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address: "Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222, United States"
latitude: 40.4477
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rating: 5
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# Barthelmes Design

Original Houzz profile: [Barthelmes Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/barthelmes-design-pfvwus-pf~377703580)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Pittsburgh, PA
- **Serves:** Dubai UAE, East Coast, Pittsburgh Region
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 25 Ideabook Saves

Barthelmes Design specializes in thoughtful interiors for private and commercial commissions.  Offering a highly personalized and dedicated service, we place great importance and commitment to building strong client relationships always tailoring our approach to meet each individual client’s needs.  

Kim Barthelmes, Interior Designer, CEO and Founder of Barthelmes Design has worked in the design industry for over 2 decades and has extensive experience in both the commercial and private sector.  Her passion for design was evident at an early age and was followed by receiving a CIDA accredited design degree. 

Kim’s projects always combine a creative timeless approach and are influenced by her international work experience and travels.  She is certified by the National Council of Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) and is active in the local market with Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW), Women for Economic and Leadership Development (WELD) and The Hospitality Industry Network (NEWH).

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Color Consulting
- Space Planning
- Custom Blinds & Shades
- Accessories
- Architectural Drawings
- Color Consultation
- Construction Documents
- Full Service Interior Design
- Furniture Selection and Specification
- Project Management
- Specifications
- Styling
- Window Treatments

### Areas Served

- Dubai UAE
- East Coast
- Pittsburgh Region

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Barthelmes Design |
| Address | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222, United States |
| Phone | (412) 215-8911 |
| Website | http:// |
| Followers on Houzz | 18 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/barthelmesdesign/
- LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-barthelmes-b6978b12?trk=nav\_responsive\_tab\_profile

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Barthelmes Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/barthelmes-design-pfvwus-pf~377703580)
- **Website:** http://
- **Phone:** (412) 215-8911

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- NCIDQ Certified

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2017), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews**

### All 6 reviews

**★★★★★ — Lisa Dugan, Jan. 2017**

> Kim carefully listens to the client throughout the entire project and elegantly balances project needs, functionality, and design.   She has a great “eye” for design and brings creativity and professionalism to her work.   Her enthusiasm for good design and attention to detail is evidenced in the high quality of her projects.  Having collaborated with Kim over several years on different projects, I look forward to the opportunity to work with her again.

**★★★★★ — Jessica Nikolakopoulos, Nov. 2016**

> Kim is a true professional in the design industry. She works tirelessly and provides project solutions to fit all areas of the budget as well as function.
>
> It's a pleasure being able to have such a genuine designer on your side when the process can sometimes be overwhelming.

**★★★★★ — Annie Daloiso, Nov. 2016**

> Barthelmes Design was extremely easy to work with and took great care in us as a client.  If you are looking for professional work, we were very impressed and pleased with the outcome.  We would absolutely suggest using Barthelmes Design!

**★★★★★ — Lauren Schneider, Nov. 2016**

> Kim Barthelmes is the killer combination of a fabulous interior designer and an empathetic listener. She showed an uncanny ability to channel my half-formed decorating impulses into a beautiful and cohesive design. At the end of the project, I stood back and said, "Wow!  I never knew I was so good at interior design!" Kim is also a natural-born teacher, and taught me solid design principles as part of our work together.
>
> I give Kim an A for cost sensitivity. This project was originally a renovation for resale, and Kim was tireless at seeking cost-sensitive solutions that did not feel like compromises. (Postscript – We loved the final product so much that we decided to not sell and stay in our home!)
>
> Before this project, I had a lot of preconceived notions about what it might be like to work with an interior designer. I did not think of myself as the kind of person who would do such a thing. I found that working with Kim was like having a warm, generous friend who could read my mind and make my world beautiful.
>
> Kim is a consummate professional and I value her design skills, collaborative attitude, and integrity. I could not recommend her more highly!

**★★★★★ — Distributor Service Inc, Nov. 2016**

> Kim is an excellent designer! She take time to get to know her client and understand their needs. Her work is timeless and chic. Also, she is a wonderful person with a warm personality! I highly recommend her!

**★★★★★ — Cindy Nielsen, Nov. 2016**

> Kim is a highly capable and knowledgeable design professional, very detail oriented. She has unique strengths of prioritizing project related tasks, managing her time and others very successfully.  Kim is always willing to jumping into the task or project at whatever level is needed and always adds creative value. Above all Kim is a very pleasant person to work with, has high work morals and ethics, and is extremely creativity.

## Selected projects

- [Private Master Suite - Pittsburgh, PA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-master-suite-pittsburgh-pa-pj-vj~2172580)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Private Residence - Ligonier, PA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-ligonier-pa-pj-vj~2172468)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 22
- [Staging](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/staging-pj-vj~2172618)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [High Rise Residential - Dubai, UAE](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/high-rise-residential-dubai-uae-pj-vj~2172606)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Private Loft - Strip District, Pittsburgh, PA](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-loft-strip-district-pittsburgh-pa-pj-vj~2172548)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3

[See all 5 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/barthelmes-design-pfvwus-pf~377703580)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-11.*