog's room (9x9). so small. i wanted to elevate his bed with storage underneath but he says then his dog can't sleep with him. any suggestions? love ya, kat

Posted by kathy – February 26, 2008 9:59 PM

Kim, as someone who admittedly had no formal education in "design", does this mean you also had no practical experience in design? I ask this because I want to know how you worked with the construction aspects of the rooms you had to work on during your competition. Did you and the other contestants have technical help from carpenters? Just wonderin'..thanks.

Posted by greg – February 27, 2008 12:10 AM

Hello Kim: I have a bedroom paint color dilemma. The color of the bedroom at this time is taupe. I would like to change the color of the bedroom to something that is a bit more exciting, but not so exciting that it is very bright and distracting. The color of my bedding is primarily red, and silvery gray. The other colors are golds and greens. Do you suggest I keep the taupe or can you give me another idea to make the room look fantastic!
Thank you

Posted by Joni – February 27, 2008 9:17 AM

Hi,Kim
I have a couple of questions for you. Is it OK to mix different styles in a home? I am thinking of doing my living room in a Victorian style. The dining room is right across from it and the furniture does have a victorian feel to it. I have a camelback sofa and loveseat that I would love to make a new cover for but I need some other ideas to make this room come alive. Any help you could give me on window treatments and colors would be really appreciated. My home is new, traditional style, but I really think I could make this living room cozy and different.

Posted by Maureen Gray – February 27, 2008 9:42 AM

Kim.... Are knotty pine cabinets in a large sunny room still in style? We have a large stone fireplace with naturalcolored grasscloth on the walls. Have only been in this house a year after retirement Peg PERRY ,Florence S.C.

Posted by Peg Perry – February 27, 2008 10:01 AM

Good Morning Kim,
I've been waiting to ask this for a long time. Pros on hgtv continue to push stainless steel appliances - so I want to know, how do you keep stainless clean without scratching it? In Colorado, stainless has gone out of fashion because it scratches so easily and different stainless appliances clean with different products. Some don't seem to clean with any product. What's the pros best guess?

Posted by Holly - Ft. Collins, CO – February 27, 2008 10:36 AM

Kim, Just moved in new home-my couch is creams-beigs and greens-family room conected to kitchen(one big room) Kitchen has black granite counters-floor-white tile with black streaks resembls marble-cabinets honey oak-furniture-oak -light oak- give me color ideas. Lots of lught both rooms-I like reds-golds-some greems.
Thanks Allie

Posted by Allie---GA – February 27, 2008 12:37 PM

Kim,

I love your design style. I don't know what to do for window treatments in my family room. Our sliding glass door is there as well as 3 windows. Is it bad to do a solid fabric drape on the door and the same color roman shade on the windows or is that too much? We are on a tight budget and don't want to spend a ton of money but want it to look complete. Help!

Posted by Ashley – February 27, 2008 12:38 PM

Our living room, dinning area & kitchen are open. Above all of these are open shelf ceilings. Could you possibly show WHAT in the world to do with these goofy ceilings that people view as soon as they walk in the front door?

We have a wildlife theme & I use browns, beige, and burgundy.

Thank you!

Posted by Alene – February 27, 2008 12:47 PM

Hi Kim, I watch you through season 2, you were great and I can not wait to see you on your new show. I can not seem to find my style in my living room, can you help.
I was thinking of adding thin bricks on one wall to create some interest, since all I have are two burgundy leather couchs, and one fabric chair. I need something more, what do you think?.
Also I have off white walls, which I think needs to be change, what is a good color?.
Thanks.

Posted by Arlene Totty – February 27, 2008 12:56 PM

Hello Kim. I have quite a dilema. My husband and I bought a house that had an addition added to the bedroom (like a reading room). We have painted it a rustic red; however, our bedroom is still white. We have a espresso bedroom set with chrome accents. We have vaulted ceilings and a bit of room to play with. Do you have any suggestions for color in the bedroom that would compliment the addition? And, do you have suggestions for funiture for the addition and what color?

Posted by Alicia – February 27, 2008 12:57 PM

I have a problem with window treatments in my home. I have very large radiator heaters below my windows in all of my rooms (except kitchen). I have looked in many window treatment books and have found very few ideas. I was wondering if you could give me some advice. Thank you in advance for any help.

