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Bauer Design Group

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"From the Ashes, a New Beginning" I know the pain of losing a home to wildfire. In the 1993 Laguna Beach fire, I watched as flames took everything. But that loss became a turning point—rebuilding ignited a passion that led me into real estate development, design, and construction. For over three decades, my firm and our affiliated design-build company, Artes Design Build, have specialized in award-winning custom homes—from Palm Springs to the Bird Streets to the beaches of Malibu. Now, my focus is helping homeowners like you rebuild with confidence, clarity, and expert guidance. At Bauer Design Group, we don’t just rebuild homes—we restore what was lost and elevate what’s possible. A Seamless, Full-Service Approach Losing a home isn’t just about the structure—it’s about the memories, the sense of place, and the life built within its walls. Choosing to rebuild is a courageous commitment, and we truly admire your determination. But you don’t have to do it alone. As the exclusive interior design partner of ArtesDesignBuild.com, we provide an end-to-end solution that takes the burden off your shoulders. From dream board to dream home, we ensure a seamless, efficient, and deeply personal rebuild. Why We Are the Right Partner for Your Rebuild ✔ Rebuild with Confidence – We’ve been in your shoes and will guide you through every decision with clarity and care. ✔ End-to-End Solutions – We handle planning, permitting, and design—so you don’t have to juggle multiple teams. ✔ Seamless Integration – We work hand-in-hand with your entire team to ensure every detail aligns from day one. ✔ 3D Visualization & BIM Integration – See your home take shape before construction begins, eliminating costly mistakes. ✔ Luxury Craftsmanship & Precision Planning – A high-end design process that keeps your project on time and on budget. ✔ Insurance & Claims Support – We help maximize your policy coverage so you rebuild better, not just replace what was lost. Your Next Chapter Begins Here Rebuilding isn’t just about starting over—it’s about creating something extraordinary. Let’s start the conversation today. Until we meet… Kim Bauer - Founder, Bauer Design Group

Awards

Our Alta Palm Springs development won 4 Gold Nugget Awards at the Pacific Coast Builder's Conference.

Projects

Large trendy open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor family room photo in Los Angeles with a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround

Newport Coast Custom

Newport Beach, CA

Lloydcrest - Beverly Hills Custom

Beverly Hills, CA

Canadian Farmhouse - Maison Rochefort

Pool fountain - large contemporary courtyard concrete and custom-shaped lap pool fountain idea in Los Angeles

ALTA Palm Springs

Palm Springs, CA

Traditional exterior home idea in Los Angeles

Beverly Hills Mansion Makeover

Large trendy white two-story mixed siding exterior home photo in Los Angeles with a mixed material roof

Cowan Heights Custom

North Tustin, CA

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Services Provided

Interior Design

Kitchen Design

Bathroom Design

Living Room Design

Bedroom Design

Color Consulting

Space Planning

Furniture Selection

Dining Room Design

Custom Cabinets

Lighting Design

Custom Kitchen Cabinets

Home Office Design & Construction

Custom Built-ins

Design Consultation

Floor Plans

Project Management

Entry Design

Custom Bathroom Vanities

Custom Furniture

Playroom Design

Laundry Room Design

Mudroom Design

Nursery Design

Custom Blinds & Shades

House Plans

Custom Home Bars

Art Selection

Closet Design

Guesthouse Design & Construction

Universal Design

3D Rendering

Basement Design

Custom Bookcases

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Custom Walk-in Closets

Custom Entertainment Centers

Custom Fireplace Mantels

Home Theater Design

Wine Cellar Design

Sustainable Design

Drafting

Handicap-Accessible Design

Green Building

Energy-Efficient Homes

Feng Shui Design

Garage Design

Kitchen Remodeling

Fire Rebuild

Home Office Design

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Areas Served

Bel Air

Brentwood Los Angeles

Venice

Huntington Beach

Glendale

Pasadena

Santa Monica

Newport Beach

Tustin

Brentwood

Encino

Huntington Park

Sherman Oaks

Rancho Palos Verdes

Culver City

Studio City

Beverly Hills

North Tustin

Pacific Palisades

Rancho Mirage

Corona del Mar

Malibu

San Joaquin Hills

Bradbury

Bel-Air

Holmby Hills

Newport Coast

Toluca Lake

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18 Reviews for Bauer Design Group

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Ellen Dimler

We hired Kim to help design an outdoor patio for a jacuzzi and fountain and she more than exceeded our imagination! Her plans were stunning and really utilized the space in a way we hadn't even considered. It made the patio not just an add-on but an integral part of our backyard space. Her furniture designs were perfect! And her landscaping suggestions really expanded the space at the same time it gave it a cozy feel: quite extraordinary. We got so much more than we had anticipated and could not be more delighted with the results. Thank you Kim! You are a wonderful person to work with and a brilliant designer. Can't wait for our next project to call you again.

