Meet a Designer – Kimberly Pratt of Kimberly Ann Interiors

Over the next several weeks, we will be featuring members of the Monogram Designer Collective. We are going to kick it off with Interior Designer, Kimberly Pratt, of Kimberly Ann Interiors. Based in Norwalk, Kimberly’s design philosophy is thinking practically but also with passion. The ideal scenario is to have form and function meet with little to no compromise, to bring clients exactly what they dream of.

Q:  WHERE DO YOU GET YOUR INSPIRATION?
A:  I get my inspiration for composition and color combinations through nature and artwork I see.

Q:  HOW DID YOU GET INTO THE BUSINESS?
A:  I’ve been enamored by design since I was young. My father was a builder and I accompanied him to many projects growing up. He got me really interested in what makes a home, and the need to create.

Q:  WHILE THERE ISN’T A RECIPE FOR YOUR DESIGNS, WHAT ARE SOME INGREDIENTS YOU ALWAYS INCORPORATE?
A:  A few of the ingredients I use for my interior design recipe are balance, strong texture and color, and unique streamlined design.

Q:  WHAT IS YOUR DREAM PROJECT?
A:  My dream project would be and will always be any home that has a priceless view. I love the idea of designing to integrate a home into its surroundings…whether it be a mountain range, a rolling field, or ocean front location.

Q:  WHAT IS ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE TO AN ASPIRING DESIGNER?
A:  My advice would be to believe in yourself and do not try to bend to what other designers have done because we are in an evolving field. Create your own path, take the risks, and push the envelope.

Q:  WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COLOR?
A:  Green

Q:  WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE VACATION SPOT?
A:  Block Island

Q:  WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO DOING THIS SUMMER
A:  I can’t spend enough time on the water.

Q:  WHAT IS YOUR PERSONAL ENTERTAINING TIP?
A:  Always have a pitcher of flavored water with citrus or berries

Q:  WHAT DO YOU COLLECT?
A:  Seashells and sea glass

Q:  WHAT IS ONE ADJECTIVE THAT BEST DESCRIBES YOU USING THE FIRST LETTER OF YOUR FIRST NAME?
A: Kaleidoscope