Posted by Dolly – February 27, 2008 1:18 PM

I have a triple wide modular home with 2400 sq. ft. The living room, dining room, and den are wide open. Not much to divide them. I'm not interested in having the same color all over the house. How do you know where to break a color and start another? We've been in our home almost a year. So far most of the rooms are still empty so there is an empty slate to work with. Can you help me?

Posted by Barbara – February 27, 2008 1:21 PM

Hello! I'm so excited to watch your new show! Congratulations!! Ok, my boyfriend and I live in a 2 bedroom apartment with our 2 birds. We are not very organized people. Our living room when it isn't cluttered is pretty nice but still missing something...it has blue and brown but I don't know how to make it look finished...or organized. I would also like to figure out a way to fit a table in the room since we let out birds have the small dining space that is part of the living room. What is the best way to pull off of this together, make it look finished and be organized? On as small a budget as possible?

Posted by Lisa Piquette – February 27, 2008 1:39 PM

Kim, you definitely deserved to win the competition. You were by pick from the 1st show! Congratulations and good luck! We live in a split entry home (built in 1966) and I am baffled by what to put on the large wall on the left of the split entryway. I now have beadboard on the bottom section closest to the steps, but can't figure out what to put on the top of the wall. I have seen seasonal throw-type hangings on my neighbors. Thank you! Diane
(2/27/08)

Posted by Diane – February 27, 2008 1:39 PM

Hi Kim
Congratulations on your new show. i can't wait to see it next month. My issue is with my master bedroom with a sitting area, i have a lot of windows but i am not sure where to place my bed. i also do not want to buy to much furniture to take away from the space. please advise.

Posted by CPW – February 27, 2008 1:40 PM

Hi Kim! My husband and I were rooting for you - we're so happy that you won - congratulations!
Our dilemma is to turn our large dining room, foyer, and game/music room with vaulted ceilings and arched windows into a colorful, artsy, upscale and contemporary area where we can entertain dinner guests yet still have fun playing air hockey and fooseball. We have recently purchased contemporary dark wood furniture for the dining room and chrome/glass/black furniture in the game room. We've updated the lighting but still can't figure out how to accessorize and tie everything in together - HELP!
Yours truly, Sandy
Clueless in Chandler, AZ

Posted by Sandy – February 27, 2008 1:40 PM

Hi Kim
Congratulation, congratulations. I am very green at decorating. I have a red brick fireplace. What can I do to upgrade.
I live in rural "Levy" county...west of Gainsville, Florida....HELP
Thanks in advance
P.S. my favorite colors are teal/browns....earthtones....

Posted by Cindy Vinson – February 27, 2008 1:42 PM

Hi Kim,

Congratulations on winning your own design show. I have a question for you. My kitchen (small) has one blank wall and I don't know what to do with it. I have green formica counters and back splashes (previous owner) with pecan colored cabinets, cream colored tiled floor and stainless steel/black appliancss. It's very dark in my kitchen because there is only a very small window which faces my neighbors home. I need help...........................

Thank you,
Barbara
Lincoln Park, Michigan

Posted by Barbara – February 27, 2008 1:45 PM

Congrats to you for winning! My problem: nine windows next to each other in a bay like setting, 6ft by 3ft wide. Shades are too many to close and drapery rod is customed (1948), and does not work, probably can be fixed but to pull open and close drapes for nine windows every day would wear anyone out. Any ideas?

Posted by Judy – February 27, 2008 1:49 PM

Kim,

I will be throwing a baby shower and a bridal shower both with in one month of each other at my home. Many of the same guests will be attending both. I am hoping you have some ideas to make quick non permanent changes to a family room to give each party it's own style. I want to aviod the same old balloons and ribbons that so often adorn these functions. Any ideas?

Posted by Jessica – February 27, 2008 1:49 PM

Hey Kim - I rooted for you! Looking forward to your new show! My dilemma is my family room - it's quite large but I need a fashionable way to stash my daughter's toys - she is 5 and uses the family room as a playroom. I'd like something nicer that the current aqua plastic flip lid containers that I have now! Thanks!

