--- title: "Kim Colwell Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kim-colwell-design-pfvwus-pf~277601135 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~277601135.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Kim Colwell Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/991382e602a15fab_9784-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "LOS ANGELES, California 90026, United States" latitude: 34.0766 longitude: -118.2646 phone: "(323) 309-2945" website: http://kimcolwelldesign.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 18 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 101 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Kim Colwell Design Original Houzz profile: [Kim Colwell Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kim-colwell-design-pfvwus-pf~277601135) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** LOS ANGELES, CA - **Serves:** Los Angeles, Hollywood, Venice, North Glendale, Glendale, Pasadena, East Los Angeles, Inglewood, Burbank, North Hollywood, Huntington Park, Sherman Oaks, Altadena, Culver City, Studio City, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, South Pasadena, East Pasadena, Playa Vista, Nation wide or Virtual, Playa del Rey, silverlake, Toluca Lake, Valley Village - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (18 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2015–2025), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 500 Ideabook Saves Kim Colwell is a transformative interior designer who blends a proprietary process of design therapy with biophilic design and a multi-generational practice of feng shui to create highly personalized spaces that are saturated with signature style. Kim’s transformational process is honed from her background as a fine artist, training at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, her extensive studies in psychology and design. Recognized as a thought leader in the emerging discipline of design for mental health, Kim regularly speaks on a wide variety of panels and institutions such as Cornell University. Kim is redefining California design for a new, mindful generation with sublime, nature-reverent environments that resonate with bespoke beauty and powerfully restorative ambiance. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Home Office Design & Construction - Custom Built-ins - Entry Design - Floor Plans - Project Management - Playroom Design - Custom Furniture - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Art Selection - Closet Design - 3D Rendering - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Sunroom Design & Construction - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Rugs - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Home Theater Design - Sustainable Design - Drafting - Holiday Decorating - Green Building - Custom Beds - Attic Conversion - Custom Storage - Decluttering - Feng Shui Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Feng Shui - Home Office Design ### Areas Served - Los Angeles - Hollywood - Venice - North Glendale - Glendale - Pasadena - East Los Angeles - Inglewood - Burbank - North Hollywood - Huntington Park - Sherman Oaks - Altadena - Culver City - Studio City - West Hollywood - Beverly Hills - South Pasadena - East Pasadena - Playa Vista - Nation wide or Virtual - Playa del Rey - silverlake - Toluca Lake - Valley Village ### Typical Job Cost $25,000 - 1 million Fees are based on the scope of the project. Kim is a rare designer who takes on small and large projects. She modifies the way she works to personalize the strategy to support your budget, needs, and desires. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Kim Colwell Design | | Address | LOS ANGELES, California 90026, United States | | Phone | (323) 309-2945 | | Website | http://kimcolwelldesign.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 101 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/kimcolwelldesign?ref=hl - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/shambhallainstitute/ - Blog — http://kimcolwelldesign.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Kim Colwell Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kim-colwell-design-pfvwus-pf~277601135) - **Website:** http://kimcolwelldesign.com/ - **Phone:** (323) 309-2945 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2015–2025), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 18 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Jenylyn, March 2024** > I have been a client of Kim's for years now. Every time I work with her, it's a very professional and magical experience. She brings your dreams to reality. I cannot recommend her enough!! **★★★★★ — HU-337279141, Sept. 2019** > Where should I start? I've known Kim for years. I've worked with her on many occasions. From apartments, homes and a couple commercial spaces. > I had 1 apartment that was truly transformed. People who visited thought I moved into a new apartment. > I love her master knowledge of Feng Shui! She knows how to make a space feel incredible. Her interior design is on point! Her ideas, her vision, her resources and her beautiful energy is wonderful! I can't wait to work with her again soon! **★★★★★ — Jeff and Hea-Sook H, Aug. 2019** > My wife and I were blown away by Kim’s magic…She got our confidence at the start by sitting us down and asking us questions to get to know us better and what we were hoping to accomplish from our session…Her suggestions for reorganizing our office at first seemed daunting by the amount of work involved. But they made sense. And we surprised ourselves how quickly we dove into the project and how soon we reaped the