May 26, 2021

Comment from Bauer Design Group:

A big thanks to amazing clients. So happy to help you with this!

Richart Design

Working with Kim and team for the last couple of years has brought on a whole new light of professionalism. Between her years of gifted knowledge, design creativity and use of latest rendering technology, allows you to experience the vision at a personal level. She has a great mind set on how projects should evolve and is one step ahead of the competition. I “highly” recommend Bauer Design Group for any project you desire. Thanks Kim for being part of our team and look forward to many more!

January 20, 2018

Steve Herring

My wife and I have lived in our home for about 20 years. It is in its original condition and there are many remodeling ideas we have for our home. But, neither one of us has any clue about interior design, construction or the costs of these items. We set aside a budget and then started to look for someone who could just give us a reality check on what to do and how much it might cost. We found Kim. We liked the fact that she is an interior designer with deep experience in construction. Our experience with her was great. She came by and walked through the inside and outside of the house. She listened carefully to our ideas and asked a lot of questions about how we currently use the house and what changes we want to make. Then, she was able to show us room by room, what improvements we should consider and what she thought would pay off both in terms of our lifestyle and resale value. We were amazed because she saw possibilities that we never considered and she found things that we didn’t realize were potential problems. She gave us great ideas for fixing some of the cosmetic issues, and shed reality on some of the structural repairs we would need to deal with in the near future. By the time the walk through ended, we had a really great perspective on what was possible, how much it would cost, and how long it would take and how we should prepare for a major remodel. That two hour walk-through was well worth the investment, and when we are ready to begin, we will definitely call Kim to help us plan for construction, create a design plan and manage the process.

October 9, 2017Last modified:October 9, 2017

Comment from Bauer Design Group:

Steve and Karen, thanks for inviting me into your home. Your house has great potential and I am looking forward to working with you.

Julie Peterman

Over the years I have had the opportunity to work with Kim Bauer on multiple projects. Being in the luxury real estate industry and specializing in the marketing and preparation of homes for several years, I see many professionally designed properties, however, none compare to those done by Kim Bauer. I am always amazed at Kim's finished designs. She is astute and extremely knowledgeable about the wide range of materials to ensure quality craftsmanship, uniqueness, and style. Client centric, solution oriented, and pragmatic in her approach, she works tirelessly and will bring your dream home to reality. Kim, is a lovey person! If you want a team that will continuously exceed your expectations while managing your project from start to finish, look no further. Hire Bauer Design Group for your next renovation or design transformation!

September 30, 2017

Comment from Bauer Design Group:

Thanks Julie for the great feedback. It has been such a pleasure to work with you over the years. I feel like we are just getting started!

RAD Designs (Robert Adam Dorn)

Kim contacted me to help bring one of her concepts to life on an extensive remodel of a 1950's house. The exterior needed a new elevation. I was impressed because many interior designers I have worked really focus just on decoration. Kim's firm had produced a completed, scaled 3D concept of the exterior of the home showing the addition of dormers and a Portico. It is important for an architect and interior designer to be able to communicate efficiently to make sure that architectural plans and construction documents reflect the intended design concept and can be constructed within budget. Kim's firm excels at making that happen. Her detailed and accurate 3D renderings and her understanding of construction made it easy for me to do my job and ultimately, make the project a success.

September 22, 2017

maureen smith

Kim Bauer is a creative, collaborative and professional designer who guided us through our major home remodel. We decided to remodel our home to meet our future needs as we age. Kim provided a proposal defining her role, an estimate of her time and fees at each step and stayed within her estimates - no surprises. Kim identified qualified contractors allowing us to obtain competitive bids and control costs. Kim was responsive in a timely manner to our questions and requests. We were very fortunate to have met Kim. We love our new home and have to recognize Kim's creativity and guidance. It was a pleasure working with Kim Bauer on our home remodel.

