Kimberly Bevan
photo by CHristian Harder
If you could have a second home anywhere, where would you live? The Cotswolds in England
What are three words to describe your style?
1. Inviting
2. Timeless
3. Organic
Tell us about your childhood bedroom? I remember spending hours in the Laura Ashley showroom with my mom choosing my entire room scheme. We went with a pink and white cabana striped wallpaper with a floral border and matching floral curtains. Fond memories!
What’s the first investment piece you ever bought for your house? A live edge American Walnut dining table with brass legs. At the time I was living in a studio apartment but I wanted a table large enough to host friends and family for years to come. It has traveled with me to my home in the Catskills where it sits in the heart of the home next to a wood burning stove, a favorite place to gather.
In the history of design, if you could hire any designer other than yourself, who would it be? Parish-Hadley
No room is complete without: Meaningful artwork and accessories
People think of me as having endless energy, but I am really someone who needs a lot of rest and relaxation to function at my best.
Things you omit from:
1. A flower arrangement: Filler greenery
2. An hors d’oeuvre platter: Anything with an unexpected pit
3. A bar cabinet: Artificial mixers
A song for:
1. Dinner at home: Moondance - Van Morrison
2. Working at your desk: Spotify’s “the new retro” playlist
3. Going for a run: Shake it Off - Taylor Swift
Biggest Vice? Browsing homes on Zillow for hours, just for fun!
If you were on an Ambien high and internet shopping, what would you buy? Vintage fabrics and ceramics on Ebay
Do your clothes reflect your design sensibility, if so, how? I own a lot of dresses and shirts with block printed florals, a motif which I love to incorporate into my designs.
Who is your star crush? Robert Redford in Out of Africa
What is the thing you would never do on a project, but don’t detest when you see others do it? The minimalistic look, I can appreciate the restraint but I can’t live without color and pattern!
If there were a fire, and you could only keep one design book, what would it be? I would grab a photo album from my childhood in England, I get a lot of inspiration from the English countryside where I was born.
For posterity, what would you like your work to be known for? Inspiring happiness and promoting well-being.
photo by CHristian Harder
A Few Favorites:
Movie: Little Women
Book: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
Scent: Fresh mint from the garden
The fabric you always come back to: Sage green velvet
Dream project: A historic NYC brownstone renovation
Meal: Homemade open face grilled cheese sandwich with tomatoes and onion
Drink: I am currently drinking a lot of Raspberry Lime Spindrift
Hotel: Monteverdi in Tuscany where my husband and I went on our honeymoon, and the Pitcher Inn in Warren, VT where we both grew up skiing.
Travel Destination: The Dolomites
Artist: Monet
A cause near and dear to me: Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club
Thing to collect obsessively: Hand painted plates
Era in the history of design: Georgian
Museum: Neue Galerie in NYC
Paint Color that always looks great: Classic Gray, a great neutral with a warm undertone.
Favorite person to follow on Instagram: Martha Stewart
Dogs, Cats, or No Pets? My dog, Elliot, brings us so much joy and entertainment! He’s a very handsome Beabull (English Bulldog/Beagle mix).