benefits. We switched desks, got rid of a bookshelf overflowing with books and papers, hid a waste basket and shredder by repositioning them under a desk and bought a lateral file cabinet. Soon after we were done, the sleek, clutter-free appearance of our office has had the effect of driving us to complete our work much faster and to tie up all loose ends such as writing this review. Amazing to us how the look ties into our motivation. In retrospect it all seems logical but there was a big hump related to the psychology of change that Kim helped us get over…The bedroom addition of a statement wooden dresser and accent chair added a nice sensual edge which we’ve been enjoying…And the clutter on the bookcase in the living room had been an eyesore we’d chosen to ignore. But Kim got us to take a closer look at that and we conveniently moved a favorite magazine rack from the office to the right of the sofa where the “clutter” is now accessible and neatly organized. And the feel is now much cleaner there…We strongly recommend Kim to anyone looking to get more out of their space both functionally and aesthetically. Thanks Kim for the great job! **★★★★★ — HU-400675150, Aug. 2019** > Kim is exceptional. She is effortless in how she blends your view of how a room should feel and look with edge, comfort and sophistication. She listens and hears differing tastes from couples and is able to synthesize taste that is harmonious to both persons. Kim also inspires you to go beyond the traditional and brings your voice to the overall style of a room and home. **★★★★★ — DEZINE INC, June 2019** > We have had the fortunate opportunity to work with Kim on a couple projects. She is wonderful and gentle, just as. you might expect from a Feng Shui expert. She has a wonderful eye and a lovely sense of humor. We look forward to working with her on more projects in the future. **★★★★★ — cameron\_b, March 2016** > I hired Kim several years ago to design both my home and office. She and her team did a beautiful job which included an extensive remodel, removal of walls to create an open floor plan, new electrical, flooring, refinishing the cathedral wooden cladding on the ceiling, and extensive designs throughout. She is undeniably talented, smart, artistic and tasteful with impeccable personal style and attention to detail. There was never a time when she wasn't a step ahead of what was required of her and responsive at all times. I found that her heart was in the project. I live out of the country now, but still plan to figure out a way to have Kim consult with us on our new home for creative ideas and at least the floor plan. We highly recommend her to anyone who wants to remodel their home. **★★★★★ — Gail Pekelis, Feb. 2016** > Kim Colwell is your best advocate. She follows your vision and enhances it with her experience and impeccable taste. She will create your optimum design project down to the last detail, respecting your budget. > > In addition to creating your design space; she will professionally and respectfully interact on your behalf with any other contractors involved in your project; this allows your project to come into fruition with good, open communication. > > I have worked with Kim on three of my offices. She is the first person I call when I know that I need to create a new vision. **★★★★★ — My LA Organizer, Jan. 2016** > As a Professional Organizer I work with many Interior designers and Kim is one of my most favorite. I've had the pleasure of working with Kim on several occasions and she's a joy to be around. Her knack for reading the client as well as the space is supreme! Her calm centered demeaner is infectious and I continue to reccomend her services to all of my clients in need of a professional Interior designer! **★★★★★ — jodibwise, Jan. 2016** > Our living room is AMAZING. Everybody says our place looks like a tv show gave it a makeover – so that makes me very happy! Kim is really so gifted. She gives personalized attention, is a great listener, a perfectionalist yet flexible, and has a great sense of style. She makes feung Sui fun and accessible to all. She will help you recreate your living space so that it represents you and your lifestyle. **★★★★★ — Claudia Milan, June 2015** > I have contracted Kim on many occasions. With her vast experience in both interior design and Feng Shui she has always been able to look at a space and figure out what the solutions are to over come obstacles that can impede on profitability, community and continuity of a business. Upon the first meeting, she is able to analyze a space and come up with wonderful ideas full of color, design and artifacts. One feels exhilarated in spaces created by Kim and I have found that my clients / customers feel the same way as they always comment on how beautiful, inviting and uplifting the spaces feel. **★★★★★ — Melissa Robke, Nov. 2014** > Kim and I have successfully worked on several projects over the many years we have known each other. I believe this reflects her personal and proffessional level of integrity and personal ability.. She knows her stuff, always has lots of fresh ideas and really gets the feng shui flowing. All at the same time she goes the extra distance to do a complete and thorough job. > > Its been a while since I had my home last refurbished with Kim and I still love all we did. More recently we have been working with my new design studio. I feel fortunate to know Kim all these years as a friend and lucky to have her available to take care of the interior designs to where I live and work. **★★★★★ — pamelaffj, Nov. 2014** > I can't even tell you how blown away I was by Kim's vision. She is so good at what