KCL-IDESIGN, LLC Design Philosophy: I cherish the solid foundation of my design philosophy: "Having a deep understanding that an individual with a creative soul can reinvent the not-so-beautiful objects or spaces." Kimberly C. Lyons.

My creative skills for reinventing old furniture are limitless, and once my creative juices start flowing, the possibilities are endless. However, I never take my gift for granted from the original and first designer himself – God. I understand that he designed everything, and yes, I mean everything! I thank him daily for giving me an unsurpassable gift that I continually use to transform spaces and reinvent whatever comes in my path that needs a little love and tender care. Moreover, even though my job is primarily to design beautiful rooms, the not-so-beautiful objects are reinvented to show that, regardless of time, I can bring about drastic changes as a designer. As a designer, I can refresh the exteriors of each piece of furniture.

"Run-down, old, and unsightly furnishings or decorative objects that were once new, yes, the forgotten pieces, I am always inspired and honored to reinvent." – Kimberly C. Lyons.

When I came across this accent chair, which I knew had once sat stylishly and taken center stage somewhere, my determination to give it a complete facelift was in full effect. At first sight, it needed a fresh look, and the transformation came through a pale decorative coating and dominant fabric that would give a completely distinctive style and vibe.

1. Wood (dismantled and cleaned thoroughly)

2. Re-tightened chair frame

3. Recovered worn-out seat

4. Transformation complete

Design Tip: Get creative when choosing the perfect paint color or finish. During my internship at the Habitat for Humanity Restore, I worked on the reinvented accent chair.

JOANN FABRICS - Silky Print Rayon Fabric 53''-Multicolored Tropical Flowers on Black

Woo-hoo! I achieved what I set out to accomplish: giving a worn-down accent chair a new life. Impressive! My goal was to change the chair's characteristics and create a subtle contrast that still has a wow factor.