Kimberly Bauer, Interior Refiner and owner of ReDecorating Solutions NW, has always been passionate about two things…helping people and redecorating homes. In 2002, Kimberly decided to develop her passion and formalize her training in New York City with Lauri Ward—a successful Interior Designer, best-selling author, and pioneer of the one-day redecorating industry. Ms. Ward is well known for her books Use What You Have Decorating and Trade Secrets from Use What You Have Decorating. She has been featured in numerous magazine publications and newspapers, on television programs such as “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “Today,” and numerous programs on the HGTV network, as well as at the Smithsonian Institute and elsewhere as a distinguished expert speaker—responding to international demand for her original philosophy and methods of one-day redecorating.

Today, Kimberly applies the Use-What-You Have® design philosophy and methods of one-day redecorating in her own clients’ homes. She believes that the combination of aesthetics and function in a home affects how people feel and impacts how they socialize with family, friends, and guests. Helping clients achieve well-designed beautiful rooms that enrich social interaction is of great importance to her. She says, “When I meet someone new and describe my business they often respond to how fun it sounds. They are right—it is fun—but, when clients see me in action, they appreciate the fact that redecorating can also be incredibly hard work! In any case, I am motivated by each challenge as it presents itself and I feel lucky to focus on earning a living while doing what I love—helping people by improving their environment.” Her enthusiasm is obvious upon talking with or meeting her.

Kimberly is an active member of the Interior Refiners Network® — the preeminent organization of one-day redecorators.