Posted by Eileen, Chagrin Falls, OH – February 27, 2008 1:50 PM

Congrats Kim on a great job!!
One Question...One Quick answer Please??
When you paint a room with dark colors do you also paint the electrical wall recepticles and switch plates?? OR do you leave them white??
Thanks for the reply
The family will be watching...success to you and yours.

Posted by Susie Jarman – February 27, 2008 1:56 PM

HI Kim, I'm really excited to see your new show. I have a living room with a beautiful view through sliding glass doors on one side and a great fireplace directly opposite the windows. With two focal points and the need to put the TV somewhere how do I arrange the furniture? I tried to find a decorator to help and no one in my area was interested. Media, PA 400792

Posted by Barbara DeVault – February 27, 2008 1:57 PM

I have a 42" flat screen in the middle of my 9' living room wall. What can I put on either side of it for decorations. The other long wall has a large mirror and sconces with candles.

Thank you,
Bobbie Wiederkehr
Freer,Texas

Posted by Bobbie – February 27, 2008 2:02 PM

Hi Kim,

Marie from Sheridan Michigan. I am wanting to dress up a home office space. It has french doors and tan colored carpet with light oak bookcases. I have a computer and want a new desk. I don't want to stay with the light oak look. Suggestions.... I have about $400 to spend.

Thanks

Posted by Marie – February 27, 2008 2:04 PM

Congratulations, Kim! I was for you all the way. I have a design delimma. I have double windows in my bedroom; 60"x36" (approx) which are set back from the rest of the bedroom wall about two feet with a windowseat underneath. There is also wall above the windows. Nothing is curved, just straight. There is a space between the windows of about 6". I would like some kind of window treatment other than just a couple of curtains hanging there. My colors are sage green and silver grey. Could use an accent color and was thinking of some kind of violet. Thanks for any help you can give me. Can't wait to see your show.

Posted by Carol Shanbour – February 27, 2008 2:08 PM

I have a long living room. I believe half of it was meant to be a dining room originally. I would like to separate that section and possibly put a smaller couch or love seat in the living room and the larger couch in the family room. But I'm not sure what else I should do. Advise???

Posted by Cynthia – February 27, 2008 2:08 PM

Congrats Kim!
I have a design dilemma. Thanks to Katrina I am in the process of redoing my home. The dilemma is that the entire house is a blank canvas and I can't decide on any paint colors. The kitchen opens to the livingroom so I know the colors should compliment each other. HElP!!!! Any ideas/suggestions will be appreciated. My ideas are as blank as my canvas. (smile)

Posted by Adreian, New Orleans, La – February 27, 2008 2:17 PM

Hi Kim,

We have a fireplace in our living room and the mantel runs the entire width of the room (about 10 feet). It is difficult to decorate the mantel since it is so long. Your advice is appreciated. Looking forward to you show!

Becky, Columbia, MD

Posted by Becky Tillett – February 27, 2008 2:18 PM

Hello, Kim, Congratulations, and I look forward to viewing Myles of Style. I need some ideas combining functions in my home office/guest room/playroom for visiting grandchildren, aged 9 and 3.

ight now, I don't have enough desk space or storage space for paperwork and toys. HELP!

Thanks,
Jeanne

Posted by Jeanne – February 27, 2008 2:18 PM

Hi Kim,
We am in the process of remolding my kitchen. We are openning the kitchen up into the family room. Our cabinets have a cherry finish and we've choosen a neutral color tile floor. We've decided we want granite counterops. But here is my dilemma ---what color granite? I think a dark color would work well but so would a beige. My husband likes both (or he just doesn't want to decide) Please help!

Posted by Denise – February 27, 2008 2:25 PM

Hi Kim:
Many congratulations on your success on Design Star. I am looking forward to your upcoming show. Will you ever be able to travel to other places, like Smithfield, Virginia to do a room at my house?
Anyway, I would like some advice on doing a bonus (room over the garage) in a "Jazz Club" type of theme. My husband is a drummer (I joke to my friends that we built the house around his large drumset), and he LOVES Jazz music.

Posted by Cecile – February 27, 2008 2:29 PM

Hi there Kim, I really do not have a question at this time but I just wanted to tell you how happy
I am for you. I am looking forward to seeing your debut and I am sure that it will be a big success as David's is. Keep up the beautiful smile that you send across the airways, they always make me happy when I see you.
Your loyal fan,
Paulette
p.s. I will be in touch with you for some help in the future.