she does! It was so great to hear what she had to say, about my studio space. She worked with pieces I had and moved them so they made more sense and the pieces she added I loved and afterwards the studio had a better flow to it. When you work with her she listens to you and almost like channels your vision of what you want but don't know how to achieve it and makes it come true, but sees things you would not have thought of but are great. She is a great talent and has great vision and ideas and she is a delight to work with. I always recommend her to anyone that is looking for a interior designer with a little something extra! ## Selected projects - [Hancock Park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hancock-park-pj-vj~5428386) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 9 - Description: Interior Design, Custom Furniture and Feng Shui by Kim Colwell Design for academy award nominated film producer. Photos by Jay Goldman. - [Moroccan Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/moroccan-bedroom-pj-vj~5428380) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 3 - [Contemporary - Hollywood Hills](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-hollywood-hills-pj-vj~756437) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 5 - Description: Interior Design, Custom Furniture and Feng Shui by Kim Colwell Design for music producer and composer in the Hollywood Hills. Photos by Jay Goldman. - [Creative Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/creative-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~5428383) - Location: Los Angeles, CA - Photos: 3 - Description: Interior Design by Kim Colwell Design. Photos by Ana Eiriksson. - [Erica Courtney Jewelry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/erica-courtney-jewelry-pj-vj~756422) - Location: Beverly Hills, CA - Photos: 1 - [Behind the scenes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/behind-the-scenes-pj-vj~1622286) - Location: Greensboro, NC - Photos: 7 - Description: Photos from our new construction project out of state. - [Press](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/press-pj-vj~756448) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: Kim has been featured in Interior Design, Living Etc, C California Style & Culture, WWD, Daily Om, Hollywood Reporter, Meer, Design News Now, Rapaport, JCK, InStore, Purist, Shape, Hoog, and Pasadena magazines. It is no wonder, her expertise has been valued in several wellness books including, The A Year of Living Mindfully and How To Be Well, by celebrity doctor Frank Lipman, MD. - [Garden Project Press - Shambhalla Institute](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garden-project-press-shambhalla-institute-pj-vj~838181) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - Description: Melinda Joy Miller, author of the shamanic gardening book and her daughter, interior designer, Kim Colwell collaborated on this special project which included a meditation garden, sustainable raised vegetable beds, children's garden and reading hammock. Edit Embed Email [See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/kim-colwell-design-pfvwus-pf~277601135) ## Community Q&A **Q: Where is the vanity and sink from?** *(in Photo Questions)* I love this powder room. Where did the vanity come from? A: Thabk you so much. We customize most of our vanities. We wouid be happy to do a custom order for you. Reach out to Nancy at hello@kimcolwelldesign.com **Q: Light fixture** *(in Photo Questions)* Love it! Where's it from? A: Thanks for your question. We love it too! The light fixture is from moth design. It is their coral chandelier. **Q: May I have the specification for the wallpaper. Thank you.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Blackbird by Cavern Home. **Q: Love the ottoman** *(in Photo Questions)* Where is it from A: Thank you! I designed the ottoman. The fabric is from a Timorous Beastie wall hanging that I turned into an upholstery textile. You can see more of our custom furniture here: http://kimcolwelldesign.com/services/custom-furniture/ Let me know if you have any more questions:) **Q: Where can I find this table?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Manny, I designed it and built it. If you are in the Los Angeles area I am happy to send you a quote if you would like one. You can see more of our furniture on our web site: http://kimcolwelldesign.com/services/custom-furniture/. **Q: Feng Shui - Layout question to an Expert** *(in Design Dilemma)* Below a layout of my porch, entry with stairs, living room and outdoor terrace. As this was already developed by someone with Feng Shui knowledge, need someone that could corroborate if this furniture layout is OK according to Feng Shui principles. Appreciate Feng Shui expert collaboration. Thanks in advance. A: Hi Serge, I am an interior designer, second generation feng shui master and partner at the Shambhalla Institute. Your furniture layout is not ideal to feng shui principals, but it could be resolved by opening up the sofa on the side of door by taking off the arm on that style. This will shift the flow a bit. Energy moves clockwise around the us. For that reason it is good to have the flow of chi (Qi) moving clockwise as well. The next step is to look at your reflected ceiling plan to see if you can do a drop down light over the seating that will pull the eye and thus energy correctly. I do plan evaluations where we can spend more time on this by phone or feel free to contact me for more clarification. Good luck with your project! It looks like it will be a wonderful space! Kim --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*