March 29, 2017

Comment from Bauer Design Group:

Thank you Maureen and Glen. I am so grateful for that day I bumped into you in the slab yard. You have been a joy to work with and it has been an honor to get to know both of you while your home transitions.

Juan Nunez

Kim took an unremarkable investment property in Texas and gave it character, warmth, and modern appealing touches that made the property stand out from its peers on the market. The materials, textures, and color palette added interest and a high end finish at an effective price point - she made the most of our budget and stayed within it. Once listed, the property had 4 offers the same day, several over asking price.

March 25, 2017

Elena Funada

Over the years, I have worked with multiple interiors designers form homes Deer Valley, La Quinta and Rancho Palos Verdes. Kim stands out as one of the top interior designers I have had the pleasure to work with. I originally contacted her for a second opinion on some materials selections for my home. During our first meeting she sketched out an option that I hadn't considered, but that I loved. I hired her to help me select surfaces and finishes for a major remodel of my entry way, kitchen and great room and to work with my contractor during the installation. I was extremely happy with the results. Kim understands quality and help me select materials that were commensurate with my home. She is very patient and I think one of her strengths is that she listens very carefully to her clients. She is able to interpret what they want and bring that to life. She also fantastic in working with my contractor. She created construction drawings for the contractor that were concise and easy to interpret. She knows construction very well which is helpful in creating design solutions that can be built. During construction she was extremely responsive and available when critical decisions needed to be made in the field. I have been delighted with her services and on top of that she is a pleasure to work with . I offer my highest recommendations.

November 7, 2016

Alexandru Stoian

Starting last month we have worked together on the remodel and ground up construction for a few properties , mainly focused on the residential sector. I have found her to be totally passionate about achieving a great design and producing the best work suited for her client's desires. She goes above and beyond on projects , dedicating all the time needed to accomplish her goal. I have found her to be a great designer. Particularly great with color, texture combinations, space planning, and furniture selection. In my interactions with her, I have discovered that she prefers a collaborative approach to her work, putting the clients needs first and leading collaboration with the entire team in an effort to come to the best result. She has extensive knowledge of the entire design and construction management process but is willing to learn new things. Always looking for new and better ways to improve her designs. I have noticed that she can fully understand all the little details required to pull a job together and can act on behalf of clients to coordinate all the vendors on the project. Her clients benefit from her demonstrated attention to detail. Overall I have to say that she was a pleasure to work with and a very professional individual.

July 14, 2016

Nicolas Nicolaou

Kim is a remarkable designer who is passionate about producing great design and high quality interior design solutions. She is a genuinely incredible human being who actually cares about her work and her client’s needs she demonstrates this by actually listening to her clients and determining their wants and needs while keeping in mind that the space she is designing needs to be fully functional. She is a pleasure to work with and has a beautiful character. She is a doer who goes above and beyond on her projects and always puts her client’s needs first. Kim has gained her experience by working on many large complete remodelling projects and ground up constructions, her clients consists of home owners, contractors who do speck homes and developers. She has all the correct skill sets to complete these large projects with ease she collaborates with vendors and other designers in order for her to produce the best possible design solution, she has very strong organizational skills and is all ways on top of her projects. She is particularly great with color , texture combinations , space planning and furniture selections. She has extensive knowledge of the entire design and construction management process, but is a continual learner. She’s always looking for new and better ways to do things. Kim understands all the little details required to pull off a job and she can act on behalf of her clients to coordinate all the vendors on the project. Her clients greatly benefit from that attention to detail. Kim is a true professional and stands out in her field ,her design packages are 2nd to none and speak for themselves every small detail is included and nothing is left to guessing or chance, Her design packages consist of concept work, mood boards , specs sheets , budget sheets , Time management , detailed 2d technical drawings , 3d visualisations which contain all information needed for contractors and subcontractor to successfully execute a project. She has strong management skills which are needed to pull of any project!

July 12, 2016

Brad Alan Woodworks

Kim is a true professional. Her product is beautiful. Her communication with customers and contractors is clear and concise (which means you will get what she has designed) and she offers visual tools most designers don't offer (animation videos to accompany her renderings). I referred her to clients that were very happy with her and are using her on other projects. What more can you ask for?