Posted by Paulette – February 27, 2008 2:31 PM

Dear Kim,
I have a huge family room with 7 windows 4 windows on the back wall close together measures 31x72 which really makes them 124x72. Two windows on the other side are 35x64 and one window 48x72 on another wall. I have no idea how to address the window treatment for this room. I wanted drapes for the back windows and swag out of the same fabric for the other windows. I love your design taste and would value any suggestions you might have.

Posted by Denise Smith – February 27, 2008 2:32 PM

Hi Kim,

First congratulations - you totally rocked!!!!!

I just purchased new furnitire - did not have it delivered yet because I want to paint.

The furniture is burgundy. My walls are now white/eggshellish. I want to make everything burgundy/tan/gold/olive green and possibly brown.

Problems are many but here we go. I am thinking of painting the walls a neutral tanish. However, my husband does not think we should paint the wall that leads upstairs citing the need to paint the hallway the same color if we do. How can we address this problem and where can I find a fabulous pillow to match my quirky color desires?

Please email me because I fear I may miss your response in the blog.

many Blessings with your new show!!!

Posted by Jennifer – February 27, 2008 2:36 PM

Kim,
I have a log home yes the walls inside are log (natural pine). My furniture is ivory on white sofa and chair with a bergae chair upholstered in red velvet with gold backround. Light and airy curtains at the windows are very subtle white with a soft design that includes shades of pale pink, burgundy, lilac and some green the color is subtle. Without painting the log walls how can I bring color into this room. Carpets are oriental - predominately burgundy with blues, greens. 400792

Posted by Donna – February 27, 2008 2:38 PM

Hi Kim!
We can't afford to replace the carpet that came with our home, but the deep navy blue almost seems unworkable...it's everywhere! From the living room, up to each and every bedroom, I'm stuck with this heavy, heavy blue.

What colors can I use to vary the style while still holding back a color clash with this devilish navy blue carpet?

Please help!!!

- Jess in Garner, NC

Posted by Jess Commins – February 27, 2008 2:38 PM

Kim, I have a 21 yr. old and 15 yr. old which now they cannot stand living in the same bedroom.
At this time I cannot change circunstances in giving each one their own bedroom. If I send you pictures of their bedroom now would you be able to help me in creating their own individual spaces even thought they are sharing the same room? Pleae advise.

Posted by Jackie – February 27, 2008 2:39 PM

Kim,

I'm a frustrated designer want-a-be. I've spent so much money decorating my apartment. I don't have any confidence in my design style and need someone who does to advise me. After watching you on Design Star, I think you are the go-to-designer. My living room is done in neutrals (brown, tan, gold, taupe, cream w/whitewashed furniture. My first question is: Do you think whitewashed furniture looks ok with this color scheme? and second question is: I'm undecided on an accent color-whether it should be red or pink. The walls are white which I plan on painting a medium tan. Help???? So many questions. One last question - Is there a design show or help for someone like me who can't afford a designer, but wants to be done with my home once and for all?????

Judy in Bedford, TX

Posted by Judy Heaton – February 27, 2008 2:40 PM

Congrats Kim...Help! How do you decorate a long rectangular living room there are windows on all three sids and a large entrance door on the fourth wall. Room dimension is 28 x 12. Every thing we try seems to close off part of the room or make it wasted space. The room adjoins into a large foyer. Thanks for any help you can give

Posted by Peg – February 27, 2008 2:44 PM

How does someone jazz up a rental house bedroom where you can't paint? I've heard that someone can use starch to put fabric on the wall. How do you do it, the easy way would be great for me.

Posted by Mary Lou – February 27, 2008 2:45 PM

Kim I love your style girl! This is Scott Gleaton from LaFayette Alabama (only 1 1/2 hours from Atlanta). Question: I have been told my style is Ethnic-Eclectic(Old-style British West Indies). My dilemma: I am looking into getting a new modular home with browns and beiges as the color scheme. The living room and master bedroom are my biggest problem areas with respect as to how I should design them. What is your take on this style and do you think I could get you to help me out *wink*. I will keep you posted as to when I actually make the purchase of my first home!!

Posted by J Scott Gleaton – February 27, 2008 2:51 PM

Hi Kim
Congratulations on your show. I have an 11 year old daughter and we painted her room a pale lavender and then bought her a pretty tie dye comforter set in lavender as well. The carpeting in her room is black and she has black mini blinds on her two 36" windows (both were left by the pervious owners of the house). What window treatment (cornice, scarf, valance)would you put up on her windows and more importantly, what color? Please help - she really wants her room to look pretty and completed.

Posted by Audrey – February 27, 2008 2:51 PM

Dear Kim,

Congrats on your new show! Can't wait to see it! I love getting new ideas for decorating and have a decorating dilemma of my own (who doesn't?). I have a large finished basement with a brick area (woodstove included). The problem is with few windows it's kind of dark and I really hate white walls. Darks are definitely out of the question. I could also use some help decorating since I have 4 boys with lots of STUFF! I don't want it to look like toy central or too boyish. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I hope to hear from you with some ideas!
Beth, Rhode Island

Posted by Beth – February 27, 2008 2:53 PM

Hello Kim-Congrats! Here is my ?, I have 5 (3 up and 2 down) windows that r n the foyer that r a series of 13 front outside elevation design. I have right now shades on all 13 windows so that he appearnace is uniform from the outside. This goes well because the hoem is a traditional design over-all. What can I do to finish the foyer with drapes, curtains or what ever? Help!!!

Posted by allie g – February 27, 2008 2:55 PM

I have a country style kitchen, that's what they called it in the 70's. 10x20 with counter dividing kitchen from dining area (no formal dining room). I have redone the kitchen with white cabinets/appliances, brown fleck Corian countertops, sage walls and wine theme in towels, valance over sink, etc. What style table should I have in the 10x10 dining space? We are usually 3 around the table but holidays bring in about 10-12.

Posted by Linda – February 27, 2008 3:00 PM

Hi. I loved the design series. Looking forward to your own little show.

I have a large window in my family room which is across from where my big screen TV has to be. There is a bad glare from the window on the TV. I need to have a window treatment that lets in the light but cuts down the glare. Also the window is quite oversized and so ready-made hardware doesn't usually work. I will also need to cover my french door to my patio. I don't have a very big budget.

Posted by Droeen – February 27, 2008 3:01 PM

Hi Kim! Congrats on your win - I was pulling for you. I need window treatments for our small bedroom. We replaced sliding windows with a 36" double,double hung window that is only about45 inches from the sill to the floor. There is no woodwork to frame the window and we do not need to worry about privacy. We have beautiful maple furniture in a colonial style. I have used a quilt and shams on the bed. Do you have a suggestion? Thanks!

Posted by Carole – February 27, 2008 3:01 PM

Congratulations Kim! As a fellow Queens NYC resident, I was rooting you on from the beginning and I wish you much success!! My question is how to make update a basement apartment light and airy. I have a neutral palette, with chocolate brown furniture and aqua accents here and there. Wanted to see if you can provide tips on how to keep make it a simple and zen -- I am looking for a sleek yet beach type setting. Any suggestions? Looking forward to seeing your new show, you rock! Thanks, Elle from Queens, NY

Posted by Elle – February 27, 2008 3:01 PM

Hi Kim,

Congrats on a much deserved win!

I am building a mediterranean style villa in the Carribean. We have an open concept first floor with three 8 ft. wide sliders on the back wall to maximize the views. These look over a 30 ft veranda, on to the pool and ocean view.
What do I do for curtains. We need something that can be closed to keep the sun out, yet we hate vertical blinds. We want a casual luxury look? We also have 3 french doors, not sure what to do with those either?
Thank you,
Donna

Posted by Donna, Hudson N.H. – February 27, 2008 3:05 PM

Hi Kim,
When we moved into our new house I painted the Master Bedroom Red. I made a Quilt out of my Oriental fabrics. It is the Lone Star pattern. I had it quilted with gold thread in the Asian sachiko pattern. My problem is that is all the further my room got. I don't know what kind of curtains to put up. I have 3 windows that make a bay window area on one side. one side has a double door to the bathroom, one side has french doors to the outside and the other side has the bedroom door and bed on it. The bedroom is very big. We have a king size bed and plenty more room
Karen

Posted by Karen Antis – February 27, 2008 3:10 PM

Hi Kim, I have had a problem picking out a couch for our livingroom in the cottage design. I have an early american sofa and chair and I put sheets on it but it looks not so good. I wish I could make slip covers but the ones they sell don't fit.
It is a problem. Maybe you have some ideas. I don't have much money. How can I make the sofa and chair look better? If you have any ideas, let me know. Thank you and good luck designing.
You are a wonderful designer.