May 12, 2016

Comment from Bauer Design Group:

Thank you, Brad. Part of being able to provide great service to customers in having a pool of great contractors to work with. You have been an incredible design "partner" to me. Quality, communication, customer centric-mindset. Thank you for everything you do!

Dean O'Dell

As a Broker of Higher-end homes, I have seen their finished homes many times over and their homes are consistently very well-done, and award-award winning. Having experience with custom home building and understanding the importance of what customers desire in a home sets them apart and is an added bonus of working with the Bauer Design Group. Kim understands function through design better than any Designer I've come across; I've been selling homes for nearly 30 years, so that's a lot of Designers! You won't be disappointed.

April 22, 2016

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So I decided to do something different today and review one of our long-term clients, BDG. Our studio is the unseen production house for many companies in different industries coast to coast. We've worked both directly (State of California CalFire, City of Nanjing, China) and indirectly (AECOM, Ensign Energy, Marathon Energy) for some big names in business. We do white-label architectural production not only for US-based developments, but also a few in Toronto, Canada; Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Nanjing, China, and even Barbados. Every business has a few most favorite, most cherished clients and ours is BDG, led by the California designer Kim Bauer. We have now done a good number of spec homes for Kim's studio in 3D space, usually animated. But on Kim's initiative, we've taken our work from the usual 3D animations into the interactive virtual reality space, where project owners with Occulus Rift-type equipment can explore their future homes and interactively try out different furniture and materials. I didn't even know there were so many before working with her team. Coming from the more "corporate" developers, we work with a pretty mainstream palette you find in large healthcare or institutional developments. But with Kim, I learned about some of the most unusual, quirky and uncommon types of stone and fabric. I don't even know where she finds them. Now I have to admit, the amount of materials and furniture pieces Kim has us try, or getting every little minute detail just perfectly right is more than our usual clients. But Kim is a unique home designer and personally, it's just plain interesting to see the next cool design being built somewhere. She also has a quick architect so working with them is both creative and productive. So now you know... we balance out our mainstream work with Kim's creative and crazily detailed designs. I'm glad we found her.

April 19, 2016Last modified:May 3, 2024

Tarbell, Realtors

Kim and I started working together when she was working on a project called Alta Palm Springs which ended up being one of the most successful and award winning projects in the desert. She is excellent and a true professional!

April 19, 2016

Trendy Surfaces

As Trendy Surfaces we are a high - end hard surfaces supplier which works with designers and architects on very large remodels and speck homes nationwide. Kim has been such a pleasure to work with since day one when she first approached us at the KBIS 2016 in Las Vegas earlier this year. She is passionate about her job and is not afraid of a challenge, or of leading an entire team to get the best results possible for her clients. We are currently working with Kim on a very high-end and large scale project that has been ongoing for 3 months now and all has gone amazingly smooth. Communication is key, especially for projects like these, and Kim has definitely gone above and beyond for her clients. She's listened to their wants and needs, envisioned what the project will look like, and communicated very well with the entire project team to get the best outcomes.. Her passion for design and excellence inspired everybody in the team. She has a great eye for color and texture, along with extensive knowledge for space planning and the entire construction process -all of which have made this process run that much smoother, professional for everyone involved. Plus, she is just the sweetest person to work with!

April 19, 2016

Comment from Bauer Design Group:

OZ and Dee, what folks don't know is that resources like you MAKE me smile! It is such a joy to be able to work with great suppliers and the final outcome is just so much better. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for going above and beyond to make our work come to life!

Diana Drake

This little lady is a fireball! She is a spectacular designer. Her portfolio is exceptional. She is particularly great with color, texture combinations, space planning, and furniture selection. She has extensive construction knowledge; not just the ability to put together the entire design, but she thoroughly understands the construction management process as well. She is always looking for new and better ways to do things. I admire her desire to continually learn. As far as Project Management is concerned, she understands all the little details required to pull a job together. She can act on behalf of clients to coordinate all the vendors on the project freeing up her clients to function in their lives without having to worry about the project. Her clients benefit immensely from that attention to detail. To top it off...she is super nice to work with! Fun, reliable, relaxed, and she does what she says she is going to do. She has terrific leadership skills which benefits her clients in endless ways. I can't say enough about how lovely she is. I'm honored to work with such a quality person.