Posted by Sandra Crites – February 27, 2008 3:19 PM

Kim I was so happy you won!!! Great job!!! I loved all your ideas! I'm going to remodel our fireplace wall, it's 20 ft long, w/a 2ft hearth the length of the wall. We're tearing our all the brick and hearth (except in front of the fire place) that covers the whole wall. I want to build cabinets and shelves. I'm worried about it being too dark with stain but don't really want to paint it white or cream. I want to pick something that will stay in style, not too trendy. Should I use rock around the fireplace to break it up? If I go rich wood will it look alright all the same? I'm going for simple and beautiful. Our TV will be on this wall also. I would love some advice from you. I'm trying to think outside the box but still be traditional. Our home was built in the early 80's and lacks style, we're going to hopefully get it to say "NICE".

Posted by Vicki – February 27, 2008 3:26 PM

Hi Kim, Congratulations on your new show! I am waiting impatiently for the first episode! My husband and I have recently purchased a new home...retirement, and the floors are all a sandy colored tile. Very nice in the desert but now I have a problem with the walls? Do I go for lighter or darker walls? The Kitchen has granite counters which go very well with the tile floor but if I choose a color to work with the granite it seems to be the exact color of the floors??? Help!!! Eileen in AZ

Posted by Eileen – February 27, 2008 3:27 PM

I cannot imagine the joy you must feel, to suddenly be star of YOUR show! I'm sure you've worked hard and even harder, getting ready. Your figure shows work, your attitude bright and cheery, and I wish you only the best. Voted for you all the while! Nevermind the help I might need, I just wanted to tell you it must be fantastic to be where you are and stay as sweet as you are.

Posted by Edith Simmons – February 27, 2008 3:29 PM

Hello Kim, first I would like to give you some congrats, I watch all the shows and sometime it was very close but I kept on picking you to shine and you did. I really do like your style. My question is that I have a oblong living room 17x12@ the problem is I can not arrange my furnture. I have a patio door in the far right on the outer wall and a wall in between my dining rm with and opening like a window and a door opening on the same wall on the entry side to the room. Can you give me some ideas. I thought about buying all chairs in stead of a couch and love seat style seating arrangment what you think?

Posted by Ms Dee Dee,Seat Pleasant, Md – February 27, 2008 3:29 PM

Hi Kim,

RE: Seeking Affordable Window Treatment

I have a large picture window in my living room - two small windows (about 22" each) flanking the larger window(about 60"). I'm looking for something decorative, naturally but also something effective in shading the room in summer as the window has southern exposure. I've looked into vertical blinds which run at least $500. Is there anything more affordable or perhaps more suitable?

Thanks.
Monique
Albany, NY

Posted by Monique – February 27, 2008 3:32 PM

Congrats Kim on your new show. I would like to convert a bedroom into a room for me when my husband is watching his TV shows. I would like a murphy bed in the room for grandkid visits and a small couch or chair so that I can escape during the evening hours. The room is approximately 11' square. Any suggestions? Myles of Styles was just advertised on HGTV. How do you pick who you design for on the programs? Thanks for your help. Kathy

Posted by Kathy Maxwell – February 27, 2008 3:40 PM

Welcome to HGTV! Best of luck to you. Now...I have a question: our bedroom furniture is a high-gloss birchwood - a slightly orange-ish color (from Harlem Furniture), modern/contemporary design, brushed steel knobs/handles - have tried a sandy light brown wall color and now a medium/light gray wall color with white curtains and bedding. Looks 'just OK' - can you suggest a better wall color that would make the room "pop" but yet be a calm, sharp, classy looking room ? Thanks!

Posted by Laura – February 27, 2008 3:41 PM

I have a very long room with this "problem wall" that is about 18 feet long. The room is my dining/family room, and I have No idea how to decorate it, so it flows. Any suggestions on how to bring it together. The other side of the room is all windows.
By the way-Loved your style.... you deserved to win!!