April 16, 2016

Alice West

Kim has been fabulous! She is helping us decorate the entire downstairs of our new home. She starts with asking lots of questions, looking at photos of things we like and taking measurements. Then she put together multiple floor layouts give us several options for the placement and sizes of the furniture. She collaborated with us to take pieces of each design and put them together into a layout that we loved. Then she went on-line shopping for just the right pieces of furniture. My husband and I are very decorating-challenged, but Kim figured out very quickly what we liked and didn't like and showed us lots of options for each piece. Plus my husband and I have completely opposite taste, but she was able to find pieces that were the perfect compromise between us. Kim was always very professional and patient with us when we took a while to make up our minds. She is also very conscious of our required timeline and budget, and worked very hard to stay within both. All the furniture and décor is on order now - we are very much looking forward to receiving it and seeing it all come together!

April 14, 2016

Comment from Bauer Design Group:

Awww. Thanks Alice. Everyone should have clients like the two of you. Yes. You have completely different tastes but I took it as a personal challenge and it was so much fun seeing it come together in a way that works for both of you. I know you are going to love the installed results. Thank you for the opportunity. I am truly grateful!

DirectBuy of SoCal

We have worked and collaborated with Kim and Bauer Design Group on several residential projects since 2008. Kim and her team have worked on designs ranging from a single room up to multi-million dollar whole house projects that encompassed ground up construction and specifications of finishes, furnishings and fixtures for the interiors and exteriors. It is obvious that when working with her that Kim takes pride in listening to her clients and designing to their wants and needs not to a product or style that might be in her business’ best interest. She has always been very professional in her dealings with both her clients, business partners and suppliers. Kim’s best attributes include her comprehensive understanding of the entire design and construction process, her project planning skills and working to make sure even the smallest details are covered. Kim definitely has an eye for current styles and trends and she is undoubtedly one of the top designers we have worked with in the Orange County/Inland Empire area. Kim is a pleasure to work with and we highly recommend her services!

April 14, 2016

Comment from Bauer Design Group:

Thank you, Geoff! I just have to say a word in return...Direct Buy has been a "secret weapon" for me over the past decade. It is a great resource, a wonderful facility and fantastic staff. Not to mention the discounts on literally everything I need to build and decorate a house.

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We specialize in comprehensive interior design for award-winning custom homes and full-home rebuilds, especially after fire loss. Our end-to-end solutions cover everything from initial design consultation to specific room designs like bathrooms, kitchens, and living areas, ensuring a seamless process for your entire project. We also handle Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and guesthouse construction.

Absolutely. We are the exclusive interior design partner of ArtesDesignBuild.com, our affiliated design-build company. This means we work hand-in-hand with our entire team, including contractors and other professionals, from day one. Our integrated approach ensures every detail aligns perfectly for a seamless and efficient rebuild or renovation project.

Yes, we offer an end-to-end solution, managing your project from the initial 'dream board' concept all the way through to installation and final styling. Project Management is one of our listed services. We ensure a seamless, efficient, and deeply personal rebuild, overseeing every detail to bring your vision to life with luxury craftsmanship and precision planning.

Yes, we absolutely specialize in luxury and high-end homes. Our firm has a proven track record of creating award-winning custom homes in prestigious locations like Palm Springs, the Bird Streets, and the beaches of Malibu. We pride ourselves on delivering luxury craftsmanship and precision planning for every project we undertake.

We pride ourselves on offering a seamless, full-service interior design approach. Especially for rebuilds, we provide an end-to-end solution that covers everything from initial planning and design consultation to project management and final execution. Our goal is to take the burden off your shoulders and deliver your dream home.

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Commented: the carpet is beautiful. could you share the info for it?It's by Fabrica. A line called Radience. I don't remember the exact color but they have a variety of great neutral tones. Glad you liked it.

January 4, 2018

Commented: Great loveseatHi, I love it too. I found it at a place in Corona Del Mar California called "Sofa You Love". I didn't even purchase it with my trade discount . I bought the sofa and love seat and used t...

May 3, 2016

Commented: Interior Designer contractAnother point of interest for the Clients out there who are reading this...Even though I use an extensive contract based on the ASID form, I have never had to resort to it to resolve an issue or misun...

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