Posted by Brenda – February 27, 2008 3:43 PM

Hi Kim,
I am so happy that your show is finally going to be on. I live in NY and have a cat. Because he loves to look I have to have a window treatment that allows him access at any time. But we also have privacy issues because our neighbors' windows are close by. How can we dress up the windows while leaving the vertical blinds? Scarfs, cornices, etc.?

Posted by Judi – February 27, 2008 3:44 PM

Kim,

My design question is this:
I have a 2 way fire place that seperates two rooms neither room is very large and the fact is the fire place is hugh.. covered in pine and varnished.. how can I design around this. The one room is where you enter the house and has two windows.. not much room to locate furniture also the entry rway is tiled and comes out about three feet into room the rest is carpeted pictures can be emailed if you need to see the room.

Thanks

Posted by Dee – February 27, 2008 3:49 PM

Our master bedroom is average size with a low ceiling. We would like to know how to make the ceiling appear taller. I plan to install ceiling to floor side panels on the windows to add height. We have a ceiling fan (which we need) with a light... which we are eliminating as we feel it is too low. What would you suggest?

PS: I love your style! I know you'll be a great success.

Posted by Lily - Waynesville, NC – February 27, 2008 3:49 PM

Hi Kim - I'm anxious to see your new show. My question is easy. What are some ways to do a little updating in my house? Where do I start? I like the paint colors, I like most of my furniture -- would room "rearranagements" help?
Thanks a bunch!
Mary

Posted by Mary – February 27, 2008 3:58 PM

Hi Kim...I am sooo Happy for you! Congrats on winning DS! I look forward to watching your show, your enthusiasm is contagious! U inspire me!! I am currently remodeling my home and would like to incorperate some of the elements(fire, water, and earth) into my decor. However I can't think of if I want to have all of the elements inside or outside of the home? I just recently purchased a firepit for the yard and I love fireplaces but dont have one. Any tips on how I may accomplish my goal?

Thanks
Serenity

Posted by Serenity – February 27, 2008 3:58 PM

for a living room and dining room that have panels (brown) what colors would you recommend and style. My house is more like country style.

Posted by Myrtha Martinez – February 27, 2008 4:06 PM

Hi Kim, My question is my livingroom is Cream and cranberry in color but the TV is black and big on a corner cabinet. Should I paint the stand black to make it look like one unit? Chairs, Couch and other funiture are cream color. What would you do?
Thanks, Bette

Posted by bette liponis – February 27, 2008 4:08 PM

Kim I have beautiful furniture. And some antiques.But I live in the southwest. My furniture is a repilca of sherlock holmes furniture. I have to have a room I have to darken because of severe migraines. My walls right now are all the same in house they are like a light chocolate milk.And there is many windows. And my furniture is cherry wood . What do you feel I should do in the room?? Its 27x15

Posted by Pamela Langone – February 27, 2008 4:09 PM

how do I select colors for my living and dinning room (these are together) I have dark brown leather couch and chairs, I want to brighten them up, right now the walls are all beige , does nothing for the room, Oh I wish you were close to Surprise, Az

Posted by gert – February 27, 2008 4:09 PM

Hi Kim,
Congrats!!!
I need to make a decision on the type of shutters I need for the formal dining room. Tilt rod or hidden tilt rod (clearline). I assume it's more a matter of preferrence but I really won't know until there up, and by that time it will be too late to change my mine. Help!!! Which do you perfer???
Mary Houston, TX

Posted by mary – February 27, 2008 4:09 PM

My lathe and plaster house has wallcoverings in every room. If I prime the wallpaper, can I paint over them? What do I do about any places where it seems the wallpaper is sliding apart? I especially want to do the kitchen. Every room is the same way that they were when I bought my house 8 years ago and I want to start making them mine but since its an old house, old walls, and wallpaper, I'm afraid if I attempt to remove the wallpaper that everything will fall apart. My luck the only thing holding my walls together is the wallpaper. HA!

Posted by Dianne A – February 27, 2008 4:10 PM

I have a room with a patio door on one wall, huge, oversized fire place on another, door to garage on third and opening to kitchen on another. What can I do to make fireplace not seem so large, more of a focal point than white elephant. What can I do with extremely limited furniture placement choices?

Posted by Patricia – February 27, 2008 4:11 PM

Hi Kim, I have a livingroom that is all cream and cranberry in color. The couch, chairs, etc. The TV, however, is big and black. Should I paint the corner cabinet that it is on black as well.
Thank, Bette

Posted by bette liponis – February 27, 2008 4:12 PM

Hi Kim,

Congratulations on your new show! My first home is a 600 sq. ft. 1 bdrm condo. Picture a square box, minus warmth & chrarm. Everything is biege. It looks like a bad rental! How can I put feeling & comfort into a very small space, without bankrupting myself?

Thanks!

Karla's NOT Feeling It - Oakland, CA.

Posted by Karla – February 27, 2008 4:14 PM

Hi Kim, As a fellow design lover I look forward to your show. My big question is with two chairs in my living room. Am getting to repaint, going with a goldy/yellow wall color. Drapes are same background with florals. Couch is traditional with small barn red/cream check. Two wing backs same color, larger checks. Two great style chairs need reupolstering. Definitely need these to be a solid with so much pattern already. Woodwork is oak, absolutely cannot paint that white, boohoo. Help me here with choosing a color for these chairs. They are now a faded green. No more green for them.
What would look best? Ivory, cream, gold? Help, help, help please. E

Posted by Eileen – February 27, 2008 4:20 PM

My kitchen's much roomier than agalley style but still too small to place a decent sized island in the middle. The builder's installed the most hideous fluorescent light fixture so here's the question...what type of contemporary light fixture would you recommend?

Posted by Amber – February 27, 2008 4:20 PM

Our den has a nice fireplace with a high mantel and two windows on each side of it. One window has a staircase in front of it going upstairs, the other window is flanked by a wall. That wall has an entryway in the center from the kitchen with a pocket door. The opposite wall has an under the stairs closet and a door to the hallway. The wall opposite the fireplace is the only wall that is without windows, although it has the door to the hallway at the end. This room serves as our television viewing room. My question is: What do we do when the fireplace and television have to occupy the same room? Where do we put the recliners and sofas? Where do we put the television? Right now our television is in a huge entertainment center on the wall where the under the stairs closet is. One recliner is blocking the fireplace positioned to the television. It's just not the way to lay out furniture, but we are clueless. Help!

Posted by Gina – February 27, 2008 4:25 PM

Congratulations Kim. I saw you when you and David were in the runoff and knew you'd be back...I never see any Mobile Homes being renovated, WHY? What would you suggest as to changing the old panelling?? I never never see anyone on HGTV doing MH renovations..and there are thousands of folks out there living in them.Just a thought and I'm looking forward to your answer.. Nancy

Posted by Nancy Light – February 27, 2008 4:28 PM

Hi Kym: Congrats on the show starting 3/16. I look forward to it.

My dilemma: guest bedroom window lets in tons of light since we live in Ca and don't want to lose it, but goes into sleepers eyes and wakes them up too early. Help!

Posted by Jeannie – February 27, 2008 4:28 PM

Hi Kim, First Congraulation and best sucess to you on your show. I watch HGTV everyday. My question is. I want to redo my bedroom and bath and vanity area. Colors I want to use are light Blue and Brown. I want to paint my bathroom and vanity area in the light blue. And paint my bedroom in a brown color. Not sure yet of the brown, but not to dark. I will use a white trim. My bed accessories will be in blue and brown and my bedroom shower curtain the same. So should i use only blue curtain or both blue and brown. For the rugs in my bath should I use brown or blue? I you know of the color brown and blue that would be best for me to use and you let me know. I really need you help on doing the color. Thanks.., Mattie

Posted by Mattie – February 27, 2008 4:29 PM

Hello Kim!! Congrats!!!
I am currently living in am apartment and am in desperate need of color on my walls!! They will not let me paint. Do you have any ideas?!?!? If so please help!
Thank,
Needs a little flavor!

Posted by Erin – February 27, 2008 4:32 PM

I was so glad you won you rock!
I am addicted to HGTV every night. I live on a modest income and I want to transform my kitchen.
My floor is neuteral. My cabinets are going to be off white, my walls are gold. I need new countertops and back splash. I can only afford laminet should I go dark bro